Dollywood Considered No. 1 Theme Park
Dollywood is considered the number-one theme park in the U.S. Dolly Parton’s famous Pigeon Forge attraction is named Tripadvisor’s top Amusement and Water Park for 2024, beating Disney World. The Traveler’s Choice Awards are based on reviews and ratings over a 12-month period. Dollywood has four-point-five stars and nearly 19-thousand reviews. Magic Kingdom Park at…
Mark Chesnutt Updates Fans After Quadruple Bypass
Mark Chesnutt is updating fans after his quadruple bypass surgery last month. The ’90s country legend says he’s “healing at home comfortably” and can’t wait to be back on stage. The emergency procedure forced Chesnutt to halt touring for the time being. He did not say when he would return to the road.
Dolly Parton Album Pre-Orders
Dolly Parton is taking preorders this week for her new album and docuseries. “Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables” drops November 15th, but preorders start June 21st. That’s also when the track list will be revealed. The project will be available through streaming services, on vinyl and CD.
NEW RANDY TRAVIS MUSIC
Country music star Randy Travis surprised fans with “Where That Came From,” his first new music since a 2013 stroke limited his speech. Produced with the help of AI and voice cloning technology, now that song has charted on Country radio – Travis’ first to do so in almost two decades.
Tanya Tucker’s Pop-Up Bar Opens Friday
Tanya Tucker is joining the “Big Boys on Broadway” with a pop-up bar. The Country Music Hall of Famer is the star of a new bar on the second floor of Nudie’s Honky Tonk in Nashville. It’s named in honor of her longtime Cosa Salvaje tequila brand. “Tanya Tucker’s Tequila Cantina” opens this Friday.
Alabama To Embark On Massive Tour
The 2024 “Roll On II North America Tour” kicks off this Saturday in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The iconic country band will visit over 20 cities through early November. Frontman Randy Owen says, “We can’t wait to see the fans who made it all possible.” Tickets for select dates are on sale now.
DOLLY ADDS PANCAKES AND MUFFINS
Dolly Parton is adding pancakes and muffins to her line of cake mixes. The country legend started her own line of easy-to-bake cake mixes back in 2022 with the company that owns Duncan Hines. Conagra Brands says the new Dolly Parton line will now also include refrigerated foods and snack items “inspired by down-home comfort…
John Michael Montgomery Announces Retirement
John Michael Montgomery is announcing his retirement. The 90s country hitmaker broke the news to fans on New Year’s Day. He announced plans for a farewell tour this year and said he’d retire by the end of 2025. Montgomery has been in the industry for over 30 years. His first hit was back in 1992…
ALAN JACKSON – CHRISTMAS
Alan Jackson is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his iconic Christmas album, ‘Honky Tonk Christmas.’ Since its release in 1993, the record has become a staple during the holidays and even spread to movies and other projects, including ‘Home Album 2: Lost in New York.’ To commemorate the milestone, Jackson is releasing ‘Honky Tonk Christmas’…
Toby Keith Plans First Shows Following Cancer Diagnosis
Country music icon Toby Keith is announcing back-to-back shows amid his ongoing cancer battle. He’s set to take the stage this December during the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. The 62-year-old said after two years off the road, he’s about to “get the band back in sync.” Keith said he was feeling “pretty good,”…