The iconic country music artist, Charley Pride was born on this day in 1934. As today would have been the singer’s 88th Birthday, his son, Dion Pride performed at the Grand Ole Opry on Thursday night in honor of his father.
A Texas native, Dion Pride was one of five featured artists on the Opry Country Classics show, which showcases country artists recognizing those who came before them in country music history and performing a few covers of songs from other country artists. Continue reading
The Grand Ole Opry is one of the biggest moving parts when it comes to how the country music genre has evolved through the years. Most importantly, the Grand Ole Opry continues to keep the country music history alive with their show, Opry Country Classics!
This special show honors the classic country music which made the genre what it is today and recognizes the country artists who made those songs so memorable. Usually, Larry Gatlin from Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers hosts the Opry Country Classics show but Bill Cody took over the hosting duties for this particular show. Continue reading
On the night of December 11th, the legendary country music artist, Randy Travis celebrated a big milestone in his music career with celebrating thirty-five years as a official member of the Grand Ole Opry!
The singer songwriter made a special appearance at the Grand Ole Opry that night to celebrate this achievement with fellow country music artists performing the same night including Jon Pardi, Old Crow Medicine Show, Carly Pearce and a longtime collaborator of the artist, Don Schlitz. Continue reading
A great country music artist, Chris Bandi has just released a brand new single which happens to be his first release this year entitled, Probably At A Bar.
The song talks about how a guy is not wasting any more time thinking about a previous relationship and instead is probably at a bar having a good time. Continue reading
The Queen of Bluegrass, Rhonda Vincent has had a busy summer this year as she has started touring again, officially becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry and she just released a new album entitled, Music Is What I See.
Recently, The CMBeat got to interview Rhonda Vincent about all the latest things she’s been doing before hosting the final Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree at the Texas Troubadour Theater, before the Midnight Jamboree moved back to its original location in Downtown Nashville on Broadway at the Ernest Tubb Record Shop. Continue reading
A few artists of all genres recently came out for a special Grand Ole Opry show entitled, Salute The Troops to support those serving our country featured on the Saturday Night Opry on Saturday, May 29th of Memorial Day Weekend!
This special event was the first sold out show at full capacity the Grand Ole Opry has had since 2020 and included several different artists including Jeannie Seely, Riders In The Sky, Matthew West, Rhonda Vincent, Chris Young, Lauren Alaina and Luke Combs! Continue reading
One of the biggest winners of the fourth annual Arkansas Country Music Awards this year was country music singer songwriter, Erin Enderlin.
The artist whom is a Arkansas native herself being from Conway, Arkansas, performed at the award show and was thrilled to win two awards of the night including Songwriter Of The Year and Entertainer Of The Year! Continue reading
A country music singer songwriter and Grand Ole Opry member, Chris Janson, recently released his long awaited third album, Real Friends.
The interesting album by Janson features the debut single that became a #1 song, Good Vibes, and has some collaborations on the record including from former tour-mate, Blake Shelton. Continue reading
A few country music artists came out for a special Grand Ole Opry show, as it was on this certain night, it happened to be the 18th anniversary of 9/11. Some of the stars appearing that night was Jeannie Seely, Rory Feek from Joey + Rory, Russell Dickerson, Lindsay Ell, Dustin Lynch and more hosted by Charlie Mattos. Continue reading
A upcoming country music artist, Macy Krew, from Nashville, Tennessee, although she is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, is starting to make her way through the country music scene.
The singer songwriter recently got to chat with me about a few things such as how she got into music and who are some of her musical influences! Along with that, Krew also talked about her experience on the latest season of American Idol, and about her latest single, Playin’ With Fire! Continue reading
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