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Reba McEntire will do the honors as Suzy Bogguss is officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in January. Suzy’s friend Kathy Mattea surprised her with the invitation to become a member of the Opry cast Oct. 11 after her own induction.  She’ll be back on Jan. 16, along with Terri Clark, who was there for Kathy’s induction as well. Look… Continue reading Reba McEntire to induct Suzy Bogguss into the Opry

Meghan Patrick will set out on The Golden Child Tour in 2026, after wrapping her most successful year yet.  “2025 was one of the best years of my life, filled with unforgettable moments and career milestones,” she reflects.  That includes raising nearly $23,000 for YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee’s Domestic Violence Services Program with her third… Continue reading Meghan Patrick plans first US headlining tour in 2026

Brad Paisley hadn’t exactly planned to put out a Christmas album in 2025, but thanks largely to Hallmark Channel, we now have Snow Globe Town.  Once plans were made for Hallmark’s A Grand Ole Opry Christmas movie, that unwittingly set things in motion for Brad’s new yuletide collection.  “They had already asked about being a part of this Opry… Continue reading How Hallmark Channel helped Brad Paisley build Snow Globe Town

Ashley McBryde‘s “Light on in the Kitchen” has just been certified Gold by the RIAA. Ashley’s team surprised her with a plaque commemorating the milestone at her most recent Redemption Residency shows at Chief’s on Broadway in Nashville.  “Light on in the Kitchen” was the lead single from Ashley’s 2023 The Devil I Know album, and was inspired by her mother… Continue reading Ashley’s McBryde’s ‘Light on in the Kitchen’ now glows Gold

Keith Urban kicked off the week spreading some Christmas cheer to the patients and their families at Nashville’s Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.  During his two-hour visit Monday afternoon, the Aussie superstar answered questions, took photos and gave an acoustic performance complete with a sing-along. He also donated guitars to the hospital’s music therapy… Continue reading Keith Urban delivers holiday tidings to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital

HARDY and comedian/actor Bert Kreischer will host New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash this year on CBS. “Celebrating New Year’s in Music City is always a blast,” HARDY says. “It’s great to be back playing Nashville’s Big Bash and I’m stoked to co-host this year with one of the funniest dudes I know.” Kreischer adds, “This event, which I… Continue reading HARDY to host New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash with comedian Bert Kreischer

As the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season consumes many of us these days, take comfort from Brett Young. Even he has trouble finding that perfect gift, which is complicated by the fact that his wife, Taylor Mills Young, is so good at it.  “She’s like the most thoughtful gift giver,” Brett says. “I’m sure that… Continue reading Brett Young’s Christmas gift-giving dilemma

Trace Adkins will commemorate three decades of his debut album with a special 2026 tour. Trace Adkins 30th Anniversary Tour kicks off Jan. 16 in Oxford, Alabama, playing 24 dates before it wraps Sept. 19 in Charles Town, West Virginia. The run includes two nights in May at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium.  “I recently read that… Continue reading Trace Adkins marks 30 years of Dreamin’ Out Loud with anniversary tour

Kelsea Ballerini‘s touring year has come to a close with her Saturday night show Down Under. “Brisbane, i couldn’t have asked for a better way to end the year and this life changing tour,” she posted on Monday. “thank you to all 11,000 of you for being one of the best crowds we had the honor to… Continue reading Kelsea Ballerini closes 2025 as she “Sit[s] in Parks” with kangaroos

Morgan Wallen is now the top-selling country artist of all time, according to the Recording Industry Association of America. The latest numbers from the RIAA show Morgan has sold 239.5 million singles and 26 million albums, for a total of 265.5 million units. That makes him the third-most-certified artist in any genre, behind Drake and Taylor Swift. I’m the… Continue reading Move over Luke Combs & Garth Brooks, Morgan Wallen is the bestselling country artist of all time