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CMT HONORS LEGENDARY COUNTRY GROUP ALABAMA WITH STAR-STUDDED “CMT GIANTS: ALABAMA”  Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Evander Holyfield, Jason Aldean, Jamey Johnson, Lionel Richie, Little Big Town, Lorrie Morgan, Luke Bryan, Martina McBride, Old Dominion, Pam Tillis, Riley Green, Sam Hunt, and Vince Gill to Celebrate Band’s Storied Career      Nashville, Tenn. (January 17, 2024) — CMT today announced “CMT GIANTS: ALABAMA,” a star-studded salute celebrating the extraordinary career and ...

EXILE’S 60TH BAND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED IN IMPRESSIVE DISPLAY AT REGIONS BANK IN ROUNDABOUT PLAZA ON MUSIC ROW AND PHOTO ON ICONIC NASHVILLE SIGN   Left Image: Exile's JP Pennington, Steve Goetzman, Sonny LeMaire, Les Taylor and Marlon HargisRight Image: Exile's Marlon Hargis, Steve Goetzman, JP Pennington, Les Taylor and Sonny LeMairePhoto Credit both images: Bill McClintic / 90 East Photography NASHVILLE, TN. - (March 29, 2023) – American Country Rock Band and Kentucky Music Hall of Fame m ...

Nashville, Tenn. (November 8, 2022) — Jeff Cook, founding member and legendary guitarist of the supergroup ALABAMA, has died. Cook, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame,  Musicians Hall of Fame, Fiddlers Hall of Fame and Gibson's Guitarist of the Year, passed away peacefully yesterday, November 7, with his family and close friends by his side at his beach home in Destin, Florida. He was 73. The multi-award winning guitarist was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2012. Cook was a champion in all he ...

  For Your Consideration "Hope of Alabama" Theme Song of the World Games 2022 At a time when global unity is needed more than ever, this song encapsulates the strength and power of a moment where athletes, teams, coaches, entertainers and fans from all different walks of life and cultures came together in Birmingham, AL’s presentation of the The World Games 2022. "Hope of Alabama" served as the official theme song of these games and features some of Alabama’s most iconic musical stars, including Ran ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 13, 2022) — Three-time GRAMMY® Award nominees Dailey & Vincent have signed on with Conway Entertainment Group (CEG) for exclusive touring representation. Moving forward, the Nashville-based agency, led by music industry veteranTony Conway, will exclusively represent the band to bring the best of country, bluegrass, and gospel music to audiences around the globe. "Our goal, and mine personally, is to work with and represent the most outstanding, the most profession ...

2022 Fan Appreciation Days June 16-19, 2022 Tickets go on sale Friday, April 22, 2022 at 10AM CST   Thursday - June 16 - Teddy Gentry's Singing with the Stars Talent Contest Location: Northeast Alabama Community College NACC Theatre 138 AL-35 Rainsville, AL -7PM CST (tickets are $10 Advance and $15 Day of Show / $5 for children under 12) ~For advance tickets call 256-997-9700 ~Tickets may also be purchased night of the show at the door *Benefitting The Child Advocacy Center*   Friday - June 17 - The Fans So ...

ALABAMA'S MULTI-CITY "50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR" KICKS OFF JULY 2 AND 3 AT NASHVILLE'S BRIDGESTONE ARENA    ALABAMA | Photo Credit: Alan Messer | Size: 12.13 MB | Type: JPG | High Resolution Photo Download     Nashville, Tenn. (June 28, 2021) — ALABAMA, the greatest country rock band in the history of the genre, is poised to return to the road after nearly two years. The group's long-awaited "50th Anniversary Tour" — much of which was delayed due to Covid-19 — consists of near ...

AMERICAN COUNTRY ROCK BAND AND KENTUCKY MUSIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES, EXILE, ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE ONLINE CONCERT PRESENTED BY SESSIONS LIVE MAY 20 7:00 PM CST  Special bundle packages include meet and greet,  merch and more. Band invites fans to an intimate virtual zoom following event for Q&A after-party        NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 22, 2021) – American Country Rock Band and Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Members, Exile, have announced a one-time airing, VIP online concert experience with Sessio ...

SATURDAY NIGHT GRAND OLE OPRY – LIVE ON CIRCLE Featuring Dierks Bentley, Terri Clark, Vince Gill, and Lorrie Morgan Saturday Oct. 03, 2020 Celebrate something good with the Opry as we kick off our 95th anniversary celebration with our official birthday show on the Saturday Night Grand Ole Opry with performances by Opry members Dierks Bentley, Terri Clark, Vince Gill, and Lorrie Morgan, with host Bobby Bones. You’ll see faces in the crowd for our celebrations as we welcome back a limited audience for th ...

