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Iconic Ernest Tubb Record Shop Reopening In Nashville As Four-Story Venue, Featuring A Honky-Tonk, Performance Space, And Record Store
Three years after closing, the legendary Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville is set to reopen with a revitalized four-story space that honors the late country icon's legacy. The newly restored venue preserved original elements from the iconic space li...
Nov 14, 2025

Dolly Parton Said To Be "Getting Better Every Day" While "At Home Taking Care of Herself" Following Health Issues
After recently postponing her Las Vegas residency due to self-described "health challenges," Dolly Parton is said to be recovering at home with support from her family and friends, and is "getting better every day," a source tells PEOPLE. The 79-year-o...
Nov 13, 2025

Micky Dolenz Announces '60 Years Of The Monkees' 2026 Tour
Micky Dolenz will celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Monkees in 2026 on his just-announced 60 Years of The Monkees Tour The 23-date jaunt begins on February 12 in Solana Beach, California, and concludes on November 6 in Northfield, Ohio, with the to...
Nov 13, 2025

Stage At Hollywood Bowl Dedicated To Legendary Composer John Williams
On Tuesday (November 11), the Los Angeles Philharmonic announced that the Hollywood Bowl has dedicated its iconic stage to legendary composer John Williams, marking the first artist dedication in the venue's 103-year history. The private ceremony, host...
Nov 12, 2025

Vince Gill Set To Receive CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award
Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill will be honored with the 2025 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 59th annual CMA Awards on November 19 in Nashville. The award is presented to "an iconic artist" who has "positively impacted and c...
Nov 11, 2025

KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley Died From Head Injuries In Home Fall
The New Jersey Morris County Medical Examiner has determined that KISS guitarist Ace Frehley died from blunt trauma injuries to his head after falling at his home studio. TMZ obtained the official report confirming the 74-year-old rock legend's death w...
Nov 11, 2025

Randy Bachman And Burton Cummings Reuniting As The Guess Who After Ending Trademark Lawsuit
Following a 2024 settlement ending a long-running trademark dispute with former bandmates, Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman will reunite as The Guess Who for their first tour under the original name in over 20 years. The classic rock legends will kick...
Nov 11, 2025

George Strait Announces 2026 Texas Stadium Show With Miranda Lambert And Hudson Westbrook
Following last month's announcement of an upcoming blockbuster show in Clemson, South Carolina, George Strait has revealed another major 2026 concert. The one-night-only stadium performance will take place in Strait's home state of Texas on April 25 at...
Nov 10, 2025

Soundgarden, OutKast, The White Stripes, And Cyndi Lauper Inducted Into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame During Emotional, Electric Ceremony
On Saturday night (November 8), the 40th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, honoring legendary artists including Bad Company, OutKast, Cyndi Lauper, The White Stripes, Soundgarden, S...
Nov 10, 2025

Dolly Parton Sings To Porter Wagoner In 2007 Grand Ole Opry Performance Featured On 'Opry 100: Country's Greatest Songs'
As part of its centennial celebration, the Grand Ole Opry released Opry 100: Country's Greatest Songs on November 7, a double album featuring 20 previously unreleased live recordings spanning over 60 years. The collection starts with Patsy Cline's 1962...
Nov 07, 2025

Gilson Lavis, Squeeze Drummer Who Played With Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, And Dolly Parton, Dies At 74
Gilson Lavis, the renowned drummer for Squeeze and later a member of Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, has died at 74. Born in Bedfordshire, England, in 1951, Lavis began his music career touring with legends like Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis...
Nov 07, 2025






