On Wednesday January 20th 2021, Garth Brooks delivered a once in a lifetime performance of “Amazing Grace” during the inauguration of President Joe Biden. Singing acapella, Garth represented country music and his nation in the best way possible. Showing his true talents as an incredible vocalist, Garth encouraged the audience at the Capitol, and watching…… MORE
Ashley McBryde visited Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on April 10 to record a special rendition of “Amazing Grace” for release on Easter Sunday. The virtually empty “Mother Church of Country Music” was an apropos setting for the hymn, which Ashley noted she “wouldn’t normally sing,” but felt compelled to share under the circumstances. Ashley included a…… MORE
Approximately 1,200 guests attended President George H. W. Bush’s funeral at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Houston on Dec. 6 to bid farewell to the 41st president, including the Oak Ridge Boys, who performed an a capella rendition of “Amazing Grace” after making a lighthearted joke that President Bush considered himself to be a good…… MORE
More than three years after suffering a debilitating stroke, country superstar Randy Travis performed “Amazing Grace” at his Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony last night (Oct. 16). Flanked by his wife, Mary Davis-Travis, and Garth Brooks, who formally introduced the new Hall of Fame member, Randy rose from his wheelchair during his acceptance…… MORE
Toby Keith left us 10 months ago. But his music keeps on keepin’ on in a big way. He just went GOLD and PLATINUM again. His whole catalog has seen a boost since he passed away from cancer in February at the age of 62. The RIAA honored him this week with four more certifications,…
While 2024 certainly had its moments of inspiration and incredible country music . . . we also lost more than a few country superstars. Here are some members of the country music family that passed away this year: 1. Toby Keith. July 8th, 1961 to February 5th, 2024 2. Kris Kristofferson. June 22nd, 1936 to…