2020 CMA FEST Canceled

CMA FEST 2020: AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Download Link

After careful deliberation, and in following the latest guidance from national, state and local authorities, we are sad to announce that CMA Fest will not take place in 2020.

Artists Remember Joe Diffie

ARTISTS REFLECT ON PASSING OF JOE DIFFIE

"What a sad weekend for our country music and Grand Ole Opry families with the passing of Jan Howard and now Joe Diffie. Joe was a great singer...his record of "Ships That Don't Come In" is one of my all-time favorite performances. I always knew when I introduced him at the Opry that the fans were about to be well entertained. Joe will certainly be missed." –Bill Anderson

Country Stars Mourn Joe Diffie

COUNTRY STARS MOURN THE LOSS OF JOE DIFFIE

 

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Nashville, Tenn. (March 29, 2020) — The country music community is mourning the loss of Grand Ole Opry member Joe Diffie. The '90s country hitmaker passed away today, March 29, from complications of COVID-19.

Grand Ole Opry Keeps Playing

Vince Gill, Brad Paisley and Marty Stuart Keep the Music Playing For Fans Tuning In Around The World For the 4,916th Consecutive Saturday Night Broadcast of the Grand Ole Opry   Live From Nashville, Tennessee

Grand Ole Opry continued on for its 4,916th Saturday night broadcast with no audience amid COVID-19 concerns.  Opry members Vince Gill, Brad Paisley and Marty Stuart playing for a minimal crew in the Opry House and for fans around the globe. Click HERE to download.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - (March 21, 2020) – Grand Ole Opry members Vince Gill, Brad Paisley and Marty Stuart kept the circle unbroken and the music playing for fans around the world tuning in tonight to the 4,916th consecutive Saturday night broadcast of the Opry. In addition to being heard on the radio, the show was also live on Circle, and on Gray TV stations and other TV affiliates in addition to being live streamed via Circle’s Facebook and YouTube. TV and radio personality Bobby Bones hosted the Circle telecast of tonight’s show, while Opry announcer Bill Cody manned the on-stage announcer podium.

Kenny Rogers Passes Away

KENNY ROGERS PASSES AWAY

 

March 21, 2020 - The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25PM at the age of 81.  Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family.

ACM Awards Postponed

Encino, CA (March 15, 2020) – The 55th Academy of Country Music Awards™ scheduled to air live on the CBS Television Network on Sunday, April 5th from Las Vegas is postponed and will be rescheduled to air on CBS in September, at a date, time and venue to be determined. The health and safety of our artists, fans, industry, staff and partners is our number one priority. “The ACM Awards® is a tentpole event for our Country Music industry, and the Academy of Country Music® and dick clark productions went to great lengths to find a safe solution for the show to go on so that we can honor our artist community. This decision involved many partners, stakeholders and the industry who we have been in constant conversations with over the past several days as the situation has developed. We look forward to identifying a future date that we can celebrate with our Country community safely,” said Damon Whiteside, CEO of the Academy of Country Music. Refunds will be issued for tickets purchased for the ACM Awards and ACM Party for a Cause® events, including ACM Lifting Lives® Topgolf Tee-Off and ACM Beach Bash. Please monitor our ACM website and social accounts for information on how to claim your refund.

Grand Ole Opry: Radio Only

A message from the Grand Ole Opry   

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - (March 13, 2020) – The Grand Ole Opry stands by the motto of the Circle can’t be broken. Throughout the Opry’s history, various events have led Opry management to make difficult decisions about how to alter the show’s format. In an effort to maintain health and safety amid current COVID-19 concerns, the Grand Ole Opry, the world’s longest-running radio show, will pause performances that include a live audience through April 4, including tonight’s performance on March 13 and tomorrow’s performance on March 14, 2020. 

Kenny Chesney Postpones Tour

KENNY CHESNEY POSTPONES INITIAL CHILLAXIFICATION DATES HOPING FOR EVERYTHING THROUGH MAY 28 TO BE RESCHEDULED “In times of uncertainty, I won’t take chances with those I love.”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – These are uncertain times, and Kenny Chesney feels the unrest. With his band and crews deep in rehearsals for the 2020 Chillaxification Tour, he found himself looking at people who’ve been part of his road family for decades – and he knew he had to do something. It wasn’t an easy decision, but when you’re invested in the musicians, the techs, the drivers and especially the fans, it comes down to one thing.

