March 13, 2013, 12:04 pm George Jones’ final Nashville concert, set for November 22 at Bridgestone Arena, has expanded once again. Cyndi Lauper, Don McLean and Billy Ray Cyrus have been added to the lineup of the sold-out show. Last week, George announced the additions of Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt, Pam Tillis, Kathy Mattea, Tracy Lawrence, Patty Loveless, Joe Diffie, Mark [...] Read More
January 3, 2013, 12:05 pm Music icon Patti Page died on New Year’s Day in Encinitas, California. She was 85 years old. The best-selling female artist of the 1950s, she was best known for her signature song, “Tennessee Waltz.” Other hits included “The Doggie in the Window,” “All My Love” and “I Went to Your Wedding.” “I was a kid from [...] Read More
October 26, 2012, 10:49 am This week’s episode of Noteworthy at the Opry will celebrate Loretta Lynn’s 50th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Premiering Saturday, October 27 at 9p|8c, Loretta will perform “You Ain’t Woman Enough” and will be joined by Trace Adkins on “Lead Me On” and Pistol Annies, Lee Ann Womack and Loretta’s sister [...] Read More
September 26, 2012, 2:42 pm Loretta Lynn celebrated 50 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday night with an evening full of musical tributes from Miranda Lambert, Pistol Annies, Lee Ann Womack, her sister Crystal Gayle and more. A true rags to riches story, Loretta made her Opry debut in 1960. She remembers that day clearly. [...] Read More
September 18, 2012, 2:26 pm The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will honor songwriter Allen Reynolds during the quarterly series ‘Poets and Prophets: Legendary Country Songwriters.’ The program, which honors songwriters who have made a significant contribution to country music history, will take place October 6 at 1:30 p.m. at the Museum’s Ford Theater. The in-depth interview will [...] Read More
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