EXILE’s “KISS YOU ALL OVER” CELEBRATES 42nd ANNIVERSARY OF BECOMING WORLDWIDE #1 HIT SONGIncluded in the Soundtrack of the Major Motion Picture The Big Ugly, Starring Vinnie Jones, Ron Perlman, Malcolm McDowell.Spotify Streams Exceed 15.7 MillionCovid Mask Available to Commemorate Anniversary Download High Res Image NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 30, 2020) – Pop/country crossover hit-making band, Exile, is celebrating the 42nd Anniversary of “Kiss You All Over.” Sept 30, 2020 will be the 42nd Annivers ...

TRAILBLAZING CROSSOVER BAND, EXILE, SIGNS WITH ONTOURAGE FOR EXCLUSIVE MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION AND KINKEAD ENTERTAINMENT AGENCY FOR BOOKING   NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 27, 2020) – Pop/country crossover hit-making band, Exile, has signed with Ontourage Management, spearheaded by Tony Conway, widely recognized as a leader in the production area of live entertainment and recipient of numerous industry awards, for exclusive management representation. Distinguished as the longest running self contained American ...

   2021 VOLUNTEER JAM:  A MUSICAL SALUTE TO CHARLIE DANIELS Star-Studded Tribute to Daniels Set for Monday, February 22, 2021  at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena   ALABAMA, Ricky Skaggs, Old Crow Medicine Show, Junior Brown and  Cece Winans Added to Lineup   Nashville, Tenn. (July 31, 2020) — Today, David Corlew and Associates announced next year's Volunteer Jam will go on as scheduled and serve as a tribute concert to the lateCharlie Daniels. The 2021 Volunteer Jam: A Musical Salute t ...

"Fool's Love Affair"  Marking the 35th Anniversary of Randy Travis' first radio single, "On The Other Hand," the Country icon and famed actor releases his first never-before-heard single since his 2013 stroke. Recorded as a demo, the song was stuck in storage until one of the writers discovered it adn sent it to Randy and longtime prodcuer Kyle Lehnig to bring up to 2020 standards. Country fans have long awaited the chance to hear the Country Music Hall of Fame member's voice on a new song, and though he st ...

Lorrie Morgan will be the Opry House Guest DJ on Sirius XM Willie's Roadhouse Channel 59! Second generation Grand Ole Opry member Lorrie Morgan is this week's Opry "House Guest DJ" while the Tuesday and Friday Night Opry shows are on hiatus, sharing some of her favorite Opry memories and hosting two hours of handpicked country classics. Friday 7.24 at 9pm EST Saturday 7.25 at 9am ET Sunday 7.26 at 12am ET Tuesday 7.28 at 10pm ET

With all shows and concerts being canceled and rescheduled, Nik Wallenda in conjunction with Arny Granat of Grand Slam Productionspresent a show that can be done now, outdoors with the audience in cars,NIK WALLENDA THRILL RALLY is a drive-in thrill show spectacular. The show features and stars Nik performing & walking a 65 foot high wire including riding a motorcycle with his wife Erendira doing acrobatics high in the air. They will be joined by Guinness World Record Holder, and 6 time world record holder ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     RANDY TRAVIS PRESENTED ASCAP FOUNDERS AWARD BY GARTH BROOKS, CARRIE UNDERWOOD AND PAUL WILLIAMS NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 12, 2019) – Monday night, at the 57th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards, American music icon Randy Travis was presented the prestigious ASCAP Founders Award. Performing two of Travis’ biggest hits were Garth Brooks, singing “Forever and Ever, Amen,” and Carrie Underwood, singing “Promises.” The duo then joined ASCAP President and Chairman, Paul Williams, in pre ...

For Immediate Release ALABAMA INDUCTED INTO MUSICIANS HALL OF FAME;  RECEIVES FIRST-EVER LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD    Left to right: Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry, Randy Owen Photo credit: Royce DeGrie / Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum     Nashville, Tenn. (October 23, 2019) — ALABAMA, the most successful band in the history of country music, has been formally inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. Last night, October 22, Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry and Randy Owen were made official memb ...

The Michael W. Smith 35th Anniversary Concert filmed in Nashville, TN at Bridgestone Arena will air (2) one-hour specials on TBN on August 1 and 2!!! Don't miss it!!!!

