Thompson Square joined forces with Cumulus Radio for the NASH FM 103.3 Presents Thompson Square in the Music City Performance Studio brought to you by Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee—an event that took place in an intimate setting Friday afternoon (Aug. 12). The Music City Performance Studio shows give fans inside access to their favorite artists and give artists…… MORE
Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney Gets Engaged
Congratulations going out to Shay Mooney of the country duo Dan+Shay and his girlfriend Hannah Billingsley, who are engaged. According to Shay’s twitter page the “19 You + Me” singer proposed to his girlfriend and she said yes. “I liked it…so I put a ring on it,” Shay posted in his tweet referencing Beyonce’s “Single…… MORE
Own a Hunka, Hunka Piece of Burning History, Like Elvis Presley’s Used Electric Razor
In honor of Elvis Week (what, you didn’t know Elvis Week is Aug. 10–16?), eBay has partnered with Graceland Auctions for the sale of 195 rare—and unusual—Elvis artifacts. The Auction at Graceland will go live on eBay on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 3 p.m. ET, and will include movie-related memorabilia, archival photography and personal items—my…… MORE
Carrie Underwood Celebrates Two No. 1 Songs in Style and Reveals New Single
Carrie Underwood was double-dipping Thursday evening (Aug. 11) when she celebrated two of her singles—”Heartbeat” and “Church Bells”—hitting the No. 1 spot on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart. The shindig took place at the Bell Tower in Nashville where Carrie and friends noshed on salads, chicken and steak skewers and cupcakes—from Ivy Cupcakes—arranged in a gorgeous…… MORE
Reba McEntire Shows Off Her New Goods
Live from Cracker Barrel it’s Reba McEntire! The ravishing redhead talked to her fans directly on Facebook Live Thursday (Aug. 11) straight from the Cracker Barrel warehouse to promote her new Rockin’ R by Reba retail line. “They asked me to join with them and put some of my items in their stores,” Reba said.…… MORE
Zac Attack
Next Saturday and Sunday night, Aug. 20 and 21, Zac Band Band will play a sold-out two-night stand at Boston’s Fenway Park. For the first time, fans who are not able to attend the concerts can watch the shows live. Both nights will be available as Pay-Per-View webcasts at nugs.tv. image courtesy Shore Fire… MORE
Hawk of Fame
2016 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Charlie Daniels announced he will release a new album, Night Hawk, on Aug. 26. The new album is a reflection of stories from the trail told by cowboys around the campfire through the years. Night Hawk is available for presale on Aug. 15.… MORE
Justin Moore Pushes the Envelope While Staying in a Natural State of Mind for New Album, “Kinda Don’t Care”
It’s fitting that Arkansas native Justin Moore hails from the “Natural State,” because what you see from Justin is what you get. At the moment—9 a.m. on a Wednesday morning in mid-July—it’s a 5-foot-7-inch, cowboy hat-sporting, boot-wearing, dip-spitting dude. No putting on airs. He’s as nonchalant as the suggestive title to his new album, Kinda…… MORE
Good To Be Back
I’ve been on the air with 107.9 Nash Icon for a bit over a month. It’s been a great first month and amazing to be on the radio in my hometown. So many exciting things are coming up down the road, but this first month has been special. One of the best things about being…… MORE
Vote Now: Better Post-Divorce Song—Blake’s “She’s Got a Way With Words” or Miranda’s “Vice”
It’s been more than a year since Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert called an end to their four-year marriage. Not only have both parties moved on with new significant others, but both Blake and Miranda have also released new music. Blake dropped his new album, If I’m Honest, in May, and he released his current…… 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.…
Chase McDaniel Shares Insight Into His Debut Radio Single, “Burned Down Heaven”
Chase McDaniel believes that listening to music in real-time can have a significant impact on listeners, rather than letting an algorithm choose what they hear. The new country artist recalls three life-changing moments he’s had while hearing songs on country radio, and McDaniel hopes his first radio single, “Burned Down Heaven,” has a similar effect…