The NHL’s Nashville Predators were back in action against the St. Louis Blues for Game 6 of their Round 2 playoff series on Sunday afternoon (May 7). Like the Preds four previous home playoff games, the performance of the national anthem was a star-studded affair—this time it was Lady Antebellum. In Round 1 of the…… MORE
The NHL’s Nashville Predators were back in action against the St. Louis Blues for Game 4 of their Round 2 playoff series on Tuesday night (May 2). Like the Preds three previous home playoff games, a country superstar sang the national anthem—this time it was Vince Gill and his daughters, Jenny and Corrina. In Round…… 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
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
If you are headed to Nashville for CMA Music Fest in June, your chances of seeing Reba McEntire just got a little bit better. The “Back to God” singer announced that she will be singing the national anthem prior to the 27th annual City of Hope Softball game, taking place June 10 at First Tennessee…… MORE
By performing the national anthem at the Super Bowl last night (Feb. 5), Luke Bryan followed in the super-terrific footsteps of previous country stars who have tackled the anthem before the big game, including Charley Pride, Garth Brooks, Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood and the Dixie Chicks. Check out Luke’s performance below, and props to the…… MORE
As Luke Bryan gears up to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Super Bowl LI (51) today (Feb. 5), sports website Yardbarker ranked all 50 Super Bowl national anthem performances, and one country star didn’t fare very well. In the 50-year history of the Super Bowl, only five country artists have performed the national anthem before…… MORE
Hijinks ensued this morning (Feb. 2) as Luke Bryan spoke with NASH morning show Ty, Kelly & Chuck about singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl in Houston on Sunday, Feb. 5. When the hosts asked how he was preparing for the big moment, Luke deadpanned, “Well, you keep a paper bag in your…… MORE
Luke Bryan may not be playing in the Super Bowl, but that doesn’t mean you can’t bet on him before the big game. Luke, who is tasked with singing the national anthem before the showdown between the Patriots and Falcons, has been added as a prop bet on many online gambling sites. Basically, a prop…… 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…