The Nashville Predators defeated the St. Louis Blues today (May 7) to advance to the NHL’s Western Conference Finals for the first time, where they will take on the winner of the Anaheim Ducks vs. the Edmonton Oilers. Nashville’s country music community chimed in on Twitter to congratulate the Preds on their historic win. Check…
The NHL’s Nashville Predators were back in action against the St. Louis Blues for Game 6 of their Round 2 playoff series on Sunday afternoon (May 7). Like the Preds four previous home playoff games, the performance of the national anthem was a star-studded affair—this time it was Lady Antebellum. In Round 1 of the…
With her husband, Mike Fisher, serving as the Nashville Predators captain, Carrie Underwood is obviously more invested in the hometown hockey team’s success than most folks. And when the Preds win—which they’ve done a lot lately—Carrie likes to celebrate. After last night’s Game 4 playoff win over the St. Louis Blues, Carrie and her crew…
The NHL’s Nashville Predators were back in action against the St. Louis Blues for Game 4 of their Round 2 playoff series on Tuesday night (May 2). Like the Preds three previous home playoff games, a country superstar sang the national anthem—this time it was Vince Gill and his daughters, Jenny and Corrina. In Round…
The NHL’s Nashville Predators hockey team has another home playoff game tonight (April 2), which probably means another country music star will sing the national anthem. In Round 1 of the playoffs against the Chicago Blackhawks, Carrie Underwood (April 17) and Luke Bryan (April 20) sang the national anthem before Games 3 and 4, respectively.…
The Nashville Predators have had some good mojo working during the 2017 NHL playoffs, especially at home where they are 3–0. It may just be a coincidence, but the Preds have also had three country superstars sing the national anthem before each home game, including Carrie Underwood (April 17), Luke Bryan (April 20) and Little…
Hockey fever is sweeping across Nashville . . . or “Smashville,” as it’s commonly known in hockey circles. After sweeping the Chicago Blackhawks in Round 1 of the NHL playoffs, the Nashville Predators defeated the St. Louis Blues in Game 1 of Round 2 last night (April 26). Carrie Underwood—whose husband Mike Fisher is the…
The Nashville Predators brought out their secret weapon—Luke Bryan—before Game 4 of their playoff series against the Chicago Blackhawks last night (April 20). Like Carrie Underwood a couple of nights before, Luke was tasked with singing the national anthem before the puck dropped. And just like his performance at this year’s Super Bowl, Luke once…
Before the Nashville Predators and Chicago Blackhawks took the ice for Game 3 of their playoff series, Carrie Underwood surprised those in attendance by singing the national anthem. “Please rise and welcome seven-time Grammy winner and longtime Nashville Predators fan Carrie Underwood, as we honor the United States with the singing of the national anthem,”…
Carrie Underwood is ready for playoff hockey. Carrie posted a pic on Instagram of her freshly painted fingernails and toenails that match the team colors—navy blue and gold—of the Nashville Predators. Carrie’s husband, Mike Fisher, will lead the Preds against the Chicago Blackhawks tonight (April 14) in the first round of the NHL playoffs. Carrie…
Taylor Swift recorded parts of her 2006 self-titled debut album at Dark Horse Estate in Franklin, Tennessee, located 25 minutes from downtown Nashville. The estate owner, Robin Crow, recalls that when Swift was recording there, he had no idea she was destined for superstardom. “At the time, I think I met her once or twice…
Ahead of his groundbreaking Sphere Las Vegas shows, Kenny Chesney is set to unveil a fan-focused museum called ‘Guitars, Tiki Bars and a Whole Lotta Love’ at the Venetian Resort. The two-story museum is scheduled to be open Wednesday through Sunday during show weeks from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The exhibit will showcase artifacts…
During a recent interview with the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Vince Gill discussed audience behavior at his concerts, noting that the preference for standing or sitting varies by location and the type of song being performed. “A lot of it is people pay so much money for those seats that the last thing they want…
Lifetime’s new four-part documentary, The Judd Family: Truth Be Told, is set to air on Mother’s Day weekend. An official trailer for the film premiered on Thursday (April 10), which features sisters Ashley and Wynonna Judd sharing personal stories as they candidly discuss their family upbringing and fame. The documentary features a mix of archival…
Zedd is rumored to be bringing out country star Maren Morris during his Coachella performance this Sunday (April 13), continuing his tradition of collaborating with high-profile surprise guests for his sets. The DJ has a history of thrilling Coachella audiences with special appearances during his past festival sets – including Katy Perry, Kesha, and Morris…