Entries by Michael Glynn

THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME OFFICIALLY INDUCTS JERRY LEE LEWIS, KEITH WHITLEY AND JOE GALANTE INTO THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2022

Joe Galante, Jerry Lee Lewis and Keith Whitley became the 147th, 148th and 149th members of the Country Music Hall of Fame as they were formally inducted during a star-studded Medallion Ceremony in the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum’s CMA Theater. Galante, Lewis and Whitley received country music’s highest distinction and were honored with heartfelt remarks and […]

COUNTRY SINGER-SONGWRITER ELLE TOWNLEY SHOWS GRIT & GRACE ON NEW SONG & MUSIC VIDEO FOR “FIGHTER”

Music video out October 28 on YouTube with network TV airings on The Country Network, The Heartland Network, & Texas Country Music Network Texan teen country singer-songwriter Elle Townley continues to turn heads and ears her way every time she releases a new song. Her fourth single “Fighter,” available now on all major digital music platforms […]

WALKER HAYES TEAMS UP WITH POP SUPERSTAR CIARA ON “Y’ALL LIFE”

Duo Performed the Track for the First Time on CMT’s Artist of the Year Celebration Monument Records’ singer/songwriter and country music sensation Walker Hayes enlists GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter and superstar Ciara for a special version of his current single “Y’all Life.” The irresistible track adds a new layer of excitement as Ciara chimes in with a verse of her own. […]

ARISTA RECORDS/MONUMENT RECORDS RELEASE NEW EP FOR FOX’S COUNTRY MUSIC DRAMA, “MONARCH”

Arista Records/Monument Records and FOX Entertainment released the latest EP for “MONARCH” – a drama about America’s leading family of country music which has reached 18.7 million viewers across platforms in the U.S. and Canada. Listen to the EP HERE. Little Big Town will guest star on the episode, Tuesday, Oct. 18 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The upcoming EP […]

CMT ANNOUNCES LINE-UP FOR “NEXT WOMEN OF COUNTRY: CELEBRATING THE SONGS OF LORETTA LYNN” SHOW

Tuesday, November 8th at City Winery Nashville Bowen + Young, Brooke Eden, Caylee Hammack, Erin Enderlin, Miko Marks, Sacha, Stephanie Quayle and Tiera Kennedy to perform CMT’s Leslie Fram and Wendy Moten to co-host; Moten also to perform  CMT, in partnership with City Winery Nashville, today announced the stacked line-up for its final “Next Women of Country” showcase […]

FOURTH ANNUAL DOTTIE WEST BIRTHDAY BASH HOSTED BY JEANNIE SEELY

Nashville Insider was at the star-studded fourth annual Dottie West Birthday Bash presented by Gus Arrendale and Springer Mountain Farms. Americana Music Association Duo/Group of the Year award winner, The War And Treaty and Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member, Don Schlitz joined the stellar line-up at this year’s celebration, including previously announced event host and 55 yr […]

CHASE MITCHELL RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE “BACK ROAD”

First Single to Be Released From Upcoming Debut Album ‘Chase Your Purpose’ Listen Here Chase Mitchell has released “Back Road,” the first single from his debut album, Chase Your Purpose. “Back Road” is now available on all streaming services here. The single, co-written and co-produced with Danny Rader, is a fond tribute to a first love from a small-town perspective. Mitchell elaborates on […]

BREAKOUT SINGER / SONGWRITER AVERY ANNA RELEASES DEBUT EP, MOOD SWINGS

Take a journey through the personal journal of Warner Music Nashville’s Avery Anna on her debut EP, Mood Swings, out now (LISTEN HERE). The breakout singer / songwriter has earned nearly 150 million global streams since rising to fame on TikTok last year, with viral hits such as “Narcissist” propelling her to new heights (LISTEN HERE). Mood Swings further introduces the fan-favorite […]