CMA expands partnership with Country to Country Festival
The Country Music Association (CMA) has expanded its partnership with Country to Country Festival (C2C).
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Country to Country festival is coming to Manchester in 2027
Country to Country is set to come to Manchester in 2027. The multi-arena event will be coming to the North of England next year, with organisers announcing the news one day before the festival kicks off in London, Belfast and Glasgow. AO Arena and New Century Hall to host performances Next year, Country to Country will be coming to AO Arena over three days and festival goers will also be able to catch acts at the city’s New Century Hall. More venues in Manchester and a full line up are yet to be announced. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, March 20. The event will be supported by Manchester Accommodation BID, a ground-breaking initiative led by the city’s hotel and serviced apartment providers to help bring new events to Manchester and Salford. Country to Country 2026 festival lineup and locations This year, the multi-location event will light up The O2 Arena in London, the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, and the SSE Arena in Belfast over three days. Headlined by Zach Top, Keith Urban and Brooks & Dunn, the festival will also include songwriter showcases, daytime stages, and immersive fan experiences.
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Nashville Encore Tour Announces Second Nashville Show
After an unforgettable European run, the NASHVILLE Encore Tour is headed back to the Ryman Auditorium this summer. The January 25 concert, postponed due to the Nashville ice storm, has been rescheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026, with tickets currently on sale. Due to demand, the NASHVILLE Encore Tour will now add a second night at the Ryman on Saturday, June 27. Tickets for the newly announced June 27 performance will go on sale Friday, March 6 at 10 a.m. local time. Nashville’s UK shows The additional Nashville date comes on the heels of a highly successful run in England, Wales, Scotland, Germany and Switzerland. They performed to sellout crowds in numerous cities including Newcastle, Manchester, Glasgow, London and Bournemouth. “The U.K. audiences remain steadfast in their joyful passion at every show, and we were blown away by the incredibly enthusiastic response to our first performances ever in Germany and Switzerland,” said Steve Buchanan, Executive Producer of NASHVILLE and NASHVILLE Encore Tour Producer for SteadiBeat Touring. “Every night seemed to top the last. To bring that energy home and play back-to-back nights at the Ryman in June is truly meaningful for all of us. Nashville has always been the heart of this story, and we cannot wait to share these evenings with our hometown crowd.” The NASHVILLE Encore Tour features Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson and Sam Palladio performing fan favourite songs from the iconic television series along with original music. Each show blends music, storytelling and the chemistry that made the series a global phenomenon. Rescheduled and New Dates June 26, 2026 || Nashville, TN || Ryman Auditorium || On Sale Now June 27, 2026 || Nashville, TN || Ryman Auditorium || On Sale March 6 at 10 a.m. local For tickets and more information, visit nashvilleinconcert.com
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Country cruisers raise funds for Country Music Hall of Fame
An auction aboard a country music-themed cruise has raised thousands of dollars for a good cause. Guests on the Country Music Cruise 2026 raised almost $58,000 for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s nonprofit mission. Signed guitars Two acoustic guitars signed by the artists performing on the cruise were auctioned. They featured signatures from Randy Owen of Alabama, Jimmy Fortune of The Statler Brothers, Patty Loveless, Graham Brown, Linda Davis, David Frizzell, Wade Hays, The Malpass Brothers, Neal McCoy, Chuck Mead and Shenandoah. The winning bidders also received a complimentary Honor Society membership to the Museum and an invitation to the exclusive Medallion Ceremony, the annual induction of new Country Music Hall of Fame members. Country Music Cruise 2026 The week-long Country Music Cruise 2026 set off from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Sunday, January 25. The cruise schedule featured over 100 live performances across seven venues, which included The Grand Ole Opry at Sea. Cruisers had the chance to rub shoulders with artists through meet-and-greets, and hear from performers through interviews hosted by TV presenter, Nan Kelley. Next year’s seven-day cruise will begin on Sunday, February 7 2027.
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Country musician Pete Finney passes away aged 70
The Country Music Hall of Fame has announced the death of steel guitarist, Pete Finney. Pete Finney toured with many bands including the Chicks, Vince Gill, the Judds, Reba McEntire, and Patty Loveless. He passed away on Saturday, February 7, aged 70. Career From Maryland, Mr Finney began his career in Washington D.C before moving to Austin and eventually relocating to Nashville in the mid-1980s. He toured with Foster & Lloyd and later contributed to the solo careers of Radney Foster and Bill Lloyd. Whilst he was touring with Reba McEntire, eight members of her band and two crew members lost their lives in a plane crash in 1991. Mr Finney survived because he was travelling on a different plane. He also toured with the Monkees, which included a final tour with the band prior to member Michael Nesmith’s death in 2021. Legacy In issuing a statement on Monday, February 9, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum said Mr Finney had an extensive knowledge of American music history and co-curated an exhibition on the many non-American artists who came to Nashville in the 1960s and 1970s. The organisation said: “He exemplified how top instrumentalists can adapt to a remarkable range of styles and settings, whether in a recording studio, a concert stage, or the corner of a small nightclub.”
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Cody Johnson – Travelin’ Soldier
Cody Johnson delivers heartfelt country emotion in Travelin’ Soldier cover performance.
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