Dan & Shay Postpone Tour

DAN + SHAY RESCHEDULE SPRING TOUR Due to the unprecedented circumstances surrounding the coronavirus, the spring leg of Dan + Shay The (Arena) Tour has been postponed. The tour has been rescheduled, and previously purchased tickets will be honored for all dates as outlined below. Check venue websites for updates and further information. From Dan + Shay: Well, here we are. March 12, 2020, sitting in a bus parked outside Wells Fargo Center, making a statement we never thought we’d have to make. After the mandatory postponement of our Philadelphia show, and several others in the coming weeks, we have made the collective decision (with our team and health officials) to postpone the spring leg of THE (ARENA) TOUR. These shows mean the world to us, and it was important that they be postponed and not canceled, but more than the shows, our fans mean the world to us, and protecting their safety is the number one priority. We want the shows to be memorable, and not experienced with fear.

Jon Pardi Platinum Album

2X ACM Album of the Year Nominee Jon Pardi Celebrates Career Milestones  Pardi Earns 10 Million Digital Single Certifications and 1 Million Album Units With 3X Platinum #1 “Dirt on My Boots,” 2X Platinum #1 Hits “Head Over Boots” and “Heartache On The Dance Floor,” Platinum Track “Night Shift” and Gold-Certified “She Ain’t In It,” and “Heartache Medication" New Single “Ain’t Always The Cowboy” From Heartache Medication Album Impacts Country Radio 3/16

Pictured, (L-R): Brian Wright, UMGN EVP of A&R; Rachel Fontenot, UMGN VP of Marketing & Artist Development; Maggie Hunt, Red Light Management; Jon Pardi; Mike Dungan, UMGN Chairman & CEO; Mike Harris, UMGN EVP & COO; Stephanie Wright, UMGN SVP of A&R; Rob Femia, UMGN SVP of Business & Legal Affairs

Travis Denning EP 5/15

TRAVIS DENNING WILL RELEASE DEBUT EP BEER’S BETTER COLD ON MAY 15   Six-Song Collection Includes Denning’s Ascending Top 15 Single “After A Few” And Serves As An Anticipated Introduction To The Singer/Songwriter    Mercury Nashville Recording Artist Is Set To Make National TV Debut Next Week On TODAY (3/9)   Nashville, TN – March 5, 2020 – Mercury Nashville Recording artist Travis Denning revealed he will share his debut EP, BEER’S BETTER COLD, on Friday, May 15. Denning, who co-wrote five out of the six songs on the upcoming project, taps into his “storytelling skills” (Variety) on the collection as he continues to release more music to meet fan demand. Produced by Jeremy Stover, the EP is availabl

Kenny Chesney Album 5/1

KENNY CHESNEY ANNOUNCES HERE AND NOW FOR MAY 1 First “Official” Warner Music Nashville Project Dials in Today’s World

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (March 3, 2020) – Kenny Chesney, the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar, has finished Here and Now. His first project for Warner Music Nashville will arrive on May 1. Writing and recording over the last 18 months, Chesney spent much of the time thinking about the world around him, the way everyone has their own journey and yet, people ultimately are so much more similar than different.

Hot Country Knights Album 5/1

HOT COUNTRY KNIGHTS DETAIL THE SUBSTANCE BEHIND DEBUT ALBUM THE K IS SILENT - AVAILABLE MAY 1ST Produced and Co-Written by Dierks Bentley, the 10-Track Collection Features Collaborations with '90s Icons Terri Clark and Travis Tritt   THE K IS SILENT is Available for Pre-Order Now Ahead of The Knights 2020 ONE KNIGHT STAND TOUR Launching Next Month   NASHVILLE, TN - Mar. 04, 2020 - With a sound that recalls Country music’s acid washed and Aqua Netted golden era, the ’90s influenced band Hot Country Knights has finally revealed more details about their debut album THE K IS SILENT (Capitol Records Nashville), available May 1st. Produced by Dierks Bentley, the multi-Platinum entertainer also serves as a co-writer on over half of the 10 brawny tracks and serves up one of the most musically satisfying debut albums since 1999. THE K IS SILENT is now available for pre-order at all digital retailers here.