Laine Hardy has released a song that he’s actually had a chance to play for fans already… “Authentic” is the new track, and next month Laine will be performing it in front of a very special audience as he will be making his debut on the Grand Ole Opry on August 28th! Check Laine Hardy’s…
Have you seen the video of Carly Pearce being invited to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry by Dolly Parton? Turns out that you’re only seeing part of the story. As you might know already, Carly used to work at Dollywood when she was a teenager, and also has always looked up to…
Who picks up random calls these days, right? If you don’t know the number, let it roll to voicemail. Well, in the wake of her surprise invitation to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry – extended by Dolly Parton, Carly Pearce is feeling lucky. Carly’s phone has been ringing a lot lately…
Oh, that Opry and their sneaky ways to invite people to be members. Carly Pearce has made no secret of her love of the Grand Ole Opry “It’s been the greatest love of my life since I was a young girl listening with my grandparents. All of the greatest writers, legends and pioneers have been on…
Elvie Shane‘s current single “My Boy” is climbing the country airplay chart with its autobiographical story of the relationship he has with his son. Elvie shares the story of how his wife, and son came into his life at just the right time, “I met my wife in Bowling Green Kentucky we had both going…
During an appearance on the Grand Ole Opry this past weekend Thomas Rhett debuted a new song that he and his dad, Rhett Akins, are going to be releasing this Wednesday – just in time for Father’s Day this upcoming Sunday. Thomas posted, “Announced from the Grand Ole Opry stage tonight with my dad that…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – June 9th On this day in 2016, Dustin Lynch was at number-1 with “Mind Reader” In 2009 George Jones‘ “He Stopped Loving Her Today” was added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry In 2007 Carrie Underwood was at number-1 on the album charts…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – June 8th On this day in 2017 Luke Combs played the Bonnaroo Music Festival In 2010 Lee Brice released his debut album Love Like Crazy In 1996 Larry Chesney made his Grand Ole Opry debut – actually it was Kenny Chesney, the announcer just misspoke his…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – May 28th On this day in 2015 Keith Urban and Eric Church were at number-one with “Raise ‘Em Up” In 2012 Little Big Town debuted the video for “Pontoon” On this day in 1999, Brad Paisley made his Opry debut – in the years since…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – May 26th On this day in 2016 Dierks Bentley released “Different For Girls” featuring Elle King In 2013 Florida Georgia Line was number-one “Get Your Shine On” In 2009 Montgomery Gentry was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry And a very happy birthday to…
Universal Music Group has just unveiled the rebranding of its Nashville operations to Music Corporation of America (MCA). The rebrand is led by recently appointed President/CEO Mike Harris and CCO Dave Cobb, with MCA continuing to operate and support their frontline labels: Mercury Nashville, EMI Nashville, Capitol Nashville and MCA Nashville, along with the newly…
During her final show of her Las Vegas residency on April 12, Carrie Underwood was reunited with Noel Miller, a Make-A-Wish recipient with a severe heart condition she first met 15 years ago. The country superstar also donated over $235,000 to the foundation, a portion of which came from her residency ticket sales. Underwood, who…
In a new interview clip featured on Spotify to promote his new album, Morgan Wallen discussed his collaboration with Post Malone on their just released track, “I Ain’t Comin’ Back.” The country superstar revealed how the song ended up on his upcoming album, I’m the Problem, instead of on Malone’s F-1 Trillion. “This was written…
Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, and LeAnn Rimes lead the list of performers who have just been added to the live lineup at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards taking place on May 8. The other new additions to the ACM performance roster are Cody Johnson, Kelsea Ballerini, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Clint Black,…
Drew Baldridge finds himself on the brink of possibly securing another No. 1 hit with his current Top 15 single, “Tough People,” following up the success of his groundbreaking self-released No. 1 hit from 2024, “She’s Somebody’s Daughter.” Working alongside Luke Combs to co-write the impactful song with Adam Sanders and Jordan Walker, Baldridge initially…