Tag: Nashville

Keith Urban’s 2006 album Love, Pain & The Whole Crazy Thing reaches 20 years, recalling four US top-10 country singles, a historic Billboard debut and an ARIA Award.

Olivia Newton-John’s Don’t Stop Believin’ turns 50 on 30 October 2026. Recorded in Nashville with John Farrar, the 1976 album produced three singles and reached number three in Japan.

Dolly Parton has officially opened her SongTeller Hotel and Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville, creating a permanent destination devoted to her music, life and legacy.

Ian Moss and Charley Drayton have revealed plans for a new band, with three musicians still needed and Nashville providing the only major clue.

Max McNown will tour Australia and New Zealand in February 2027 following the release of his third studio album, Leave On A Light.

Carly Pearce releases Honest Woman, her fifth studio album, combining contemporary country songwriting with the traditional country and bluegrass influences of her musical beginnings.

Dolly Parton refused Colonel Tom Parker’s demand for publishing rights when Elvis Presley wanted to record I Will Always Love You, a decision that later made her millions through Whitney Houston’s version.

Politicians from Bill Clinton and Barack Obama to George W. Bush, Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese have honoured Dolly Parton following her death at 80.

Dolly Parton has died aged 80 in Nashville, leaving seven decades of music and a philanthropic legacy spanning literacy, disaster relief, healthcare and her East Tennessee community.

Ella Hooper has unveiled the new single When The Shit Went Down, announced her upcoming album Overnight Success and confirmed a national Australian tour beginning in October.

Rick Price has announced a national Australian tour celebrating his new single Call On Me from the Hometown album, with dates beginning in September.

Max McNown will release his third studio album Leave On A Light on September 25. The announcement comes with the Australian radio release of the new single ‘First Born Daughter’.

Dolly Parton’s new SongTeller Hotel is the latest addition to Nashville’s expanding collection of attractions celebrating the country music legend, alongside museum exhibitions, live performances and themed hospitality experiences.

The Dreggs return from a month of songwriting in Nashville to launch their first Australian headline tour in more than a year, bringing new songs and fan favourites to six cities this October.

Justin Cary, bassist with Sixpence None The Richer and a key contributor to the band’s biggest hits, has died aged 50 following complications from a stroke.

Nashville’s Let Freedom Sing! Music City 4th July celebration will feature Nick Jonas, Boyz II Men, Sublime, The All-American Rejects and more as part of America’s 250th anniversary festivities.

Tay Keith, the influential Memphis producer behind hits for Travis Scott, Drake, Beyoncé and Sexyy Red, has died at the age of 29 in Nashville.

Andrew Farriss releases Rolling Home and confirms his new album The Prospector, due 11 July 2026, continuing his solo evolution beyond INXS.

Jack White has announced Frozen Charlotte, his seventh solo album, arriving on 10 July. The record is previewed by the new single Dollar Bill and follows the acclaimed 2024 album No Name.

Dustin Lynch returned to CMA Fest 2026 with two signature events, the Pool Situation: Nashville and Nightlife Party Club Set, continuing his crossover live format success.

Lainey Wilson has released ‘Phone, Keys, Wallet’, a new single featuring John Mayer on guitar, as the country star continues a landmark year of touring, awards success and film projects.

Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour will release Watching The Tide on August 28, a posthumous album featuring Eric Clapton, Brian May, Billy Gibbons and Ronnie Wood.

Belle Roscoe return with new EP Talking To The Walrus and global shows, marking a major new chapter after years of industry challenges.

Outlaw country figure David Allan Coe has died aged 86, leaving behind a catalogue marked by influence, rebellion and enduring controversy.

Nathan Lamont unveils Into It, a high-energy country pop track shaped by his Nashville songwriting experience and growing Australian success.

Vince Gill has released Lonely’s What I Do, the fifth EP in his year-long 50 Years From Home series celebrating five decades since leaving Oklahoma to pursue a music career.

Lainey Wilson has released her new song Can’t Sit Still while preparing for the premiere of her Netflix documentary Keepin’ Country Cool and continuing a major international tour.

Ella Hooper has released the new single I Got Eyes (On You), a lively Americana track recorded in Nashville with musicians including Fred Eltringham, Tom Bukovac and Dan Dugmore.

Jelly Roll has been inducted into the Grand Ole Opry by Lainey Wilson, celebrating his rise from a challenging past to country music success.

The Bellamy Brothers will headline Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium for the first time ever, celebrating 50 years since the release of Let Your Love Flow.

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Keith Urban’s Love, Pain & The Whole Crazy Thing Marks 20 Years

Olivia Newton-John’s Don’t Stop Believin’ Turns 50

Dolly Parton’s Nashville Hotel And Museum Opens With Her Life Told In Her Own Story

Ian Moss And Charley Drayton Hint At A New Band In Cryptic Nashville Announcement

Max McNown Announces 2027 Australian Headline Tour And New Album Leave On A Light

Carly Pearce Embraces Her Most Unapologetic Self On Honest Woman

Dolly Parton Refused Elvis Presley And Turned I Will Always Love You Into A Fortune

Dolly Parton Draws Rare Political Unity As Leaders Across The Spectrum Pay Tribute

Dolly Parton Dies At 80, Leaving A Legacy Of Music, Generosity And Community

Ella Hooper Announces Overnight Success Album And National Tour With New Single When The Shit Went Down

Rick Price Announces National Call On Me Tour Following New Single Release

Max McNown Announces Third Album Leave On A Light, Shares New Single ‘First Born Daughter’

Dolly Parton’s Nashville Expands Into a Full Destination Experience With SongTeller Hotel Opening

The Dreggs Announce ‘Heading Home’ Australian Tour After Nashville Writing Sessions

Sixpence None The Richer Bassist Justin Cary Dies At 50

Nashville Let Freedom Sing! 4th July Celebration Unveils Star-Studded Line-Up For America 250

Tay Keith Dead At 29, Influential Hip-Hop Producer Behind ‘Sicko Mode’ And ‘Pound Town’ Dies In Nashville

Andrew Farriss Returns With New Single Rolling Home, Announces New Album The Prospector Out 11 July

Jack White Announces Seventh Solo Album Frozen Charlotte, Shares New Single Dollar Bill

Dustin Lynch Delivers Two Of CMA Fest’s Hottest Tickets With Fourth Annual Pool Situation And Return Of Nightlife Party Club Set

Lainey Wilson Releases ‘Phone, Keys, Wallet’ Featuring John Mayer

Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour Announce Watching The Tide, Posthumous Album Featuring Eric Clapton, Brian May, Billy Gibbons And Ronnie Wood

Belle Roscoe Enter New Era With New Music And Global Return

Redneck David Allan Coe Dies At 86, Outlaw Country Figure Leaves Complicated Legacy Marked By Controversy

Nathan Lamont Releases Into It Following Nashville Writing Breakthrough

Vince Gill Releases Lonely’s What I Do In Ongoing 50 Years From Home Series

Lainey Wilson Releases New Song Can’t Sit Still As Documentary And Major Tour Roll Out

Ella Hooper Unleashes Cajun-Flavoured Anthem I Got Eyes (On You)

Jelly Roll Joins Grand Ole Opry Family

The Bellamy Brothers To Headline Their First Ever Historic Ryman Auditorium Show Celebrating 50 Years Of Hits

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