It was a night (Oct. 5) of fashion and fun as Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild presented her fall clothing line, Fair Child, at Macy’s in Nashville. Fellow bandmates Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook and Phillip Sweet were on hand to help celebrate the line. During the evening, guest enjoyed refreshments and were treated to a…
Thomas Rhett and a Few of His Friends, Including Dierks Bentley & FGL, Raise More Than $250,000 in Inaugural Charity Event
Last night (Oct. 5), Thomas Rhett’s inaugural charity concert event—aptly named Thomas Rhett & Friends—raised more than $250,000 for 147 Million Orphans, an organization that provides food, water, medicine, shelter and education to children in need. The event took place at Nashville’s The Old School, a nine-acre retreat that houses a restaurant, bar and live-music…
Listen to the Mavericks Get After It on “Back in Your Arms Again” From New Album, “All Night Live Volume 1”
Live and loud—that’s the best way to enjoy the music of the Mavericks, whose catalog of crowd-favorites include “What a Crying Shame,” “Here Comes the Rain” and “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down.” With more than 20 tour dates this fall, including stops in Florida, Texas, New York, Virginia and Canada, there’s a…
In Honor of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s 20th Anniversary, We Remember 5 of Their Greatest Duets
Congratulations to Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, who are celebrating 20 years of wedded bliss today (Oct. 6). The genetically blessed couple married on Oct. 6, 1996, in Rayville, La., and have since collaborated on a few hit songs, toured together several times and produced three beautiful daughters, Gracie (19), Maggie (18) and Audrey (14). Considered…
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw Receive Stars on Music City Walk of Fame
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill gathered in sunny downtown Nashville today (Oct. 5) to receive their stars on the Music City Walk of Fame, a fitting tribute as the couple celebrates their 20th wedding anniversary on Oct. 6. Faith was honored first with the 73rd star on the Walk of Fame and was presented the…
If You Thought 30 Stars Were Going to Be Onstage Singing “Forever Country” at the CMA Awards, Think Again
After the Country Music Association released its all-star medley “Forever Country” in September, pundits, fans and media outlets have been speculating whether the 30 artists featured in the song will perform the tune onstage at the 50th anniversary of the CMA Awards on Nov. 2. According to CMA board member and “Forever Country” producer Shane…
ASCAP to Honor Chris Stapleton With the Vanguard Award
CMAs, ACMs, Grammys . . . Chris Stapleton has taken home a bunch of awards over the past year based on his solo debut album, Traveller. And he can add one more award to the list. ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, will present Chris with the ASCAP Vanguard Award at the…
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Slay Hometown Crowd at Ryman and Announce Soul2Soul Tour
It was the announcement heard around the country music world. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill gathered friends, family and fans for a special performance at the Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday night (Oct. 4) to announce they would be heading back out on the road together for the 2017 Soul2Soul tour. Tim and Faith kicked off…
Who’s New: Troy Cartwright + Listen to a Sneak Preview of His New Album
Born: Dallas Lives: Nashville Age: 26 EP: Don’t Fade (Oct. 7) Single: “Busted” Website: troycartwright.com Twitter: @troycartwright Influences: Pete Yorn, Ryan Adams, Bob Schneider, Robert Earl Keen In Short When Texas native Troy Cartwright was 12, his dad gave him his first guitar—not the scooter that he had hoped for. It turns out that father…
Watch Vince Gill Sing “Go Rest High On That Mountain” at Golf Legend Arnold Palmer’s Funeral
Today (Oct. 4) a public memorial service was held for golf legend Arnold Palmer, who died on Sept. 25. Country Music Hall of Fame member Vince Gill, who was one of Arnold’s longtime friends, performed two songs at the ceremony in memory of his golfing buddy: “Go Rest High On That Mountain” and Carole King’s…