Limited Audience Able To Attend ‘Live At The Ryman’ Concert Series

Ryman Auditorium’s first-ever livestream concert series, ‘LIVE AT THE RYMAN,’ will add a limited in-venue audience beginning this Friday, September 4 with Scotty McCreery. The in-venue audience for these shows will be capped in accordance with local health guidelines.  

McCreery shared the news this morning via his Facebook and Twitter.

LIVE AT THE RYMAN is a hybrid concert model developed by Opry Entertainment with input from the company’s official wellness advisor, Vanderbilt Health, designed to allow fans from across the country and around the world to experience live music from home while also safely and responsibly welcoming back a limited number of guests to experience the series in person.  

The Ryman will strictly comply with operating plans developed in partnership with the Nashville Public Health Department and Vanderbilt Health that include socially distanced seating, mandatory masks for all guests and staff, as well as enhanced cleaning practices. In addition, health personnel will be on hand to observe and ensure compliance throughout the events.  

Operating plans include:  

  • Exclusive to 125 ticketed guests (approx. 5 percent capacity) 

  • Physically distanced in-venue “POD” seating, allowing groups of 2-6 people per POD (rendering available)  

  • Mandatory masks for all guests, Ryman operations and production staff 

  • Designated restrooms, entrance and exit points for main floor and balcony seating 

  • No food or beverage service (complimentary bottled water will be available) 

  • Temperature checks for all Ryman staff 

  • Enhanced cleaning practices 

McCreery’s return to the Ryman stage marks his second appearance this year. His sold-out performance on March 11 was just two days before the venue paused all shows with a live audience.   

In-venue tickets for McCreery begin at $89, which include an exclusive Hatch Show Print poster and in-person access to the artist Q&A prior to the show. Livestream ticket prices begin at $10 with VIP upgrades available for $40 (livestream ticket and virtual artist Q&A) and $95 (livestream ticket, virtual artist Q&A, autographed Hatch Show Print poster and series t-shirt). All merchandise is available for purchase in advance online to commemorate the landmark series. 

In-venue tickets for the September 4 show are on sale at 10:30 am CT, TODAY at ryman.com.

Each concert in the series is produced by the same team that has produced the weekly Saturday live broadcast of the Grand Ole Opry since the early days of the pandemic when all events with a live audience were suspended. LIVE AT THE RYMAN uses the Mandolin livestream platform, giving fans at home access to a front row seat.  

Nissan and Pickers Vodka are proud supporters of LIVE AT THE RYMAN and Ryman Auditorium.  

For complete LIVE AT THE RYMAN ticket information and additional details about the health and safety precautions the venue is taking, please visit ryman.com. 

LIVE AT THE RYMAN Upcoming Dates:  
September 4 – Scotty McCreery 
September 11 – Brett Young 
September 18 – Old Crow Medicine Show  

Tyler Rich Set To Release Debut Album – Two Thousand Miles

Cultivating a career and a long-distance relationship on separate coasts, Tyler Rich has embraced the new challenges of quarantine bubbles and virtual stages with optimism. Postponing his first headline tour, continuing to raise awareness for pet adoption through Rich Rescues, learning to record in a makeshift home studio and connecting with fans from his couch with a weekly Instagram Live series, the newlywed welcomes chaos for the memories it inspires.

Today Tyler announces the release of his debut album, TWO THOUSAND MILES, this Friday (9/4) via The Valory Music Co. Pre-save/pre-add now. A reference to the distance he travels between Los Angeles and Nashville to chase his dream and be with his great love Sabina. All of the experiences in between mean even more for the couple as the world together faces a pandemic. Across the 11 tracks, 8 of which he penned, Tyler reminds us about feelings all people have in common, whether they’re sharing a bed or separated by a continent —the needs for acceptance, devotion and places to call their own.

“Finishing my debut album during quarantine was the ultimate payoff for so much time off. I’ve waited years for this complete work of art to come out, and to say I’m ecstatic would be an understatement,” shared Tyler. “I’ve been able to grow so much over these months we’ve had off, and more importantly, my relationship with my fans has grown exponentially. All these live from home shows, and interactive experiences has helped me get to know my incredible fans so much more than a meet and greet. I’m so excited for the world to hear these songs, in this order, and so excited to hit the road again, and will be forever grateful for the opportunity over the last few months to build those lasting relationships, and complete TWO THOUSAND MILES.”

