Jessie Ritter Bests More Than 800 Artists to Win 2018 “Nash Next” Competition

After a four-month-long competition that featured more than 800 artists from around the country, Jessie Ritter has been named the 2018 Nash Next champion. Jessie, a Fort Walton Beach, Fla., native, bested nine other finalists during the Nash Next finale at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon on Oct. 11. As winner of the fourth annual competition, Jessie…MORE

Weekend Guide: October 12-14

FRIDAY 10/12 Boo at the Zoo This is the first of eleven nights of one of Nashville’s favorite Halloween traditions! This is fun for the whole family (hello coordinated costumes)! Enjoy games, hay rides, trick-or-treat around the zoo, and SO MUCH more! The Details When: 5pm- 9pm Where: Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Tickets: $17 for…MORE

Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Help Raise Nearly $600,000 for Charity in Haiti

Carrie Underwood and husband Mike Fisher hosted a benefit on Oct. 4 in Franklin, Tenn., that raised nearly $600,000 for Danita’s Children, an organization that provides medical care, educational opportunities and food to orphaned and impoverished children in Haiti. The invitation-only event was attended by more than 450 patrons, including Tennessee governor Bill Haslam, who…MORE

Randy Houser Talks Making Music for 10 Years, Hitting the Reset Button for His New Album, Releasing New Single “What Whiskey Does” & More

Jim Casey talks with Randy Houser about: releasing his debut album 10 years ago making a living doing what he loves the catalyst for his new album, Magnolia, which drops on Nov. 2 hitting the reset button and simplifying things on the new album co-writing all 12 tracks on the new album with a bevy…MORE

“Women Want to Hear Women With Elaina” Featuring Jessie Chris

There are many different paths to success in the ever-changing country music industry—and Jessie Chris is forging her own. Jessie is making moves WITHOUT a traditional record contract, and it has been really impressive to watch the 21-year-old release new music, headline her own tour and acquire sponsorship deals with brands like Durango Boots. It’s…MORE

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