Marty Stuart Announces Lineup for Annual Late Night Jam

Marty Stuart has announced the lineup for his annual Late Night Jam. Set for June 5 at the historic Ryman Auditorium, the lineup has an old school theme featuring some of the best bands in country music. Marty and his Fabulous Superlatives, Connie Smith & The Sundowners, The Oak Ridge Boys, Bobby Bare with Brandy [...] Read More

Vince Gill, Charlie Daniels & More Featured in Music City USA Documentary

The spirit and talent of Music City will be highlighted in filmmaker Chris McDaniel’s new documentary, Music City USA, which premieres at the Nashville Film Festival on April 24. Chris grew up a few hours outside of Nashville and interviewed dozens of artists and industry members, including Vince Gill, Charlie Daniels, Montgomery Gentry, Josh Thompson, [...] Read More

WSM’s Eddie Stubbs Welcomes Don Williams to Interview Series

Eddie Stubbs, host of 650 AM WSM’s evening show, will welcome Don Williams to his ‘Intimate Evening’ interview series on Monday, February 18. Taking place live from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Don will be joined by his longtime producer, Garth Fundis. The special will air at 8p|7c. Read our review of [...] Read More

2012 Rewind: No. 3 – Banjo Legend Earl Scruggs Dies at 88

Country Music Hall of Famer Earl Scruggs passed away at a Nashville hospital on March 28. He popularized a three-fingered style of playing banjo that transformed the instrument and inspired countless musicians. He was 88. Born in Shelby, North Carolina and raised on a farm in the Flint Hill area, Earl started playing banjo at [...] Read More

GAC’s Top 10 Country Albums of 2012

Every year, music reviewers pull from the year’s releases to create Top 10 lists. 2012 was a fantastic year for country music, offering album after album of quality titles to choose from while overall sales for the genre rose 3.2% compared to this point last year. By the very nature of a ‘Top 10′ list, [...] Read More