FOCUS on the 615
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Pictured (L-R): Pete Fisher, Grand Ole Opry General Manager, Randy Houser, Lee Brice and Jerrod Niemann
Photo Credit: Chris Hollo for the Grand Ole Opry 2014
Lee Brice, Randy Houser and Jerrod Niemann took a break from their busy touring schedules last night to fulfill one of their lifelong dreams — to perform together on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. Continue Reading →
Country newcomer Clare Dunn grew up driving John Deere tractors and eighteen-wheelers. Now she has the pedal to the medal as she breaks into the music industry with her debut single “Get Out.” It’s sitting at #17 on the Music Row Country Breakout Chart, #41 on Billboard Indicator and #43 on Aircheck Activator. Continue Reading →
What: FOX News Channel’s (FNC) FOX & Friends All-American Summer Concert Series presents American country singer Trace Adkins on Friday, August 1st, 2014 at 8AM/ET. The chart-topping country singer is known for hit songs such as: “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing,” “Ladies Love Country Boys,” and “You’re Gonna Miss This.” A Grammy Award-nominated member of the Grand Ole Opry, Adkins will also discuss his summer tour and perform some of his greatest hits.
Where: FOX News Channel (FNC)
When: Friday, August 1st, 2014; 6-9AM/ET
Left to right: Tracy Lawrence, Kevin Windham, Fred Andrews, Craig Morgan, Chuck Wicks, Randy Hawkins
Photo Credit: Angelyn Tinsley/Edwards Photography Studios
We had a chance to hang out at the Craig Morgan Charity Event in Dickson with Craig Morgan, Tracy Lawrence, Chuck Wicks, and Fred Andrews benefiting Billy’s Place. Check out our coverage HERE or watch below!
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The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum will offer half price admission to the general public this Wednesday, July 30, during the Season 14 American Idol Auditions in the Nashville Municipal Auditorium. The museum, which is located on the first floor of the auditorium, honors studio musicians from many different genres who played on 80 to 90 percent of the most iconic recordings of all time. Continue Reading →
19-year-old Mary Sarah’s debut album ‘Bridges’ is #1 on Amazon’s Country “Hot New Releases” and “Best Sellers” charts.
See more on this “teen prodigy” (Rolling Stone Country) — whose “voice echoes Carrie Underwood” (Associated Press) — here: shorefire.com/client/mary-sarah
Country star Josh Thompson surprises ill fan with a personal message after noticing a comment on his Facebook page.
CITY WINERY COMES TO NASHVILLE THIS SEPTEMBER ANNOUNCING PERFORMANCE DATES AND AN ADVANCE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE TICKETS VIA ITS EXCLUSIVE VIP ‘VINOFILE’ MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMCity Winery will open its doors in the warehouse district of SoBro this fall, it was announced today by City Winery founder and CEO, Michael Dorf. Situated at 609 LaFayette Street, City Winery Nashville will transform an existing 30,000 square-foot warehouse into a sophisticated, downtown hotspot with an intimate 300-seat concert hall, restaurant and private dining operation, as well as a fully functional winery, the first of its kind in Music City. The restaurant’s Grand Opening is slated for Wednesday, October 1. Continue Reading →
ASCAP Founders Award Honoree George Strait with ASCAP President and Chairman Paul Williams at the 2013 ASCAP Country Music Awards. Photo by Ed Rode.
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will host the 52nd annual ASCAP Country Music Awards on Monday, November 3rd at downtown Nashville’s Music City Center for the second consecutive year. The venue, which opened in May of 2013, boasts the largest grand ballroom in the state, with breathtaking views of downtown Nashville and the Cumberland River. The invitation-only, black-tie event will honor the songwriters and publishers of ASCAP’s most performed Country music songs of the past year. Continue Reading →
Maggie Rose delivers a clever and catchy tune with her new song “Girl In Your Truck Song”.
She makes clever use of popular lyrics from many “bro-country” songs like “get your shine on”, “cruise”, “hop on in and slide over”, and many more threaded throughout the song. You will find yourself listening over and over just to see how many “bro-country” song lyrics you can pick out! Aside from that fun aspect, you will want to listen again simply because it’s a catchy mid-tempo tune sung by a very talented vocalist. Continue Reading →
