Danae Hays, Photo Courtesy of Chris Hollo for Grand Ole Opry

Danae Hays Delivers Comedy Gold During Dream-Come-True Grand Ole Opry Debut

Posted on March 7, 2025

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Nicole Palsa

“Thank you, Jesus. Thank you for giving me this opportunity. We finally arrived,” Hays said during her Opry debut.

Randy Travis, Clay Walker; Photo Courtesy of Cole Prine and Dawson Skinner

Country Music Icon Randy Travis’ Life Story To Be Told in New Biopic, ‘Forever and Ever, Amen’

Posted on March 7, 2025

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Nicole Palsa

The biopic film will begin production this summer, with an expected release date in 2026.

Drew Baldridge, Dasha, Zach Top, Ashley Cooke and Warren Zeiders, Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Drew Baldridge, Ashley Cooke, Dasha, Zach Top, and Warren Zeiders Show Star Power At CRS’ New Faces of Country Music

Posted on February 23, 2025

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Nicole Palsa

It’s evident that Baldridge, Cooke, Dasha, Top, and Zeiders are certainly making their mark on the country music genre and have bright futures ahead of them.

Clay Walker; Photo Courtesy of Kirsten Balani

Clay Walker Talks “Surreal” Experience Recording New Music With Iconic Producer, Memories with Toby Keith and More

Posted on June 28, 2024

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Nicole Palsa

Walker worked with “iconic” producer Tony Brown on his new project, who is best known for his work with George Strait.

Chase Matthew, Photo by Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images for CMT

Chase Matthew Talks New Song “Darlin’,” Upcoming Jason Aldean Tour, Teases A Triple Album And More

Posted on April 10, 2024

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Nicole Palsa

Matthew sat down with Music Mayhem to chat about his music, friendships with artists like Jelly Roll and Colin Stough, upcoming tour with Jason Aldean, and more.

Raelynn, Photo Provided, Courtesy of Annie Loughead

RaeLynn Talks New Song “Funny Girl,” Touring With Kane Brown, And Welcoming Beyoncé To Country Music

Posted on March 8, 2024

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Nicole Palsa

Raelynn sat down with Music Mayhem during the annual Country Radio Seminar (CRS) in Nashville to chat about her new era of music and more.

George Birge, Megan Moroney, Conner Smith, Dillon Carmichael, Corey Kent; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

George Birge, Megan Moroney, Conner Smith, Dillon Carmichael And Corey Kent Stun At CRS’ New Faces Of Country Music

Posted on March 2, 2024

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Nicole Palsa

After witnessing this showcase of rising talent, it’s evident that the New Faces of Country Music class of 2024 have a bright future ahead of them.

HARDY; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

HARDY, Nate Smith and More Raise Over $70,000 For Tornado Relief Efforts With ‘Unplugged for Tennessee’

Posted on December 18, 2023

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Nicole Palsa

The benefit concert raised funds for those impacted by the devastating tornadoes that claimed six lives and resulted in the loss of property for thousands of businesses and residents in Middle Tennessee.

Scotty Emerick; Photo Provided by TKO Artist Management

Scotty Emerick Reflects On Writing Hits For Toby Keith, Jimmy Buffett, And Releasing His Own Music

Posted on December 1, 2023

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Nicole Palsa

Emerick also revealed that he plans to record another album next year, and hinted that he’ll be touring some more as well.

Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Ashley McBryde; Photos Courtesy of Katie Kauss and Libby Danforth

Country Stars Join Forces to Fight Childhood Cancer During 34th Country Cares for St. Jude Seminar

Posted on November 27, 2023

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Nicole Palsa

To learn more and to become a Partner in Hope, visit musicgives.org.

Ryan Larkins; Photo Courtesy of Red Street Records

Ryan Larkins Talks Debut Single “King of Country Music,” Working With Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts & More

Posted on November 27, 2023

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Nicole Palsa

Larkins opened up about the inspiration for “King of Country Music,” writing “The Painter” for Cody Johnson, working with Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts, and more.

Lainey Wilson; Photo Courtesy of CMA

Lainey Wilson Makes History With CMA Entertainer Of The Year Win, Tearfully Accepts: “It’s Really, Really Wild”

Posted on November 9, 2023

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Nicole Palsa

“I’ve been in this town for 12 and a half years, and it finally feels like country music, it is starting to love me back,” Wilson said with tears in her eyes.

Lainey Wilson; Photo by Alysse Gafkjen

Lainey Wilson Talks New Album ‘Bell Bottom Country,’ Being Hand-Picked By Alan Jackson For CMA Awards Tribute & More

Posted on October 12, 2023

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Nicole Palsa

Reigning ACM New Female Artist of the Year Lainey Wilson is blazing a trail in country music with her unique flare – a sound and style that can be heard and seen on her new album Bell Bottom Country. Wilson…

Michael Ray, Meghan Patrick; Photo Provided

Michael Ray And Meghan Patrick Talk Intoxicating Duet “Spirits & Demons,” Their Parallel Musical Journeys & More

Posted on October 9, 2023

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Nicole Palsa

Ray and Patrick reveal how they met and how their duet came together as well as discussed their parallel musical journeys.

Darius Rucker; Photo Courtesy of Jim Wright

Darius Rucker Talks ‘Carolyn’s Boy,’ Writing With Ed Sheeran, & Reflects On Cherished Memories He Shared With His Mom

Posted on October 6, 2023

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Nicole Palsa

Rucker opened up about his love for albums in the age of singles, sharing that he “still make records” to listen to from front to back.