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Saturday, October 1, 2022

Martina McBride's Country Music Hall Of Fame Exhibit Extended Through July 2023

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is extending its "Martina McBride: The Power of Her Voice" exhibit through July 2023.

The exhibit opened last year and was scheduled to close in August 2022. However, the Country Music Hall Of Fame has decided to extend the exhibit in honor of Martina McBride's 30th anniversary as an artist.

McBride recently wrapped the first season of "Vocal Point with Martina McBride," her weekly podcast that featured Garth Brooks, Loretta Lynn, Little Big Town, Lukas Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Blake Shelton and many more.

The country music icon also recently announced upcoming dates for her 12th annual The Joy of Christmas Tour.

Kicking off the tour on November 26 in Greensboro, North Carolina, McBride will once again hit the road to celebrate the holiday season in what has become a favored tradition.

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CMT To Honor Alan Jackson As 'Artist Of A Lifetime'

CMT will honor Alan Jackson as "Artist of a Lifetime" during its 2022 "Artist Of The Year" celebration that will premiere at 9p/8c on October 14, on CMT.

"I believe I've made more videos than just about anybody, and I know how important they have been in bringing my songs to life for the fans, so thank you, CMT, for all the years and for this sweet honor. I'm very proud," Jackson said in a statement.

Jackson's peers will celebrate his three-decade career in country music during the event. The Newnan, Georgia-native is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and is a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee. Throughout his career, Jackson has notched 35 No. 1 hits and nearly 60 million sales worldwide, with songs including "Chasin' That Neon Rainbow," "Chattahoochee" and "Don't Rock The Jukebox."

He was honored as a "CMT Giant" in 2008 and received the inaugural Impact Award at the 2014 CMT Music Awards.

"For more than thirty years, his traditional sound, iconic voice and beloved catalog of music has captivated audiences across the globe, and his talent as a recording artist and songwriter are simply unmatched," CMT Producers said in a statement.

Filmed at Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the "Artist Of The Year" event will also honor Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Kane Brown, Luke Combs and Walker Hayes. There will be unique tribute performances, special guests and congratulatory moments.

Additional performers, presenters and honorees will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Chris Janson Signs With Big Machine Label Group

Big Machine Label Group has announced the signing of Platinum-selling singer-songwriter Chris Janson to BMLG Records in partnership with Janson's Harpeth 60 Records.

The acclaimed entertainer joins the imprint alongside other artists such as Lady A, Brett Young, Riley Green and his young new protégé, Shane Profitt.

After signing the deal, Janson returned to the studio with producer Julian Raymond to start recording new music.

"I am so proud to be teaming up with Scott Borchetta, Jimmy Harnen and the team at Big Machine Label Group. This opportunity is an absolute dream come true and I'm honored to be working with such a talented crew and roster of artists," said Janson. "Julian Raymond and I are hitting the studio for this first album, and we are on the fast track for great new music! This whole partnership just feels right, and I couldn't be happier."

"Chris has always been a force of nature and he's coming to BMLG at the perfect time to take his career next-level," said Big Machine Label Group Chairman & CEO Scott Borchetta.

Janson will hit the road again on the high-energy Can't Miss tour with Travis Tritt in October. Tickets and additional information will be available at www.chrisjanson.com.

(Photo: Nick Rau)

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