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Concerts
September 4 – Diamond Rio at Country Tonite Theatre
DIAMOND RIO September 4th, 2020 at 8:00 PM Tickets on sale now!
September 10 – Lady Antebellum at Thompson-Boling Arena
Lady Antebellum Featuring Jake Owen and Maddie & Tae September 10th, 2020 at Thompson-Boling Arena Tickets on sale soon!
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!
February 5 & 6 – Jamey Johnson at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
Jamey Johnson Rescheduled: February 5 & 6, 2020 Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Tickets on sale now!
Nash Country Daily
Listen to Cam’s Dreamy New Single, “Redwood Tree”
Cam released a new single, “Redwood Tree,” on May 29. Co-written by Cam, Tyler Johnson and Anders Mouridsen, “Redwood Tree” will be featured on Cam’s upcoming sophomore album, which is slated for release later this year. Cam was inspired to co-pen the song by the majestic trees she encountered as a child growing up in…
Watch Kip Moore’s New Documentary, “7 Days at the Rock,” in Celebration of New Album, “Wild World”
Kip Moore was the subject of a new mini-documentary, 7 Days at the Rock, which debuted on Outside TV on May 28. The 26-minute film was released in conjunction with Kip’s fourth studio album, Wild World, which dropped on May 29. The short film follows Kip through some of his experiences in isolation at his…
Watch Dolly Parton’s Inspiring New Video for “When Life Is Good Again”
Country music icon Dolly Parton released a new quarantine-inspired song, “When Life Is Good Again,” on May 27. Dolly’s serene voice opens the tune with, “When life is good again, I’ll be a better friend, A bigger person when, Life is good again, More thoughtful than I’ve been, I’ll be so different then, More in…
Reba, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Zac Brown & More Join the “CMT Celebrates Our Heroes” TV Special
CMT announced another round of performers and entertainers for its two-hour TV special, CMT Celebrates Our Heroes: An Artists of the Year Special, on June 3 at 7 p.m. CT. Blake Shelton, Gary Sinise, Jake Owen, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Lee Brice, Olivia Munn, Reba McEntire, Scarlett Johansson, Sean Penn, Bobby Bones, Cody Alan and…
Luke Combs Still Hoping to Get Married This Year: “There’s Not Much We Can Do About It But Plan Ahead”
After getting engaged in November 2018, Luke Combs and Nicole Hocking were planning to get married this year. Although the couple has never publicly revealed the official wedding date, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has made planning the big day a big problem. Variables like location, venue, scheduling, travel and the health of guests are all…
Blake Shelton’s New Ole Red Orlando Planning Early Summer Opening After Delay
Blake Shelton’s new Ole Red restaurant/bar/venue in Orlando, Fla., is now hiring in preparation for “an early summer opening,” according to a press release. Ole Red Orlando was scheduled to open on April 14. However, the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on the plans for the grand opening. Located at the ICON Park development, the…
Michael Ray, Carly Pearce, Lee Brice & Steve Wariner to Perform on the Opry on June 6
The Grand Ole Opry will tally its 4,927th consecutive Saturday night broadcast on June 6 with a showcase featuring Lee Brice, Carly Pearce, Michael Ray and Opry member Steve Wariner. The one-hour show will air live on 650 AM WSM and Circle Television, as well as stream live on Circle’s Facebook and YouTube. The Grand…
Garth Brooks to Receive NMPA’s Songwriter Icon Award
The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) will honor Garth Brooks with its Songwriter Icon Award at the organization’s first-ever virtual meeting in June. The NMPA established the Songwriter Icon Award in 2006 to recognize outstanding songwriters for personal achievement and who personify the vision of NMPA and the goals of its members. Past recipients include…
Country News
Episode 1 Released of New 4-Part Short Film, “God & Country,” Featuring Carrie Underwood & Mike Fisher
Carrie Underwood and husband Mike Fisher open up about their faith, love, family, marriage, friendship and more in a new four-part digital short film, Mike and Carrie: God & Country. Episode 1 of the four-part weekly series aired on May 27 via iamsecond.com, a nonprofit that features athletes and entertainers “who have found hope through…
![Dolly Parton Releases New Quarantine-Inspired Song, “When Life Is Good Again” [Listen]](https://express-images.franklymedia.com/6616/sites/602/2020/05/28111147/Dolly-Parton-CH1.jpg)
Dolly Parton Releases New Quarantine-Inspired Song, “When Life Is Good Again” [Listen]
Country music icon Dolly Parton released a new quarantine-inspired song, “When Life Is Good Again,” on May 27. Dolly’s serene voice opens the tune with, “When life is good again, I’ll be a better friend, A bigger person when, Life is good again, More thoughtful than I’ve been, I’ll be so different then, More in…
![Morgan Wallen Releases Liberating New Single, “More Than My Hometown” [Listen]](https://express-images.franklymedia.com/6616/sites/602/2020/05/27124143/Morgan-Wallen-TA.jpg)
Morgan Wallen Releases Liberating New Single, “More Than My Hometown” [Listen]
Morgan Wallen will try to score his fourth consecutive No. 1 single with the release of “More Than My Hometown,” which impacts country radio on May 27. Co-penned by Morgan, Michael Hardy, Ernest Keith Smith and Ryan Vojtesak, “More Than My Hometown” will be included on Morgan’s upcoming sophomore album, which is expected to drop…
![Kelsea Ballerini Uncorks New Single, “Hole in the Bottle” [Listen]](https://express-images.franklymedia.com/6616/sites/602/2020/05/27121057/Kelsea-Ballerini-TA.jpg)
Kelsea Ballerini Uncorks New Single, “Hole in the Bottle” [Listen]
After only four weeks, Kelsea Ballerini is pulling the plug on her current single, “The Other Girl,” featuring Halsey, to uncork a new single, “Hole in the Bottle.” “Hole in the Bottle,” which was co-penned by Kelsea, Jesse Frasure, Hillary Lindsey, Ashley Gorley and Steph Jones, impacts country radio on May 27. The new tune…
Local News
Teens Body Located on Norris Lake
Family grieving after a teen’s body was pulled from Norris Lake Thursday morning. Deputies were called to Anderson County Park around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Family say the 17-year-old boy was trying to get back to his float when they heard him yell help before going under water. Crews called of the search Wednesday night, and…
KPD Searching Victor Ashe Park for Missing Woman
KPD is asking for help finding a missing Knoxville woman. 43-year-old Michelle Fields’ vehicle was found Tuesday night near the pond at Victor Ashe Park. Crews including a bloodhound were able to track her down to the pond, so divers were brought in. The search resumed Wednesday morning. Officials say at this point foul play…
KPD: Serial Rapist in Custody
Knoxville Police say a serial rapist with crimes dating back to last summer is in custody. 37-year-old Aaron Gray is suspected in multiple sexual assaults against several victims in the Mission District of Knoxville. Following extensive investigation by the Violent Crimes Unit, the Criminal Investigation Division and Homeless Outreach officers, Gray has been charged with nine…
Skeletal Remains Found in Roane County, Two Charged
A mother and father are in custody after remains of a young girl were found buried near their home. Officials say she was abused and neglected for months. Michael and Shirley Gray appeared before a Roane County Judge via Skype Tuesday. Our TV Partner WVLT News says neither showed emotion as the judge read the…
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