In the words of Korn frontman Jonathan Davis, “Are you ready?” We’re not sure you are.
Author: Dave Paulson, Nashville Tennessean
2019 CMT Music Awards: Everything you need to know about the country music awards show
The CMT Music Awards air live at 7 p.m. on CMT on Wednesday. See who’s performing and who’s up for awards.
Mavis Staples on turning 80, her past and why she ‘can’t stop’
Mavis Staples will celebrate her 80th birthday during an all-star concert at the Ryman Auditorium.
Is ‘Old Town Road’ country enough now? Billy Ray Cyrus joins Lil Nas X on remix
The “Achy Breaky Heart” singer has joined Lil Nas X on an official “Old Town Road” remix, which was released Friday. Last month, the original track was deemed not country enough for the Billboard country charts.
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Obama applauds Paisleys’ free grocery store in Nashville
“Here’s a story about people doing good that’s worth sharing,” former President Barack Obama tweeted Thursday, praising country singer Brad Paisley and his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley.
10 standout performances from Loretta Lynn’s Nashville tribute concert
There were tons of highlights at the concert, from Jack White to George Strait, the debut of the Highwomen and the country legend herself.
Molly Tuttle, award-winning guitarist, is ‘Ready’ to strike out on her own
At 25, Molly Tuttle is already a world-renowned master of “flatpicking,” a blindingly fast guitar technique that fuels bluegrass and country music.
Keith Whitley tribute concert planned, led by Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood
On the 30th anniversary of his death, Keith Whitley will be celebrated in Nashville by a cast of friends, family and fellow country greats.
Ken Burns celebrates ‘Country Music’ with all-star Nashville concert
The show’s dozen-plus performers included Vince Gill, Dwight Yoakam, Dierks Bentley, Rosanne Cash, Kathy Mattea and Ricky Skaggs.
Kelly Clarkson interview: Her ‘huge’ tour, daytime TV show and honest advice to singers
When Kelly Clarkson’s current tour brings her to Nashville, it might be the last time Music City sees her for a while.