The second season of I Love Kellie Pickler premiered Thursday night (Aug. 25) on CMT and there were a few things we learned about our friend Kellie Pickler. Kellie and husband Kyle Jacobs, who have been married for five years, started their reality show in 2015, with Season 1 giving us a glimpse into their…… MORE
Billy Ray Cyrus Doesn’t Drink Anymore: “In Some Ways, Keith Whitley, I Feel Like He Saved My Life”
Billy Ray Cyrus stopped by the Nash Country Daily offices last week to talk about his new album, Thin Line, which drops on Sept. 9. During the hour-long conversation, Billy Ray also discussed his starring role as Burnin’ Vernon Brownmule on CMT’s Still the King, which was recently picked up for a second season. As…… MORE
Dolly Parton Dishes on Her Admiration for Adele, the Secrets to a 50-Year Marriage & the Making of Her New Album, “Pure & Simple”
With the camera rolling, Dolly Parton sat down with Nash Country Daily to talk about all of the wonderful things going on in her life, including: Her admiration for Adele: “I love her style, I love her voice, I love her songs, I just love the way she is . . . Someday I would…… MORE
Flashback Friday With George Strait’s Depressingly Upbeat No. 1, “You Know Me Better Than That”
Twenty-five years ago this week, George Strait’s “You Know Me Better Than That” was culminating its three-week run (Aug. 17–31) as the No. 1 single on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. The tune, which was released in June 1991, was the second No. 1 single from George’s Chill of an Early Fall album. That’s reason…… MORE
Watch Jason Aldean Bring The Heat To “Good Morning America” Stage with “Lights Go On” Performance
Jason Aldean was burning up your television screen Friday morning (Aug. 26) when he hit the stage for Good Morning America‘s Summer Concert Series in Central Park. The Georgia native wowed the New York City crowd with tunes like “When She Says Baby,” “Dirt Road Anthem,” and from his upcoming album—They Don’t Know— “Lights Come…… MORE
Honor Guard
The Academy of Country Music announced that Miranda Lambert, Alicia Keys, Chris Young, Dan + Shay and The Band Perry will all perform at the 10th annual ACM Honors on Aug. 30 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Previously announced performers include Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Cam, Maren Morris, Cole Swindell, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley,…… MORE
Big Day for BK
Happy birthday to Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley, who turns 31 years old today (Aug. 26). BK and his FGL cohort, Tyler Hubbard, are celebrating by releasing their new album, Dig Your Roots, which is available today.… MORE
Split From Her Husband, Jana Kramer Says “I Don’t Need Anymore Bulls**t in My Life” on New Episode of “Chelsea”
While Jana Kramer was in California taping an episode of Netflix’s Chelsea on Wednesday, Aug. 24, news broke that the country singer was separated from her third husband, Mike Caussin, who is reported to have entered a rehab facility for undisclosed reasons. Talking to host Chelsea Handler, Jana, 32, said, “Around that time [my 30s]…… MORE
Kellie Pickler and Mother-In-Law Share Apple Pie Recipe From Tonight’s Season Premiere of “I Love Kellie Pickler”
Do you love Kellie Pickler? If so, you can catch the premiere of Season 2 of I Love Kellie Pickler tonight (Aug. 25) on CMT. In the premiere episode, Kellie will be sharing a special moment with her mother-in-law, also known as Mama J, as she teaches the North Carolina native how to make her…… MORE
Dwight Yoakam Reveals Track Listing to New Bluegrass Album, Including a Cover of Prince’s “Purple Rain”
Dwight Yoakam may have perfected his sound in California, but he’s going back to his Kentucky roots for his new album. On Sept. 23, Dwight will release Swimmin’ Pools, Movie Stars, an 11-track album that will feature bluegrass versions of songs from his past catalogue, as well as a bonus track bluegrass cover of Prince’s…… MORE
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Eric Church Announces 2025 Free The Machine North American Tour
On Wednesday (April 30), Eric Church announced the dates and details of his 2025 Free The Machine Tour of North America. The 22-date arena tour starts in Pittsburgh on September 12 and finishes in Los Angeles on November 15, hitting cities like Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit, and Seattle along the way. Church will be joined by…
Jessi Alexander Shares Her Journey From Fledgling Artist To Hit Country Songwriter
Prior to being honored during Variety’s Power of Women: Nashville event, Jessi Alexander spoke with the publication about her journey from fledgling artist to blockbuster country songwriter. Alexander broke gender stereotypes in the Music Row writers’ rooms by penning chart-topping hits like Lee Brice’s “I Drive Your Truck,” Miranda Lambert’s “Things That Break,” Blake Shelton’s…
Minority Stake In Morgan Wallen’s Catalog Sold By Big Loud For $200 Million
Nashville-based label Big Loud, home to Morgan Wallen, has reportedly sold a minority stake in the country superstar’s master recordings to Chord Music Partners for over $200 million. The deal is for a minority holding in Wallen’s first three studio albums, which includes his blockbuster 2023 double album, One Thing at a Time. The deal…
2025 ACM Awards Will Open With 12-Minute “Songs Of The Decades’ Medley, With Special Collaborations Planned During Ceremony
The 2025 ACM Awards will begin with a 12-minute music showcase honoring ACM Award-winning Songs of the Year over six decades. The segment will feature Clint Black, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, and Sugarland, and will likely include hit songs like “Tequila,” “Why Not Me,” “Blue,” and “Stay” in the medley.…
Lainey Wilson Set To Make Feature Film Debut In Colleen Hoover’s ‘Reminders Of Him’
Lainey Wilson will make her feature film debut in the Universal adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, Reminders of Him. The Grammy-winning country superstar will join a star-studded cast that includes Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow, and Lauren Graham, with the film set to be directed by Vanessa Caswill. This won’t be Wilson’s first…