Have you ever seen the movie Miracle, starring Kurt Russell as hockey coach Herb Brooks? It’s about the journey the U.S. Olympic hockey team took to beating the dominant Russian team during the 1980 Olympics. After that win, the U.S. team went on to create one of the greatest moments in the history of sports by…… MORE
The NHL’s Nashville Predators were back in action against the Pittsburgh Penguins for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night (June 3). Like the Preds eight previous home playoff games, the performance of the national anthem was a star-studded affair—this time Martina McBride had the honor. In Round 1 of the playoffs against…… MORE
If you are not an NHL hockey fan, you might not realize that the Nashville Predators have just made their very first appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals. This is a big deal for Music City. Many of its musical stars have been showing their team spirit on social media, in the stands at the games…… MORE
The Nashville Predators have had some good mojo working during the 2017 NHL playoffs, especially at home where they are 3–0. It may just be a coincidence, but the Preds have also had three country superstars sing the national anthem before each home game, including Carrie Underwood (April 17), Luke Bryan (April 20) and Little…… MORE
You can’t make this stuff up. A fraternity that was banned from the University of Missouri as a recognized student organization because of alcohol—and buttocks—violations has issued a challenge to Carrie Underwood. The Sigma Pi fraternity of Columbia, Mo., posted a Twitter video yesterday (April 25) with their challenge: If the Nashville Predators beat the…… MORE
The Nashville Predators brought out their secret weapon—Luke Bryan—before Game 4 of their playoff series against the Chicago Blackhawks last night (April 20). Like Carrie Underwood a couple of nights before, Luke was tasked with singing the national anthem before the puck dropped. And just like his performance at this year’s Super Bowl, Luke once…… MORE
Before the Nashville Predators and Chicago Blackhawks took the ice for Game 3 of their playoff series, Carrie Underwood surprised those in attendance by singing the national anthem. “Please rise and welcome seven-time Grammy winner and longtime Nashville Predators fan Carrie Underwood, as we honor the United States with the singing of the national anthem,”…… MORE
Keith Urban was in Brossard, Quebec, last week to promote his Ripcord Tour and announce an Aug. 12 stop at the Bell Centre, home to the National Hockey League’s Montreal Canadiens. Keith broke the ice (get it?) with a shooting lesson from Canadiens’ forward Andrew Shaw, before he returned the favor by giving Andrew a…… 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…