Legends Appear For Opry Benefit

Industry Veteran Jim Ed Norman Receives

Bob Kingsley Living Legend Award

(L to R) Bob Kingsley; Kenny Rogers; Pete Fisher, VP/GM, Grand Ole Opry; Jim Ed Norman; Don Henley

Brenda Lee "Rockin'" With a #1

BRENDA LEE NO. 1 ON BILLBOARD COUNTRY STREAMING CHART WITH "ROCKIN' AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE"

Country Music Hall of Famer's Christmas Classic Breaks Top 40 on Billboard Hot 100

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 23, 2015) – Iconic entertainer Brenda Lee dashes to the top of the charts with “Rockin Around the Christmas Tree” at No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Streaming Songs and hits the top forty on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time since 1961. The Christmas standard landed in the Hot 100's top 40 for the first time since Jan. 7, 1961, when it placed at No. 18 and peaked at No. 14 the week of Dec. 31, 1960. It’s Lee’s return to the top 40 with any record since 1967 when she went to 37 with Ride, Ride, Ride. Most recently, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” remained at No. 1 on the Billboard Holiday Airplay charts. “It’s amazing how that song continues to resonate with every age group and just about everybody. I was just a kid when we recorded ‘Rockin Around the Christmas Tree’ and it makes me feel so good knowing it still brings Christmas joy to others,” Lee said. The Country Music Hall of Famer recorded “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” written by Johnny Marks (“Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” “A Holly Jolly Christmas”), when she was 13 years old. The tune was originally released in 1958. Lee, who celebrated her 71st birthday Dec. 11, is enjoying the holidays at her Nashville home after performing for a packed crowd during the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Deck the Hall concert series. Known as “Little Miss Dynamite,” Lee has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and charted in more categories – including pop, rhythm & blues, rock, easy listening and country – than any other women in the history of recorded music. She’s been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Rockabilly Hall of Fame. Lee can belt out rockabilly, country and pop standards with equal conviction with the kicking, countrified upstart of “Jambalaya” and “That’s All You Gotta Do,” the pert, jaunty rocker of “Sweet Nothin’s” and “Let’s Jump the Broomstick,” the heartbroken balladeer of “I’m Sorry” and “Break It to Me Gently,” the sophisticated songstress of “I Just Want to Be Wanted” and “You Can Depend on Me,” and the country storyteller of “Big Four Poster Bed” and “Nobody Wins.” For more information, visit brendalee.com.

It's About Time For Hank Jr.

IT'S ABOUT TIME FOR NEW HANK WILLIAMS JR. MUSIC Bocephus’ First Album On Nash Icon Records
Available January 15, 2016
Cumulus Premiere and Opening CMA Awards with Lead Single, Featuring Eric Church November 4


 Photo Credit: Nash Icon Records

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 27, 2015) – Country music icon Hank Williams Jr. announced today that his new album, IT’S ABOUT TIME, will be released January 15, 2016 on Nash Icon Records. On November 4, the Superstar will world premiere his lead single, “Are You Ready for the Country” featuring Eric Church, across Cumulus stations nationwide. That evening, the pair will open the 49th Annual CMA Awards with the new collaboration during “Country Music’s Biggest Night™,” airing live on ABC at 8/7c.

Oak Ridge Boys In Hall Of Fame

THE OAK RIDGE BOYS INDUCTED INTO THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME

GARTH BROOKS, TRISHA YEARWOOD, KENNY ROGERS, DIERKS BENTLEY, VINCE GILL AMONG ALL-STAR CAST PAYING TRIBUTE TO INDUCTEES
 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 26, 2015) – Groundbreaking vocal group, The Oak Ridge Boys, became one of the newest inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame during a star-studded emotional Medallion Ceremony on October 25, 2015. Considered country music’s most prestigious event, the ceremony is the official induction of new Hall of Fame members.

Exile Releases New Holiday Album

EXILE TO PERFORM NEW SONGS FROM HOLIDAY ALBUM
WRAPPED UP IN YOUR ARMS FOR CHRISTMAS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17
AT FRANKLIN THEATRE

Tickets on Sale Now for Christmas Concert Benefiting Southern Alliance for People and Animal Welfare

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 22, 2015) – Country rockers Exile will celebrate the Christmas season with a new album, Wrapped Up In Your Arms for Christmas, as well as a concert Thursday, December 17 at the historic Franklin Theatre which will feature new holiday music and the band’s decades of hits.

Restless Heart In Oklahoma Hall of Fame

RESTLESS HEART OFFICIALLY INDUCTED INTO  THE OKLAHOMA MUSIC HALL OF FAME

Photo caption: Restless Heart's Greg Jennings speaks on behalf of the band as Paul Gregg, Larry Stewart and Dave Innis look on   Nashville, Tenn. (October 20, 2015) - Country music group Restless Heart has been officially inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF).  The ceremony took place last Friday in Muskogee, Oklahoma, where Restless Heart performed and received their special honor.   Restless Heart's Paul Gregg, Dave Innis and Greg Jennings are all natives of the Sooner State.   "One of the coolest things that has ever happened to the band... especially for Greg, Dave and I," says Paul Gregg.  "Very happy, very proud and very humble all around."

Merle Haggard Surprises The Grand Ole Opry

MERLE HAGGARD MAKES SURPRISE GRAND OLE OPRY APPEARANCE

Merle Haggard ©2015 Grand Ole Opry Photo By: Chris Hollo NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (October 18, 2015) – American music legend Merle Haggard made a surprise appearance on the Grand Ole Opry last night, performing some of his most-loved hits including “Big City,” Silver Wings,” “I Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Drink,” and “The Fightin’ Side Of Me.” Haggard, a Grammy®-winner and Kennedy Center honoree, had a night off as he rolled through Nashville and wanted to honor the Opry’s 90th Anniversary celebration with a performance on the storied stage.