Country Music 411 Archives for 2026-03

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Tim McGraw will soon be a part of the Country Music Hall of Fame.  The singer's name was announced on Friday, along with singer-songwriter Paul Overstreet. In a recent interview, McGraw said, "I don't know if I ever thought it would happen in my lifetime."  He added, "...it makes me want to live up to it." McGraw said he has to prove he belongs in the Country Music Hall of Fame now. The 2026 class will be inducted this fall.  

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Riley Green Injured Onstage By Fan

Riley Green is all stitched up after being injured during a performance Sunday in Australia. It happened during his show in Melbourne when a fan threw their phone on stage, hitting the singer on the side of the head. Green began bleeding on stage and required 5 stitches in his right earlobe. His next tour stop is tonight in Sydney.

 

@shifisher Surely the fuckwit got a tap on the chin on his way out ????????                #rileygreen #melbourne @Riley Green ? The Fightin' side of Me - Merle Haggard

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Jelly Roll Opry Induction Tonight

The Grand Ole Opry gets a brand new member tonight.  Jelly Roll will be welcomed into the coveted circle by friend and fellow musician, Lainey Wilson.  The ceremony will feature performances by the multi-GRAMMY award winner, plus Craig Morgan, ERNEST, and more. A portion of ticket purchases will be donated to the Judge Dinkins Educational Center, a cause close to Jelly Roll’s heart.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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It's a Boy for Thomas Rhett!

Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins are welcoming their 5th baby together.  The singer and his wife shared the news in a post on Instagram this weekend, writing "welcome to the world, Brave."  Akins gave birth to their baby boy on Friday.  While Brave is their first son, the couple is already parents to four daughters. Brave Elijah Akins was born almost 2 weeks early, but weighed nearly 10 pounds.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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