Music City Minute

Miranda Lambert has shared very exciting news with fans. The country icon has been chosen to be inducted into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame. Lambert's body of work and accolades are a true testament to her unique storytelling ability. She is also equally excited to share the night's honor with a true Texas legend, the King, George Strait. The class of 2026 induction ceremony will take place F...

John Rich, one-half of Big and Rich, desperately needs our help. He took to social media to explain that his ATV (Polaris Sportsman 850) had been stolen off of his property. Rich included a description and photo of the missing vehicle, highlighting the unique tires. The "Save a Horse" singer asked fans to keep an eye out in case the ATV pops up for sale and direct leads to the comment section with...

New teasers for Blake Shelton's and Taylor Sheridan's reality competition show "The Road" are offering a glimpse into what is in store for the artists as they head out on tour with Keith Urban. The Aussie country star explains to contestants the only way to make it to the next city is by "wowing" the crowd. The budding stars will learn important lessons along the way, like crowd interaction and cu...

Jelly Roll is planning a couple of charity shows at The Grand Opry, with proceeds benefitting the "Buddy Ford Charitable Fund" and the "Judge Dickens Educational Center." The latter program was started by the prosecutor who oversaw Jelly Roll's youthful offense cases. Now, the singer and lawman work together to provide resources for at-risk youth to change their lives for the better. Tickets for t...

Carly Pearce had to be rushed to the ER after she was accosted by a bottle of ranch dressing. Pearce candidly explained how the bottle broke mid-pour, resulting in a nasty gash. Even though she tried to play in down, EMS concluded wound required stitches and urged the Opry member to be transported in an ambulance. Unfortunately, Carly learned too late she would be secured to the stretcher the enti...

If you happen to be out and about and run into Ashely McBryde, please don’t be offended if she doesn’t talk to you. The "One Night Standers" singer isn't being standoffish, she’s actually on strict vocal rest. While the singer didn’t get into specifics, she did reveal the diagnosis was "busted up vocal cords." Since McBryde's regular form of communication is currently hinde...

Kelly Clarkson shocked fans when she postponed all of her Las Vegas residency performances for the rest of August. A statement posted to Clarkson's social media pages noted the reason for the last-minute postponement was a family emergency. Just hours later, it would be revealed that the talk show host's ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, had passed away. A family representative confirmed the former...

If you think Oracles and divining the future is a bunch of hooey, one young artist might change your opinion. Our Colorado homegirl Ingrid Andress has been immersing herself in writing and recording new music. That intense focus seems to have been the key that helped Andress open a universal pathway to receive divine knowledge. The "Wishful Drinking" singer set the internet on fire when she shared...

Ashley McBryde is ready to make her mark on the Honky-Tonk Highway in Nashville with a venue that will offer a refreshing spin on the notoriously rowdy strip. McBryde, who is three years sober, is gearing up to open Redemption Bar, which will be located on the fifth floor of Eric Church's Chiefs on Broadway. The "Brenda Put Your Bra On" singer described the venue as a comfortable space where alcoh...

Within the next year, Jelly Roll will be undergoing major surgery to help improve his quality of life. The "Need a Favor" singer explained that his healthier lifestyle has helped them achieve major weight loss and, as a result, he now has loose skin that actually interferes with his daily functions. Jelly Roll admits another benefit of the skin removal surgery will be the added confidence to pose...

Shania Twain has inspired and entertained generations of fans. One of the best examples of her influence was shared with her audience in Jacksonville, Florida. The "Any Man of Mine" singer stopped for performance and invited two fans on stage after their sign caught her attention. The couple explained that country icon meant so much to them, that they named their baby daughter after her. The inter...

One of the longest running charity events in the U.S. is celebrating a big milestone. Organizers for the legendary Farm Aid concert are gearing up for a 40th anniversary bash at the Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, September 20. Musical icons such as Dave Matthews, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Wynonna Judd, Steve Earle, Kenny Chesney and the daddy of Farm Aid, Willie Nelson, will be taking...

A huge  congratulations to Hillary Scott of Lady A and her husband, Chris Tyrrell, who welcomed their fourth baby July 25. The ecstatic couple shared the news via "People" magazine with a little help from their older daughters Eisele, Betsy and Emory. Mom and Dad chose the name, Selah, for the bundle of joy, explaining the name means "pause and reflect" and "God is gracious."   In other...

