Music Row Magazine announced that Vince Gill will be receiving BMI's Icon Award! Which, for his many fans, is no surprise as he has been an icon in their eyes for a while! The invitation-only event is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 4 at BMI’s Music Row offices in Nashville. His awards and accomplishments have helped make him a true ambassador of the genre! Congrats Vince!

Naomi Judd has passed away
Well shoot. Sad news out of Nashville today. Naomi Judd, the mom half of the popular mother-daughter duo The Judds has passed away.