Category Archives: Events
Little Big Town celebrates #1 “Tornado”
Little Big Town has taken us from floating on a pontoon boat to a darker side in “Tornado.” The band celebrated their second number one at BMI headquarters and Yallwire was there to capture the excitement. Host Stephanie Langston catches up with the band and songwriters to get the story behind the song, what memento was kept from the video, and what fans can expect when they hit the road with Keith Urban and Dustin Lynch.
A Tribute Fit for a Country King: George Jones Memorial
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On Thursday, thousands of fans gathered at the Grand Ole Opry to say goodbye to country legend George Jones.
Jones died last Friday after being hospitalized at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville since mid-April. He was 81.
Jones’ widow, Nancy spoke to me on Tuesday night outside the couple’s Franklin home about the loss of her husband of 30 years.
“He was my best friend. I am going to be so lost because I’m so used to every morning you know, you have to hurry because he wants to go somewhere because he was so used to performing since he was 12 and he was so used to being able to just go and go and go,” Nancy said. “It’s going to be lonesome, but you know what? He’s celebrating right now.”
Wednesday night, stars gathered for a private wake ahead of Thursday’s public memorial service.
Grand Ole Opry member Barbara Mandrell remembered the late country singer.
“I knew George Jones for a very long time. He was always the most loving and fun as well as being the most gifted, talented singer that has ever existed,” she said.
Well wishers spent the night outside the Grand Ole Opry to secure a spot inside for Thursday’s service.
More than 1,000 people arrived at the Grand Ole Opry by 7 a.m., while thousands of others were turned away as the Opry filled completely.
The first person in line, Jesse Whelchel, drove all the way from Houston, Texas. He said he secured his spot around 9 a.m. Wednesday.
“He was my hero, a country legend, and I loved him,” exclaimed Whelchel.
Thursday’s service featured music from fellow country stars and include appearances by former First Lady Laura Bush, Governor Bill Haslam and former Arkansas Governor Bill Huckabee.
One-on-one with “Nashville’s” Sam Palladio & Josh Doyle at 3rd and Lindsley
Englishmen Sam Palladio & Josh Doyle played to a sold out crowd at 3rd & Lindsley and Yallwire was there. The two chatted with me backstage. I find out why they have walked similar career paths. Sam also fills us in on the heated “Nashville” drama and how he just wrapped filming “Runner, Runner,” opposite Justin Timberlake, Ben Affleck and Gemma Arterton.
Meanwhile, Josh, formerly of the Dum Dums, is gearing up to hit the road as the winner of Guitar Center’s first Singer-Songwriter competition. The prize put Josh back in the studio and resulted in his first full-length album, including the hit single “Solarstorms.” These two are certainly artists to watch in 2013!
Jana Kramer talks engagement, “Whiskey” and Darius
I caught up with rising star Jana Kramer at CRS 2013 to talk about her appearance on the annual ‘New Faces’ showcase. Jana talks about how much it means to have been selected to perform at the career-making event. Jana also discusses her high-profile engagement to Brantley Gilbert, her new single “Whiskey,” and her upcoming tour with Darius Rucker.
Randy Houser celebrates 1st #1 “How Country Feels”
Randy Houser celebrated his 1st No. 1 “How Country Feels” at Honky Tonk Central and Yallwire was there! I caught up with the Mississippi native to find out about the celebration with his family, where Randy was when he found out the big news and where the plaques will hang. I also chat with songwriters Wendell Mobley and Vicky McGehee.
This song is the title tack of Randy’s album, How Country Feels, his first for Stoney Creek. Randy wrote seven of the album’s fifteen tracks. The country star will be hitting the road this year with Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley.
Gary Allan celebrates “Every Storm” as #1
I caught up with Gary Allan for Yallwire to celebrate the fact that “Every Storm” has hit #1 on the charts! Co-writers Hillary Lindsey and Matt Warren join Gary to talk about the songs origins and how special it is to each of them. Check out the story behind the song.
Jake Owen adds rock ‘n’ roll touch to his little girl for #1 celebration
Jake Owen took a break from Jason Aldean‘s Night Train Tour to celebrate his first #1 as a songwriter. Yallwire takes you inside the BMI celebration for “The One That Got Away.” I caught up with the new dad who brought his baby girl Pearl along. We chat about how his life has changed and what it’s like celebrating this accomplishment with his friends and co-writers Dallas Davidson and Jimmy Ritchey.
Elvis Costello, Jeff Bridges, Charles Esten, T Bone Burnett & Vince Gill on the red carpet for T.J. Martell Foundation Benefit
It was an “only in Nashville” type of night as some of the biggest names in music came out for the the fifth annual T.J. Martell Foundation Honors Gala. Attendees were treated to an entertaining and emotional event benefiting the foundation and honorees T Bone Burnett, Vince Gill, Butch Spyridon and Peggy Joyce. Burnett was honored with performances from legendary rockers John Mellencamp, Elvis Costello and nearly the entire cast of ABC’s Nashville showed up. Clare Bowen (Scarlett O’Connor) joined Elvis Costello on stage, ending the night with a duet. I take you on the red carpet to chat with the stars about the affair that has raised more than $2,225,000 since it began. The T.J. Martell Foundation is the music industry’s largest foundation that funds innovative medical research focused on finding cures for leukemia, cancer, and AIDS.
The Band Perry celebrates #1 “Better Dig Two”
Sibling trio, The Band Perry are celebrating yet another number one as they gear up to release their sophomore album. I sat down with the group to chat about “Better Dig Two,” their album Pioneer and other fun tidbits like ACM dresses and fingernail polish.
