This weekend the Grand Ole Opry invited 2 new members to their family! Vince Gill was on hand to extend the invitation to both Charlie McCoy… and Don Schlitz. Congrats to both Charlie and Don – both have been longtime guests at the Grand Ole Opry, and both are also members of the Country Music…… MORE
Looking Back on CMA Music Fest 2022 – 4 Days of Fun & Music in Nashville
After being sidelined for 2 years due to COVID and quarantine – CMA Music Fest was back in a big way in 2022. Some of highlights from the meeting of country singers and fans included… Luke Combs kicked off CMA Music Fest with a parking lot party… Gabby Barrett sang her new single “Pick Me…… MORE
Toby Keith Takes to Social Media to Share a Health Update with Fans
Sunday June 12th, Toby Keith shared with fans a health battle that he’s been dealing with in 2022. pic.twitter.com/TeADP7UN8h — Toby Keith (@tobykeith) June 12, 2022 We wish Toby all the rest and relaxation he needs to recover. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Toby Keith! Photo Courtesy of Toby Keith… MORE
Carrie Underwood’s New Album Denim & Rhinestones is Available Now
Carrie Underwood‘s 9th studio album, Denim & Rhinestones is out now. Carrie talks about making Denim & Rhinestones, “When we set out to make this entire project, I walked in the writing room with my co-producer David Garcia, and he’s like, ‘Well, what are we doing? What do you want to do?’ And I said,…… MORE
Bill Anderson’s As Far As I Can See: The Best Of is Available Now
Bill Anderson‘s new collection, As Far As I Can See: The Best Of is out now… The 16-track collection’s title comes from the opening line of one of the first songs that Bill wrote, “City Lights,” which was a hit for Ray Price in 1958. Most of Bill’s recordings throughout his 7 decade long career…… MORE
Callista Clark is Getting Real with Her Debut Album Set for Release this October
In 2021, Callista Clark released her EP Real To Me. The 5-track EP included her single “It’s Cause I Am.” As Callista’s current single at country radio, “Gave It Back Broken,” climbs the chart – she just announced that her debut album, Real To Me: The Way I Feel, will be arriving this Fall. Callista…… MORE
LANCO Launches Their Low Class Lovers Tour this Week
LANCO’s current single at country radio is “Low Class Lovers.” Starting this Thursday, fans can see the 5-man band perform the song live and in-person as the Low Class Lovers tour starts in Ohio. With 20 dates scheduled as of now, LANCO will be on the road through the end of October. Of course after…… MORE
Niko Moon’s Coastin’ EP is Available Now and Takes Fans on a Little Audible Vacation
Niko Moon‘s new EP, Coastin’ is out now! Niko had a very specific idea when it came to putting together his new 5-track EP, “So excited about the Coastin’ EP. With this EP, I really wanted to take everybody on a little audible vacation. Because you know, sometimes you can’t get to the beach, you…… MORE
Kenzie Covers CMA Music Fest 2022 – Day 2 Recap
The Country Daily contributor Kenzie is taking on CMA Music Fest 2022. As she bounces around events Kenzie will be sharing her music fest experience. Check out Kenzie’s day 2 recap… “Another amazing day in Music City!! Today, I had the chance to hang backstage at the Chevy Vibes stage with our very own Elaina D. Smith as she…… MORE
Ray Fulcher’s Album – Spray Painted Line – is Available Now
Ray Fulcher‘s debut album, Spray Painted Line, is out now! Ray talks about when he first had the dream of making music, “All I’ve ever wanted to do since the night I saw Eric Church play for the first time when I was 19…was to sing and play country music. I’ll never forget the moment…… MORE
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These Four Women Are Keeping The Grand Ole Opry In Tune
At the heart of the iconic Grand Ole Opry, one of the symbolic homes of country music, lies a team of dedicated women ensuring its 100-year legacy thrives. Associate producer of talent Gina Keltner, director of archives and content management Emily Frans, associate producer of show development Nicole Judd, and director of artist and industry…
Mickey Guyton Continues To Buck The Odds In Country Music
Variety’s Power of Women Nashville cover star Mickey Guyton has defied the odds to become a prominent figure in country music, while inspiring many with her talent and resilience. Despite facing challenges as a female and Black artist in a predominantly white, male industry, Guyton has continued to make her mark with her powerful performances…
Ella Langley And Zach Top Set To Perform At 60th ACM Awards Following New Artist Wins
Ella Langley and Zach Top, fresh off being presented with ACM’s New Female Artist and New Male Artist of the Year awards, are both set to perform at the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire. Langley leads all ACM nominees with eight total nods, on the strength of her successful debut album, hungover, and…
Kelsea Ballerini Says She Had To “Differentiate” Herself From Taylor Swift To Avoid Early Comparisons
In a new interview with Variety for her Power of Women Nashville cover story, Kelsea Ballerini recalled the challenge of establishing her own identity separate from her idol, Taylor Swift, in order to make a mark in the music industry. She recalls an interaction with a record label executive who dismissed her early on by…
Beyonce Kicks Off Cowboy Carter Tour In LA With The Help Of Her Kids, Blue Ivy And Rumi
Beyoncé launched her Cowboy Carter Tour on Monday night (April 28) with a nearly three-hour performance at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The 35-time Grammy winner looked resplendent in an all-white outfit complete with cowboy hat, boots, and fringed jacket, with backup dancers dressed in similar attire. The 39-song set focused on Beyoncé’s 2024 Album…