2018 AmericanaFest took over Nashville during the week of Sept. 11–16, with the Honors & Awards ceremony on Sept. 12 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium serving as the week’s centerpiece. Nashville’s 19th annual celebration of Americana music was another resounding success, with many of the figures exceeding totals from previous years. 2018 AmericanaFest By the Numbers…… MORE
MSU Enrollment On The Rise
A few days ago the numbers were finalized, and right now MSU Texas has 6,102 students, about 22 more than last fall. To help gain even more MSU has a new position on campus. Fred Dietz was named the university’s Vice President for Enrollment Management. “The opportunity to grow is really across every avenue at…… MORE
BBB Warns Of Social Security Phone Scam
The Better Business Bureau of North Central Texas has received dozens of reports from consumers who stated the Social Security Administration has called them regarding an issue with their Social Security number. BBB officials want you to know this is a scam. More information on this new scam can be found here.… MORE
Kelleigh Bannen, Ruthie Collins and Natalie Stovall Serenade Patients at Nashville Children’s Hospital
For the second year in a row, Kelleigh Bannen, Ruthie Collins and Natalie Stovall visited and serenaded patients at Nashville’s Children’s Hospital at TriStar Centennial on Sept. 26. The performance was in partnership with Kretschmar Deli, which partnered with the hospital and featured its brand ambassadors Kelleigh, Ruthie and Natalie. The day’s events included the…… MORE
Pistol Annies Return With a New Album, “Interstate Gospel,” on Nov. 2 [Listen to 3 Tracks Now]
The Pistol Annies—Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley—will release their third studio album, Interstate Gospel, on Nov. 2 The 14-track offering follows the trio’s two previous albums, 2011’s Hell on Heels and 2013’s Annie Up. All of the songs were co-penned by the Annies, with the exception of “This Too Shall Pass,” which was…… MORE
Watch Kelsea Ballerini Team With The Chainsmokers for TV Debut of “This Feeling” on “Ellen”
Kelsea Ballerini recently joined forces with The Chainsmokers to record the new single, “This Feeling,” which was released on Sept. 18. Kelsea and the EDM-pop duo—which is comprised of Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart—performed the collaboration together for the first time on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Sept. 26. The new tune was penned by…… MORE
Wichita Falls Leaders Eager To Take Next Steps In Downtown Revitalization
Wichita Falls city leaders and the downtown development steering committee are taking the next steps towards revitalizing downtown. It’s been a top priority of city council and staff since a strategic plan was drafted at the beginning of 2017. “One of the pillars of our strategic plan was downtown revitalization,” City Manager, Darron Leiker said.…… MORE
Bill Murray Makes Surprise Grand Ole Opry Debut Alongside John Prine & the SteelDrivers [Watch]
Bill Murray made his surprise debut on the Grand Ole Opry on Sept. 25 as he joined the SteelDrivers and John Prine onstage to sing “Paradise,” a tune from John’s 1971 self-titled debut album. The Opry shared a couple of photos of the A-list ensemble via Twitter, saying, in part: “This is one #OpryMoment you…… MORE
Loretta Lynn to Receive CMT’s “Artist of a Lifetime” Award
Loretta Lynn will be honored with the Artist of a Lifetime award at the CMT Artists of the Year celebration on Oct. 17 at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Sissy Spacek, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Loretta in 1980’s Coal Miner’s Daughter, will present Loretta with the award. “I’m always so proud when…… MORE
Old Dominion Teases New Album
Riding high from their current No. 1 single, “Hotel Key,” Old Dominion teased via Twitter that their third studio album is in the works. The photo depicted OD’s frontman Matthew Ramsey alongside producer Shane McAnally in the studio with the caption: “It’s getting real. #OD3.” It’s getting real. #OD3 pic.twitter.com/Jyc1qDU8uM — Old Dominion (@OldDominion) September…… MORE
