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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Ryman Auditorium unveiled the latest addition to its Icon Walk this morning with a statue honoring American music icon Loretta Lynn. The detailed bronze likeness was added to the permanent outdoor exhibition on the historic venue’s grounds ensuring the profound musical innovator and country music trailblazer will forever remain part of the Soul of Nashville. A groundbreaking singer, songwriter and performer, Loretta Lynn is an archetype of American music, a singular artist […]

Johnny Bush was a country music singer, songwriter, and drummer. Bush, nicknamed the "Country Caruso", is best known for his distinctive voice and as the writer of "Whiskey River", a top-10 hit for himself and Willie Nelson's signature song. He was still popular in his native Texas. He was 85

NASHVILLE—The Country Music Association has revealed that Country Music superstars and previous CMA Awards winners Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker will host “The 54th Annual CMA Awards” live from Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 11 (8:00-11:00 PM/EST) on ABC. Country Music’s Biggest Night™ will take place from Music City Center in downtown Nashville and will feature the biggest artists and performances in Country Music. McEntire and Rucker came together to announce the news live this morning on ABC’s “Good […]