Country Music Hall of Fame member Ray Stevens will reopen his CabaRay Showroom in Nashville on Oct. 1. After a six-month shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ray’s 35,000-square-foot music venue will resume hosting concerts every Thursday and Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. CT. “We’re excited to be able to get back to playing music, singing,…… MORE
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Ray Stevens, Jerry Bradley and Brooks & Dunn were formally inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame during a star-studded medallion ceremony on Oct. 20 at the CMA Theater. A number of current Hall of Fame members were on hand for the celebration, including Charley Pride, Randy Travis, Reba McEntire, Charlie Daniels, Ricky Skaggs,…… MORE
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Since suffering a stroke in May 2017, Loretta Lynn, 87, has only made a handful of public appearances, but she stepped out on July 5 to attend Ray Stevens’ show at his Nashville theater, CabaRay—and she looked great. Ray hosted Loretta and her group at his VIP booth, where they dined and watched the newest…… MORE
The Country Music Association announced its new inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame on March 18. The Class of 2019 includes Brooks & Dunn (modern era), Ray Stevens (veteran era) and Jerry Bradley (non-performer). Brooks & Dunn, Ray and Jerry will be officially inducted at a ceremony this fall. To celebrate the historic…… MORE
The Country Music Association announced its Class of 2019 for the Country Music Hall of Fame. Modern Era: Brooks & Dunn Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn of Brooks & Dunn are the best-selling duo in country music history with 27.5 million U.S. units sold, according to the RIAA. Let that sink in for a minute…… MORE
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The Music City Walk of Fame inducted four new members—Ben Folds, Brenda Lee, Jeannie Seely and Ray Stevens—during a ceremony on Aug. 21. The Music City Walk of Fame—created in 2006—is a tribute to artists of all genres who have contributed to the world through song and made a significant contribution to the music industry…… MORE
The Music City Walk of Fame announced its 2018 inductees: Ben Folds, Brenda Lee, Jeannie Seely and Ray Stevens. Following in the footprints of stars Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Randy Travis and more, Ben, Brenda, Jeannie and Ray will inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame on Aug. 21 at 11:30 a.m…… MORE
The Country Music Association inducted Alan Jackson (modern era), Jerry Reed (veteran era/posthumously) and Don Schlitz (songwriter) into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, Oct. 22. During the ceremony, Bobby Bare, Vince Gill and Connie Smith presented Alan, Don and the family of Jerry with their official Hall of Fame medallions, while musical…… MORE
Ray Stevens is streaking into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sept. 22 as part of the ongoing exhibit Sing Me Back Home: A Journey Through Country Music. Items on display in Sing Me Back Home provide a closer look at a particular person or special anniversaries. Recent Sing Me Back Home displays have…… 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…