Vince Gill helped welcome attendees back to the Grand Ole Opry on Oct. 3 as part of a showcase that also featured Dierks Bentley, Terri Clark and Lorrie Morgan. During his set, Vince paid tribute to singer/songwriter Mac Davis with a beautiful rendition of “In the Ghetto.” Mac, who passed away on Sept. 28 at…… MORE
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Runaway June released a new video for their current single, “We Were Rich.” The revamped trio—comprised of Natalie Stovall and founding members Naomi Cooke and Jennifer Wayne—filmed the new clip in Natalie’s hometown of Columbia, Tenn., (about 45 miles south of Nashville). Penned by Ross Copperman, Nicolle Galyon and Ashley Gorley, “We Were Rich” is…… MORE
Morgan Wallen will no longer be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on Oct. 10. Morgan revealed the news in a video via Instagram on Oct. 7. Morgan’s dismissal from the show comes after multiple videos surfaced of him ignoring social distancing protocols while in Tuscaloosa, Ala., over the weekend for the University of…… MORE
Police in Franklin, Tenn., (20 miles south of Nashville) are investigating the assault of Lorenzo Molina Ruiz, a trumpet player for The Mavericks, and his friend, Orlando Morales. The assault occurred in the early morning hours on Oct. 4 at Tony’s Eat & Drink, a bar in Franklin, Tenn. According to Lorenzo, he and Orlando…… MORE
The Highwomen—Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, Maren Morris and Natalie Hemby—made a virtual apperance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Oct. 6 to perform their new single, “Crowded Table.” Penned by Natalie, Brandi and Lori McKenna, “Crowded Table” is featured on the foursome’s 2019 self-titled debut album, which reached No. 1 on the Billboard…… MORE
Carrie Underwood released her first-ever Christmas album, My Gift, on Sept. 25. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The 11-song album features a combination of beloved traditional favorites, such as “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Silent Night” and “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee,” as well as original…… MORE
The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) announced its Song of the Year as part of its annual Nashville Songwriter Awards. Song of the Year: “More Hearts Than Mine” – Ingrid Andress, Sam Ellis, Derrick Southerland Penned by Ingrid, Sam and Derrick, “More Hearts Than Mine” was the lead single from Ingrid’s 2020 debut album, Lady…… MORE
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Actress/singer Chrissy Metz released a new video for her single, “Talking to God.” Penned by Nicolette Hayford, Connie Harrington, Jake Mitchell, Ashley McBryde and Aaron Raitiere, “Talking to God” will be featured on Chrissy’s forthcoming debut project. “The song is so special to me,” says Chrissy. “The first time I heard it, I was like,…… MORE
Eddie Van Halen, legendary rock guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen, died on Oct. 6 at age 65 after battling throat cancer. “I can’t believe I’m having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning,” said Eddie’s son, Wolfgang, via Twitter. “He was…… MORE
Dolly Parton released her new holiday album, A Holly Dolly Christmas, on Oct. 2. The 12-song collection features several holiday standards, including “Pretty Paper,” “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,” “Holly Jolly Christmas” and more, as well as six original tunes that Dolly penned. The album also features duets with Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus,…… MORE
