Darius Rucker Does It All

By Kip Kirby © 2013 CMA Close Up® News Service / Country Music Association®, Inc. Darius Rucker wasn’t expecting interruptions during his Grand Ole Opry set on the night of Oct. 2. He was nearly through with his performance, playing songs from his upcoming third album True Believers and enjoying the response from the sellout [...] Read More

Country Stars Offer Thoughts & Prayers for Moore, Oklahoma

In the wake of the devastating tornado that tore through Moore, Oklahoma Monday afternoon, country stars, many of whom are from Oklahoma, are offering their thoughts and prayers. Toby Keith grew up in the town of Moore and was deeply affected by the storm. “This storm has devastated the community that I grew up in,” [...] Read More

American Idol’s Kree Harrison to Make Grand Ole Opry Debut June 4

American Idol runner-up Kree Harrison has been added to the lineup for the Grand Ole Opry’s two shows kicking off CMA Music Festival Week in June 4. “I’m speechless,” Kree said. “It has been my lifelong dream to perform at the Grand Ole Opry. I am so honored to be invited!” Kree’s debut single “All [...] Read More

Grand Ole Opry to Honor U.S. Military with Special Show

The Grand Ole Opry will honor heroes of the U.S. Military with a red carpet arrival parade and special Opry performance on Tuesday, May 21. In recognition of the 40th anniversary of the return of American troops from Vietnam, Vietnam Veteran members of the Tennessee State Council for Vietnam Veterans of America along with Tennessee [...] Read More

Grand Ole Opry To Kick Off CMA Music Festival With Star-Studded Lineup

Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts and Keith Urban, as well as Lennon and Maisy Stella from ABC’s Nashville are all set to perform as the Grand Ole Opry kicks off its CMA Music Festival Week with two star-studded shows on June 4. Lee Brice and Tyler Farr will perform earlier in the afternoon during an Opry [...] Read More