Courtesy of Grand Ole Opry archives/Les LeverettThis fall, Dolly Parton will celebrate half a century as a member of the Grand Ole Opry with two sold-out performances October 12 at the Nashville institution. The Opry will also mark the occasion by unveiling a rare Dolly exhibit on September 3. Dolly Parton: My Opry Memories features 24 iconic items …
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Aug 20
Michael Ray’s ready to take “CMT on Tour” with Jimmie Allen this fall
ABC/Randy HolmesMichael Ray will headline this fall’s 18th annual CMT on Tour trek, with Jimmie Allen and new duo Walker County opening the dates. The run kicks off October 17 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Michael comments, “I’ve noticed that after the CMT tour, you can see the trajectory of the year ahead, and many of the artists who have participated in the …
Aug 20
Destination Texas: Garth Brooks to reveal latest stop on Dive Bar Tour today
ABC/Randy Holmes Garth Brooks continues to stoke the anticipation about where his next stop on his Dive Bar Tour will be. On Monday’s weekly Inside Studio G chat on Facebook, he revealed that show number three will take place somewhere in the Lone Star State. To find out where exactly it will be, you’ll need to be able …
Aug 20
Why Haven’t I Heard From You: Source tells “Billboard” there’s “no deal in place” for newly announced CMA co-host Reba to return for next year’s ACMs
ABC/Image Group LA Now that we know that Reba McEntire will co-host November’s CMA Awards with Carrie Underwood and Dolly Parton, it raises an interesting question: Could Reba still return to host the competing ACM Awards next spring? “We haven’t confirmed our host yet for 2020,” a representative of the Academy of Country Music tells Billboard, without mentioning Reba specifically. Billboard also …
Aug 20
Here for a Good Time: Win a trip “Strait to Vegas” courtesy of King George’s Texas resort
ABC/Image Group LA George Strait is re-opening his resort in the Texas Hill Country this fall, and not only does he want you to come visit Tapatio Springs, he wants to send you to Vegas, too. George’s getaway in Boerne, Texas re-launches on October with a new clubhouse and renovated guestrooms. The resort also boasts one …
Aug 20
Vinyl Is a Good Thing: Luke Bryan celebrates 10th anniversary of pivotal album with re-release
Capitol NashvilleLuke Bryan will mark the tenth anniversary of his breakthrough 2009 album Doin’ My Thing by releasing it on vinyl for the very first time. In addition to his hits “Rain Is a Good Thing,” “Do I,” and “Someone Else Calling You Baby,” the vinyl re-issue will include two rare bonus tracks. “Y’all Can Have This Town” …
Aug 20
FGL’s Tyler Hubbard and wife Hayley welcome their son, the “bringer of light”
ABC/Image Group LA Tyler Hubbard‘s second child — a son named Luca Reed — arrived in the wee hours of Monday morning. The eight-pound, eleven-ounce baby was born on his due date, with Tyler’s wife Hayley going into labor shortly after Tyler returned from the Florida Georgia Line tour this weekend. The couple picked out …
Aug 19
Tyler Hubbard’s son Luca Reed arrives on cue, as his dad returns from the FGL tour
ABC/Image Group LA Tyler Hubbard’s second child — a son named Luca Reed — was born Monday at 3:40 a.m. in Nashville, arriving on his due date. Tyler’s wife, Hayley, says his timing was perfect, as the process started just as Tyler returned from the Can’t Say I Ain’t Country Tour this weekend. “The moment Tyler flew in …
Aug 19
Kelsea Ballerini’s new single is coming in the next few weeks
ABC RadioKelsea Ballerini’s third album won’t be out until next year, but we can expect its first single early next month, according to the Tennessean. The “Miss Me More” hitmaker’s taken some time off the road this summer to work on the follow-up to Unapologetically, and she says she’s “really just settled into my voice” — instead …
Aug 19
Keith, Miranda, Midland, Chris Young, Chris Janson and more to sing at Wednesday’s ACM Honors
Walt Disney Television/Paula LoboKeith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Chris Young, Midland, Chris Janson, Lauren Alaina, Ashley McBryde, Maddie & Tae, Tenille Townes, and Caylee Hammack are all set to perform at Wednesday’s 13th Annual ACM Honors at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. Barbara Mandrell and Trisha Yearwood will also present awards during the event, which honors Brooks & Dunn, Martina McBride, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, Rodney Crowell and more. The evening is an extension of the Academy of …