Local music-industry veteran ready to debut 'Off The Cuff' radio show in 2013

Local music-industry veteran ready to debut 'Off The Cuff' radio show in 2013

Kris Kristofferson releases first new music in four years with 'Feelling Mortal'

Kris Kristofferson releases first new music in four years with 'Feelling Mortal'

Country Music Hall of Fame will close Jan. 22 through Feb. 6 for improvements

Country Music Hall of Fame will close Jan. 22 through Feb. 6 for improvements

Texas country's Aaron Watson closes 2012 with chart success, looks to 2013 tour

Texas country's Aaron Watson closes 2012 with chart success, looks to 2013 tour

Martina McBride closes Joy of Christmas Tour with sold-out Chicago Theatre show

Martina McBride closes Joy of Christmas Tour with sold-out Chicago Theatre show

Country stars share more favorite Christmas memories and traditions

Country stars share more favorite Christmas memories and traditions

Country stars share favorite Christmas memories and traditions

Country stars share favorite Christmas memories and traditions

Florida Georgia Line closes 2012 with 'Cruise' success, shares Xmas video

Florida Georgia Line closes 2012 with 'Cruise' success, shares Xmas video

18th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards are on WKRN this weekend

18th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards are on WKRN this weekend

Lee Brice's new single drives up the charts to become his fastest-riser to date

Lee Brice's new single drives up the charts to become his fastest-riser to date

Local musicians create 'An East Nashville Christmas' album to aid the homeless

Local musicians create 'An East Nashville Christmas' album to aid the homeless

'CMA Country Christmas' with host Jennifer Nettles airs on ABC this week times 3

'CMA Country Christmas' with host Jennifer Nettles airs on ABC this week times 3

Little Big Town performs with Tate Stevens on ''The X Factor' finale this week

Little Big Town performs with Tate Stevens on ''The X Factor' finale this week

From Carrie Underwood to Tim McGraw: Country artists react to CT school shooting

• From Carrie Underwood to Tim McGraw: Country artists react to CT school shooting

LeAnn Rimes debuts new music from her 'Spitfire' CD on Leno this week

LeAnn Rimes debuts new music from her 'Spitfire' CD on Leno this week

Music stars, celebs take part in 2012 Christmas 4 Kids meet 'n' greet Dec. 17

Music stars, celebs take part in 2012 Christmas 4 Kids meet 'n' greet this week

Kelly Clarkson announces engagement to Brandon Blackstock, Reba's stepson

Kelly Clarkson announces engagement to Brandon Blackstock, Reba's stepson

2012 Americana Honors & Awards airs on cable's AXS-TV this weekend

2012 Americana Honors & Awards airs on cable's AXS-TV this weekend

'Two Lanes of Freedom': Tim McGraw reveals more about his 1st CD for new label

'Two Lanes of Freedom': Tim McGraw reveals more about his 1st CD for new label

Americana Music Association releases list of 2012's most-played albums

Americana Music Association releases list of 2012's most-played albums

Jason Aldean readies to ring in 2013 with Rockin' New Year's Eve TV performance

Jason Aldean readies to ring in 2013 with Rockin' New Year's Eve TV performance

Country-newcomer Lisa Matassa makes her 'Inside Music Row' debut this weekend

Country-newcomer Lisa Matassa makes her 'Inside Music Row' debut this weekend

Dwight Yoakam's '3 Pears' garners critical acclaim, holds No. 1 chart position

Dwight Yoakam's '3 Pears' garners critical acclaim, holds No. 1 chart position

Winners announced for 2012 American Country Awards, Luke Bryan wins 11 trophies

Winners announced for 2012 American Country Awards, Luke Bryan wins 11 trophies

CMA study suggests country fans will embrace music, technology this holiday

CMA study suggests country fans will embrace music, technology this holiday

Slideshow bonus: Blake Shelton and RaeLynn perform acoustic holiday show in L.A.

Slideshow bonus: Blake Shelton and RaeLynn perform acoustic holiday show in L.A.

