Month: November 2025

Tracy Lawrence has announced the star-studded lineup for the return of his 20th annual Mission: Possible Turkey Fry and Benefit Concert, taking place on November 25th at Luke Combs’ Category 10 in Nashville.

In addition to Lawrence, the event will include performances from Gretchen Wilson, Eric Paslay, Chris Cagle and special guests Halfway to Hazard.   For ticket information, head HERE.

New this year, fans can bring canned food items to the event to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank to help support families and individuals facing food insecurity. For every five cans donated, participants will be entered into a raffle for a signed guitar. The guitar features signatures from Lawrence’s annual golf tournament, including some of country music’s biggest names like Lawrence, Vince Gill, Zach Top, Priscilla Block, Warren Zeiders, Gavin Adcock, Charles Esten and more.

The milestone anniversary of the Mission: Possible Turkey Fry and Benefit Concert aims to feed over 32,000 people in need in Middle Tennessee through the Nashville Rescue Mission, eight surrounding county school systems, and boots on the ground community organizations who provide for those in need. With the help of Cargill, the Poultry Federation and Operation BBQ, the event has expanded to feed more people in the community with 2,000 cooked turkeys – 400 more than last year – and 1,200 frozen turkeys distributed.

Lawrence said in a statement: “I cannot believe we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the turkey fry. This event started with a few of my buddies in a church parking lot and only cooking 200 birds. Now our footprint has grown, and we’re cooking 2,000 turkeys and feeding so many throughout Middle Tennessee. Big things!”

Lawrence’s Mission: Possible has fried over 10,000 turkeys, provided more than 86,000 meals to the homeless across Middle Tennessee, donated over $1M to Nashville Rescue Mission and raised over $2.5 million, which helps to further its goals, advocate for those in need and expand their ability to support aligned causes. Last year’s concert raised $250,000 and featured performances by Lawrence, Russell Dickerson, Meghan Patrick, John Schneider and Halfway To Hazard. Past performers of the annual concert include Tim McGraw, Luke Combs, Chris Young, Lainey Wilson, Jason Aldean, Cole Swindell, Justin Moore, Dustin Lynch, Lee Brice and more.

For more information, head HERE.

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Country star Lainey Wilson, and ‘Wicked’ star Cynthia Erivo have been added to the roster of performers for the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, taking place Thanksgiving Day and airing on NBC and Peacock.

Wilson will take the stage in front of the iconic Herald Square flagship store, while Erivo will kick off the parade with what organizers are describing as a ‘show-stopping opening number.’

Parade organizers previously announced the star-studded roster of performers set to perform during the parade, including: Ciara, Drew Baldridge, Matteo Bocelli, Colbie Caillat, Gavin DeGraw, Meg Donnelly, Mr. Fantasy, Foreigner, Debbie Gibson, Mickey Guyton, Christopher Jackson, Jewel, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Darlene Love, Roman Mejia, Taylor Momsen, Tiler Peck, the Radio City Rockettes, Busta Rhymes, Calum Scott, Shaggy, Lauren Spencer Smith, Luisa Sonza and Teyana Taylor.

In addition, the voices behind Netflix’s animated film ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ — HUNTR/X, comprised of EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI. There will also be performances by the hit Broadway shows “Buena Vista Social Club”, “Just in Time” and “Ragtime.”

The parade will featuring 32 balloons, 27 floats and 11 marching bands, which all lead to the first appearance of the season from Santa Claus. Two characters from the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ smash hit film — Derpy Tiger and Sussie — will join the parade lineup as a mid-sized balloon and balloonicle. This year’s parade also marks the debut of the Buzz Lightyear, Pac-Man, Shrek’s Onion Carriage and Mario balloons.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade executive producer Will Coss said in a statement: “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the official kickoff to the holiday season and has been part of the nation’s stories and traditions for generations. The most wonderful stories start at the Parade. On Thanksgiving morning, larger-than-life character balloons, awe-inspiring floats and showstopping performances will create unforgettable moments and lasting holiday memories for millions of spectators in New York City and across the country.”

NBC’s ‘Today’ show anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker are set to host the parade, which airs Nov. 27 at 8:30 a.m. EST.

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The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate its 100th anniversary with two special all-star shows on November 28, 2025, marking exactly 100 years since its first broadcast. The Opry has been marking its 100th year throughout 2025 with special shows and more than 60 Opry debuts. The celebration will continue into 2026 with “Opry 100 Honors” shows and a performance at Carnegie Hall.

On Nov. 28, 1925, the Grand Ole Opry made its inaugural broadcast with a single fiddle tune performed by Uncle Jimmy Thompson. Since then, the Opry has welcomed more than 200 members and broadcast over 15,000 shows.  To celebrate the 100th anniversary of that first broadcast, two all-star Opry member shows are planned for Nov. 28, featuring over 20 Opry members, including legends and new artists from the country, bluegrass, gospel, and comedy genres.

The confirmed cast includes Trace Adkins, Bill Anderson, Mandy Barnett, Suzy Bogguss, T. Graham Brown, Steven Curtis Chapman, Henry Cho, The Gatlin Brothers, Vince Gill, The Isaacs, Kathy Mattea, Charlie McCoy, Scotty McCreery, Gary Mule Deer, Riders In The Sky, Ricky Skaggs, Don Schlitz, Connie Smith, Marty Stuart, Pam Tillis, The Whites, Mark Wills, and more to be announced soon. The shows set to take place at the Opry in Nashville at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Tickets for both shows are on sale now on opry.com.

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Thomas Rhett and Niall Horan have joined forces for a second version of “Old Tricks”.  The track was originally featured on Rhett’s About a Woman (Deluxe) LP with Blake Shelton.

Rhett shares of his collab with Horan: “Niall and I have been buddies for six or seven years now—anytime I’m over in the UK or he’s in Nashville, we always try to link up. We’d talked about doing something together for a long time, but I never imagined it would be this song. I was at the Masters this year and went to hang out with Niall and Noah Kahan, and out of nowhere, Niall goes, ‘I’m so mad you didn’t ask me to sing on ‘Old Tricks.’ I said, ‘Man, you were the last person I would’ve thought would even like this one!’ He kept texting me about it after and he knew all the words. With how fired up he was and his connection with Blake, it felt like a full-circle moment and turned into something really fun. I’m pumped it’s finally out there and hope y’all love it as much as we loved making it.”

Horan added: “I’ve known Thomas Rhett for years now, and every time we’re in the same city, we end up catching up like no time’s passed. I actually heard ‘Old Tricks’ by accident one day when I was in the studio with my friend and producer Julian Bunetta who was working on the song. It came on and I was instantly hooked. I told Thomas Rhett straight up I was gutted he didn’t ask me to jump on it. I just loved everything about it, it’s a proper country song. Next thing I know, I’m in the studio laying vocals down. It felt easy, natural, like it was always meant to happen. I’m buzzing for people to finally hear it.”

Stream ‘Old Tricks!’ with Niall Horan – HERE.

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