Charley Pride News

Opry member Kelsea Ballerini will join the artist lineup for An Evening with the Grand Ole Opry in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.

The Academy of Country Music (ACM) has announced that CEO Damon Whiteside plans to depart in June 2026, after driving six-and-a-half years of impact, growth, and achievement that have set the Academy up for a bright and promising future as one of the leading Country Music organizations.

Carnegie Hall will present AN EVENING WITH THE GRAND OLE OPRY on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. The program will feature Grand Ole Opry members Scotty McCreery, Rhonda Vincent, and Henry Cho, along with Grammy Award–nominated duo The War and Treaty, with additional artists to be announced.

The Country Music Association has announced Country Music legend Vince Gill as the 2025 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Gill will accept the honor during “The 59th Annual CMA Awards,” following a special tribute performance.

Mickey Guyton is set to host the second annual I’m Just Me: A Charley Pride Celebration of Inclusion will take place on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at the new Hall Park Hotel in Frisco, Texas.

The original cast recording of Broadway's Hamilton has been selected to join the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, joining a selection that also includes the original recordings of Guys and Dolls, Gypsy, and Sweeney Todd.

Grand Ole Opry member and country music superstar Blake Shelton will host NBC’s “Opry 100: A Live Celebration,” honoring the Grand Ole Opry’s milestone 100th anniversary, on Wednesday, March 19 at 8-11 p.m. ET on NBC and simulcast on Peacock.   

CBS and Dick Clark Productions has announced additional performances and special appearances including musical powerhouses Nelly, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, and Sheila E. on the AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL.

CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) has announced that music icons Brad Paisley, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Green Day, Jennifer Hudson, Kane Brown, Mariah Carey, RAYE, and Stray Kids will perform on the star-studded AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL.

Multi-hyphenate Americana/Soul/Rock artist Danielia Cotton now delves into country music as she shares her new single “So Afraid Of Losing You Again,” from her upcoming EP, Charley’s Pride: A Tribute to Black Country Music. Listen to it now!

In the heart of Texas, a new voice in country music makes waves with a sound that blends traditional influences and contemporary flair. Todd Barrow, a talented singer-songwriter, has quickly become a notable figure in the Texas country music scene, captivating audiences with his heartfelt lyrics and compelling melodies.

 Ireland's renowned comedian George Casey is part of Andy Cooney's Irish Celebration at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey this Friday, March 1 at 7:30pm.

Following a 16-year hiatus, ALABAMA co-founders Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry resurrected June Jam this past summer, drawing nearly 11,000 fans to Fort Payne, raising hundreds of thousands. Owen and Gentry are thrilled to continue the tradition and plan to keep June Jam going for years to come.

The Ohio Country Music Hall of Fame has announced the induction of two legendary artists, Connie Smith and Sam Wellington of The Four Guys, into the prestigious hall of fame. The induction ceremony will take place on December 1st at the iconic Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN.

The Country Music Association has revealed its 2022 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient—chart-topping Country Music superstar Alan Jackson. Dierks Bentley, Jon Pardi, Carrie Underwood and Lainey Wilson will take the CMA Awards stage for an all-star tribute to the Country Music Hall of Fame member.

Every so often, a few blues child prodigies like Lucky Peterson, Derek Trucks, and Johnny Lang, arrive on the scene and deliver much-needed excitement into the idiom, with the promise of their coming greatness. At only 23 years old, guitarist/vocalist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has already fulfilled his potential and is one of the most impactful blues artists of his generation. 

The new tour will kick off on October 15 in Greenville, SC, making stops in 43 U.S. cities including New York’s Madison Square Garden, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, and L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena before concluding in Seattle, WA on March 17.  Underwood will be joined on THE DENIM & RHINESTONES TOUR by special guest Jimmie Allen on all dates. Get the full tour schedule.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s  (DBDT) annual fundraising event, The BIG Dance, features a Boot Scootin’ Boogie: Hometown Salute to Charley Pride, the late country music icon honored with the 2020 CMA Lifetime Achievement Award.

Included on the album are hits like 'Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'', 'Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone,' 'I'd Rather Love You,' 'I'm Just Me' and more fan favorites. In line with Black History Month, the celebration of this anniversary reminds us how Pride transcended racial barriers within the country music community and beyond.

Luke Combs, who performed his new single “Doin’ This,” received the night’s top honor of CMA Entertainer of the Year, a first for the artist. Chris Stapleton was the night’s biggest winner, taking home four wins for CMA Album, Single, Song and Male Vocalist of the Year, while also being recognized for his work as a producer on his album and single.