Oak Ridge Boys, Jon Pardi, Cam & More to Perform on the Grand Ole Opry on Nov. 14

Oak Ridge Boys, Jon Pardi, Cam & More to Perform on the Grand Ole Opry on Nov. 14

Posted on November 11, 2020

The Grand Ole Opry will tally its 4,950th consecutive Saturday night broadcast on Nov. 14 with a showcase featuring Jon Pardi, Cam, the Oak Ridge Boys, Bill Anderson, John Conlee, Charlie Worsham and more.

A one-hour portion of the show will air live on Circle Television at 8 p.m. CT featuring Jon Pardi, Cam and the Oaks. The show will also stream live on Circle’s YouTube.

Tickets are on sale for a limited in-venue audience in compliance with operating plans developed with the Nashville Public Health Department that include socially distanced seating, mandatory masks for all guests and staff, and more.

Nov. 7 Lineup

7-7:30 p.m.

  • Opry Square Dancers
  • Kathy Mattea
  • John Conlee

7:30-8 p.m.

  • Bill Anderson
  • Charlie Worsham

8-9 p.m.

  • Jon Pardi
  • Cam
  • Oak Ridge Boys

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

Thomas Rhett & Lauren Akins to Co-Host “CMA Country Christmas” TV Special on Nov. 30

Thomas Rhett & Lauren Akins to Co-Host “CMA Country Christmas” TV Special on Nov. 30

Posted on November 11, 2020

Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren Akins will co-host the 11th annual CMA Country Christmas TV special. The show, which was recorded a couple of weeks ago, will air on ABC on Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. CT.

This year’s show represents the first time TR and Lauren have hosted the event. Past emcees of the holiday extravaganza have included Trisha Yearwood (2019), Reba McEntire (2017-2018) and Jennifer Nettles (2010-2016).

This year’s lineup will be announced soon. Last year’s lineup featured Yearwood, Dierks Bentley, Kristin Chenoweth, for King & Country, Chris Janson, Tori Kelly, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Runaway June, CeCe Winans, Brett Young and Chris Young.

photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com

Carly Pearce & Lee Brice’s “I Hope You’re Happy Now” Wins CMA Musical Event of the Year

Carly Pearce & Lee Brice’s “I Hope You’re Happy Now” Wins CMA Musical Event of the Year

Posted on November 11, 2020

Carly Pearce and Lee Brice’s “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” which was produced by the late busbee, has been named CMA Musical Event of the Year. The news was announced on Good Morning America prior to the CMA Awards on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. CT.

Carly and Lee reached the top of both the Mediabase chart and Billboard Country Airplay chart in June with “I Hope You’re Happy Now.” Penned by Carly, Luke Combs, Jonathan Singleton and Randy Montana, “I Hope You’re Happy Now” is featured on Carly’s self-titled sophomore album, which was released in February.

The win represents both Carly and Lee’s first CMA Award, while it is the second trophy for busbee, who passed away in September 2019.

“I can’t even begin to express the gratitude I have for this single moment,” says Lee, who is quarantining after a COVID diagnosis. “God is so good! Quarantined, locked off from the world, my family, my babies, and yet I’ve been feeling more reflective and more grateful in the silence than I have in a really long time. Just when I truly believe I couldn’t ask for a single thing more, y’all hit me with this! Y’all, thank you! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Carly—thank you for believing in me! Thank you, CMA! Thank you to my fans for being the best and I’m looking forward to this upcoming year with you all!”

CMA Musical Event of the Year

  • “10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay (with Justin Bieber), Producer: Dan Smyers
  • “Be A Light” – Thomas Rhett featuring Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin, Keith UrbanProducer: Dann Huff
  • “The Bones” – Maren Morris with Hozier, Producer: Greg Kurstin
  • “Fooled Around And Fell In Love” – Miranda Lambert (feat. Maren Morris, Elle King, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes & Caylee Hammack), Producer: Jay Joyce
  • “I Hope You’re Happy Now” – Carly Pearce and Lee Brice, Producer: busbee WINNER

photos by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

Miranda Lambert’s “Bluebird” Wins CMA Award for Music Video of the Year

Miranda Lambert’s “Bluebird” Wins CMA Award for Music Video of the Year

Posted on November 11, 2020

While the CMA Awards don’t officially begin until 7 p.m. CT on Nov. 11, Miranda Lambert can make room in her trophy case for at least one more award.

