It is interesting to hear the story behind a hit song. Inspiration comes in many forms, but to a 6 year old Ricky Skaggs it came in the form of the great Bill Monroe.
Greatest, consummate, most influential. No matter how you describe Chet Atkins there is no denying that his effect on music will be felt for years to come.
2009 - Steel Magnolia is introduced on the season premiere of CMT's competition "Can You Duet." Judges for the season include Big Kenny, Naomi Judd and Big Machine executive Scott Borchetta.
On this day in 2010, Blake Shelton played his first headlining show at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium to a sold out crowd… before the show he told the press, "I cannot wait to stand-up on the historic Ryman stage, in front of my family and fans, and give the best performance of my life".