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Catherine Powell/NBC The bad news? Old Dominion won't be at CMA Fest this year because they're kicking off their tour.The good news? They've planned a party for their fans at their bar anyway.The celebration starts Friday at 11 a.m. CT at Odie's in midtown Nashville. There will be Barbara-themed cocktails, photo ops and more in honor of the band's new album, which arrives Aug. 22. You can also be sure they'll be […]

Disney/Scott Kirkland If you're in Nashville for CMA Fest, Brothers Osborne are hoping you'll walk the Finish This Drink Trail.Named for their new single, TJ Osborne and John Osborne's drinking game starts with fans picking up a rather realistic looking passport at Evelyn's or Skydeck. You'll then need to get six stamps at six different stops, including Eric Church's Chief's, Nashville's beloved Pancake Pantry, Tennessee Brew Works and Cerveza Jack's. In the interest of temperance, […]

Big Machine Big Machine will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a special concert Aug. 29 in downtown Nashville.Riley Green, Brett Young, Sheryl Crow, The Band Perry, RaeLynn, Danielle Peck, Danielle Bradbery, Jack Ingram and Jimmy Wayne are all booked to play the show, billed as Big Machine 20.“Nobody could’ve predicted our incredible success in a city we love so much," founder Scott Borchetta says. "This is our thank you to […]

Tyler Golden/NBC Blake Shelton's set to step on the main CMA Fest stage at Nashville's Nissan Stadium Saturday night, and if it seems like he's been away for awhile — well, he says you're right. "I have been. ... For 12 years I was a coach on The Voice and we were filming two seasons a year," he told ABC Audio at the 60th ACM Awards. "And funny, I just saw […]

The 16th Darius and Friends benefit on Monday at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium raised more than $815,000, bringing the total amount Darius Rucker has given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis to more than $5.1 million. Seventeen-year Opry member Carrie Underwood unveiled a special "rhinestone milestone" mic stand Tuesday during her fan club party and two sold-out shows at the Grand Ole Opry House. It follows the recently revealed Dolly […]

Disney/Randy Holmes Jelly Roll is done playing his hometown — at least for now. During his Music City Rodeo concert at Bridgestone Arena, the Nashville native revealed he has even bigger dreams in mind. “I shouldn’t say this, I'm gonna get in trouble. But I gotta say it out loud," he started, as fans captured the moment on socials. "This will be my last Nashville show until 2027, y’all. Hear me out, […]

Triple Tigers Records Russell Dickerson's revamping his hit "Happen to Me" with the help of DJ/producer Steve Aoki. “I’ve been a Steve Aoki fan for so long, and I can’t believe we have a song together now,” Russell says. “He’s always paved his own path, and I feel like I’ve done that as well — and now our paths collide on this 'Happen To Me’ remix. So stoked for this one!”You […]

Disney/Frank Micelotta In country music, you're not a superstar until you have your own bar and restaurant on Nashville's Lower Broadway — so welcome to the big time, Post Malone.Posty is partnering with TC Restaurant Group, which has created establishments for stars like Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Luke Bryan and Miranda Lambert, for his own place at 305 Broadway. There's no opening date or name yet.The establishment will feature six […]

Disney/Randy Holmes Riley Green donated $75,000 to Folds of Honor at Monday's Rock 'N Jock Celebrity Softball Game in Nashville. He donated the money through his Buford Bonds Fund, which is named for his grandfathers.This was Riley's fifth year to play in the game, which raises money to give scholarships to families of fallen or disabled service members or first responders. It's a cause that's personal to the "Worst Way" hitmaker, since […]