Mother & Daughter Duo THE JUDDS Announce 2022 Fall Arena Tour!

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Fresh from our partners at CountryMusicOnTour: The Judds, announce their first tour in over a decade, The Final Tour. The 10-date arena tour, produced by Sandbox Live and Live Nation, kicks off on Friday, September 30 in Grand Rapids, MI at Van Andel Arena, making stops in Toledo, Green Bay, Fort Worth, and more before concluding in Nashville, TN at Bridgestone Arena on Friday, October 28. Martina McBride will join as very special guest on select dates. Tickets go on-sale to the general public beginning April 15th at TheJudds.com. See below routing for on-sale times. Fans can sign up for pre-sale ticket access at TheJudds.com. Get tickets to see The Judds LIVE at CountryMusicOnTour.com

Mandy Barnett Invited To Join The Grand Ole Opry

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Mandy Barnett, one of the most heralded voices in music and a favorite of Grand Ole Opry fans, was surprised on her birthday last night with an invitation to become an official Opry member. Barnett has appeared on the Opry more than 500 times over the course of nearly 30 years. Opry member Connie Smith joined Barnett on stage to lead the Opry audience in “Happy Birthday”, then read a birthday card that included Barnett’s invitation. “You’ve felt like family since we first met, and on this, your special day, we’re honored to invite you to become an official member of the Grand Ole Opry!” Smith read.

Inaugural Born & Raised Music Festival Successfully Starts a New Red Dirt Family Tradition

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Born & Raised brought us three days and nights of camping, partying, BBQ, and the best live performances from over 30 artists across multiple stages! If you missed the party, then you really missed out, but we’ll do our best to give you the rundown. Continue reading Inaugural Born & Raised Music Festival Successfully Starts a New Red Dirt Family Tradition

Tune-In Alert: CMA Summer Jam is coming to your TV Sept. 2!

CMA Summer Jam is coming to your TV Sept. 2!

Save the date! “CMA Summer Jam,” a three hour, star-studded Country Music concert event is coming Thursday, Sept. 2 at 8|7c on ABC. Filmed at open-air Ascend Amphitheater and multiple other locations around downtown Nashville, the special features a setlist of performances and collaborations curated by the artists themselves.

Dolly Parton Surprises Carly Pearce with Grand Ole Opry Membership Invitation

Dolly Parton Surprises Carly Pearce with Grand Ole Opry Membership Invitation

BIG MACHINE RECORDS artist CARLY PEARCE received the surprise of her life late last week when DOLLY PARTON invited her to become a member of the GRAND OLE OPRY. When the invitation was extended, PEARCE believed she was taping a promotion for the DOLLYWOOD theme park, where she got her start. As she took her mark for the shoot, PARTON walked in, and started talking about how PEARCE had played the OPRY more than 80 times, joking, “You’d think they’d make you a member.” PARTON then cracked a big smile, and said, “And they are! They’re asking you to become a member of the GRAND OLE OPRY!”

Brad Paisley And Blake Shelton To Co-Host ‘Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years Of Country Music’ On NBC

GRAND OLE OPRY members BRAD PAISLEY and BLAKE SHELTON will co-host the “GRAND OLE OPRY: 95 YEARS OF COUNTRY MUSIC” special airing on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14th at 9p (ET) on NBC-TV. The two-hour show will feature Country music stars performing their hits and covering classics. Additionally, the OPRY will open its archives that span a period of nine decades and include interviews, performances and appearances by Country artists in all stages of their careers. Later that same week, PAISLEY will celebrate his 20th anniversary as a GRAND OLE OPRY member. SHELTON is marking 10 years as a member.