Shania Twain will host the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards.
Country music legend Shania Twain will host the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards, NBCUniversal announced this morning. Twain will lead the two-hour live ceremony from Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, airing on NBC and Peacock.
CMA Releases Statement On Passing Of Bonsall
The Country Music Association is remembering Joe Bonsall. The tenor singer for the Oak Ridge Boys died Tuesday after battling ALS. CMA CEO Sarah Trahern called Bonsall “an incomparable voice and energy in music.” She credited the iconic band for helping to develop the genre into a worldwide sensation. Bonsall was 76.
Kenny Chesney Earns 36th No. 1
Kenny Chesney is celebrating his 36th hit single. “Take Her Home” is number one this week on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. That means the Knoxville native has 61 top-ten singles under his belt. If he gains one more, he’ll beat out the King, George Strait, who currently reigns supreme.
Reba Invites Lainey Wilson To Join Grand Ole Opry
Lainey Wilson is announced as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. The reigning ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year was invited to join the coveted family by country music legend Reba McEntire.
Jo Dee Messina Makes Ryman Debut
It’s been a long road to the Ryman for Jo Dee Messina. The ’90s country icon made her debut at the “Mother Church of Country Music” this past weekend. She performed in front of a sold-out crowd. Even after nine chart-topping hits, 16 Top 40s, and GRAMMY, ACM, and CMA-recognition, she’d never headlined the iconic…
Morgan Wallen Arrested For Reportedly Throwing Chair From Rooftop Bar
Country star Morgan Wallen is facing charges after he reportedly threw a chair from a rooftop bar in Nashville last night. Metro police say two officers were standing in front of the establishment shortly before 11:00 p.m. when they saw the chair hit the sidewalk a few feet away from them. Witnesses told officers they…
New TN Law To Protect Artists From AI
There’s a new law in Tennessee that aims to protect music artists from artificial intelligence. Govenor Bill Lee joined members of the music industry on Lower Broadway on Friday to sign the “ELVIS” Act. It adds voice to the rights that are protected under the state’s publicity laws. The legislation is meant to stop the…
Luke Bryan On Riley Strain Disappearance: “It’s Scary”
Luke Bryan says he is praying for the safe return of Riley Strain. He was reported missing after being asked to leave Luke Bryan’s bar on Friday night. The 22-year-old college student was in Nashville with friends when he disappeared. Police have released surveillance video of Strain walking in downtown Nashville after leaving the bar.…
Jason Aldean has irked fans…
He allegedly said, “When you got multiple houses, you have to keep cars at those houses. Like, I can’t go to my house in Florida and not have a car to drive, so I have to have a car down there. It’s actually kind of annoying when you go into our mud room, where all…
DA Dismisses Charges Against Chris Young.
Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk announced on Friday that he would drop three misdemeanor charges against singer Chris Young stemming from an incident involving Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission agents. “After a review of all the evidence in this case, the Office of the District Attorney has determined that these charges will be dismissed,” Funk said…