Nashville notes: The Nitty Gritty Nashville farewell + Trace Adkins’ ‘American Made’

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band played their last Nashville concert Wednesday at the Grand Ole Opry House, with a set that included “Mr. Bojangles” and “Fishin’ in the Dark,” and closed with a rendition of “Will the Circle
Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Charlie Daniels Band and more join Library of Congress collection

Vince Gill (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) The music of Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, The Charlie Daniels Band and Rosanne Cash is officially becoming part of American history, as their work joins the National Recording Registry of the Library
Lainey Wilson marries ‘Duck’ Hodges by a waterfall in Tennessee

Lainey Wilson & Devlin “Duck” Hodges (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) Lainey Wilson and Devlin “Duck” Hodges were married Sunday, May 10, at Ruskin Cave in Dickson, Tennessee, the couple revealed in an extensive spread via Vogue. “Pretty inseparable
Shelby Means Band

Occidental Center for the Arts presents… Shelby Means Band with Mission Blue Saturday, May 16, 2026 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Grammy winning bluegrass musician Shelby Means bring an all-star band to perform an evening concert with a special opening
Darius Rucker mixes fireworks, fun and golf in Dallas July 4

Darius Rucker (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Stagecoach) It’s sure to be a celebration that’s even bigger than “Bottle Rockets” with Scotty McCreery and Hootie & the Blowfish: Darius Rucker’s booked to play Fireworks on the Fairway at
It’s ‘Been a Good Run’ as Scotty McCreery looks back on 15 years

Scotty McCreery’s ’15’ (Triple Tigers) American Idol crowned a new winner this week, and it’s understandable if the 2011 winner is feeling a little sentimental. But Scotty McCreery’s also doing something about it, releasing a “retrospective album”
Dan + Shay stay ‘Young’ with new album

Dan + Shay’s ‘Young’ (Warner Records Nashville) Thirteen years into their career, Dan + Shay are still feeling Young. That’s the title of their sixth studio album, set to arrive Aug. 21. “Young is by far our
‘Take Me There’ for In-N-Out and golf: Rascal Flatts’ hidden ACM agenda

ACM Group of the Year nominees (Academy of Country Music) Music City relocates to Sin City for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards this weekend. While it’s about trophies and performances for some, for Rascal Flatts’