Nashville notes

The Grand Ole Opry will debut Opry NextStage Live In Concert next month. The first show of the series will feature performances by artists who have been a part of the NextStage program, including Parker McCollum, Niko MoonHailey Whitters, Lainey Wilson, Priscilla BlockTravis Denning and host Tenille Townes. The concert will take place at the Grand Ole Opry on November 21. 

Jason Aldean, Dolly Parton and Tim McGraw have put items up for bid for MusiCares Charity Relief Auction. The event is taking place in Beverly Hills on January 30, the day before the 2022 Grammy Awards.   

Garth Brooks will present Randy Travis with the Artist of a Lifetime Award at the CMT Artists of the Year ceremony tonight in Nashville. Eric Church, Lady A and Nelly are among the other presenters. 

Mitchell Tenpenny recently headlined the Ryman Auditorium in his hometown of Nashville, featuring guests Chris Young, RaeLynn, Meghan Patrick and Seaforth. The show raised $32,500 for his 10Penny Fund to create programs and access to resources for cancer patients.

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