Yearly Archives: 2017

National Transportation Safety Board Releases Preliminary Report on Helicopter Crash That Killed Troy Gentry & Pilot

National Transportation Safety Board Releases Preliminary Report on Helicopter Crash That Killed Troy Gentry & Pilot

The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report about the helicopter crash on Sept. 8 that killed Montgomery Gentry’s Troy Gentry, 50, and helicopter pilot James Evan Robinson. A handful of takeaways: According to the chief flight instructor for the operator, the purpose of the flight was to provide an orientation/pleasure flight to the…MORE

John Prine, Sturgill Simpson, Amanda Shires, Marty Stuart & More Win 2017 Americana Awards

John Prine, Sturgill Simpson, Amanda Shires, Marty Stuart & More Win 2017 Americana Awards

The 2017 Americana Honors & Awards were held tonight (Sept. 13) at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The ceremony is the centerpiece of Nashville’s Americana Fest (Sept. 12–17), which features almost 300 artists performing at different venues throughout Nashville. During tonight’s ceremony, Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to Van Morrison (Songwriter), Iris Dement (Trailblazer), Robert Cray (Performance),…MORE

Lynn Anderson’s New Hall of Fame Exhibit Set to Open on Sept. 15

Lynn Anderson’s New Hall of Fame Exhibit Set to Open on Sept. 15

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will explore the life and career of Lynn Anderson in a new exhibit, Lynn Anderson: Keep Me in Mind, which opens Sept. 15 and runs through June 2018. The daughter of accomplished songwriter Liz Anderson, Lynn seemed destined for stardom at an early age. She was born…MORE

Watch Darius Rucker, Brad Paisley, Demi Lovato & CeCe Winans Perform “With a Little Help From My Friends” at Hand in Hand Telethon

Watch Darius Rucker, Brad Paisley, Demi Lovato & CeCe Winans Perform “With a Little Help From My Friends” at Hand in Hand Telethon

More than 100 celebrities in three cities teamed up for a multi-network telethon last night (Sept. 12) that has raised more than $44 million for those affected by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. The hour-long telethon—Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief—was staged live from Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, Times Square in New York…MORE

Watch Blake Shelton and Usher Team Up to Sing “Stand By Me” at Hand in Hand Telethon

Watch Blake Shelton and Usher Team Up to Sing “Stand By Me” at Hand in Hand Telethon

More than 100 celebrities in three cities teamed up for a multi-network telethon last night (Sept. 12) that has raised more than $44 million for those affected by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. The hour-long telethon—Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief—was staged live from Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, Times Square in New York…MORE

Hand in Hand Telethon Raises More Than $44 Million for Hurricane Relief . . . and Counting

Hand in Hand Telethon Raises More Than $44 Million for Hurricane Relief . . . and Counting

More than 100 celebrities in three cities teamed up for a multi-network telethon last night (Sept. 12) that has raised more than $44 million for those affected by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. The hour-long telethon—Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief—was staged live from Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, Times Square in New York…MORE

Watch the Trailer for Sam Hunt’s Upcoming TV Concert Special

Watch the Trailer for Sam Hunt’s Upcoming TV Concert Special

Following in the onstage footsteps of Garth Brooks, Kelsea Ballerini, Keith Urban and more, Sam Hunt will add his name to the list of country artists who have been featured on the Audience Network with their own concert special. Sam’s concert will air on Friday, Sept. 15 at 9 p.m. ET/PT via DirecTV (channel 239), AT&T…MORE

Blogs

Our Thoughts on NBC’s Opry 100

Our Thoughts on NBC’s Opry 100

The Grand Ole Opry’s 100th Anniversary celebration on NBC Wednesday night (3-19) was a cavalcade of country music stars singing classic country songs. The show began with Reba McEntire singing Loretta Lynn’s “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” followed by a duet with Trisha Yearwood on “The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia.” Ketch Secor, Jamey…

Spring Break Ideas for the Kiddos…

Spring Break Ideas for the Kiddos…

If your kids are anything like ours, they’re already bored. Thanks to Gretchen at BoiseDev – here are some fun things to do with your Spring Breakers this week: ·         🎳Cheap Bowling: Emerald Lanes in Boise charges $4.75 per person per game or $30 per lane per hour Monday through Thursday.…

Top Things We’re Looking Forward to This Weekend in Kissin’ Country!

Top Things We’re Looking Forward to This Weekend in Kissin’ Country!

Spring is almost here, and this weekend in Kissin’ Country is packed with awesome events for the whole family! We’ve teamed up with our friend Becca at BoiseWithKids.com to highlight some of the best activities happening around town. From sweet treats to festive celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Pi Day Deals – Friday,…