Grand Ole Opry This weekend, Nashville’s legendary Grand Ole Opry marks its 5000th Saturday night show — a feat that would take more than 96 years to repeat. So what does it take to become the world’s longest-running radio show? Jeannie Seely — the Grammy-winning Opry legend who’s been a member since 1967 — has a theory. …
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Oct 26
Nashville notes
Carrie Underwood‘s debut album, Some Hearts, has been certified nine-times platinum, and hit song, “Before He Cheats,” has been certified seven-times platinum by the RIAA. The singer was surprised with plaques commemorating the accomplishments during a recent appearance at the Grand Ole Opry. Garth Brooks was at the National Museum of African American Music yesterday in Nashville to …
Oct 26
“You’re so strong”: Kane Brown shows support for young fan with cancer
ABC Kane Brown shared a heartwarming moment with a young fan battling illness. Following a recent show, Kane dedicated an Instagram post to Mia, a young girl who has cancer. The post shows a series of photos of Mia onstage with the country superstar, one with his back to the camera and his arm wrapped around her with two spotlights …
Oct 26
“Lazy or genius?”: Kelsea Ballerini dishes out some humorous holiday advice
ABC/Fred Lee Kelsea Ballerini is ready for all the holiday seasons — and she has some special hacks to prove it. The country hitmaker turned to TikTok to share some of her foolproof tips to prepare for the upcoming holidays, including Halloween and Christmas. “Here are some perks from being an occasional lazy piece of s***,” she jokes, …
Oct 26
Scotty McCreery’s “Five More Minutes” to become Hallmark movie
ABC/Image Group LA Scotty McCreery‘s chart-topping hit, “Five More Minutes,” is getting a Christmas makeover. The singer’s #1 single, originally released in 2017, is the inspiration behind an upcoming Hallmark holiday movie of the same name that follows a young woman as she finds her grandfather’s old journal and learns of a secret romance. The song was inspired …
Oct 26
“What Makes You Country”: Luke Bryan helps change fan’s tire on the side of the road
Connie Chronuk/ABC It’s not every day that Luke Bryan fixes your tire, but for one lucky fan, that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity became reality. Courtney Potts, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee just outside of Nashville, revealed she was driving down a Tennessee backroad with her young children when her tire blew out. Luke happened to be driving by at the same …
Oct 26
Jimmie Allen delivers passionate ‘Dancing with the Stars’ performance in honor of his children
ABC/Eric McCandless Jimmie Allen came out on top on Dancing with the Stars Monday night, earning his highest score of the season. Embracing the theme of Horror Night, Jimmie and his pro partner, Emma Slater, performed a contemporary routine set to the tune of “Say Something.” In honor of the horror film A Quiet Place, which inspired their dance, Jimmie and Emma …
Oct 26
“If I Didn’t Love You”: Jason Aldean teases the first live performance of his fastest-rising #1
Broken Bow Jason Aldean grabs his 26th career #1 this week, as he and Carrie Underwood claim the top spot with their duet, “If I Didn’t Love You.” “As cliche as it sounds, it really never gets old…” he reflects, “I feel really fortunate. I mean, I’ve been around since 2005. It means a lot to me. I think this song …
Oct 25
Nashville notes
Carrie Underwood and CeCe Winans‘ collaboration on “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” took home the award for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year at the 2021 Dove Awards. It’s featured on Carrie’s debut gospel album, My Savior. Tickets for May We All, the country music-themed musical produced by Brian Kelley and his production company, CuzBro Productions, in partnership with Lively McCabe Entertainment, go on sale …
Oct 25
“Fired up”: Scotty McCreery unveils 2022 Same Truck Tour dates
Triple Tigers Scotty McCreery is packing up his “Same Truck” and hitting the road next year. The American Idol winner said he’s “fired up” to be embarking on the 2022 Same Truck Tour that kicks off in his home state of North Carolina on January 20 and continues through February 19 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Along the way, the hitmaker …