NEWS
2000’S CHART-TOPPING ROCK BAND SAVING ABEL IS BACK, JOINED BY ORIGINAL FRONTMAN JARED WEEKS
Rock band Saving Abel is best known for their hit "Addicted" which was released in March 2008. It was followed by their major label debut, Saving Abel, on March 11, 2008. "Addicted" took over radio reaching the top positions on the active rock, rock, and modern rock charts while simultaneously rising to No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song rapidly reached gold and shortly after, platinum status.
CHARLEY PRIDE STATUE ADDED TO RYMAN AUDITORIUM’S ICON WALK
Ryman Auditorium unveiled the latest addition to its Icon Walk this morning with a statue honoring American music icon Charley Pride. The detailed bronze likeness was added to the permanent outdoor exhibition on the historic venue’s grounds ensuring the country music trailblazer will forever remain part of the Soul of Nashville.
JELLY ROLL, RILEY GREEN, UNCLE KRACKER, THE OAK RIDGE BOYS, THE ISAACS AND JANIE FRICKE CLOSE OUT THE TALENT LINE-UP FOR ‘STILL PLAYIN’ POSSUM: MUSIC AND MEMORIES OF GEORGE JONES’
Music lovers are in for a real treat as the highly anticipated 'Still Playin' Possum: Music & Memories of George Jones' concert and television special taping comes to the Von Braun Center Propst Arena on April 25, 2023. This special event promises to be a night to remember, featuring some of the most talented musicians in the Country music industry. Newly added artists Jelly Roll, Riley Green, Uncle Kracker, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Isaacs, and Janie Fricke will round out the final performers' list, which already included Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Wynonna, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, Jamey Johnson, Sara Evans, Trace Adkins, Justin Moore, Lorrie Morgan, Michael Ray, Mark Chesnutt, Sam Moore, Tracy Byrd, Tracy Lawrence, Aaron Lewis, Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke, Dillon Carmichael, Gretchen Wilson, Joe Nichols, and a special appearance by Randy Travis. In addition, a 90’s salute to “No Show Jones” will feature a special performance by John Berry, Ty Herndon, RICOCHET’s Heath Wright, Billy Yates, and Anita Cochran.
T. Graham Brown Welcomes Deana Carter As His Guest For April’s Live Wire On SiriusXM Prime Country Channel 58 Starting Wednesday, April 5 at 10/9c
Country hit-maker T. Graham Brown's LIVE WIRE on SiriusXM's Prime Country Channel 58 will debut new episodes starting Wednesday, April 5 at 10/9c PM, featuring an interview with Deana Carter. LIVE WIRE is a one-hour show that showcases live cuts & interviews with some of T. Graham Brown's closest friends and heroes, sharing fun stories about life on the road.
From the Roots Announces Nationwide POCONOS PARK BATTLE OF THE BANDS
From the Roots™, an entertainment real estate and venue management company, is pleased to announce the Poconos Park BATTLE OF THE BANDS powered by DJ3N to provide opportunities for developing musicians, artists, and bands locally, regionally and nationally to play live at Poconos Park! Beginning today, bands from across the United States can compete virtually via the Poconos Park BATTLE OF THE BANDS platform by creating a profile at BattleOfTheBands.com. Participating bands will have the opportunity to build fans and earn prizes, with the winning bands serving as the opening act for various music festivals and events throughout the year. Poconos Park BATTLE OF THE BANDS is 100% FREE to enter! Go to BattleOfTheBands.com for more information.
BRYAN WHITE, DEBORAH ALLEN, HALFWAY TO HAZARD, JANIE FRICKE, JEANNIE SEELY, KEITH ANDERSON, AND TOMMY ROE PERFORM AT THE BLUE LIGHTS & COUNTRY NIGHTS CONCERT TO RAISE MONEY AND AWARENESS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP ON MAY 9TH AT THE NASHVILLE PALACE
May is officially National Law Enforcement Appreciation Month, and Country music artists Bryan White, Deborah Allen, Halfway to Hazard, Janie Fricke, Jeannie Seely, Keith Anderson, and Tommy Roe are already scheduled to take the Nashville Palace stage to help raise money and awareness for Law Enforcement Assistance Partnership (LEAP). The event dubbed as Blue Lights & Country Nights will take place on May 9th with more artists to be announced.
Country For A Cause Returns to 3rd & Lindsley June 7 With Star-Studded Lineup
Moe Bandy, John Conlee, Wade Hayes, Terry McBride, Brandon Davis, Elizabeth Cook, Jake Hoot, Leon Everette, Makenzie Phipps, and Paulette Carlson (Highway 101) are the first round of artists announced to join hosts, T.G. Sheppard and Kelly Lang for Country For A Cause at Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley, Wednesday, June 7 at 7 PM benefitting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. The show is sponsored by Gus Arrendale and Springer Mountain Farms. Tickets are on sale now and are $45 for general admission or $300 for VIP tables.