Over 50 Artists Join Forces To Honor Michael W. Smith via broadwayworld.com by TV News Desk May. 1, 2019          35 Years Of Friends: Celebrating The Music Of Michael W. Smith was packed with over 3 hours of performances from singers including: Amy Grant, Wynonna, Randy Travis with Steven CurtisChapman, Jordin Sparks with Jordan Smith, Rascal Flatts, The Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell, Charlie Daniels, the Gatlin Brothers, Vince Gillwith Wayne Kirkpatrick, Matthew West, Avalon, The Oak Ridge Boys, CeCe Wi ...

GRAND OLE OPRY, WSMONLINE.COM TO SALUTE RANDY TRAVIS IN HONOR OF THE LEGENDARY ENTERTAINER’S 60th BIRTHDAY  Photo Credit: Robert Tractenberg  New Memoir ‘Forever and Ever, Amen’ to be Released on May 14  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 25, 2019) -- Legendary country superstar Randy Travis will make a special appearance on the Grand Ole Opry stage Saturday, May 4 to celebrate his 60th birthday. The Opry’s flagship radio station 650 AM-WSM and its digital counterpart have named Travis their Artist of the Month and wi ...

35 Years Of Friends: Celebrating The Music Of Michael W. Smith Tribute Concert Adds Rascal Flatts and More by BWW News Desk Jan. 17, 2019  via BROADWAY WORLD When the stars align, they surely align, and that is exactly what is happening as country music's chart-topping group Rascal Flatts, award-winning CCM icons Point of Grace and Phil Keaggy, and comedians Henry Cho, Nate Bargatze and John Crist have all signed on to perform and honor Michael W. Smith during the once-in-a-lifetime tribute event taking pla ...

"Don't Hold Back"New Music Video from Striking Matches Nashville TENN --- Just released! Sizzling Nashville-based duo, Striking Matches, has released a new music video for "Don't Hold Back" from the forthcoming EP, Morning. The video was directed by Casey Pierce.The Nashville-based duo is comprised of Sarah Zimmerman and Justin Davis; singers, guitarists and songwriters who met while both were students in a guitar class at Belmont University. The duo's music is a fresh combination of blues, rock, and pop, ...

KEITH WHITLEY 30TH ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL CONCERT Thursday, May 09, 2019 - 07:00pm The Keith Whitley Memorial Concert is to honor the artistic contributions to Country Music from Keith Whitley as a songwriter, performer, Husband, Father, and his deep rich history from growing up in Kentucky playing Bluegrass and Country Music.  He started playing music with his brother and father in a family band. He then started a bluegrass group with Ricky Skaggs.   This year is the 30th anniversary of Keith’s Death May ...

PHOTO CREDIT: CHRIS HOLLO / HOLLO PHOTOGRAPHICS INC.      via RollingStone.com       Folk-hero actor, a longtime fan of the Steeldrivers, crashes the stage to make his Opry debut   By JOSEPH HUDAK   Bill Murray surprised fans at the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday night, crashing the stage to perform John Prine’s “Paradise” with Prine and the bluegrass band the Steeldrivers.   Murray is a passionate fan of the Steeldrivers since the group’s days with then singer Chris Stapleton. Appearing onstage for t ...

HTTP://BANJO.STEVEMARTIN.COM THIS YEAR'S WINNER: 2018       KRISTIN SCOTT BENSON Banjo player extraordinaire Kristin Scott Benson is the 2018 recipient of the 9th annual Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass. Kristin Scott Benson is the four-time International Bluegrass Music Association’s Banjo Player of the Year (www.ibma.org). She has been a member of the Grammy-nominated bluegrass band, The Grascals (www.grascals.com), since 2008. Kristin grew up in South Carolina, surrounded by a ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 4, 2018) -- GRAMMY® award winning band, The SteelDrivers, announced new on-sale tour dates today for the Bonafide U.S. Tour 2018. From Modesto, California to Roanoke, Virginia, the band will bring their unique bluegrass sound to fans all over the country. The announcement coincidentally comes as The SteelDrivers celebrate 10 years since their first recording project. The ticket information can be found here.   Throughout their decade long career -- one that encompasses four highl ...

  LEGENDARY SUPERGROUP ALABAMA ANNOUNCES   THE HITS TOUR 2018           NASHVILLE, TN—MARCH 8, 2018— Country music legends ALABAMA announced the first of leg of THE HITS TOUR 2018, launching March 23 in Grand Prairie, TX.    Fans can expect the once in a lifetime show that continues to attract multiple generations of fans that flock to see ALABAMA, driving them to be named the ‘Greatest Country Band of All Time.’ The iconic performers will showcase the unprecedented collection of 43 No. ...

