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Thirty years ago today, on May 1, 1993, Charley Pride became a member of the Grand Ole Opry, 27 years after his debut on the hallowed stage. It was the second time that Opry officials had asked the artist to join the organization’s ranks. In January of 1967, Pride became the second Black performer, and first Black singer,

Music has always been a medium that brings people together, whether it’s through shared experiences, feelings or memories. It’s no surprise then, that family, helping others and education all play a vital role in the music industry. In this article, we’ll explore how these three things intersect in the world of music and highlight some

Naomi and Wynonna Judd, the mother and daughter that made up the Grammy Award-winning duo the Judds, made country music history throughout their career. Naomi Judd was born Diana Ellen Judd on Jan. 11, 1946, in Ashland, Ky. She got married at the young age of 17 and had a daughter, Christina Ciminella (aka, Wynonna Judd),

Evan Paul is the host of Taste of Country Nights, a syndicated radio show heard on more than 120 country radio stations nationwide, every night from 7PM to midnight. He plays the best new country music and interviews today’s top stars, like Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Dan + Shay, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Lady A, Morgan

Twenty-nine years ago today (April 30, 1994), Faith Hill scored her second consecutive No. 1 hit. On that date, the singer topped the charts with “Piece of My Heart,” from her freshman album, Take Me As I Am. Faith Hill Piece of My Heart Single CoverWarner Bros. Although she found major success with the song,

Shania Twain launched her 2023 Queen of Me Tour like an actual rocket ship on Friday night (April 28) in Spokane, Wash. Twain’s career-spanning set at the Spokane Arena left no stone unturned, including hits from every era of her decades-long career, as well as some songs she hasn’t performed live in years. Twain’s show

Naomi Judd‘s former manager has filed a lawsuit against the late singer’s estate, alleging he’s still owed money from a television special he was involved in more than 20 years ago. In a legal filing the Blast obtained, the late Country Music Hall of Famer’s former personal manager, Michael P. Dolan, says he earned “a 6%

If Willie Nelson hasn’t gotten a birthday phone call from Dolly Parton yet, he’ll get one soon. The younger of the two country music legends says she’ll be looking for him on Saturday (April 29), his 90th birthday. She may even sing “Happy Birthday” to him, if he’s lucky. “Willie’s always been so generous and

Garth Brooks has broken numerous records and won many prestigious awards, including multiple ACM Entertainer of the Year awards. His EotY win in 1992 was extra special, though, because it was his third consecutive win in the night’s biggest category. Brooks won his first ACM Awards two years earlier, in 1990. That year, he won Top Male Vocalist, Song of

For Kip Moore, it always begins with turmoil. Conflicting commitments and desires start cutting the threads of his soul, and he can’t quite write his way out of it. Until he can. Those who’ve spent time with any of the five studio albums Moore released prior to Damn Love (April 28) recognize the slow torture, even if they

Cole Swindell punctuated his Stereotype Broken deluxe with the release of the project’s final new track, “Sad Ass Country Song.” Officially released Friday (April 28), the song puts a twist on the classic heartbreak song as it finds the singer living inside of a sad country tune. Written by Swindell, Josh Miller, Matt Dragstrem and Joel Hutsell, “Sad

Bebe Rexha has enlisted global country icon Dolly Parton for her brand-new song, “Seasons.” Rexha, Ido Zmishlany and Sarah Solovay co-wrote the deeply personal song, which finds both singers contemplating life’s ups and downs and how they’re navigating them within. “I lie awake inside a dream / And I run, run, run away from me

Twenty-three years ago today (April 28, 2000) is a day that Rascal Flatts will likely never forget. It was on that date that the trio, made up of Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney and Jay DeMarcus, made their debut on the Grand Ole Opry. At the time of their Opry debut, Rascal Flatts’ debut single, “Prayin’ for

Miranda Lambert, Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs and Kane Brown are all among the first round of performers announced for the 2023 ACM Awards. Also on deck to perform are Jason Aldean, Cody Johnson, Ashley McBryde, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban and Lainey Wilson. Several of the genre’s hottest up-and-comers and recent hitmakers are set to take

Dolly Parton managed to book an impressive list of musical legends to duet with her on her upcoming rock album, but Mick Jagger’s still her white whale. “I never got him!” the singer tells ET Online, while promoting her new children’s book, Billy the Kid Makes it Big. “But I love Mick Jagger no matter

Jelly Roll brought a tear-in-your-beer, mournful waltz to Huntsville, Ala., on Wednesday night (April 26), as part of his participation in the all-star tribute concert commemorating the 10th anniversary of George Jones‘ death. At the event, called Still Playin’ Possum: Music and Memories of George Jones, Jelly performed his rendition of Jones’ late-’70s classic, “Bartender’s

Kelsea Ballerini‘s Heartfirst Tour — and the song it’s named after — is a celebration of openheartedness, and the singer says that’s true to her personality in real life. “The whole point of life is love, and I’m a heart first girly, we all know this,” the singer explains in an interview for People‘s 2023

Miranda Lambert‘s new cookbook, Y’all Eat Yet? Welcome to the Pretty B*tchin’ Kitchen, is full of personal recipes paired with family stories and memories — and the singer says there’s one dish that just might have sealed the deal between her and her husband, Brendan McLoughlin. That’s her mom Beverly’s famous meatloaf recipe, which Lambert

Luke Bryan is headed out to the farm once again in 2023. On Wednesday (April 26), the singer announced the five dates and towns on his 2023 Farm Tour, an annual tradition that’s now in its 14th year. “It’s my favorite time of year,” he wrote on social media, announcing a string of small family

George Jones‘ songs are among the most iconic in the history of country music. The singer was a vital part of the fabric of country music for more than five decades. Despite a host of personal troubles that plagued him throughout most of his adult life, Jones created a recorded legacy that is virtually unrivaled