The Oak Ridge Boys timeless country and gospel country classics may date back to the World War II era but the band is still a force to be reckoned with in the 21st century. Their showmanship is unstoppable whether they re playing oldies like “Elvira” or the smash hit “Leaving Louisianna in the Broad Daylight” they always keep the energy high at their live shows. With perfect harmonies The Oak Ridge Boys have had hit after hit on the country music and Southern gospel charts. It s been over fifty-years since the Oak Ridge Boys first performed together and their voices are still sharp as ever as they treat fans to their gospel infused country tunes on the 2023 Front Porch Singing tour. The Oak Ridge Boys are coming to the Rome City Auditorium on October 21, 2023. You can find ticket information HERE
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is celebrating another major milestone. The library program reports it has been able to gift 200 million books globally since its launch in 1995. And to celebrate, the country music superstar said she is continuing to give back. “I know there are children in communities around the world with big dreams and the seeds of these dreams are often found in books,” Parton said.
Country music group Sawyer Brown announced Friday that they have re-signed with Curb Records in Nashville. The band is about to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Some of their biggest hits were when they were with Curb. Some Girls Do was officially certified platinum Friday as well. The song was written by Sawyer Brown’s lead singer Mark Miller and went to number one in 1992. The band’s Greatest Hits album was also certified platinum on Friday. Sawyer Brown has released 18 studio albums and has charted over 50 times on the Billboard Country Music Charts.
John Schneider, the original “Bo Duke” from the Dukes of Hazzard, is coming to Northwest Georgia in July.
Country music legend and SiriusXM host T.G. Sheppard was honored by The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development with the unveiling of the “Tennessee Music Pathways” marker in his hometown of Humboldt, Tennessee.
Loretta Lynn’s family and estate will release a new book she completed just before her passing; A SONG AND A PRAYER, on May 23, 2023 from Worthy Books.
Ryman Auditorium unveiled the latest addition to its Icon Walk this week with a statue honoring American music icon Charley Pride. The detailed bronze likeness was added to the permanent outdoor exhibition on the historic venue’s grounds ensuring the country music trailblazer will forever remain part of the Soul of Nashville.
Country artist Michael Lee re-releases an emotional and powerful song, Ain’t That Just Like Jesus, dedicated to the horrific tragedy that took place at the Covenant School in Nashville on March 27, 2023. This tune follows the success of his previous radio releases Keep On Livin’ and Change Is Overrated.
The late Charley Pride will be immortalized with a bronze statue at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The Country Music pioneer will join the likes of Loretta Lynn, Bill Monroe, and Little Jimmy Dickens as part of the Ryman’s Icon Walk on March 29th. Rozene Pride, Charley’s wife of over 60 years will be in attendance as will his son Dion. The event is open to the public with the event taking place at 2:30 p.m. at the Ryman Auditorium located at 116 5th Avenue North in Nashville.
