Willie Nelson Announces Merle Haggard Tribute album
Willie Nelson is announcing a Merle Haggard tribute album. It’s called “Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle” and sees the country singer interpreting Haggar’s songs. The project marks Willie’s 78th solo studio album and 155th album over all. “Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle” arrives on November 7th.
Garth Brooks is allegedly causing a kitchen war with wife Trisha Yearwood over his bossy and critical behavior while cooking.
An insider says, “She just humors him when he makes something that he’s really proud of, but he’s getting in her way more and more these days and picking on her dishes, saying they need this and that, which she finds insulting.’’
Coca-Cola Teams Up With Dolly Parton For Unique And Fun New Flavor
Coca-Cola and Dolly Parton are teaming up for an exclusive soda drop that’s only available at her theme park, Dollywood. In celebration of the theme park’s 40th anniversary next year, fans will be able to purchase a new Coke flavor called 40th Pop Fizz. The drink is being offered at Coca-Cola Freestyle machines at Dollywood…
Tracy Lawrence’s Annual Mission: Possible Turkey Fry And Benefit Concert
Tracy Lawrence’s annual “Mission: Possible Turkey Fry And Benefit Concert” is back. The proceeds from the concert will be used to feed 32-thousand people in need across Middle Tennessee through the Nashville Rescue Mission. The event will be held at Category Ten off Nashville’s Lower Broadway on November 25th. This year marks the 20th anniversary…
Kathy Mattea Invited To Join The Grand Ole Opry
The four-time CMA Award winner and host of Wes Virginia Public Radio’s “Mountain Stage” was invited on Saturday night by fellow Opry member Charlie McCoy, who surprised her during a performance of her signature hit “18 Wheels and a Dozen Roses.” Mattea, a West Virginia native, has earned multiple No. 1 singles including “Goin’ Gone,”…
Jeannie Seely, Grand Ole Opry Trailblazer and GRAMMY-Winning Singer, Dies at 85
Jeannie Seely, the GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, and longtime Grand Ole Opry legend, died Friday (8-1) at age 85. Seely made famous in 1966 with the hit Don’t Touch Me was also known for appearing on the Grand Ole Opry stage over 5,000 times, more than almost any other artist in history.
The Mavericks Pause Tour Dates Amid Raul Malo’s Cancer Fight
The Mavericks are planning on taking a break from the road early next year. In a shared statement, the band said they’re dropping out of the week-long Sandy Beaches Cruise that was scheduled for January as frontman Raul Malo undergoes what they hope will be the last leg of his cancer treatment. The singer will…
Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum Announce “Band Together Texas” Benefit concert
Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum are teaming up for “Band Together Texas,” a star studded benefit concert. The event is scheduled to take place at Moody Center in Austin on Sunday, August 17th. Band Together Texas will feature performances from Ryan Bingham, Wade Bowen, Kelly Clarkson and Ronnie Dunn, among other artists. The concert will…
George Strait To Help Home State Of Texas After Devastating Floods
George Strait is set to host a benefit concert to help those impacted by the devastating floods in Texas. The Texas-born country star shared the details on Friday. Strait will headline the event, titled “Strait To The Heart: A Benefit for Hill Country Flood Victims,” on Sunday, July 27th in Boerne, Texas. The lineup also…
America’s 250th Kickoff Concert To Feature Lee Greenwood, Oak Ridge Boys, Bellamy Brothers And More
America’s 250th Anniversary Kick-Off Country Celebration is set to feature performances by Lee Greenwood, the Oak Ridge Boy, and more. The kick off event is taking place tomorrow at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, with a Salute to America celebration featuring remarks by President Donal Trump. The lineup also includes The Bellamy Brothers Exelle, T.Graham Brown,…