The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) revealed the lineup for this year’s virtual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival on Oct. 19–24. The five-day event will feature more than 20 pre-recorded performances from 70-plus singer/songwriters, including Josh Osborne, Lori McKenna, Shane McAnally, Carly Pearce, Liz Rose, Jimmie Allen, John Paul White, Trevor Rosen, Matthew Ramsey, Ernest,…… MORE
Justin Moore Reflects on Simpler Times With New Single, “We Didn’t Have Much” [Listen]
Justin Moore will try to score his 10th No. 1 single with the release of “We Didn’t Have Much.” Penned by Jeremy Stover, Randy Montana and Paul DiGiovanni, “We Didn’t Have Much” is the first single from Justin’s sixth studio album, which is expected to drop in 2021. “We Didn’t Have Much” will impact country…… MORE
Jack White Replaces Morgan Wallen as Musical Guest on “Saturday Night Live”
Saturday Night Live has turned to Nashville resident Jack White to replace Morgan Wallen as the musical guest on Oct. 10. Jack has performed as the musical guest on SNL three times (2002, 2012, 2018). Morgan was bounced from the show on Oct. 7 after multiple videos surfaced of him ignoring social distancing protocols while…… MORE
Watch Little Big Town’s 4-Song Set on “Tiny Desk” Concert Series
Little Big Town was featured on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk concert series. The series normally features musicians performing at a desk in the NPR Music office, but due to the ongoing pandemic, the series has proceeded with at-home performances. LBT’s Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook, Kimberly Schlapman and Philip Sweet performed a four-song set—“Nightfall,” “Wine, Beer,…… MORE
Kane Brown & Sarah Hyland to Host CMT Music Awards
CMT announced its first set of hosts for the 2020 CMT Music Awards on Oct. 21: Kane Brown and actress Sarah Hyland, who is best known for playing Haley on Modern Family. Two additional hosts will be announced soon. “The CMT Music Awards have always been about bringing the fans and their favorite artists together…… MORE
Watch Reba McEntire’s Special Performance of “Fallin’ Out of Love”
Reba McEntire celebrated the 30th anniversary of her 1990 album, Rumor Has It, by re-releasing the project on Sept. 11. Reba’s iconic album featured four Top 10 hits, including “You Lie,” “Rumor Has It,” “Fancy” and “Fallin’ Out of Love.” “I never imagined I’d get the chance to put out an album for a second…… MORE
Rascal Flatts Reveal “2017 Wedding Crash” Was One of the Highlights of 20-Year Career
In January, country music trio Rascal Flatts—comprised of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney—revealed they will disband at the end of the year to tackle individual projects. While the COVID-19 pandemic put a kibosh on their Farewell Tour, the trio continued to entertain their fans by releasing a seven-song EP, How They Remember You,…… MORE
Watch Vince Gill Honor Mac Davis With Beautiful Rendition of “In the Ghetto” at the Opry
Vince Gill helped welcome attendees back to the Grand Ole Opry on Oct. 3 as part of a showcase that also featured Dierks Bentley, Terri Clark and Lorrie Morgan. During his set, Vince paid tribute to singer/songwriter Mac Davis with a beautiful rendition of “In the Ghetto.” Mac, who passed away on Sept. 28 at…… MORE
Runaway June Shares Nostalgic New Video for “We Were Rich” [Watch]
Runaway June released a new video for their current single, “We Were Rich.” The revamped trio—comprised of Natalie Stovall and founding members Naomi Cooke and Jennifer Wayne—filmed the new clip in Natalie’s hometown of Columbia, Tenn., (about 45 miles south of Nashville). Penned by Ross Copperman, Nicolle Galyon and Ashley Gorley, “We Were Rich” is…… MORE
Morgan Wallen Pulled From “Saturday Night Live” After Weekend of Maskless Partying
Morgan Wallen will no longer be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on Oct. 10. Morgan revealed the news in a video via Instagram on Oct. 7. Morgan’s dismissal from the show comes after multiple videos surfaced of him ignoring social distancing protocols while in Tuscaloosa, Ala., over the weekend for the University of…… MORE
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Our Thoughts on NBC’s Opry 100
The Grand Ole Opry’s 100th Anniversary celebration on NBC Wednesday night (3-19) was a cavalcade of country music stars singing classic country songs. The show began with Reba McEntire singing Loretta Lynn’s “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” followed by a duet with Trisha Yearwood on “The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia.” Ketch Secor, Jamey…
Spring Break Ideas for the Kiddos…
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Top Things We’re Looking Forward to This Weekend in Kissin’ Country!
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