Chris Young was surprised during his Grand Ole Opry performance Tuesday night (Aug. 29) by Vince Gill with an invitation to become an official Opry member. The invite came prior to Chris’ performance of his chart-topping single, “Sober Saturday Night,” which features Vince. Chris’ formal induction will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 17, just days…
The Grand Ole Opry’s brand-new digital series—Opry Icons—gives fans an in-depth look into the lives and times of iconic Opry members who have helped sustain the Nashville institution for 90-plus years. The new series includes performance highlights and intimate backstage interviews with legendary country singers and their friends—and no one has more friends than Vince…
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Charles Kelley scores his first double eagle. Kane Brown goes muddin’. Chris Young autographs a fan’s sign in the pouring rain. Eli Young Band goes tubing with their…
Although the Nashville Predators’ season came to a close last night (June 11) as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Preds in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, Smashville can still be proud of its incredible season. During the Preds playoff run, the hockey-loving world took notice of Nashville’s fanfare, crowd support and love of…
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is hosting an online auction in conjunction with its Farm, Fork & Cork Fundraiser, and many of the items and experiences up for bid have a country connection. Check out some of the items below with the current bid. Breakfast for 4 with Vince Gill ($1,020) Private Picnic for 6…
The Nashville Predators pulled out all of the stops in the first two rounds of the NHL playoffs by unleashing Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Vince Gill and Lady Antebellum to perform the national anthem before their five home games. And wouldn’t you know it, the Preds won all five games. That’s some…
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.…
Over the past few years, Backstage at the Ryman videos have showcased interviews and behind-the-scenes footage of some of the Ryman Auditorium’s most prominent headliners, including Kenny Rogers, Jason Isbell, Marty Stuart, Kip Moore, Old Crow Medicine Show and more. In the new episode of Backstage at the Ryman, which is premiering today (March 7)…
Break out the champagne. Chris Young’s “Sober Saturday Night” reached the top of both Billboard’s Country Airplay chart and the Mediabase chart this past week. “Sober Saturday Night,” which features Vince Gill on background vocals and guitar, was co-written by Chris, Brad Warren and Brett Warren. The tune is Chris’ third consecutive single from his…
Jackson Dean, known for his high-energy live performances, will be releasing his new single “Be Your Man” on May 9. The country rocker’s intense stage presence, highlighted by moments of pushing himself to the point of blacking out, has fueled his successful career following his 2022 chart-topping debut single, “Don’t Come Lookin’.” With a distinct…
Chart-topping Nashville country duo LOCASH recently joined Rob + Holly on the Friday Night Takeover to discuss their forthcoming album, Bet The Farm, which is set to be released on Friday (April 18). LOCASH members Chris Lucas and Preston Brust shared insight into their highly-anticiapted new record, which features their current hit single, “Hometown Home,”…
Zach Bryan recently took to his Instagram Stories to salute Bon Iver’s latest album, SABLE, fABLE, expressing his admiration for the project that was released on April 11 to praise from fans and critics alike. Noteworthy for his consistent support of music he appreciates, the country superstar revealed that he has “Been with the record…
During an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday (April 15), Luke Bryan shared that he unexpectedly found himself intrigued by the livestream featuring fellow American Idol judge Katy Perry’s all-female space flight on Monday (April 14). The country star’s interest was piqued while scrolling through Instagram on his morning farm walk, leading him to…
Mobilize Recovery has named Jelly Roll, Melissa Etheridge, and Noah Thompson as co-chairs for their 2025 Campus Surge initiative, which highlights their commitment to addiction recovery awareness and advocacy. The country singers will also be joined for this program by coach Scott Cochran and Sheriff Karl Leonard. Jelly Roll is known for both his music…