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In our first edition, we head to Nashville and sit down with the country music star, Lorrie Morgan.  The daughter of Country Music Hall of Famer George Morgan, Lorrie was encouraged by her famous father and made her mark early on, singing at the Grand Ole Opry when she was just 13 years old. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In,Stitcher. With three #1's and numerous hits over the years, Lorrie has eclipsed her famous daddy in man ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 11, 2017) – Multi-Platinum Country Music Star and Grand Ole Opry® Member, Lorrie Morgan has signed on as the flagship artist of the newly formed Agency33 Tour Press division. In her storied career, Morgan has amassed sales of more than 12 million albums worldwide, which includes fourteen top ten hits, over a dozen full length albums and four Female Vocalist of the Year awards. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to be working with Joey again,” states Morgan. “I’m at a point in my career wher ...

If there was ever a country star worthy of an all-star tribute concert, Randy Travis is it. The country legend received a tribute as memorable as his career on Wednesday night (Feb. 8) at the 1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time: A Heroes and Friends Tribute at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Sitting at the side of the stage with his wife Mary for the duration of the show, Travis beamed with pride as one act after the other took the stage to pay tribute to him. The star-studded affair brought out more than 30 of country ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   AWARD WINNING SONGWRITER JAMIE LYNN SPEARS SIGNS WITH ONTOURAGE MANAGEMENT   SPEARS AND TEAM CELEBRATE BMI AND NSAI AWARDS FOR SONGSTRESS   Nashville, TN --- November 10, 2016 --- Ontourage Management is proud to announce the signing of new management client Jamie Lynn Spears.  The Louisiana based singer-songwriter added several accolades to her resume in recent weeks, winning two awards for "I Got The Boy” recorded by Jana Kramer; including a BMI Award as well as NSAI ...

With just one day before the big celebration, Lorrie Morgan releases her version of the timeless classic "Help Me Make It Through The Night" as part of the CMA Forever Country Cover Series partnered with Sounds Like Nashville. Penned by Kris Kristofferson, the song won single of the year in 1971 performed by the late Sammi Smith.  Lorrie had a wonderful time revisiting this classic and was especially honored to have Sammi's son Waylon Payne join her for this special tribute!    Click below to be redirected ...

Lorrie Morgan, Mo Pitney, and CCM singer-songwriter Chris Tomlin will take part in this year’s Music with a Mission, slated for Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. at Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville. Also on the bill are Jason Crabb and Ruby Amanfu. Jim Gray will conduct the award-winning Nashville Symphony. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Nashville Rescue Mission. The Mission serves over 2,000 meals a day, and provides over 800 men, women, and children experiencing homelessness with safe shelter each night ...

Pictured (L-R): Brandon Mauldin, Sr. VP, CEG/Ontourage Management; Tony Conway, President, CEG/Ontourage Management; Alabama’s Randy Owen; Lisa Purcell, VP of Development, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum; Alabama’s Teddy Gentry and Jeff Cook; Kos Weaver, Executive VP, BMG. Photo: Jason Davis/Getty Images for The Country Music Hall Of FameAlabama, featuring Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, and Jeff Cook, performed in the CMA Theater on Wednesday (July 6) for the museum’s exclusive member concert, The Big Gig. ...

Josh Turner provided a musical tribute to Randy Travis when the legendary singer was honored Wednesday night (June 22) during the annual Country Radio Hall of Fame ceremony in Nashville. Elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in March, Travis was presented the Country Radio Broadcasters Inc.’s Artist Career Achievement Award, an honor presented to artists creativity, vision, performance or leadership made a significant contribution to the development and promotion of country music and country radio. Turn ...

COUNTRY RADIO SEMINAR (CRS) will present RANDY TRAVIS with its 2016 Artist Career Achievement Award, and CAROLE BOWEN will be honored as this year’s President’s Award recipient. Both will be recognized at the COUNTRY RADIO HALL OF FAME Dinner and Awards Ceremony on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22nd in NASHVILLE. The Artist Career Achievement recognition is bestowed upon an artist who has made a significant contribution to the development and promotion of Country music and Country radio. TRAVIS is a 2016 COUNTRY MUSIC H ...

"HOW TONY CONWAY PROVED THE DOUBTERS WRONG AND HELPED BUILD COUNTRY MUSIC'S BIGGEST FESTIVAL" -Chris Talbott

The iconic, GRAMMY® award winning group Alabama is back with the second single from their critically acclaimed album Southern Drawl. "Come Find Me" features 27-time GRAMMY® winner Alison Krauss. Rolling Stone called this highlight from the album "a road weary musician's message to the object of his affection." Click Here to view video In support of this, the band is embarking on the nationwide Southern Drawl Tour kicking off on May 12th. The tour opens to a sold out three-night stand in Nashvill ...

