What Is It: Smoky Mountains Rise is a three-hour telethon broadcast to raise money for the Dollywood Foundation’s My People Fund to benefit those affected by the Sevier County, Tennessee, wildfires. When: Tuesday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m–11 p.m. EST. Who’s Performing: Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Kenny Rogers, Alison Krauss, Chris Stapleton, Hank Williams Jr., Alabama,…… MORE
2016 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Randy Travis will be getting a tribute fit for a country king on Feb. 8, 2017, as a bevy of stars gather at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for 1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time: A Heroes & Friends Tribute to Randy Travis. The tribute concert will feature performances from…… MORE
Tonight (Oct. 16) the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum held their annual Medallion Ceremony to formally induct this year’s new members. “Modern Era Artist” category: Randy Travis “Veteran Era Artist” category: Charlie Daniels “Non-Performer” category: Fred Foster, Monument Records founder The event took place at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville and…… MORE
It’s time to clock in—we’ve got the 40 Hardest Working Songs in Country Music. Today, Aug. 30, we’re featuring #31–40. Country music throughout the decades has not only embraced its working class roots, it’s made a point to praise them. Yes, work is tough, as Merle Haggard wrote in “Workin’ Man’s Blues” or as George…… 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…