'Like A Rose': Vince Gill produces new solo CD by Pistol Annies' Ashley Monroe

'Like A Rose': Vince Gill produces new solo CD by Pistol Annies' Ashley Monroe

'The Voice' contestant Brian Fuente unveils '1983' EP, plays rare Nashville show

'The Voice' contestant Brian Fuente unveils '1983' EP, plays rare Nashville show

Lady A baby alert: Hillary Scott of hit-trio Lady Antebellum announces pregnancy

Lady A baby alert: Hillary Scott of hit-trio Lady Antebellum announces pregnancy

It's a boy for 1st-time mom Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland & hubby Justin Miller

It's a boy for 1st-time mom Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland & hubby Justin Miller

LoCash Cowboys sign with Average Joes Ent., debut first Xmas video on GAC

LoCash Cowboys sign with Average Joes Ent., debut first Xmas video on GAC

Mom-to-be and Hef's ex, Holly Madison, vows she won't pose for 'Playboy' again

Mom-to-be and Hef's ex, Holly Madison, vows she won't pose for 'Playboy' again

Country star Clint Black, family 'devastated' following father's apparent suicide

Country star Clint Black, family 'devastated' following father's apparent suicide

CMA conducts annual election, officers assume new posts Jan. 1, 2013

CMA conducts annual election, officers assume new posts Jan. 1, 2013

Colt Ford celebrates ACA nomination, NRA Country Artist of the Month selection

Colt Ford celebrates ACA nomination, NRA Country Artist of the Month selection

Lady Antebellum creates LadyAID charity to benefit children statewide, beyond

Lady Antebellum creates LadyAID charity to benefit children statewide, beyond

CMA presents Lady Antebellum with 2012 International Artist Achievement Award

CMA presents Lady Antebellum with 2012 International Artist Achievement Award

Country music record-label veteran Rick Blackburn dies at 70

Country music record-label veteran Rick Blackburn dies at 70

Ralph Emery returns to new TNN to lead 'Nashville Now' encore broadcasts

Ralph Emery returns to new TNN to lead 'Nashville Now' encore broadcasts

Carrie Underwood cast as lead in live-TV broadcast of 'The Sound of Music'

Carrie Underwood cast as lead in live-TV broadcast of 'The Sound of Music'

'Couple's Therapy' update: Teen Courtney Stodden's marriage to actor, 52, strong

'Couple's Therapy' update: Teen Courtney Stodden's marriage to actor, 52, strong

Texas-based artist Hudson Moore lands in No. 1 spot on Texas Music Chart

Texas-based artist Hudson Moore lands in No. 1 spot on Texas Music Chart

Hunter Hayes set to perform at Nashville-based Grammys event, debut CD goes gold

Hunter Hayes set to perform at Nashville-based Grammys event, debut CD goes gold

Big Kenny of Big & Rich will become 2nd U.S. citizen to receive Malaika Award

Big Kenny of Big & Rich will become 2nd U.S. citizen to receive Malaika Award

New mom Jessica Simpson's already got another 'bun in the oven,' reports say

New mom Jessica Simpson's already got another 'bun in the oven,' reports say

Disturbing or liberating?: TLC's 'Extreme Cougar Wives' special now airing

Disturbing or liberating?: TLC's 'Extreme Cougar Wives' special now airing

Meet Nashville-bred rap artist Kulprit D

Rising rapper Kulprit D discusses his 'Stay Working At Greatness' mixtape debut

Demi Moore's got a new beau who's 8 years younger than hubby Ashton Kutcher

Demi Moore's got a new beau who's 8 years younger than hubby Ashton Kutcher

Kody Brown & 'Sister Wives' discuss their polygamist life with TV's Jeff Probst

Kody Brown & 'Sister Wives' discuss their polygamist life with TV's Jeff Probst

Blake Shelton's spreadin' his B.S. around

Blake Shelton kicks off the holiday countdown with B.S., national-TV guest spots