Country music legends and American music icons The Oak Ridge Boys have just recorded an all-new gospel recording, which will be available everywhere onMay 26th. Rock of Ages, Hymns and Gospel Favorites (Gaither Music Group), a 15-song project produced by Ben Isaacs (Gaither Vocal Band, The Isaacs) and group member Duane Allen, showcases the group’s […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 4, 2015) – Within a patriotic song lies the power to shape a nation. Like the post-9/11 morale-boosting “God Bless The U.S.A,” by Lee Greenwood and the politically charged “God Bless America Again” by Bobby Bare, songs can bring us together in solidarity, or break us apart. Devoted to those anthems that […]
NEW YORK, NY (May 11, 2015) – It’s official!! During the NBC Upfronts in New York City this morning, where Dolly Parton made a surprise appearance, word came that NBC has greenlit the first original movie under its development deal with the music Icon, actress and songwriter. Coat of Many Colors, named after Parton’s song, […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. The spotlight exhibit devoted to country star Tanya Tucker will end its run at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum on May 10, 2015. Tanya Tucker: Strong Enough to Bend tells Tucker’s story through a collection of artifacts that illustrate her tough and tender duality and ahead-of-her-time tenure as a female […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. In the words of Winston Churchill, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Freshly inked by Reviver Records and already tapped as Cabela’s® newest brand ambassador, bright-eyed newcomer Lucas Hoge, lives his life by that philosophy. In his 2010 leading role on Animal Planet‘s “Last Chance Highway,” […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 30, 2015) – With the recent chart success of “Country” from Curb recording artist Mo Pitney, the name of Bill Anderson once again enters the Country Music history books. The success of the track gives Anderson the distinction of having an entry on the country charts for seven straight decades – a record […]
Twin Lakes, WI (April 19, 2015) – The Academy of Country Music has named Country Thunder USA: East ‘Festival of the Year’ for the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards. The ACM Industry Awards, voted on by the Academy’s professional members, honor the behind-the-scenes industry professionals and venues who contribute so much to the artistry, success […]
The legendary Mickey Gilley is celebrating a new milestone as the recipient of the 2015 ACM Triple Crown Award. It’s the Academy’s recognition of artists who have previously won ACM Awards in all three of the following categories: New Artist (1974); Male/Female Vocalist and/or Vocal Duo/Vocal Group (1976); and Entertainer of the Year (1976). The […]
Nashville, Tenn. (April 24, 2015) – Some of the biggest stars in country music turned out for a red carpet event Thursday, April 23, to commemorate the grand opening of the George Jones Museum, celebrating the life and work of one of the icons of country music. More than 800 people turned out for the […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 27, 2015) – The stars will shine brightly onWednesday, June 10 as a line-up of country music legends assemble at the famous Wildhorse Saloon on 2nd Avenue in downtown Nashville to raise funds for The Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Artists confirmed to perform include The Oak Ridge Boys, Mickey Gilley, Larry Gatlin, The […]