This Date in Country Music History – March 31st

 Posted by at 7:31 am on March 31, 2025
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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2022 – Jelly Roll released his single “Son of a Sinner”
  • 2021 – Warner Music Nashville signed Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley to a solo deal
  • 2018 – Scotty McCreery scored a #1 album with Seasons Change
  • 2011 – Mel McDaniel died of lung cancer in Hendersonville, TN
  • 2009 – Keith Urban released his album Defying Gravity
  • 2009 – Rodney Atkins released his album It’s America
  • 2008 – Jimmy Wayne released his single “Do You Believe Me Now”
  • 2008 – Kenny Chesney released his single “Better As A Memory”
  • 2006 – Jake Owen made his Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 1962 – Patsy Cline topped the charts with “She’s Got You”

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HCM Weekly Country Music News – March 28th, 2025

 Posted by at 4:06 pm on March 28, 2025
Mar 282025
 

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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2022 – Parker McCollum married Hallie Ray Light
  • 2020 – Grand Ole Opry member Jan Howard passed away
  • 2009 – Love & Theft made their Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 2005 – George Strait released his single “You’ll Be There”
  • 1994 – David Ball released his single “Thinkin’ Problem”
  • 1992 – Reba McEntire topped the charts with “Is There Life Out There”
  • 1981 – Hank Williams Jr. topped the charts with “Texas Women”

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Eric Church Brings ‘Evangeline vs. The Machine Live’ to Nashville’s The Pinnacle

 Posted by at 3:36 pm on March 28, 2025
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Eric Church once again offers a unique live experience with an exclusive pair of shows set for May 23 and 24 at Nashville’s newest live music venue, The Pinnacle, in celebration of the release of his highly anticipated May 2 album, Evangeline vs. The Machine. Pre-order/pre-save the album HERE.

Tickets to Evangeline vs. The Machine Live go on sale to premium Church Choir members Monday, March 31 at 10 a.m. CT. Become a premium Church Choir member here.

The one-off shows will see Church perform the new album in sequence for the first time, while also treating fans to a number of compelling performances of his most iconic hits. A self-proclaimed “album artist,” Church has always championed the power of cohesive storytelling, and Evangeline vs. The Machine is no exception. “An album is a snapshot in time that lasts for all time,” Church shares of the creative approach behind the highly-anticipated new project. “I believe in that time-tested tradition of making records that live and breathe as one piece of art – I think it’s important.”

“I’ve always let creativity be the muse. It’s been a compass for me,” he adds. “The people that I look up to in my career and the kind of musicians I gravitate to never did what I thought they were going to do next – and I love them for it. I never want our fans to get an album and go, ‘Oh, that’s like Chief or that’s like this.’ Painstakingly, I lose sleep at night to try to make sure that whatever we do creatively, they go, ‘Wow, that’s not what I thought.’ I think that’s my job as an artist.”

Initial Lineup Announced for Sunday Mornin’ Country

 Posted by at 9:09 pm on March 27, 2025
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Sunday Mornin’ Country returns this year with another full lineup of the best Country and Gospel artists, who will be singing songs of inspiration in a wholesome, family-friendly atmosphere. This year’s event will take place Sunday, June 8th, at 4:00 PM on the Grand Ole Opry House stage. Once again, the legendary Brenda Lee will serve as host. Order tickets on www.opry.com or call 1-800-733-6779.

“Sunday Mornin’ Country is such an honor to be a part of! It’s a great day of fellowship between entertainers, and it means so much to us all! We love sharing God’s Word through song, and we are all so blessed to be able to share it through Sunday Mornin’ Country,” shared Cutter & Cash and The Kentucky Grass.

“I have been playing the Sunday Morning Country show since the Hee Haw days when Joe Babcock recruited me. I must say that I love the show and look forward to it every year!” exclaimed Charlie McCoy

“Sunday Morning Country is a very special event. A chance to come together on the Opry stage and share songs and message of God’s Love.” Shared John Berry. “I am thrilled to be invited again to be a part of this special day!!

Artists and performances for this special celebration event include Brenda Lee, Charlie McCoy, Cowboy Joe & The Babcocks, Cutter & Cash and The Kentucky Grass, Dianne Sherrill, Holly Watson, John Berry, John McCuen, Melanie Walker, Jonnie W., Mandy Barnett, Music City Quartet, Ray Stevens, Tennessee River Boys, The Kody Norris Show and The Fox Brothers with more names to be announced soon.

Past years’ performers have included the talents of Jeannie Seely, The Isaacs, William Lee Golden and The Goldens, Cutter & Cash and The Kentucky Grass, John Berry, Skeeter Davis, Roy Acuff, Lynn Anderson, Jason Crabb, Chris Young, Jimmie Wayne, The Oak Ridge Boys, Roy Clark, Freddy Hart, Grandpa Jones, Charlie McCoy, Vestal Goodman, Paul Richey, Marty Raybon, Ricky Skaggs, Connie Smith, Rhonda Vincent, The Whites, Tammy Wynette, Brenda Lee, Linda Davis, Jean Shepard and many others.

Sponsored by the Nashville-based nonprofit Music City Christian Fellowship, the concert wraps up the week at the end of CMA Music Fest each year, leaving fans and guests with an uplifting memory of Nashville. Sunday Mornin’ Country is the longest-running Country/Gospel event during the music festival.

Stay current with Sunday Mornin’ Country on the Music City Christian Fellowship website and stay in touch on social media platform Facebook.

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