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2 months ago | 
musicmayhemmagazine.com | Nicole Palsa |Danae Hays
Comedian and viral sensation Danae Hays made her Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday, March 4, fulfilling a lifelong dream. An Alabama native, Hays grew up listening to country music legends like Vern Gosdin and Conway Twitty. She launched her stand-up comedy career just one year ago and was invited to make her Opry debut by country superstar Lainey Wilson during the Opry NextStage Live event on December 9, 2024.
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2 months ago | 
musicmayhemmagazine.com | Nicole Palsa |Randy Travis |Clay Walker |Dawson Skinner
During the Grand Ole Opry show on Wednesday night (March 5), country star Clay Walker announced the development of a Randy Travis biopic film, titled Forever And Ever, Amen, alongside Travis and his wife Mary. The movie will begin production this summer, with an expected release date in 2026.
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2 months ago | 
musicmayhemmagazine.com | Nicole Palsa |Drew Baldridge |Zach Top |Ally Roden
Drew Baldridge, Ashley Cooke, Dasha, Zach Top, and Warren Zeiders demonstrated their rising superstar status during the New Faces of Country Music showcase at the 2025 Country Radio Seminar (CRS) on Friday, February 21. The CRS New Faces Of Country Music Show, sponsored by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Academy Of Country Music, was hosted in the Broadway Ballroom at the Omni Nashville Hotel.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
countrytown.com | Nicole Palsa
More Old Dominion No family ever has to pay for treatment, travel, housing, or food at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. That comes with a hefty price tag.
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Sep 20, 2024 | 
themusic.com.au | Nicole Palsa
More RVSHVD Growing up in Willacoochie, Georgia, RVSHVD (pronounced “RA-SHAD”) would turn to songwriting to process whatever life threw his way. Combining his country, rap, and rock music influences, the 27-year-old is ready to formally introduce himself to the world with his debut full-length album, It’s Rashad. “Even as a kid, anytime I was dealing with something, I would just go write a song about it, and that's what I want this album to do.
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Aug 25, 2024 | 
countrytown.com | Nicole Palsa
Country music icons and industry veterans gathered at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, August 21, to celebrate the accomplishments of the country music community at the 17th Academy of Country Music Honors. Carly Pearce returned as a host for the fourth straight year and was joined by first-time host Jordan Davis. The nearly 4-hour event celebrated a wide array of music industry professionals, from performance venues and studio musicians to songwriters and artists.
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Aug 15, 2024 | 
countrytown.com | Nicole Palsa
More Post Malone Ahead of his highly anticipated F-1 Trillion country album, multi-genre superstar Post Malone stepped into the sacred circle of the Grand Ole Opry to make his official debut on Monday, August 14. He had some help from country stars Lainey Wilson, Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, John Michael Montgomery, and The War And Treaty, who joined him for epic performances.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
kinfolks.substack.com | Nicole Palsa
Since starting Kinfolks in January, I’ve been thrilled to see this community of readers grow. More than 160 people are now part of this family, hailing from 30 states and 4 countries! There are so many new faces here, so I want to get to know you and hear about your family history journey!What sparked your interest in genealogy? Who is the most intriguing person in your family tree? What are you researching right now? Which genealogy topics do you want to learn more about?
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
countrytown.com | Nicole Palsa
More Toby Keith Some of the biggest names in music, sports, and entertainment joined forces to celebrate the late Toby Keith at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Monday, July 29, for Toby Keith: An American Icon. The once-in-a-lifetime concert celebrated the life and legacy of global superstar Toby Keith, who passed away on February 5, 2024, at the age of 62 after a courageous battle with cancer.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
kinfolks.substack.com | Nicole Palsa
How do you prepare to meet cousins you didn’t know existed until recently? In 2018, I discovered a new branch of my family tree thanks to AncestryDNA. Since then, we’ve corresponded by email, text, and phone, sharing stories and photos. I even had the chance to meet one cousin from that part of the family, Becca, in February 2020 during a work trip to Massachusetts.
