Dolly Parton’s version of “Amazing Grace” might become Tennessee’s official state hymn

ABC/Image Group LAA new bill proposed by Tennessee lawmakers is advocating to make Dolly Parton’s rendition of “Amazing Grace” the state’s official hymn, CMT reports. The song was written in 1772 by captain of slave ships turne...

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Tim McGraw was once a “bridesmaid” alongside Garth Brooks and Tracy Lawrence

Martin Philbey/RedfernsTalk about a star-studded wedding party! Tim McGraw may be used to high-profile country musical collaborations these days, but during his early days in Nashville, he once teamed up with Garth Brooks and Tracy Lawrence for a much...

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Darius Rucker, Chris Janson and more on deck for Feeding America TV benefit on the Opry’s Circle Network

ABCDarius Rucker, Chris Janson, Lindsey Ell and Tenille Townes are just a few of the artists who’ve signed on for a 30-minute TV special to benefit Feeding America. The show will air on the Grand Ole Opry’s Circle Network. Sara Evans and Tr...

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Country star trivia

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 1980, a film called Coal Miner’s Daughter, starring Sissy Spacek, premiered in Nashville. Can you name the country legend whose life story is the subject of the movie? ANSWER: Loretta Lynn. By Carena LiptakCop...

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Nashville notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockShy Carter has an appearance slated on NBC’s TODAY next Friday, March 12. He’ll perform his major-label debut, “Good Love,” which arrived last summer. McBride & the Ride, the ‘90s tr...

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Midland share their origin story in a new documentary, complete with a soundtrack of early recordings

Big Machine RecordsThe country trio known as Midland -- made up of Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy and Jess Carson -- are taking fans behind the scenes of their early days with a new documentary, called Midland: The Sonic Ranch. In the film, the three per...

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