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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 →
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
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 →
One show was planned but more were added, Garth Brooks has shattered his previous ticket sales for Chicago. Not bad for the first stop on his world tour. It will be the first time Garth has played Chicago in 17 years.
Birthplace of Country Music and Mountain Stage with Larry Groce is proud to announce country music superstar Martina McBride will join the esteemed line-up of performers scheduled to appear Sunday, August 3, 2014, 7:00 p.m., at The Paramount Center for the Arts in Historic Downtown Bristol as part of the Birthplace of Country Music Museum’s Grand Opening Weekend of Events. McBride joins Carlene Carter, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, and “Hello Stranger” featuring Dale Jett for this must-see concert celebrating Bristol’s heritage as the Birthplace of Country Music.
(L to R): Kevin Herring (SVP, Promotion), Tom Martens (Dir., National Promotion), Mark Noel (Artist Management Partners), Charlie Worsham, Brad Henderson (Big Howdy), Chris Palmer (VP, Promotion) Lisa Ray (VP, Brand Management), Scott Kernahan (Artist Management Partners), Anna Cage (Midwest/Northeast Regional Promotion Manager), Jessica Rouse (Promotion Coordinator), Cris Lacy (VP, A&R)
Warner Bros. Records’ Charlie Worsham impressed the packed house at the third installment of Pickin’ On The Patio 2014 yesterday. Worsham performed several songs from his current album Rubberband for the standing room only crowd and also delighted guests with an amazing medley of Beatles hits. Food and beverages were provided by our fantastic sponsors GiGi’s Cupcakes, Aramark, Ajax Turner and Bud Light, and Patron for the occasion. Pickin’ on the Patio is held the fourth Wednesday of every month from May through September on the WMN patio. Mark your calendars for the next event to be held on August 27th.
For more information, please visit: www.warnermusicnashville.com.
