TBN announced it will partner with three-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist Michael W. Smith to present a free concert and worship event at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, August 30th at 7 p.m. “Surrounded: A Night to Pray, Worship and Be Awakened” is free to the public and will begin…
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Grammy Winner Chris Tomlin Releases Advance Music Today Ahead of New Album
Grammy winner and world-renowned worship leader Chris Tomlin surprised fans with the release of early music today: the launch of a new radio single and EP, Nobody Loves Me Like You. USA Today reported Friday the previously unannounced four-song digital-only EP is part of a bigger release plan as Chris’…
Read MoreMusic Spotlight: Adam Doleac
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – -When I heard Whiskey’s Fine, on Sirius XM the Highway, I always stopped talking and turned it up. There was something about the lyrics to this bluesy, country song that got me. It was that good. Several months later at an event I attended during CMAFest, Sirius’s Storme…
Read MoreKenny Chesney Comes Home to Nashville and Shatters Nissan Stadium’s Attendance Record.
Kenny Chesney came into Nashville’s Nissan Stadium with two No. 1s in the space of three weeks – sharing David Lee Murphy’s “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,” then hitting the top of the Country Singles chart for two weeks with his own “Get Along” – and the No. 1 selling debut…
Read MoreGrand Ole Opry and Luke Combs Make Songwriters’ Dreams Come True
Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Luke Combs teamed with the Grand Ole Opry to create a rare & matchless moment on the Opry stage last night. Combs, who debuted on the Opry stage in 2016, chose to honor the collaborating songwriters from his Platinum-selling debut album This One’s For You and deluxe album This One’s For…
Read MoreDavid Lee Murphy and Kenny Chesney Celebrate Hit Song, ‘Everything’s Gonna Be Alright’
When CMT’s Katie Cook talked of friendship, dreams and hard work, the entire third floor of ACME Feed & Seed burst into cheers. As waiters passed trays of hot chicken’n’waffles and fried green tomatoes, David Lee Murphy and Kenny Chesney were being feted for the feel-good summer anthem “Everything’s Gonna…
Read MoreNashville Symphony Welcomes Seven Local Students to Accelerando Music Education Initiative
Seven local students have been selected for the third class of Accelerando, the Nashville Symphony’s groundbreaking music education initiative designed to facilitate the studies of gifted young musicians from diverse backgrounds and to prepare them for careers in music. The seven students were introduced during an event at Schermerhorn Symphony…
Read MoreIconic Entertainer Jerry Lee Lewis to Rock Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center on December 10
Rock ‘n’ roll’s original wild-man and country music stylist, Jerry Lee Lewis, will return to Nashville for the first time since 2014 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on December 10th. Tickets are available for presale here and will go on sale to the general public on August 10 at 10 a.m.…
Read More‘It All Begins With A Song: The Story of the Nashville Songwriter’ Awarded Three Silver Lions at Cannes Lions International Festival
It All Begins With A Song: The Story of the Nashville Songwriter, a new documentary that takes an in-depth look at Nashville’s songwriting community, was awarded three Silver Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity recently. “This documentary portrays the strength of Nashville’s creative community and of its…
Read MoreKenny Chesney Charts 30th No. 1 Hit as He Releases ‘Songs for the Saints’
The recent hurricane in the Virgin Islands inspired Kenny Chesney’s newly released “Song for the Saints” record. His 30th #1 hit, “Get Along” encapsulates so much of what “Songs for the Saints” is all about.
Read MoreWhiskey Myers Finds Musical Home on the Range With Kevin Costner Series, “Yellowstone”
Whiskey Myers has tapped an enthusiastic audience on the Kevin Costner Paramount Network drama “Yellowstone.” With an on-camera appearance and three songs featured on the hit series so far, Whiskey Myers’ music is reaching a new, fervent audience that has propelled three of the band’s albums to the Top 10 of the…
Read MoreMusic Spotlight: Kalie Shorr
When I first heard Kalie Shorr, it was on Sirius XM’s The Highway in 2016. Fight Like a Girl was a gutsy song by a cute girl who was trying to navigate the murky waters of country music in Nashville. But when I sat down to speak to her, as…
Read MoreTickets for Multiple Nashville Symphony Concerts Go on Sale Friday, July 20
Single tickets for the Nashville Symphony’s 2018/19 season — including 100+ classical, pops, jazz and family concerts, as well as a host of special events — will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 20. Featuring four classic works by one of America’s greatest composers,…
Read MoreEric Church to Release New Album on October 5th
Eric Church speaks to the Church Choir directly via video address to announce his new album, Desperate Man, is set for an October 5 release.
Read MoreLuke Bryan to Open Entertainment Hot Spot in the Heart of Nashville
Luke’s 32 Bridge Food + Drink will feature Nashville’s only the six-floor entertainment hot-spot with a multi-level rooftop bar and sushi menu.
Read MoreJosh Gracin Heads Overseas to Entertain United States Military in Kuwait
Number one hit singer-songwriter and former Marine Josh Gracin heads overseas to entertain United States Military in Kuwait.
Read MoreMusic Spotlight: Steve Moakler
Steve Moakler releases fifth studio album, ‘Born Ready’ on June 15th.
Read MoreNashville Symphony Performs Under the Stars at Three Concerts at Ascend Amphitheater This June
Pink Floyd tribute, Disney in Concert and The Who’s ‘Tommy’ with Roger Daltrey highlight orchestra’s third year at its summer home.
