As part of Gaylord Opryland Resort’s 39^th annual A Country Christmas event, Universal Music Group Nashville is hosting Parade of Trees, a display where their world-renowned artists have come together to showcase Christmas trees decorated by Grand Ole Opry members Alan Jackson, Keith Urban, Little Big Town and Reba McEntire, along with George Strait, Jon Pardi, Jordan Davis, Kacey Musgraves, Luke Bryan, Maddie & Tae, Sam Hunt and Tyler Hubbard.

Along with their trees, country music’s biggest stars have each donated “Once in a Lifetime” VIP experiences (fly-aways, VIP concert experiences, exclusive merchandise and more) all to benefit First Responders Children’s Foundation. Proceeds raised will provide scholarships and mental health services to children who have lost a parent in the line of duty including a new collaboration with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® for the local Monroe Carell Jr Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

“The holidays are a special time when people come together to celebrate and be thankful for their blessings,” said Reba McEntire. “This holiday season, I’m thankful I can help raise awareness for the First Responders Children’s Foundation, which supports the children and families of first responders who risk their lives every day to serve our communities. I hope everyone will go to charitystars.com/paradeoftrees to enter to win and support the families of this wonderful organization.”

The Parade of Trees is on display in the resort’s Garden Conservatory and Cascades Atrium now until January 10, 2023, as a self-guided tour of the Christmas trees decorated specifically to the artist’s style or album theme. Each VIP experience will be available for bid online at www.CharityStars.com/ParadeOfTrees until January 10, 2023. Some of the themes and experiences this year include Reba McEntire’s red, green, and gold tree celebrating her Christmas album, The Ultimate Christmas Collection, paired with a VIP trip to New York City to see her live at Madison Square Garden; Keith Urban’s tree representing his song “Wild Hearts” (and Live In Las Vegas flyaway, including travel and accommodations, a meet and greet, and hand-signed personalized guitar); Maddie & Tae’s “Every Night Every Morning” themed tree (and Disney World Weekend Getaway including flights, hotel, passes, and signed merch), and Luke Bryan’s “Country On” themed tree (and Las Vegas VIP Experience including flights, hotel, VIP entrance, preshow toast with Luke, and signed memorabilia). Other artist packages include VIP festival experiences, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade getaways, stadium flyaways, exclusive numbered prints, signed guitars, custom toy packages from Mattel, and more. The complete listings can be viewed at www.charitystars.com/paradeoftrees.  Guests visiting Gaylord Opryland Resort can scan QR codes at each tree location to donate and gain access to win the designated artist’s VIP prize package, and fans can also bid on the sweepstakes online.

Vince Gill is the subject of a new 90-minute special celebrating his extraordinary career and music. The special features performances and special appearances by some of the biggest names in country music such as Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Maren Morris, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Luke Combs and Sting, among others. “CMT GIANTS: Vince Gill,” premieres Friday (September 16th) at 9pm ET/8pm CT on CMT.

We’re just one week away for the premiere of Season 3 of ABC’s Big Sky, which features Reba McEntire (and her boyfriend Rex Linn). Tune in Wednesday (September 21st) at 10pm ET/9pm CT.

#BigSky: Deadly Trails premieres one week from tonight! Here’s a special sneak peek. Tune in to see more next Wednesday at 10/9c on ABC! @BigSkyABC pic.twitter.com/wjmTaZsXH3

— Reba McEntire (@reba) September 15, 2022

Kacey Musgraves has released a new behind-the-scenes documentary of the making of her 2021 album, star-crossed.

Taylor Swift will hit the big screen in the star-studded crime drama, Amsterdam, which also stars Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Robert DeNiro, Mike Myers, Timothy Olyphant, Chris Rock, Zoe Saldana, Rami Malek and more. The film hits theaters nationwide October 7th.

Three friends. One conspiracy.

Experience #AmsterdamMovie in theaters October 7. pic.twitter.com/jyYJ2mRZOj

— Amsterdam Movie (@amsterdammovie) September 14, 2022

Brothers Osborne are nominated for the International Artist Achievement Award at the 2022 CMA International Awards! Winners will be announced later this year.

The Brothers have been nominated for the International Artist Achievement Award at the 2022 CMA International Awards! Winners will be announced later this year.@CountryMusic pic.twitter.com/7QoIc4bnGK

— Brothers Osborne (@brothersosborne) September 15, 2022

Kacey Musgraves’ debut single, “Merry Go Round,” has been certified double platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). The song was released in 2012 from her album Same Trailer Different Park.

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“‘Merry Go ‘Round’ was inspired by growing up in a small, conservative Texas town,” said Kacey at the time the song was released. “I think we all kind of grow up with expectations of breaking the cycle of life as we know it, trying to appear as if all is perfect under the surface. Coming from Texas, a small Texas town, I’ve definitely grown up with this. I think we’re all guilty of having something that keeps us distracted, no matter what the vice and our comfort zones kind of keep us settled, and I think there’s hope in knowing that everyone has felt this way.”

Kacey is featured on the Elvis biopic soundtrack, performing “Can’t Help Falling In Love With You.”

Taylor Swift received five nominations for MTV’s Video Music Awards, including Video of the Year, Best Longform Video, Best Cinematography, Best Direction and Best Editing.

