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MUSIC NEWS

This page is updated often with news releases from the world of music. See all past music-related news releases here.

• 1.18.12 - Keith Urban's Third Annual We're All for the Hall Benefit Concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Returns to the Bridgestone Arena on April 10
  - Alabama, Alison Krauss & Union Station, The Band Perry, Diamond Rio, and other will take the stage. Read on.


• 12.22.11 - CNN to Broadcast Music City's New Year's Eve "Bash on Broadway" Celebration Live
  - The live broadcast will air 11:10pm-12:15am CT. Read on.


• 12.20.11 - Famed Nashville Singer-Songwriter Jeffrey Steele to Perform at New Year's Eve "Bash on Broadway"
  - Edens Edge, THE FARM and Lynyrd Skynyrd are also in the linuep for the night. Read on.


• 12.5.11 - Lynyrd Skynyrd and New Music Note Drop Highlight Music City's New Year's Eve
  - The free street party offers live music, fireworks, confetti and a midnight "Music Drop". Read on.


• 11.2.11 - Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces 5th Annual Music City Songwriting Competition
  - The competition is accepting original song entries November 1, 2011-January 31, 2012. Read on.


• 10.24.11 - Music City Walk of Fame Presented by Gibson Guitar Announces Inductees for November 2011 Class
  - Kix Brooks, Alan Jackson, Manuel, Dr. Bobby Jones, Dottie Rambo, Les Paul and Dan Miller to be inducted. Read on.


• 10.19.11 - T.J. Martell Foundation Announces 2nd Annual Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin-Robbins "Family Day" in Nashville on October 29th with Guest Performer Lauren Alaina
  - Trace Adkins, Nashville Predators Coach Barry Trotz and their families to be honored with special family awards. Read on.


• 10.4.11 - Music City Walk of Fame Presented by Gibson Guitar Announces Induction of Peter Frampton
  - Frampton to be inducted at a special ceremony on October 22 at Walk of Fame Park. Read on.


• 10.4.11 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Update
  - Record release, new exhibit and other programs and events. Read on.


• 9.16.11 - Quadraphonic Sounds at Schermerhorn Symphony Center Make For a Fun-Filled Free Day of Music
  - The Nashville Symphony and Regions offers a free day of music on October 1. Read on.


• 8.17.11 - Musicians Corner is Back in Centennial Park
  - The popular free concert series runs September 3-November 5 at Centennial Park. Read on.


• 8.10.11 - Music Festivals and Awards Abound in Nashville this Fall
  - Bluegrass, rock, folk, Americana and country are among those showcased this fall. Read on.


• 7.22.11 - Cheekwood Nights Series Continues Through October
  - Jeremy Lister and Elenowen will perform in August and September. Read on.


• 7.19.11 - CMT Celebrates the 20 Most Influential Men of Country Music In New Fan-Voted Countdown Special "What's Your 20? 20 Greatest Men, 20 Years" Premiering Wednesday. August 10.
  -The show will feature interviews with Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Charlie Daniels, Keith Urban and more. Read on.


• 7.18.11 - 73rd Annual Folk Festival Announce Third Round of Performing Artists.
  -The festival is scheduled for September 2-4, 2011. Read on.


• 7.14.11 - Artisty To Shine At Americana Music Festival And Conference.
  -Honors & Award Show will celebrate 10 years this year. Read on.


• 7.11.11 - Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood Return To Host 'The 45th Annual CMA Awards' Live From Nashville On ABC Television Network November 9.
  -The duo has hosted for 3 years. Read on.


• 7.7.11 - Country Music Hall of Fame And Museum To Open Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player, Made Possoble Through The Generous Support of the Gretsch Company, On Friday, August 12, 2011.
  -Opening festivities will include a panel discussion, curator's exhibit talk, film screenings and more. Read on.


• 7.7.11 - Music Stars And Behind-The-Scenes Access Added To Summer's Hottest Concert Event: "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night To Rock" August 7 On the ABC Television Network.
  -Performances by Alabama, Brad Paisley, The Band Perry, Luke Bryan and a ton more. Read on.


• 7.1.11 - Connie Smith Selected As Artist-In-Residence At The Country Music Hall of Fame And Museum.
  -Intimate Ford Theater performances are slated for August 22, August 29 and September 12. Read on.


• 7.1.11 - Music City July 4th Spectacular To Be Broadcast Live.
  -Everyone is encouraged to tune-in or log-in for some great Music City sound. Read on.