Charley Pride Bronze Statue Unveiling Wednesday, March 29th At Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium
Country music legend and trailblazer Charley Pride will forever be immortalized as a bronze statue joining the likenesses of Loretta Lynn, Bill Monroe, and Little Jimmy Dickens—as part of the Ryman’s Icon Walk on Wednesday, March 29th. This portion of the Ryman’s exterior property recognizes legends who have paved the way for Nashville performers. The statues of Bill Monroe and Little Jimmy Dickens were added in 2017 as part of the Ryman’s 125th anniversary, with Lynn's joining in 2020. The statues, sculpted by artist Ben Watts, take one year to create.
The Oak Ridge Boys Celebrate The 40th Anniversary Of Their #1 Hit “American Made”
GRAMMY® Award-winning and Country Music Hall of Fame members, The Oak Ridge Boys are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their hit song “American Made.” Written by Bob DiPiero and Pat McManus, “American Made” was first released as a single in February 1983. It became a national ad jingle for Budweiser and later for Cambria USA. It also became their 7th #1 hit! The Oaks re-recorded this classic hit in 2007 for a special Support Our Troops CD to benefit the USO. The CD was sold exclusively at participating 7-Eleven stores in the United States.
AARON LEWIS, CHARLIE STARR OF BLACKBERRY SMOKE, DILLON CARMICHAEL, GRETCHEN WILSON, JOE NICHOLS, RANDY TRAVIS, AND SARA EVANS ADDED TO ‘STILL PLAYIN’ POSSUM: MUSIC & MEMORIES OF GEORGE JONES’ TRIBUTE EVENT AT VON BRAUN CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
'Still Playin’ Possum: Music & Memories of George Jones,' which will include performances by Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Jamey Johnson, Justin Moore, Lorrie Morgan, Mark Chesnutt, Michael Ray, Sam Moore, Tanya Tucker, Trace Adkins, Tracy Byrd, Tracy Lawrence, Travis Tritt, and Wynonna is only getting bigger! The special event, which is being filmed for television, will take place at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama, on Tuesday, April 25th, with the addition of Aaron Lewis, Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke, Dillon Carmichael, Gretchen Wilson, Joe Nichols, Randy Travis, and Sara Evans.
2000’S CHART-TOPPING ROCK BAND SAVING ABEL IS BACK, JOINED BY ORIGINAL FRONTMAN JARED WEEKS
Rock band Saving Abel is best known for their hit "Addicted" which was released in March 2008. It was followed by their major label debut, Saving Abel, on March 11, 2008. "Addicted" took over radio reaching the top positions on the active rock, rock, and modern rock charts while simultaneously rising to No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song rapidly reached gold and shortly after, platinum status.
CHARLEY PRIDE STATUE ADDED TO RYMAN AUDITORIUM’S ICON WALK
Ryman Auditorium unveiled the latest addition to its Icon Walk this morning with a statue honoring American music icon Charley Pride. The detailed bronze likeness was added to the permanent outdoor exhibition on the historic venue’s grounds ensuring the country music trailblazer will forever remain part of the Soul of Nashville.
JELLY ROLL, RILEY GREEN, UNCLE KRACKER, THE OAK RIDGE BOYS, THE ISAACS AND JANIE FRICKE CLOSE OUT THE TALENT LINE-UP FOR ‘STILL PLAYIN’ POSSUM: MUSIC AND MEMORIES OF GEORGE JONES’
Music lovers are in for a real treat as the highly anticipated 'Still Playin' Possum: Music & Memories of George Jones' concert and television special taping comes to the Von Braun Center Propst Arena on April 25, 2023. This special event promises to be a night to remember, featuring some of the most talented musicians in the Country music industry. Newly added artists Jelly Roll, Riley Green, Uncle Kracker, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Isaacs, and Janie Fricke will round out the final performers' list, which already included Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Wynonna, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, Jamey Johnson, Sara Evans, Trace Adkins, Justin Moore, Lorrie Morgan, Michael Ray, Mark Chesnutt, Sam Moore, Tracy Byrd, Tracy Lawrence, Aaron Lewis, Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke, Dillon Carmichael, Gretchen Wilson, Joe Nichols, and a special appearance by Randy Travis. In addition, a 90’s salute to “No Show Jones” will feature a special performance by John Berry, Ty Herndon, RICOCHET’s Heath Wright, Billy Yates, and Anita Cochran.
