The Academy of Country Music announced the inception of the ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award, which will honor uncompromising artists in the spirit of Merle Haggard, while acknowledging a man who has figured prominently in ACM history. The Academy will bestow the inaugural ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award at the 10th annual ACM Honors on…… MORE
Roger That
Happy 35th birthday to Texas country stalwart Randy Rogers. The frontman of the Randy Rogers Band will celebrate the occasion with a performance in Nashville on Aug. 24. photo by Jim McGuire… MORE
Jason Aldean Talks “Amazing” Kelsea Ballerini Duet, “First Time Again”
Move over Chris Young and Cassadee Pope. There’s a new power duet coming soon—Jason Aldean and Kelsea Ballerini. On Jason’ new album, They Don’t Know, which drops on Sept. 9, the Georgia native teams with Kelsea for a duet on “First Time Again.” Jason stopped by the Nash Country Daily campus today (Aug. 22) to…… MORE
Justin Moore’s “Kinda Don’t Care” Takes the No. 1 Spot on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart
The “rule of three” suggests that things that come in threes are more satisfying. If you’re a disciple of that kind of thinking, consider Justin Moore the most satisfied man in country music today (Aug. 22). His new album, Kinda Don’t Care, is the No. 1 album on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums chart, making it…… MORE
Ronnie Dunn Records Ariana Grande Song for New Album, “Tattooed Heart”
Ronnie Dunn is making a permanent mark on the music scene with his newest solo album, Tattooed Heart, available to the public on Oct. 21. The album—produced by Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus— looks to have 12 tracks including the current single , “Damn Drunk”, which features Ronnie’s former Brooks & Dunn partner Kix Brooks. Also…… MORE
Old Dominion Announces New Tour; Performs on GMA
Old Dominion kicked off the week right by performing their latest single, “Song For Another Time”—from their debut album Meat and Candy— on Good Morning America’s Country Playlist Monday morning (Aug. 22). But the performance was not all they had planned. The guys took the opportunity to announce 30+ new dates on their fall Meat and…… MORE
Watch Phil Vassar Get a Song Tune-Up on “Misfit Garage” Tonight
It’s just another day in paradise if you’re a fan of Misfit Garage, the Discovery Channel’s hot rod spinoff of Fast N’ Loud. During tonight’s (Aug. 22) season finale, country crooner Phil Vassar—who is known for his No. 1 hits “Just Another Day in Paradise” and “In a Real Love”—stops by the Gas Monkey Garage…… MORE
Miranda Lambert Says “Yes” to Young Suitor, Set to Be Married in 2041
Move over Anderson East, there’s a new kid in town. His name is Sebastian and he’s won your lady’s heart. During Miranda Lambert’s tour stop in New Jersey on Saturday (Aug. 20), 6-year-old Sebastian got down on one knee, presented some bling and proposed to the country music star. Miranda posted a couple of pictures…… MORE
Double Dolly
In support of her 43rd studio album, Pure & Simple, Dolly Parton is set to perform on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 11:35 p.m. CT, and on the Today show on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 7 a.m. CT.… MORE
Kiefer Sutherland Gets Up for Debut Album, “Down In a Hole”
You know him as Jack Bauer on ABC’s TV Series 24 and from such movies as Stand By Me, The Lost Boys, Young Guns and Flatliners, but now you get to know Kiefer Sutherland as a country music singer. The singer/actor has released his debut album, Down In a Hole—which he calls a passion project—consisting…… 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…