MUSIC CITY MINUTE

Miranda Lambert receives legendary honor, Walker Hayes takes break from Oreo shakes | Music City Minute

Aug 26, 2025, 2:39 PM

Miranda Lambert has shared very exciting news with fans. The country icon has been chosen to be inducted into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame. Lambert’s body of work and accolades are a true testament to her unique storytelling ability. She is also equally excited to share the night’s honor with a true Texas legend, the King, George Strait. The class of 2026 induction ceremony will take place February 21 in Austin, Texas.
Walker Hayes has admitted his family is burned out on Applebee’s. It’s been three years since the song “Fancy Like” helped the restaurant become one of the most popular in America. In fact, the “Y’all Life” singer is directly responsible for the return of the iconic Oreo shake to the menu. To show their appreciation, the Applebee’s corporate office presented Hayes with a company gold card, which essentially allows the singer and his brood to eat for free for life. As great as that sounds, the family has apparently overindulged on Bourbon Street Steaks, and they are currently on a self-imposed Applebee’s cleanse.
I’m Sheena, and that’s your Music City Minute.

Music City Minute

Reba McEntire...

Sarah Baines

Queen of Country hears wedding bells, while ‘Heartfirst’ singer rolls up the welcome mat | Music City Minute

Congratulations to Reba McEntire and Rex Linn – after five years of dating, they are engaged! Even though their romantic relationship is somewhat recent, McEntire and Linn’s friendship stretches back […]

58 minutes ago

Lainey Wilson...

Sarah Baines

Vince Gill and Lainey Wilson will be responsible for lots ugly crying at the Emmys | Music City Minute

Off the top of my head, I can think of several country songs that just absolutely wreck me with only the opening notes. Songs like Tim McGraw’s “Don’t take the […]

4 days ago

Zach Top...

Sarah Baines

Country Music Association reveals nominees for upcoming 2025 CMA Awards | Music City Minute

Nominees for the 2025 CMA Awards have been announced! Riley Green, Zach Top, Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley make up the “most nominations” club. Nominees for […]

5 days ago

Sheena

Sometimes country girls just need inside-voices and wide-open spaces | Music City Minute

Over the last few weeks, Kelly Clarkson and Ella Langley chose to step out of the spotlight for some much-needed rest and recuperation. Before going on hiatus, both leading ladies […]

7 days ago

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 02: Morgan Wallen performs onstage for the 16th Annual Darius and Frien...

98.5 KYGO

Country Music has a seat at the VMAs, Body armor could become a popular accessory at Morgan Wallen concerts | Music City Minute

Last night, artists from across genres gathered for the MTV Music Video Awards. Typically, we don’t really associate country music with the VMAs. However, there was great representation with performances […]

8 days ago

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - FEBRUARY 21: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Zach Top performs onstage for New Faces of...

Sheena

Ashley Cooke’s “Thank you,” gift from country mega star, Zach Top releases sophomore album | Music City Minute

In country music, it is customary for the headlining act to present the openers with an “end of tour” gift. Ashley Cooke revealed how she was initially surprised by the […]

11 days ago

Miranda Lambert receives legendary honor, Walker Hayes takes break from Oreo shakes | Music City Minute