T. Graham Brown Welcomes Deana Carter As His Guest For April’s Live Wire On SiriusXM Prime Country Channel 58 Starting Wednesday, April 5 at 10/9c
Country hit-maker T. Graham Brown's LIVE WIRE on SiriusXM's Prime Country Channel 58 will debut new episodes starting Wednesday, April 5 at 10/9c PM, featuring an interview with Deana Carter. LIVE WIRE is a one-hour show that showcases live cuts & interviews with some of T. Graham Brown's closest friends and heroes, sharing fun stories about life on the road.
From the Roots Announces Nationwide POCONOS PARK BATTLE OF THE BANDS
From the Roots™, an entertainment real estate and venue management company, is pleased to announce the Poconos Park BATTLE OF THE BANDS powered by DJ3N to provide opportunities for developing musicians, artists, and bands locally, regionally and nationally to play live at Poconos Park! Beginning today, bands from across the United States can compete virtually via the Poconos Park BATTLE OF THE BANDS platform by creating a profile at BattleOfTheBands.com. Participating bands will have the opportunity to build fans and earn prizes, with the winning bands serving as the opening act for various music festivals and events throughout the year. Poconos Park BATTLE OF THE BANDS is 100% FREE to enter! Go to BattleOfTheBands.com for more information.
BRYAN WHITE, DEBORAH ALLEN, HALFWAY TO HAZARD, JANIE FRICKE, JEANNIE SEELY, KEITH ANDERSON, AND TOMMY ROE PERFORM AT THE BLUE LIGHTS & COUNTRY NIGHTS CONCERT TO RAISE MONEY AND AWARENESS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP ON MAY 9TH AT THE NASHVILLE PALACE
May is officially National Law Enforcement Appreciation Month, and Country music artists Bryan White, Deborah Allen, Halfway to Hazard, Janie Fricke, Jeannie Seely, Keith Anderson, and Tommy Roe are already scheduled to take the Nashville Palace stage to help raise money and awareness for Law Enforcement Assistance Partnership (LEAP). The event dubbed as Blue Lights & Country Nights will take place on May 9th with more artists to be announced.
Country For A Cause Returns to 3rd & Lindsley June 7 With Star-Studded Lineup
Moe Bandy, John Conlee, Wade Hayes, Terry McBride, Brandon Davis, Elizabeth Cook, Jake Hoot, Leon Everette, Makenzie Phipps, and Paulette Carlson (Highway 101) are the first round of artists announced to join hosts, T.G. Sheppard and Kelly Lang for Country For A Cause at Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley, Wednesday, June 7 at 7 PM benefitting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. The show is sponsored by Gus Arrendale and Springer Mountain Farms. Tickets are on sale now and are $45 for general admission or $300 for VIP tables.
Charley Pride Bronze Statue Unveiling Wednesday, March 29th At Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium
Country music legend and trailblazer Charley Pride will forever be immortalized as a bronze statue joining the likenesses of Loretta Lynn, Bill Monroe, and Little Jimmy Dickens—as part of the Ryman’s Icon Walk on Wednesday, March 29th. This portion of the Ryman’s exterior property recognizes legends who have paved the way for Nashville performers. The statues of Bill Monroe and Little Jimmy Dickens were added in 2017 as part of the Ryman’s 125th anniversary, with Lynn's joining in 2020. The statues, sculpted by artist Ben Watts, take one year to create.
The Oak Ridge Boys Celebrate The 40th Anniversary Of Their #1 Hit “American Made”
GRAMMY® Award-winning and Country Music Hall of Fame members, The Oak Ridge Boys are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their hit song “American Made.” Written by Bob DiPiero and Pat McManus, “American Made” was first released as a single in February 1983. It became a national ad jingle for Budweiser and later for Cambria USA. It also became their 7th #1 hit! The Oaks re-recorded this classic hit in 2007 for a special Support Our Troops CD to benefit the USO. The CD was sold exclusively at participating 7-Eleven stores in the United States.
AARON LEWIS, CHARLIE STARR OF BLACKBERRY SMOKE, DILLON CARMICHAEL, GRETCHEN WILSON, JOE NICHOLS, RANDY TRAVIS, AND SARA EVANS ADDED TO ‘STILL PLAYIN’ POSSUM: MUSIC & MEMORIES OF GEORGE JONES’ TRIBUTE EVENT AT VON BRAUN CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
'Still Playin’ Possum: Music & Memories of George Jones,' which will include performances by Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Jamey Johnson, Justin Moore, Lorrie Morgan, Mark Chesnutt, Michael Ray, Sam Moore, Tanya Tucker, Trace Adkins, Tracy Byrd, Tracy Lawrence, Travis Tritt, and Wynonna is only getting bigger! The special event, which is being filmed for television, will take place at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama, on Tuesday, April 25th, with the addition of Aaron Lewis, Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke, Dillon Carmichael, Gretchen Wilson, Joe Nichols, Randy Travis, and Sara Evans.