When I hear about folks taking advantage of the elderly and vulnerable, it makes my blood boil, and this story is no different. Nancy Jones, the widow of George Jones, was scammed out of millions of dollars in cash and cryptocurrency. Not only that, the perpetrator wasn’t just some faceless stranger on the internet. The theft was committed by a man named Kirk West, who had been in a longterm...

Earlier this month The King, George Strait, popped up and kind of a peculiar place – about 15 minutes north of Gunnison in Almont, Colorado. No, he wasn’t on vacation. He was actually helping out long-time collaborator and good friend Dean Dillon raise money for the "Gunnison Tough Singer - Songwriter Shuffle." Dean Dillon launched "Gunnison Tough" 20 years ago. The endowment fund supp...

It was a rough week for Jason Aldean's son, Memphis, who ended up in the ER. Mama Britney eventually confirmed that little Memphis had shattered his collarbone and, thankfully, he will be just fine. In an effort to keep his son’s spirits up, the "Let Your Boys Be Country" singer suggested his 7-year-old tell folks that the break happened while wrestling alligators.   It has finally beco...

Fun fact: my first concert was New Kids on the Block at Fiddler's Green when I was six years old. Nearly four decades later, I have seen countless artists and bands perform live. So, it was incredibly shocking for me to read that 87-year-old New Jersey grandma attended her very first country concert last week. The night was made even more memorable when the country star they were seeing, Thomas Rh...

It is true not all heroes wear capes – sometimes they wear cowboy hats! In this case, Chris Stapleton has stepped up help folks affected by the devastating Texas floods. Humanitarianism runs deep in the Stapleton family. Repeatedly, Chris and Morgane have helped with relief funds, especially in the way of natural disasters, such as flooding, tornadoes and wildfires. The country power couple...

"WWE SmackDown!" was filmed at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on July 11, and Jelly Roll was on hand ended up delivering a "smack down" of his own. Initially, it seemed like Jelly Roll was only there to perform and hype up the crowd. However, he was rudely cut off mid-song by Logan Paul, who was talking a bunch of trash about the artist and his family. The "Liar" singer finally stood up to the YouT...

George Strait is stepping up to help his home state after the devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country. On July 27, Strait will be performing and cohosting a benefit gala called "Strait from the Heart" in Boerne, Texas. According to the press release, the goal of the event is to raise meaningful immediate supports for flood victims and honor first responders. It is confirmed that Wade Bowen,...

We are sending peace and love to Scotty McCreery and his family. On Wednesday, July 9, both of the "Five More Minutes" singer's grandmothers were called home. McCreery and his mother, Judy, shared the devastating news on social media along with happy memories of family's matriarchs. Scotty ended his statement by saying both of his grandmas taught him what love is all about, and he will miss them d...

Texas native Pat Green is mourning the loss of his brother, John Burgess, and sister-in-law, Julia Anderson, who were swept away by the devastating flood that hit central Texas. Green's family members, including his two young nephews, were at a local RV parking in Kerr County when the flash flooding hit. The "Wave on Wave" singer and his wife shared the devastating news on social media that his fa...

Big news concerning the CSU PBR Last Cowboy Standing event next month has been announced – Tim McGraw will not be performing on July 21. In a statement posted the Professional Bull Rider's website, the "Don't Take The Girl" singer's no-show is due to a recent back surgery. As somebody who has been through back surgery, I can totally understand. There will still be live music after the bull r...

Whatever Luke Bryan is battling, it is kicking his behind. Unfortunately, the country star has had to cancel his performance at Country Jam in Grand Junction. In a statement posted to his social media, Bryan said he was really sorry that he couldn’t play this weekend's show, and that his voice isn’t there yet. However, not all is lost for country fans attending the festival on the West...

Billy Strings shared devastating news with his audience in Lexington, Kentucky, last week. He explained that just hours before he took the stage, his mother, Deborah Apostle, had passed away. Strings thanked his fans, saying that his mom would’ve wanted the show to go on, and that’s why it was so important for him to perform that night. He also asked the audience instead of a moment of...