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The Drive-In Concert Series
Get ready for a unique live music experience you’ll never forget, the Drive-In Concert Series at Smokies Stadium! Bring a lawn chair, listen to the sound system or tune in through your car radio and enjoy the music at a safe, responsible distance.
Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival
Dollywood is open now! Make plans to visit Dollywood and experience their inaugural Flower & Food Festival.
Big Kahuna Wing Festival
The 2020 Big Kahuna Wing Festival has been canceled due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Concerts
July 10 – 11: The Drive-In Concert Series at Smokies Stadium
Friday, July 10 & Saturday, July 11 The Drive-In Concert Series Smokies Stadium Tickets on sale now!
September 4 – Diamond Rio at Country Tonite Theatre
DIAMOND RIO September 4th, 2020 at 8:00 PM Tickets on sale now!
October 23 – The Charlie Daniels Band at Knoxville Civic Coliseum
Charlie Daniels Band & Marshall Tucker Band: Fire On The Mountain Tour Friday, October 23rd Knoxville Civic Coliseum Tickets on sale now!
November 6 – Jordan Davis at The Mill & Mine
Jordan Davis Friday, November 6th, 2020 The Mill & Mine Tickets on sale now!
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2020 Fourth of July Concerts: Performers, Times, Channels & Streams
The COVID-19 pandemic may have put the kibosh on your favorite Fourth of July celebration, but there are still plenty of virtual concerts to keep you entertained on our nation’s birthday, including performances from Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Lady A, Trace Adkins, Brantley Gilbert, Lauren Alaina, Tenille Townes, Willie Nelson, Robert Earl Keen and more.…
Watch Jason Aldean’s Family-Friendly New Video for “Got What I Got”
Jason Aldean released a new video for his Top 20 single, “Got What I Got.” Penned by Thomas Archer, Alex Palmer and Michael Tyler, “Got What I Got” is featured on Jason’s 2019 album, 9. “When I first heard ‘Got What I Got,’ it reminded me of something Boyz II Men would do . .…
Lady A, Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw & More to Perform During “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular”
Lady A, Tim McGraw and Brad Paisley are among the artists performing during the 44th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular on July 4. Additional performers include The Killers, John Legend and The Black Eyed Peas. Today show anchor Craig Melvin will host the two-hour televised event in New York City. After the performances,…
Nashville’s “Let Freedom Sing” Virtual Concert on July 4 to Feature Tenille Townes, John Hiatt, Keb’ Mo’ & More
Nashville will be celebrating our nation’s 244th birthday with a virtual concert—Let Freedom Sing—on July 4. The virtual show will feature performances by John Hiatt, Lilly Hiatt, Keb’ Mo’ and Tenille Townes. Nashville residents can watch locally via television on News Channel 5 at 9 p.m. CT, while fans in other locales can stream the…
Robert Earl Keen’s “Virtual Fourth on the River” Concert to Feature Cody Canada, Willow City Music & Josh Morningstar
Robert Earl Keen will stream his Virtual Fourth on the River concert on July 4 at 7 p.m. CT via Facebook and YouTube. The live concert broadcast from REK’s Snake Barn Movie Ranch Studio in Kerrville, Texas, will feature performances from Robert Earl Keen and band, Cody Canada, Willow City Music and special guest Josh…
Jimmie Allen Announces New 7-Song EP, “Bettie James,” Featuring Darius Rucker, Brad Paisley, Mickey Guyton & More
Jimmie Allen will release a new collaborative EP, Bettie James, on July 10. The seven-song EP features a host of guest artists, including Brad Paisley, Charley Pride, Darius Rucker, Mickey Guyton, Nelly, Noah Cyrus, The Oak Ridge Boys, Rita Wilson, Tauren Wells and Tim McGraw. “I am a fan of every artist on this project…
Billboard Country Airplay Chart Sees Movement on All-Time List This Week
By scoring his 31st No. 1 single (“Here and Now”) this week, Kenny Chesney extended his lead on the all-time list for most No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, which was created in 1990. Kenny first No. 1 on the chart was “She’s Got It All” in 1997. Most No. 1 Singles…
Watch Lindsay Ell’s Visualizer Video for New Album’s Lead Single, “Want Me Back”
Lindsay Ell released a new visualizer video for “wAnt me back,” the lead single from her upcoming concept album, heart theory (Aug. 14). Produced by Dann Huff, heart theory is comprised of 12 tracks that journey through each stage of grief: shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, testing and acceptance. Penned by Lindsay, Kane Brown, Matt…
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Kenny Chesney Releases Friendly New Single, “Happy Does” [Listen]
Kenny Chesney will ship new single, “Happy Does,” to country radio on July 20. Penned by Brad Clawson, Brock Berryhill, Greylan James and Jamie Paulin, “Happy Does” is the third single from Kenny’s 2020 album, Here and Now, following the release of Top 10 hit, “Tip of My Tongue,” and the chart-topping title track. “The…
Garth Brooks to Perform Fan-Requested Songs During “Inside Studio G” on July 7
After entertaining fans with his unique concert experience across hundreds of drive-in theaters on June 27, Garth Brooks already has planned his next crowd-pleasing event. On July 7, Garth will perform fan-requested songs on his Facebook Live series, Inside Studio G. “How about we just make it intimate?” said Garth. “We just make it really…
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Thomas Rhett Releases Inspiring Fan Video for “Be a Light” [Watch]
Thomas Rhett released a new fan video for his collaborative single, “Be a Light.” The new clip was created after TR asked members of his fan club, the Home Team, to “share their light with their friends, families, communities, and world.” Thomas Rhett co-penned the song with Josh Miller, Josh Thompson and Matt Dragstrem. The…
Miranda Lambert Notches First Top 5 Hit in Six Years With “Bluebird”
The most decorated artist in the history of the ACM Awards—Miranda Lambert—scored her first solo Top 5 hit in six years with “Bluebird.” The tune, which Miranda co-wrote with Luke Dick and Natalie Hemby, is No. 5 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week. The last time Miranda had a solo Top 5 hit…
Local News
BLM Street Art Proposal Has Not Met Minimum Requirements for Permit
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon says a Black Lives Matter street art proposal has not met the minimum requirements to be issued a permit. Organizers wanted to paint the mural outside of Austin-East High School this weekend. The City of Knoxville issued a statement on the project: “When the City recently learned of a proposal to…
SCOTUS Declines to Hear TN Death Row Inmate Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the case of a Tennessee death row inmate who claims he should not be executed because he is intellectually disabled. Lawyers for David Keen say tests from 2008 and 2010 prove Keen’s intellectual disability. However, they say there is no mechanism in Tennessee to reopen Keen’s case…
Face Mask Requirement Approved for Knox County
Starting Friday morning face masks are required in any indoor public space in Knox County. In a meeting Wednesday night, the Knox County Board of Health passed the “COVID-19 Face Covering Regulation.” Masks are required inside all public spaces except for exempt populations and when eating or drinking. The measure covers stores, libraries, private businesses,…
Zoo Knoxville Included in Mayor Kincannon’s Face Mask Requirement
In line with Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon’s Executive Order, Zoo Knoxville is requiring face masks inside their buildings. Mayor Kincannon’s order goes into affect today (7/1) and applies to all city-owned buildings. Mayor Kincannon mandates masks be worn inside city-owned buildings, which includes the zoo’s public indoor areas such as restrooms, indoor viewing areas, restaurants…
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