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Opry member Dierks Bentley was once banned…from the Opry

Here's one of those "no way" stories. Grand Ole Opry member Dierks Bentley was once given a lifetime ban from the Grand Ole Opry. Crazy, but true! You see, in a previous life, Dierks was a researcher for the Nashville Network. He would sneak backstage to the artists. All was well until the Opry management [...]

By |2025-03-21T06:16:51-05:00March 21st, 2025|Fence Post|Comments Off on Opry member Dierks Bentley was once banned…from the Opry

The best of the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th Anniversary Celebration

What a party last night in Nashville! The Grand Ole Opry celebrated turning 100 years old with a star-studded, three hour extravaganza. Host Blake Shelton was the Master of Ceremonies, and there was one fantastic performance after another. Here are some of the highlights. Dierks Bentley and Jamey Johnson delivered a rousing tribute to Charlie [...]

By |2025-03-20T06:24:11-05:00March 20th, 2025|Fence Post|Comments Off on The best of the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th Anniversary Celebration

Why did Kelsea Ballerini cancel her Vegas show?

Yet another hiccup for Kelsea Ballerini and her first-ever headlining tour. Earlier she was forced to cancel a few of the shows when she was sick. But the latest cancellation has fans scratching their heads. Over the weekend, ticket holders received an e-mail letting them know that the concert wasn't going to happen and they'd [...]

By |2025-03-19T06:52:53-05:00March 19th, 2025|Fence Post|Comments Off on Why did Kelsea Ballerini cancel her Vegas show?

Why does Kane Brown pack so much for the road?

When he goes out on tour, Kane Brown is like most artists because he brings lots of clothes with him. He even has a special portable closet to organize it all. But that's not all. At the bottom of the closet is a drawer packed full of...well, drawers! Package after package of underwear and t-shirts. [...]

By |2025-03-18T06:33:09-05:00March 18th, 2025|Fence Post|Comments Off on Why does Kane Brown pack so much for the road?

Who does Luke Combs think should play him in a movie?

Luke Combs is a man of many talents: singer, songwriter, musician...heck, he's even a great husband and father. But one thing he's not? An actor. Luke was asked recently who he would get to play him if there was ever a biopic about Luke's life. His answer? "I like to think it would be like [...]

By |2025-03-17T06:18:48-05:00March 17th, 2025|Fence Post|Comments Off on Who does Luke Combs think should play him in a movie?

Finally! A new album from Blake Shelton!

Blake fans...the long wait is almost over! Blake will release "For Recreational Use Only" on May 9th. The 12 track album is his first in nearly four years. You've already heard "Texas", and the second song from the project "Let Him In Anyway" is out today. Some special guests are along for the ride as [...]

By |2025-03-14T06:10:10-05:00March 14th, 2025|Fence Post|Comments Off on Finally! A new album from Blake Shelton!

Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll to headline hoops fest

As any basketball fan could tell you, March Madness is almost upon us. Ah yes, that time of year when job productivity gets lost to the annual college basketball tournament. And with any big-time sporting event, there are also big-time concerts. The Final Four will be held this year in San Antonio, and part of [...]

By |2025-03-13T06:36:40-05:00March 13th, 2025|Fence Post|Comments Off on Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll to headline hoops fest

Morgan Wallen has ballfield named in his honor

Back before Wallen became a big name in country music, he was a simple teenager attending the Gibbs High School in Tennessee. At the school, Wallen showed a love for baseball and even got to help his team to a state title in 2010. To this day, you can hear him talk about his time [...]

By |2025-03-12T08:11:41-05:00March 12th, 2025|Fence Post|Comments Off on Morgan Wallen has ballfield named in his honor

Reba to host the ACM Awards…again!

The hostess with the mostest is back! The Academy of Country Music announced that Reba McEntire will once again host the show, which is set to air live from Frisco, Texas on May 8th. This year's event will mark the 60th anniversary of the ceremony, and the 3rd year that it's been held at "The [...]

By |2025-02-19T06:18:16-06:00February 19th, 2025|Fence Post|Comments Off on Reba to host the ACM Awards…again!

Kimberly Williams-Paisley’s new gig

"Farmer Wants A Wife" returns for season 3 on March 20, and the show will have a new host. Kimberly Williams-Paisley will be taken over the duties after Jennifer Nettles stepped down. Nettles and Kristian Bush are working on getting Sugarland back on track, and with the job open Brad Paisley's better half will step [...]

By |2025-02-18T06:43:07-06:00February 18th, 2025|Fence Post|Comments Off on Kimberly Williams-Paisley’s new gig
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