He finished recording solo in Los Angeles while his producer Lindsay Rimes and musicians were in Nashville, an apt route for his latest effort, “Feels Like Home.” Hear more about the process HERE.  The project also highlights back-to-back SiriusXM chart-toppers – GOLD-certified “The Difference” and “Leave Her Wild” – contributing to 212M+ global streams. Unveiling personal photos and showcasing his muse, clips of an inside look at Tyler’s home life and random adventures have seen several multi-million view clips on TikTok.

TWO THOUSAND MILES Tracklist:
1. “Feels Like Home” | Written by Tyler Rich, Andrew DeRoberts, Jon Nite
2. “Still Love You” | Written by Tyler Rich, Andy Albert, Lindsay Rimes
3. “The Difference” | Written by Rhett Akins, Ben Burgess, Devin Dawson, Jacob Durrett *
4. “11:11” | Written by Andrew Dorff, Jon Nite, Lindsay Rimes **
5. “Here With You” | Written by Tyler Rich, Josh Hoge, Matt McVaney *
6. “Leave Her Wild” | Written by Tyler Rich, Chris DeStefano, Jon Nite *
7. “Real Love” | Written by Tyler Rich, Andy Albert, Lindsay Rimes
8. “Rather Be Us” | Written by Tyler Rich, Lindsay Rimes, Brad Tursi 
9. “Take It Or Leave It” | Written by Tyler Rich, Jaron Boyer, Ben Stennis **
10. “Adrenaline” | Written by Tyler Rich, Jordan Baum, Johan Lindbrandt, Michael McNamara **
11. “Billie Jean” | Written by Michael Jackson
Produced by Lindsay Rimes (Tracks 1, 2, 7, 8, 11)
*Produced by Julian Raymond and Lindsay Rimes (Tracks 3, 5, 6)
**Produced by Michael Knox (Tracks 4, 9, 10)
Executive Producer: Scott Borchetta (Tracks 3, 6)

Nominees Revealed for the 54th Annual CMA Awards

The nominees have been revealed for the 54th Annual CMA Awards. Taking place from Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry House, Luke Combs and Carly Pearce announced the nominees for four categories which was televised live on Good Morning America. Ingrid Andress and Gabby Barret announced the additional categories which was revealed on the CMA’s YouTube and Facebook platforms.

Following is a complete list of nominees for the 54th Annual CMA Awards:

Entertainer of the Year

  • Eric Church
  • Luke Combs
  • Miranda Lambert
  • Carrie Underwood
  • Keith Urban

Female Vocalist of the Year

  • Miranda Lambert
  • Ashley McBryde
  • Maren Morris
  • Kacey Musgraves
  • Carrie Underwood

Male Vocalist of the Year

  • Eric Church
  • Luke Combs
  • Thomas Rhett
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Keith Urban

Vocal Group of the Year

  • Lady A
  • Little Big Town
  • Midland
  • Old Dominion
  • Rascal Flatts

Vocal Duo of the Year

  • Brooks & Dunn
  • Brothers Osborne
  • Dan + Shay
  • Florida Georgia Line
  • Maddie & Tae

Album of the Year

  • Heartache Medication, Jon Pardi
  • Never Will, Ashley McBryde
  • Old Dominion, Old Dominion
  • What You See Is What You Get, Luke Combs 
  • Wildcard, Miranda Lambert

Single of the Year

  • “10,000 Hours,” Dan + Shay w/Justin Bieber

  • “Beer Never Broke My Heart,” Luke Combs

  • “Bluebird,” Miranda Lambert

  • “The Bones,” Maren Morris

  • “I Hope,” Gabby Barrett



Song of the Year

  • “Bluebird,” Luke Dick, Natalie Hemby, Miranda Lambert
  • 
“The Bones,” Maren Morris, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz
  • 
“Even Though I’m Leaving,” Luke Combs, Wyatt B. Durrette III, Ray Fulcher
  • 
“I Hope You’re Happy Now,” Luke Combs, Randy Montana, Carly Pearce, Jonathan Singleton 

  • “More Hearts Than Mine,” Ingrid Andress, Sam Ellis, Derrick Southerland 


Musical Event of the Year

  • “10,000 Hours,” Dan + Shay w/Justin Bieber
  • 
“Be A Light,” Thomas Rhett f/Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin and Keith Urban
  • 
“The Bones,” Maren Morris w/Hozier
  • 
“Fooled Around And Fell In Love,” Miranda Lambert f/Maren Morris, Elle King, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes and Caylee Hammack
  • 
“I Hope You’re Happy Now,” Carly Pearce and Lee Brice


Video of the Year

  • “10,000 Hours,” Dan + Shay w/Justin Bieber
  • “Bluebird,” Miranda Lambert

  • “Homemade,” Jake Owen

  • “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” Carly Pearce and Lee Brice

  • “Second One To Know,” Chris Stapleton


New Artist of the Year

  • Jimmie Allen
  • Ingrid Andress 

  • Gabby Barrett 

  • Carly Pearce 

  • Morgan Wallen

<Be sure to tune-in to ABC on November 11 at 8|7c to see if your country favorites take home a CMA Award!

