GAC Album Review: Billy Ray Cyrus’ Change My Mind

Twenty years after “Achy Breaky Heart” propelled Billy Ray Cyrus to international stardom with his debut release, Some Gave All, the singer/songwriter returns with his 13th studio album, Change My Mind. The project, due in stores October 23, features 10 hard-edged and personal songs willing to challenge any perceptions about the 51-year-old singer. Co-producing the [...] Read More

GAC Album Review: Dwight Yoakam’s 3 Pears

I never really believed in something said with a word, Dwight Yoakam drawls on the groove-heavy “Rock It All Away,” instantly reminding us just how much more powerful a phrase can be when paired with the right melody. For Dwight, the human condition has long served as inspiration, and the emotional punch he gains through [...] Read More

Country Music Hall of Fame to Honor Singer Millie Kirkham

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will resume their quarterly program series, Nashville Cats: A Celebration of Music City Musicians, with a salute to singer Millie Kirkham on September 29. The in-depth interview will take place at 1:30 p.m. and is included with museum admission. It will also be streamed live at countrymusichalloffame.org. [...] Read More

Lisa Marie Presley Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut

Lisa Marie Presley made her Grand Ole Opry debut on August 21. She wowed the audience with performances of “Over Me,” “Storm of Nails” and “Weary,” all of which are found on her latest album, Storm & Grace. “It’s an honor for me to be here,” she said as she took the stage. “Thank you [...] Read More

GAC Album Review: JT Hodges’ Self-Titled Debut

Ask longtime country music fans what one ingredient stands out amongst the others in that genre and you’ll likely hear a certain answer more than the rest; the storytelling. On his self-titled debut release, which hits stores on August 21, newcomer JT Hodges offers up a rare collection of characters and stories with a brilliant [...] Read More