Read MoreChris Young and CMA Foundation Honor Tennessee 2018 Music Teachers of Excellence
Country Music Star, Chris Young, honors local Rutherford County Teacher, Brenda Gregory, and other Teachers of Excellence.
Read MoreLynryd Skynyrd Announces Remaining 2018 Tour Dates for Farewell Tour
Lynyrd Skynyrd will play Bridgestone Arena on their ‘Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour’ on October 26. Presale tickets can be purchased on June 12th.
Read MoreGrand Ole Opry Honors Military Families at Special Tuesday Night Opry
Several country artists took time to perform, meet and greet honored military families, active duty military and veterans at the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday, May 22.
Read MoreJason Crabb Inducted into Kentucky Music Hall of Fame
Jason Crabb, Grammy winner and 21-time GMA Dove Award-winning artist, was inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame on May 11, 2018, during an induction ceremony in Mount Vernon, Kentucky.
Read More8th Annual ‘Music City Gives Back’ Free Concert at Ascend Park June 4th
Hear Big and Rich, Rodney Atkins, Ashley McBride, Travis Denning and Drew Baldridge in a free concert at Ascend Park to mark the opening of the CMAFest on June 4th in an All-Star Concert benefitting W.O. Smith Music School.
Read MoreViolins of Hope Make Their Final Nashville Appearance at Nashville Symphony
Tickets are still available for Violins of Hope, Nashville Symphony and Chorus performances of Verdi’s ‘Requiem’ May 31, June 1.
Read MoreOle Red Nashville Announces Grand Opening Celebrations June 6-10
Ryman Hospitality Properties’ new restaurant, ‘Ole Red’ is a Blake Shelton-Inspired restaurant, bar and music venue Packed with programming during CMA Fest.
Read MoreRyman Auditorium Announces Six Week Americana Series
“Americana at the Ryman” presented by Route 650, will celebrate American roots music with six talent packed shows throughout July and August.
Read MoreLee Greenwood Performs at 106th First Lady’s Luncheon, ‘Limitless Horizons,’ Honoring First Lady, Melania Trump
Lee Greenwood delivered an inspiring rendition of ‘God Bless The U.S.A.’ to over 2,000 esteemed members and guests at the Washington Hilton on behalf of The Congressional Club.
Read MoreNew Documentary ‘It All Begins With A Song: The Story of the Nashville Songwriter’ Set for Special Screening at Nashville Film Festival
A new documentary “It All Begins With A Song: The Story of the Nashville Songwriter” is set for a special screening at Nashville Film Festival Film that promotes Nashville and its creative community.
Read MoreLeader U Professional Development is June 1
If you are a Tennessee educator or a supporter of Tennessee education, you need to attend a day of exceptional professional learning, Leader U at Trevecca University’s Boone Center in Nashville on Friday, June 1. The conference’s theme is Champions for Children where speakers will provide insight on providing…
Read MoreDynamic Cellist Johannes Moser Headlines Nashville Symphony’s ‘Tchaikovsky and Copland’ Concerts on May 18-19
Performances for Nashville Symphony’s ‘Tchaikovsky and Copland’ concerts on May 18-19 include two distinct showcases for cello – one electric, one acoustic.
Read MorePreds Party in the Park to be Held on Thursday May 10 for Game 7
Preds Party in the Park to be held on Thursday, May 10, for Game 7, Round 2 of 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs for Nashville Predators vs the Winnipeg Jets.
Read More‘Hillbilly’ Premiers May 19th at the Nashville Film Festival
A new documentary film that explores the historical basis of cultural stereotypes about people from Appalachia, is set to make its worldwide debut during the Nashville Film Festival on May 19th.
Read MoreMusic Spotlight: David Henderson
David Henderson is an up and coming artist who participated in Hungary’s, The Voice in 2012.
Read MorePreds Party in the Park to be Held on Saturday, May 5 for Game 5
Preds Party in the Park will be held on Saturday, May 5 for Game 5, Round 2 of 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs with outdoor viewing party to include 2 giant screens, food trucks and more.
Read MoreWTN Host Brian Wilson To Debut ‘Throw That Catfish Down’ Song in Support of the Nashville Predators Live at 7:30 AM
SuperTalk 99.7 WTN Host Brian Wilson releases “Throw That Catfish Down” as a pre-game anthem in support of the Nashville Predators playoff efforts.
Read MoreGrand Ole Opry Announces Lineup for ‘Opry at Bonnaroo 2018’
The Nashville-based Opry has rarely in its 92-year history taken its iconic show outside Music City but is doing so this year by bringing the Opry to Bonnaroo in Manchester, Tennessee.
Read MoreKenny Chesney Offers ‘Songs For the Saints’ July 27
Kenny Chesney’s ‘Songs for the Saints’ is an album about the refuges we all have, how temporary life is and the way we navigate to better places, dig in and face the destruction.
Read MoreLady Antebellum to Headline Nashville’s July 4th
Lady Antebellum, Chris Janson, Lucie Silvas and Shannon Sanders among the guests to perform at Nashville’s family-friendly “Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th.”
Read MoreMusic Spotlight: Radio Romance
Reigning Champion title of the NASH Next Challenge, Radio Romance recently debuted their winning single, Weekend, Nash Next Records under the Big Machine Label Group umbrella.
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