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Bill Cody, Country Music Icon in Heart and Kidney Failure, Needs Double Transplant

Bill Cody, a veteran Grand Ole Opry announcer, is critically ill, needing heart and kidney transplants. The country music community is rallying support as his condition remains precarious.

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The Gambler songwriter Don Schlitz dead aged 73

Award-winning country songwriter Don Schlitz, whose work defined an era and shaped major artists’ careers, has died following a sudden illness in Nashville.

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“I saw these at Guitar Summit last year and came away with one thought: this might be the guitar of my dreams”: All the new guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including a long-awaited Lamb of God Les Paul

All-new drops from Kiesel, Manson, Gibson, Eastman, Taylor and more…

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“Honoring a century of music, storytelling, and unforgettable moments on country’s most iconic stage”: Martin teams up with the Grand Ole Opry on a one-of-a-kind, limited-edition acoustic

The Nashville institution celebrated its 100th anniversary last November

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Rob Brydon’s Honky Tonk Road Trip review – proof that he doesn’t need Steve Coogan for a fun travelogue

The genial Welshman marks the 100th anniversary of country music by dressing like a cowboy, and driving 2,000 miles across the US. He’s a great fit for this breezy show, which is definitely not The Trip

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Queer country: LGBTQ+ musicians are outside the spotlight as Grand Ole Opry turns 100

On March 15, 1974, the Grand Ole Opry country music radio show closed its run at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, with Johnny and June Carter Cash leading the song “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.” After that final show, a six-foot circle of wood was cut from the Ryman…

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Nashville's Mother Church of Country Music retains its roots as religious house of worship

Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium is known as the Mother Church of Country Music

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Lainey Wilson Shares What Music Shaped Her—And What's on Her Playlist Now

The singer opens up about her listening habits plus reveals plans to collab with Miley Cyrus.

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Grand Ole Opry Announces Nextstage Class Of 2024 Artists

Discover how the Grand Ole Opry's NextStage program supports emerging country music talents, with past successes and a promising Class of 2024.

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Large, Medium, and Small. 3 Stocks to Buy Hitting 52-Week Highs.

202 U.S. stocks hit 52-week highs on Monday. That compares to just four hitting new lows. Three of the 202 are worth buying heading into 2024.

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Bobby Osborne, bluegrass pioneer, dies at 91

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Bobby Osborne, a mandolin player who with his brother Sonny Osborne formed the bluegrass music duo The Osborne Brothers, has died. He was 91.

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Top things to do when visiting Nashville from Ireland - from Music City concerts to gorgeous walks

Aside from being the home of country music, Nashville is also packed with cultural landmarks, outdoor activities, mouthwatering food and much more. If you’re planning a visit, we have compiled some of the top things to do in Music City.

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