Lauren Akins’ Readies Release of “Live In Love” Memoir

Lauren Akins’ book LIVE IN LOVE: Growing Together Through Life’s Changes, dubbed “an uplifting read we all need right now” (Southern Living) and included as part of Parade’s “Best Memoirs of 2020,” is available everywhere August 18, via Ballantine Books (an imprint of Random House).

In celebration of her book’s launch, Akins will appear tomorrow (8/18) on NBC’s TODAY. Additionally, Akins will continue her LIVE IN LOVE Book Tour as she announces special guest moderators Bob Goff, Karen Fairchild and Annie F. Downs in addition to the previously announced Hoda Kotb. For a full list of dates, to purchase tickets nationwide and for continued updates, visit LaurenAkins.com.

Akins kicked-off the LIVE IN LOVE tour with a vulnerable and heart-warming conversation with The Bobby Bones Show’s Amy Brown yesterday evening (8/16), where she revealed never-before-heard stories from her childhood and marriage, while taking questions from fans across the country.

Upcoming LIVE IN LOVE Virtual Book Tour Dates:

Tuesday, August 18—Tulsa, OK,  7pm CT
Hosted by Magic City Books 
In Conversation with Bob Goff

Friday, August 21 – Birmingham, AL, 7pm CT
Hosted by Books-A-Million 
In Conversation with Karen Fairchild

Monday, August 24—Dallas, TX, 7pm CT
Hosted by Dallas Museum of Arts 
In Conversation with Hoda Kotb

Thursday, August 27—St. Louis, MO, 7pm CT
Hosted by Left Bank Books 
In Conversation with Annie F. Downs

In LIVE IN LOVE, Lauren shares details about her childhood friendship with Thomas Rhett, explaining how they reconnected as young adults. She offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of being married to her best friend, who just happens to be a music star, and the struggle to find her own footing in the frenzy of her husband’s fame. And in heart-wrenching detail, she opens up about her life-changing experiences doing mission work in Haiti, and then in Uganda, where she met the precious baby who would become their first daughter. From sharing the romance of their handwritten wedding vows to the challenges they faced as they adjusted to the reality of becoming first-time parents, LIVE IN LOVE takes an intimate look at one couple’s life—and opens a window into all of our journeys on the path to self-discovery.

LIVE IN LOVE is a deeply personal memoir that offers inspiring guidance for anyone looking to keep romance alive, balance children and marriage, express true faith, and live a life of purpose.

Ballantine Books is an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.

Keith Urban Reveals Collaborations On New Album THE SPEED OF NOW Part 1

When four-time GRAMMY Award winner Keith Urban revealed the track listing for his September 18th album release THE SPEED OF NOW Part 1, little did he know that worldwide social media chatter would erupt because of faded yellow blocks placed next to songs, “Out The Cage” and “One Too Many.” Fans from around the globe, quipped, speculated about collaborators and exhibited the tell-tale signs of FOMO.

Today, the chatter ends as Urban reveals that “Out The Cage,” the album’s opening track, highlights a collaboration with Breland and the legendary guitarist Nile Rodgers, while “One Too Many” features the incomparable P!nk.  An alternate version of “We Were,” features the song’s co-writer, Eric Church.

As the collaborators were announced Urban explained, “When I collaborate, I’m always looking for that ‘third thing.’  There’s what I do, there’s what my collaborator does and then there’s this ‘third thing’ that I’m most curious about.  That’s what interests me the most – when the sum of the parts becomes even more than what I envisioned.  That’s what I love so much about it – finding common ground, shaping it and bringing it together.”

THE SPEED OF NOW Part 1, featuring “We Were,” “With You” and his latest hit, “God Whispered Your Name,” is available September 18th.

Pre-order: https://strm.to/KUTheSpeedOfNowPart1