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Mac McAnally Honors Jimmy Buffett At The Tennessee State Capitol

Earlier this week, acclaimed singer/songwriter, musician and producer Mac McAnally and fellow members of The Coral Reefer Band were joined by State Representatives at the Tennessee State Capitol to honor the life and legacy of Jimmy Buffett.

Mac McAnally Honors Jimmy Buffett At The Tennessee State Capitol
Left to right: Eric Darken, Mick Utley, Michael Utley, Doyle Grisham, Jim Mayer, Speaker Cameron Sexton, Rep Caleb Hemmer, Scotty Emerick, Mac McAnally, Rep Bo Mitchell, Peter Mayer
Photo credit: Dawn Majors


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Blake Shelton raises nearly $800K at Country Music Hall of Fame benefit in Oklahoma

Oklahoma-native country superstar and former “The Voice” co-host Blake Shelton took his passionate support for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum with him back to his Red Dirt roots.

Blake Shelton - Boys 'Round Here ft. Pistol Annies & Friends (Official Music Video)

The result?


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Nominees Announced for Country Music Association of Ontario Awards

The Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) is excited to announce the nominees for the 12th Annual CMAOntario Awards,presented by Slaight Music, taking place on Sunday, June 2 at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga.

Nominees Announced for Country Music Association of Ontario Awards

For the first time ever, the CMAOntario Awards will include six nominees in each category (except Fans’ Choice) instead of five to celebrate more country music talent from Canada’s second largest province.


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Erv Woolsey, legendary country music executive and manager, dead at 80

Erv Woolsey, a country music executive, talent manager, and Nashville entertainment entrepreneur, has died at the age of 80.

Among many acts he worked with and notable successes attributed to his name, the four-plus decades of friendship and guidance he offered to Country Music Hall of Famer George Strait are most prominent.


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Elle King Embarrasses the Opry

Singer Elle King took the stage at the Grand Ole Opry for a Dolly Parton tribute on Friday, admitting to the crowd she was hammered before botching the words to a Parton song. The expletive-laden performance, which occurred on Parton’s birthday, was criticized by audience members and prompted an apology from the venue. 

Elle King Drunk at the Opry


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Shania Twain and Ryan Aviation Group Join Forces To Illuminate Change In Children’s Lives

This holiday season, Ryan Aviation Group is proud to announce a collaborative partnership with the Shania Kids Can Foundation, embarking on a Match Dollar Campaign aimed at making a meaningful impact on the lives of children facing crises and financial difficulties.

Shania Twain and Ryan Aviation Group Join Forces To Illuminate Change In Children's Lives


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Tracy Lawrence Donates Over $250k At 18th Annual Mission:Possible Turkey Fry And Benefit Concert With Lee Brice, Priscilla Block and Halfway To Hazard

Country music icon and philanthropist, Tracy Lawrence, hosted his 18th annual Mission:Possible Turkey Fry and Benefit Concert in Nashville, Tenn. yesterday, Nov. 21.

Tracy Lawrence Donates Over $250k At 18th Annual Mission:Possible Turkey Fry And Benefit Concert With Lee Brice, Priscilla Block and Halfway To Hazard
Photo ID (L-R): Priscilla Block, Lee Brice, Tracy Lawrence, Cheryl Chunn, Shawn Parr, Halfway to Hazard
Photo credit: Annie Loughead

The day kicked off at the Nashville Fairgrounds with over 250 volunteers who helped fry over 1,200 turkeys that will be distributed throughout Middle Tennessee, providing over 10k meals to those in need during the Thanksgiving holiday.


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Luke Bryan Raises 300k for Schools

Five-time Entertainer of The Year, Luke Bryan is set to headline an exclusive and intimate dinner concert hosted by Save Our Musicians Foundation to benefit Palm Beach School District’s Bak Middle School of the Arts and Dreyfoos School of the Arts.

Luke Bryan Announces 36-City Headline “Country On Tour”

This private event will take place on Saturday, November 18, 2023, starting at 6PM in the open-air performance venue located between Tiki 52 and Blue Pointe in Jupiter.


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Proceeds From Willi Carlisle’s Heartbreaking New Single “When The Pills Wear Off” To Be Donated To Appalachian Recovery Non-Profit, Hope In The Hills

“It’s kind of about getting a little older, moving from hard drugs and hookups to bedroom sex and pharmaceuticals,” says folksinger Willi Carlisle of his latest single “When The Pills Wear Off.”

New Single from Willi Carlisle Critterland

“It’s an amalgam of queer stories that I’ve heard, lived, and seen.” Devastating and gorgeous, Carlisle’s fingerpicked ballad serves as the penultimate tune from his upcoming album Critterland—out January 26th via Signature Sounds—and a flawless example of the songcraft that’s garnered fans like Tyler Childers and BJ Barham. 


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Lee Brice Helps Raise Over $570,000 For The Nikki Mitchell Foundation

Multi-Platinum and award-winning singer-songwriter, Lee Brice, helped to raise over $570,000 during a special appearance at the 10th Annual Homecoming Golf & Concert event hosted by The Nikki Mitchell Foundation. 

Lee Brice Helps Raise Over $570,000 For The Nikki Mitchell Foundation

On October 8th, Brice took the stage at The Bowery in Myrtle Beach, SC alongside Jamey Johnson to help bring necessary funds and awareness to the organization’s fight against pancreatic cancer. The evening surpassed its fundraising goal by bringing in $570,000 to the organization. 


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