Good Morning America revealed that Miranda’s “Bluebird” has won CMA Music Video of the Year. The clip was directed by Trey Fanjoy. The trophy represents Miranda’s 14th CMA Award.

Penned by Miranda, Luke Dick and Natalie Hemby, “Bluebird” is featured on Miranda’s seventh studio album, Wildcard. The tune reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in July.

Miranda led all artists by receiving seven nominations at the 54th CMA Awards.

Music Video of the Year (Awarded to Artist & Director)

  • “10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay (with Justin Bieber), Director: Patrick Tracy
  • “Bluebird” – Miranda Lambert, Director: Trey Fanjoy WINNER
  • “Homemade” – Jake Owen, Director: Justin Clough
  • “I Hope You’re Happy Now” – Carly Pearce and Lee Brice, Director: Sam Siske
  • “Second One To Know” – Chris Stapleton, Director: David Coleman

photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com

Listen to Thomas Rhett’s Sweeping New Single, “What’s Your Country Song”

Listen to Thomas Rhett’s Sweeping New Single, “What’s Your Country Song”

Posted on November 11, 2020

Thomas Rhett will try to score his 17th No. 1 single with the release of “What’s Your Country Song” on Nov. 11.

Penned by Thomas Rhett, Rhett Akins, Jesse Frasure, Ashley Gorley and Parker Welling, “What’s Your Country Song” is the first taste of new music from TR’s upcoming fifth studio album. The uptempo tune, which name-drops classic songs like “Friends in Low Places,” “Neon Moon,” “Chattahoochee” and more, will impact country radio on Nov. 16.

“We wrote this song on the road last year in Dallas, Texas,” Thomas Rhett said. “It’s really about how I was noticing that no matter where you live or where you’re from, everyone has a little bit of country inside their bones.”

Listen to TR’s “What’s Your Country Song” below.

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

Saturday’s Tennessee-Texas A&M Football Game Postponed

Saturday’s Tennessee-Texas A&M Football Game Postponed

Posted on November 10, 2020
Neyland Stadium / Credit: UT Athletics

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Saturday’s Tennessee-Texas A&M football game in Neyland Stadium has been postponed due to a combination of positive tests, contact tracing and subsequent quarantining of individuals within the Texas A&M football program, consistent with Southeastern Conference COVID-19 management requirements. The game is tentatively rescheduled for Dec. 12 in Knoxville.

The SEC’s COVID-19 management requirements, as developed by the SEC’s Return to Activity and Medical Guidance Task Force, are available on SECSports.com (PDF).

“We appreciate Texas A&M’s communication this week,” Tennessee Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer said. “Our football program continued with its traditional game-week preparation as we awaited a decision on the status of Saturday’s game. We received confirmation of the game’s postponement this afternoon, and we will share pertinent updates with ticket holders via email and social media as developments occur.”

-UT Athletics

Watch Little Big Town Perform New Single, “Wine, Beer, Whiskey,” on the Opry

Watch Little Big Town Perform New Single, “Wine, Beer, Whiskey,” on the Opry

Posted on November 10, 2020

The Grand Ole Opry’s 12th annual Opry Goes Pink show in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month featured performances by Lauren Alaina, Rita Wilson and Little Big Town.

In addition to performing “Pontoon,” “Boondocks” and more, Little Big Town treated fans to a rendition of their new single, “Wine, Beer, Whiskey.”

The new tune, which was penned by Tofer Brown, Sean McConnell and LBT’s Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook, is featured on the quartet’s ninth studio album, Nightfall, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart in January.

“Wine, Beer, Whiskey” is currently No. 41 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after 16 weeks.

Watch LBT’s performance of “Wine, Beer, Whiskey” below.

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