CMA Fest is planning to pull out all the stops for its 50th anniversary celebration this June. The long-running country-music event returns to Nashville June 8-11, with performances at Nissan Stadium from artists including Eric Church, Hardy, and Miranda Lambert highlighting the weekend.
A daily lineup is available online for the Nissan Stadium shows, which boast an impressive array of stars. Other performers include Dierks Bentley, Luke Combs, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Ashley McBryde, Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Luke Bryan, Jordan Davis, Tyler Hubbard, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw,...
A daily lineup is available online for the Nissan Stadium shows, which boast an impressive array of stars. Other performers include Dierks Bentley, Luke Combs, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Ashley McBryde, Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Luke Bryan, Jordan Davis, Tyler Hubbard, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw,...
- 3/7/2023
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
Gene Watson is set to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry.
The singer was making a Friday-night appearance at the Opry, currently in its annual winter residency at former home the Ryman Auditorium, some 55 years after he made his debut on the same stage. After performing his early-Eighties hits “Sometimes I Get Lucky and Forget” and “Nothing Sure Looked Good on You,” Watson was interrupted by Opry member Vince Gill.
“I’ll make you a deal — if you will do ‘Farewell Party,’ we will invite you to...
The singer was making a Friday-night appearance at the Opry, currently in its annual winter residency at former home the Ryman Auditorium, some 55 years after he made his debut on the same stage. After performing his early-Eighties hits “Sometimes I Get Lucky and Forget” and “Nothing Sure Looked Good on You,” Watson was interrupted by Opry member Vince Gill.
“I’ll make you a deal — if you will do ‘Farewell Party,’ we will invite you to...
- 1/18/2020
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
For nearly 94 years, since it began as the Wsm Barn Dance in the fall of 1925, the Grand Ole Opry has been a country-music institution. But few fans really know what the Opry is, how an artist is inducted, and what comes along with membership.
As Ken Burns’ new documentary Country Music sparks renewed interest in the Opry, we take a look back at its rich, colorful history, recalling some of its most iconic moments and spelling out what it takes to become a cast member of the longest-running radio show in American history.
As Ken Burns’ new documentary Country Music sparks renewed interest in the Opry, we take a look back at its rich, colorful history, recalling some of its most iconic moments and spelling out what it takes to become a cast member of the longest-running radio show in American history.
- 9/24/2019
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
One of the most influential country and bluegrass singers of his generation, Keith Whitley will be remembered on the 30th anniversary of his untimely death with an all-star concert featuring Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Mark Chesnutt, Tracy Lawrence, Joe Diffie and more.
Set for May 9th at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Cma Theater, the memorial tribute concert will be hosted by Whitley’s widow Lorrie Morgan and their son Jesse Keith Whitley, who will also perform. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 29th, at 10 a.
Set for May 9th at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Cma Theater, the memorial tribute concert will be hosted by Whitley’s widow Lorrie Morgan and their son Jesse Keith Whitley, who will also perform. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 29th, at 10 a.
- 3/25/2019
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
Kelsea Ballerini, the Tennessee native who deftly blends country songwriting with pop savvy on Number One singles like “Dibs,” “Peter Pan” and “Legends,” will become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry.
The 25-year-old was invited to join the 94-year-old country music institution on Tuesday night by Little Big Town, who surprised Ballerini by serenading her with the offer during the end of their performance of “Girl Crush.” Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook and Phillip Sweet harmonized the offer: “Do you want to join the Opry?...
The 25-year-old was invited to join the 94-year-old country music institution on Tuesday night by Little Big Town, who surprised Ballerini by serenading her with the offer during the end of their performance of “Girl Crush.” Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook and Phillip Sweet harmonized the offer: “Do you want to join the Opry?...
- 3/6/2019
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Whitey Shafer, the songwriter of numerous hits for George Strait, Lefty Frizzell, Moe Bandy and others, died on Saturday following a long illness, family friend Corey Frizzell has confirmed. He was 84.
Born Sanger D. Shafer on October 24th, 1934, in Whitney, Texas, Shafer grew up in a gospel-singing family but didn’t write his first song until he was 30 years old. The nickname “Whitey” was bestowed on him during high school when he was employed by a local ironworking company. Following a stint in the Army and a series of jobs...
Born Sanger D. Shafer on October 24th, 1934, in Whitney, Texas, Shafer grew up in a gospel-singing family but didn’t write his first song until he was 30 years old. The nickname “Whitey” was bestowed on him during high school when he was employed by a local ironworking company. Following a stint in the Army and a series of jobs...
- 1/14/2019
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
Singer Mark Wills, who topped the country chart with hits including “Wish You Were Here” and “19 Somethin’” will usher in 2019 as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. Longtime Opry member Vince Gill issued the invitation to a visibly moved Wills, who dropped to his knees before tearfully accepting the honor.
“This boy has been the greatest supporter and proponent of what the Opry stands for,” Gill said. Wills, who first played the Opry in 1996 at the beginning of his career, closed the show by singing his emotionally charged...
“This boy has been the greatest supporter and proponent of what the Opry stands for,” Gill said. Wills, who first played the Opry in 1996 at the beginning of his career, closed the show by singing his emotionally charged...
- 12/24/2018
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
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