AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCountry Music: Nashville-born-and-raised John Anderson, known for “Swingin’” and “Seminole Wind,” has died at 71. Dolly Parton Tribute: Country stars including Carrie Underwood, Ella Langley, Vince Gill and Reba McEntire honored Parton in a star-studded CMA special; the CMA, Belmont University and Disney also pledged $1 million to her Imagination Library. New Music: Kacey Musgraves announced Middle of Nowhere Vol. 2: Tex Mex Tapes, due Jan. 15, with 16 songs exploring Texas-Mexico musical ties. Nashville Shows: HARDY, Little Big Town and The Red Clay Strays will headline the city’s New Year’s Eve celebration, while Emmy-winning artist Claude Carmichael brings his Tennessee Hill release show to Franklin on Oct. 27. Live Music: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue’s 2027 Shorty Gras Tour will stop in Memphis on Feb. 27. Local Landmarks: Nashville’s General Jackson Showboat plans to retire after more than 40 years, and Memphis in May announced its barbecue championship will return to Liberty Park May 12–15, 2027. Dining: Bastion, Locust and Catbird Seat earned stars at Nashville’s first Michelin ceremony.
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