
Blake Shelton Draws Crowd Walking Down Broadway

Pictured (L-R): Brandon Blackstock (Starstruck Management), John Esposito (Chairman & CEO, WMN), Blake Shelton, Narvel Blackstock (Starstruck Management), Scott Hendricks (EVP A&R, WMN), Peter Strickland (EVP/GM, WMN).
At the second annual Beers on Blake on Friday (June 10), Blake Shelton made a surprise appearance and performed more than a dozen songs acoustically. The star made his entrance after walking down Broadway.
Craig Morgan Hosts Special Guests At Album Release Party

Pictured (L-R): Eric Paslay, Craig Morgan. Photo: Brandon Pendergrass/Sub 7
Craig Morgan’s fans and friends gathered at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon on Wednesday (June 8) to celebrate the release of his new album, titled Whole Lot More To Me.
Surprise guest Eric Paslay joined for a song he wrote on Morgan’s album, titled “Country Side of Heaven.” Additional guest performances were made by Hailey Whitters, Jillian Cardarelli, Adam Sanders, Kane Brown and Mac Powell. Brown performed one of Morgan’s biggest hits “Almost Home.” Third Day’s Powell came back on stage to join forces on “Hearts I Leave Behind,” a duet the two share on the Black River Entertainment album.
Morgan’s seventh studio album, co-produced with Byron Gallimore, was released June 3.
Charley Pride Honored by Grand Ole Opry Executives

Pictured (L-R): Pete Fisher, Charley Pride, Gina Keltner.
Charley Pride was presented a plaque Thursday (June 9) commemorating 50 years in country music by Gina Keltner and Pete Fisher of the Grand Ole Opry. The presentation was made during Pride’s annual fan club breakfast held at the Opry Backstage Grill.
Charlie Worsham Surprises Late Night Fans With Friends Vince Gill, Aubrie Sellers, Brothers Osborne

Pictured (L-R): Aubrie Sellers, Charlie Worsham. Photo: Brody Harper.
Charlie Worsham launched Midnite Jamboree Hosted by Charlie Worsham on Thursday evening (June 9) with surprise appearances by Vince Gill, Aubrie Sellers and Brothers Osborne.
Held at the legendary Ernest Tubb Record Shop on Broadway in downtown Nashville from 11:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., the jamboree continues Friday and Saturday evening. Additional special surprise performers will join Worsham in the legendary space where Elvis, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams Sr. and countless many others have performed.

John and TJ Osborne of the Brothers Osborne with Charlie Worsham. Photo: Brody Harper.

Pictured (L-R): Vince Gill, Charlie Worsham. Photo: Brody Harper.

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