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David McCormick, owner of Ernest Tubb Record Shop, was recently honored for the 50th anniversary of his ownership.

The second annual Dance Party to End Alz was held on Sunday, June 3 at Nashville's Wildhorse Saloon. Hosted by Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Blair Garner, the sold-out event raised more than $340,000 for Alzheimer's Association care, support and research programs.

Having recently wrapped the quarter with its highest ratings in four years, CMT today unveiled its summer programming slate of new and returning original series and music events, including new series 'Bachelorette Weekend' from SallyAnn Salsano and 495 Productions, producers of 'Jersey Shore' and 'Party Down South,' the final episodes of the landmark series 'Nashville' and a new season of 'Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders: Making The Team.'

Having recently wrapped the quarter with its highest ratings in four years, CMT today unveiled its summer programming slate of new and returning original series and music events, including new series “Bachelorette Weekend” from SallyAnn Salsano and 495 Productions, producers of “Jersey Shore” and “Party Down South,” the final episodes of the landmark series “Nashville” and a new season of “Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders: Making The Team.”

On the 150th anniversary of Memorial Day, PBS' multi award-winning NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT welcomes THE VOICE Season 14 finalist Spensha Baker, to open the show with a special performance of the “National Anthem,” honoring the service and sacrifice of all our men and women in uniform, their families at home and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.   A 29-year tradition unlike anything else on television, America's national night of remembrance takes us back to the real meaning of the holiday through personal stories interwoven with musical performances.

On the 150th anniversary of Memorial Day, PBS' multi award-winning NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winnerGary Sinise.  The 29th annual broadcast of the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERTairs live on PBS Sunday, May 27, 2018, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m., before a concert audience of hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network.  

On Sunday, June 3, 2018, Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Blair Garner will host the second Nashville 'Dance Party to End Alz' to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. This year's event will include Brad Paisley, Chris Young, Charles Esten, Lindsay Ell and more top country artists performing hits from the 1980's. Tickets for the event will be available for pre-sale on Wednesday, April 18 at 11 a.m. CDT via www.alz.org/danceparty. Ticket sales will be open to the general public starting Friday, April 20 at 11 a.m. CDT via www.alz.org/danceparty.

Musicians On Call, a nonprofit that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities, officially launched its latest weekly Bedside Performance Programs at Sunrise Health System hospitals today in Las Vegas. The programs are made possible through a $150,000 endowment from ACM Lifting Lives®, the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Country Music. The launch event, which took place at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, included a special performance by Warner Music Nashville recording artist Michael Ray for the hospital's patients and caregivers.

The Country Music Association reveals the initial artist lineup for this year's CMA Fest, featuring an exceptional bill of hundreds of artists performing on 11 stages throughout downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10. 

Taking the nightly NISSAN STADIUM stage this year are Country Music superstars Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Charles Esten and Friends, Florida Georgia Line, Dustin Lynch, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, Charley Pride, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Ricky Skaggs, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Lee Ann Womack, and Brett Young. Several acts join this year's Nissan Stadium lineup for the first time with full sets and special performances including Brown, Combs, Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, Pardi, Pearce and Young. In addition, Lauren Alaina and Bebe Rexha will make guest appearances. Stadium gates open daily at 6:00 PM with performances starting at 8:00 PM. A limited number of four-day tickets for the nightly performances at Nissan Stadium are still available at CMAfest.com/tickets or through the CMA Box Office at 1-800-CMA-FEST. 

In the June of 2017, the stars of Lionsgate's fan favorite TV series Nashville took the stage at London's famed Royal Albert Hall, bringing the songs of the show to life. Eagle Rock Entertainment will deliver this concert on DVD and digital formats when Nashville In Concert At The Royal Albert Hall is released on April 27.

Enjoy an evening of country music featuring two stars of TV's Nashville. Charles Esten and Clare Bowen perform at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 31 at 8 pm. Tickets are $39-$89.

CMT Announces NASHVILLE Midseason Premiere on 6/7, Followed by Series-Ending Finale 7/26

Nashville has set the dates for its midseason return, as well as the series finale, according to Deadline. The show will return on June 7, and the finale is set for July 26. Watch the promo video below!

Today, NASHVILLE stars took to Twitter to announce that the CMT drama will return for a sixth season today, January 4th. Check out the post below!

On the heels of record ratings growth, CMT today announced a multi-platform winter slate of original programming including the premiere dates for new docu-series Music City, from the creator of The Hills and Laguna Beach, and CMT Crossroads: Kesha and Old Crow Medicine Show,

Charles Esten and Clare Bowen, stars of TV's Nashville, perform music inspired by the series and other country favorites at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 8:00pm. Tickets go on sale to the general public on 12/1. For more information, click here!

Today, NASHVILLE stars took to Twitter to announce that the CMT drama will return for a sixth season on Thursday, January 4th. Check out the post below!

Musicians On Call (MOC), a nonprofit that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities, hosted an exclusive sold-out concert event at City Winery on October 26th to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of its music programs in Nashville.