Nashville notes: Kathy Mattea’s Opry induction + Tracy Lawrence’s 20th turkey fry
Known for hits like “18 Wheels and a Dozen Roses,” “Where’ve You Been” and “Come from the Heart,” Grammy winner Kathy Mattea will be inducted as a member of the…
How to stream Sunday’s Band Together Texas show with Miranda Lambert + Parker McCollum
If you can’t make it to Austin for Sunday’s Band Together Texas concert, you’ll be able to stream it online. Organizers Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum will share it on…
Kenny Chesney lays down his pen, as ‘Heart Life Music’ is done
After devoting “a huge chunk of my last year” to working on his book with co-writer Holly Gleason, Kenny Chesney‘s volume titled Heart Life Music is finished. “What they don’t…
Tucker Wetmore, Chris Lane & more make music to help Wags & Walks
Tucker Wetmore, Chris Lane, Tiera Kennedy and Fancy Hagood are set to play the upcoming Wags & Walks Benefit Concert in Nashville. The show will take place Oct. 7 at…
Ella Langley’s coming off the road for the rest of August
Ella Langley is taking some time off to focus on her health. “The past several weeks have been tough,” she revealed in an Instagram post Monday morning. “I’ve been fighting…
‘A Grand Ole Opry Christmas’ comes to Hallmark Channel this year
Production will start later in August on A Grand Ole Opry Christmas, which is set to air on Hallmark Channel this holiday season. Nikki DeLoach and Kristoffer Polaha will star…
This Week’s Backstage Country Host: Luke Bryan
This week on Backstage Country, Elaina Smith is joined by none other than country music superstar Luke Bryan, a five-time ACM Award winner, four-time CMA winner, and five-time Entertainer of the Year, with…
What Inspired That Luke Bryan Song? He’s Telling All on ‘Backstage Country!’
Country superstar Luke Bryan is trading the stadium lights for the radio mic this week as he co-hosts Backstage Country with Elaina Smith. From August 11–15, the five-time Entertainer of the Year steps into…
Nashville notes: Loveless’ ‘Sleepless’ on vinyl + Drake White’s ‘Smile’
Patty Loveless‘ Grammy-nominated Sleepless Nights covers album is now available on vinyl for the first time since its 2008 release. A Record Store Day Denim Blue version of the 16-track…
Cole Swindell’s daughter born Thursday
Cole Swindell‘s baby girl has arrived. “Rainey Gail Swindell 8.7.25 our greatest blessing,” he posted on Instagram, adding a heart emoji along with a photo of the baby wearing a…