@taylorswift13 you just earned 5 #VMAs nominations! CONGRATULATIONS! ❤️ https://t.co/hEh9YTg5A1 pic.twitter.com/1bSUCT45h7

— MTV (@MTV) July 26, 2022

Kacey Musgraves received a pair of nominations for MTV’s Video Music Awards for Best Longform Video and Best Art Direction. The 2022 VMAs will air live from New Jersey’s Prudential Center on Sunday, August 28th at 8pm ET/PT.

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Shania Twain‘s new documentary, Not Just A Girl, is now available for streaming on Netflix.

In addition, Shania has also released a companion album, Not Just A Girl (The Highlights).

Chris Stapleton has been added to the list of performers at this year’s Farm Aid. The festival, featuring performances by co-founders Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp, as well as Dave Matthews, Sheryl Crow, Margo Price and Brittney Spencer, will take place at Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Raleigh, North Carolina on September 24th. Tickets go on sale July 30th.

Alan Jackson made a wonderful announcement on his socials this week. There’s a new addition to the Jackson clan — Alan’s daughter, Ali, is pregnant with the country superstar’s first grandchild, a boy, who is due in December.

Our baby is having a baby. Denise and I can’t wait to meet our first grandson in December! – AJ#YoullAlwaysBeMyBaby pic.twitter.com/cSOL64gNPL

— Alan Jackson (@OfficialJackson) July 25, 2022

If you’re watching Netflix and come across the “Nature Boy” Ric Flair’s three-part docuseries, you might hear a familiar voice. Wrestling fan (and Ric Flair’s biggest fan) Darius Rucker is narrating the documentary, Ric Flair: The Last Match, about the wrestling legend’s life and career, which is all leading up to his last match, scheduled to take place in Nashville on July 31st.

Reba McEntire will star in the new Lifetime movie, “The Hammer,” along with boyfriend Rex Linn (CSI: Miami, Better Call Saul) and her Reba show co-star and close friend, Melissa Peterman. Reba also serves as executive producer on the film, which is inspired by the life of traveling circuit judge Kim Wanker. This is not the only place you’ll be able to catch the country superstar on the small screen. She’s also joining the of the ABC series, Big Sky, this coming season.

Parker McCollum sold out three nights in a row at the Whitewater Amphitheatre in New Braunsfels, Texas recently. He said it was “absolutely electric every night. My favorite venue in the world.”

What a weekend. First to ever sell out @WhitewaterRocks 3 nights in a row. Absolutely electric every night. My favorite venue in the world. God Bless The USA & God Bless Country Music! pic.twitter.com/Lpm5XDdIae

— Parker McCollum (@ParkerMcCollum) July 5, 2022

Travis Denning releases a new song, “Buy A Girl A Drink,” on Friday (July 8th). He says he “fell in love with this song the moment we wrote it. So much of me and (fiancee) Madison’s story is in it, and I know so many others are in it as well.”

I fell in love with this song the moment we wrote it. So much of me and Madison’s story is in it, and I know so many others are in it as well. #BuyAGirlADrink is out this Friday. pic.twitter.com/jnjNpTgj4s

— Travis Denning (@Travis_Denning) July 5, 2022

Kacey Musgraves recently performed the Elvis cover “Can’t Help Falling in Love” (from The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ELVIS) at Hampton Court Palace in England as part of her star-crossed tour.

Brothers Osborne‘s TJ Osborne was the Grand Marshal of Nashville’s Pride Parade on Saturday (June 25th).

TJ Osborne of @brothersosborne lead the Nashville #Pride parade as the Grand Marshall and we couldn't be more proud! pic.twitter.com/2QpNiZgxqM

— Universal Nashville (@UMGNashville) June 26, 2022

And in honor of Pride Month, Brothers Osborne released the digital EP, Brothers Osborne: Celebrating Pride.

In honor of #Pride Month, check out the new 'Brothers Osborne: Celebrating Pride' digital EP! Listen wherever you get your music! https://t.co/TeBMtYWpYI pic.twitter.com/gwCy4TjEnE

— Brothers Osborne (@brothersosborne) June 7, 2022

**Remember When: Some video clips are too good not to re-share with fans, and several outlets are pulling out six year old clips of Top Gun: Maverick star and current Tik Tok thirst trap Miles Teller on stage with Keith Urban to sing their own version of The Temptations’ 1965 chart-topper.

Eric Church caught the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 race at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday (June 26th)…and sipped some tequila with NBA superstar Michael Jordan (who just so happens to co-own the 23XI racing team alongside Denny Hamlin). After a couple of rain delays, Chase Elliott took the checkered flag at the race.

Enjoyed the fellowship and the libations. Go Heels. @Jumpman23 @Cincoro pic.twitter.com/4j3VFkFB9W

— Eric Church (@ericchurch) June 27, 2022

Kacey Musgraves will perform during Adele’s sold-out BST Hyde Park Shows on July 1st and 2nd. The all-female lineup also includes Mahalia, Self-Esteem, Gabrielle, Chrissi, Bonnie Kemplay, Ruti, Nilüfer Yanya, Tiana Major9 and Tamzene.

Hyde. Fucking. Park. with @Adele and a whole day of talented women 🇬🇧 July 1 & 2 pic.twitter.com/WrOQ0vsySF

— K A C E Y (@KaceyMusgraves) June 23, 2022

The line up for my Hyde Park shows next week is going to blow your socks off!! An all female bill, from new artists that I'm obsessed with to the heavenly @KaceyMusgraves to one of my favorite artists of all time @GabrielleUk who I’ve loved since I was 4!! pic.twitter.com/0Xh6pFjMgv

— Adele (@Adele) June 23, 2022