The Country Music Association announced three newly elected inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Charlie Daniels will be inducted in the Veteran’s Era category. Fred Foster will be inducted in the Non-Performer category. Randy Travis will be the 2016 inductee in the Modern Era category. These artists will be inducted during a special Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in the CMA Theater later this year. During the Medallion Ceremony, friends and colleagues pay tribu ...

 At the rate things are going, I will have to move to Nashville soon to be closer to my new BFFs. That’s because, nearly every country music interview I do, involves a fascinating entertainer who seems to fit right in with my friendship qualifications. And chart-topping platinum artist Lorrie Morgan is no exception. Fun, honest and reflective, Morgan was the perfect guest on my podcast Whine At 9, where we discussed the power and healing effects of music and the hopes and inspiration behind her new album Le ...

Morgan Slated For Media Blitz In Support Of First New Studio Album in Five YearsPre-Order New Album Here  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 10, 2016) – Friday, February 12 marks the worldwide release of the first new studio album in five years from platinum-selling country music songstress Lorrie Morgan, Letting Go… Slow, released by Shanachie Entertainment. Tune in this week and throughout the weekend to see and hear Morgan on various radio and television programs, and pick up a copy of the February 15-1 ...

(NASHVILLE, TN) - One of the most highly anticipated albums of the new year is and then there's this ... from beloved bluegrass group, The Grascals.  The numbers are in and the new album makes its debut on the Billboard Magazine Bluegrass Album Chart in the top spot. Previously named "Album of the Month" as the result of a reader poll on the entertainment site, The Boot, and then there's this ... now sits firmly at the #1 spot for album sales in its debut week. The Grascals are three-time GRAMMY® nominees ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 7, 2015) Nashville powerhouse group The SteelDrivers received a GRAMMY nomination for Best Bluegrass Album for The Muscle Shoals Recordings, marking four career nods for the group. The critically-acclaimed album, released June 16 on Rounder Records, debuted at #1 on Billboard's Bluegrass Chart and achieved the highest first-week sales in the band's history."What a great early Christmas present. We are honored and thrilled to say the least for this recognition. TMSR represents our ...

Muscle Shoals, Ala. (June 4, 2015) - The SteelDrivers’ innovative, soulful brand of bluegrass has made them one of the most successful bands on the contemporary bluegrass scene. The band, which has earned three Grammy nominations and garnered tremendous critical acclaim, has announced their fourth album for Rounder, The Muscle Shoals Recordings, which will be released on June 16, 2015.    In celebration of the release, the band has a special event planned at 116 E. Mobile Street, in Florence, AL, on June ...

Alabama, bluegrass band The Grascals, Phil Vassar, Lee Greenwood and Ryan Weaver, a country singer and Army veteran, have been added to the lineup of performers scheduled to appear at Charlie Daniels’ 40th Anniversary Volunteer Jam, which will be held at Bridgestone Arena on Aug. 12. The 2015 Volunteer Jam will benefit The Journey Home Project, a nonprofit that connects donors to veterans’ organizations, and The Predators Foundation, which supports youth-oriented programs in the Nashville community. Ticket ...

From Billboard.com The vocal similarities between Jeff Bates and the late Conway Twitty have always been something of a double-edged sword. "It was a struggle at times," the singer tells Billboard. "On one hand, what a compliment. But, then someone would say, 'You know, you sound too much like Conway Twitty.'" However, Bates says he is glad people feel that way. "Sometimes, you just have to say if that's what people think, let them think it. It is a compliment, and I'll own it," he says proudly. The so ...

Catch Brassfield Aly at Boots, Bourbon & Blues on November 8th in Nashville! But your tickets here

Come see Michael Ray and Blackjack Billy at CMA Fest!!June 6th - BMI Tailgate PartyLP Field - South LawnMichael Ray 5:15-5:45pmBlackjack Billy 6:50-7:30pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   ALABAMA INKS NEW MANAGEMENT DEAL WITH TONY CONWAY’S ONTOURAGE MANAGEMENT   New music and select tour dates forthcoming from country supergroup   NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2014) -- Country Music Hall of Fame group Alabama has signed a new management deal with Tony Conway’s Ontourage Management.   After signing with RCA in 1980, Alabama soared to the top with 21 consecutive Number 1 hit singles, a feat most likely never to be equaled in any genre. During their career, they ha ...