The Academy of Country Music is pulling out all of the stops for their 10th annual ACM Honors ceremony on Aug. 30 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Lady Antebellum will host the celebration with performances from Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Cam, Maren Morris, Cole Swindell and Keith Urban. In addition, the ACM…… MORE
2016 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees Include Townes Van Zandt, Bob Morrison, Aaron Barker & Beth Nielsen Chapman
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame announced its class of 2016 today (Aug. 9): Bob Morrison, Aaron Barker, Beth Nielsen Chapman and the late Townes Van Zandt. The foursome (Townes posthumously) will be inducted on Oct. 9 at the Music City Center, joining the 199 existing members of the organization, including Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton,…… MORE
Joe Nichols: Who Are You Listening To?
Just because they sing country music, doesn’t mean that artists like Joe Nichols listen to just country music. His tastes are as varied as many of ours. Joe released a second single, “Undone,” from his untitled album due out later this year and talked to Nash Country Daily back in May about the single. “Sometimes…… MORE
Go Behind the Scenes on Keith Urban’s “Blue Ain’t Your Color” From “Ripcord” Album
Over the course of the 13 songs on his recent Billboard No. 1 album, Ripcord, Keith Urban blurs the lines between country, dance, hip hop, electronica and more. “There’s new music being made all the time that’s fascinating to me,” Keith said to NCD in May when the album dropped. “It’s sort of like being…… MORE
Dierks Bentley Slated to Kick Off the NFL Season With Performance on Sept. 8
Carrie Underwood may have the honor of singing the new theme to Sunday Night Football on Sept. 11 as the Patriots take on the Cardinals, but Dierks Bentley has been tapped to help kick off the NFL season on Sept. 8 as the Carolina Panthers tangle with the Denver Broncos. Dierks will celebrate the start…… MORE
[Quickly] Watch Carrie Underwood’s “Oh, Sunday Night” Teaser for “Sunday Night Football”
If you’ve got 15 seconds to spare—and who doesn’t?—check out the clip of Carrie Underwood’s new Sunday Night Football theme, “Oh, Sunday Night,” which has been airing during NBC’s coverage of the Olympics. The tune is a reboot of Carrie and Miranda Lambert’s 2014 No. 1 hit, “Somethin’ Bad,” and will replace “Waiting All Day…… MORE
“Nash Country Daily” Readers Vote Blake Shelton’s “Came Here to Forget” Best Single of 2016 . . . So Far
Blake. Blake. Blake. Our readers have spoken—and voted—by casting thousands of ballots in our online poll for Best Single of 2016 . . . So Far. And the name that received the most votes was Blake Shelton for his 2016 No. 1 single, “Came Here to Forget.” The tune, written by Craig Wiseman and Deric…… MORE
Watch Dan + Shay Get Into the Olympic Spirit on “Good Morning America”
Olympic spirit is in the air as the 49th Olympic games in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, kicked off on Friday night (Aug. 4) with the Opening Ceremonies. Dan + Shay were up bright and early on Monday morning (Aug. 8)—they were chosen by the ABC network to perform— showing their own spirit by performing a…… MORE
Neal McCoy Switches Gears With New Jazz Album (Listen)
It’s a bird, it’s a plane . . . no it’s Neal McCoy singing Jazz music. The “Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye” singer has traded in his acoustic guitar for a saxophone with the release of his latest project, You Don’t Know Me, which features songs from the Great American Songbook. “This album has…… MORE
Outlaws Wanted
Blackberry Smoke, The Mavericks, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle & the Dukes, Shooter Jennings and more have been added to the lineup for the 2nd annual Outlaw Country Cruise that heads from Tampa to Cozumel on Feb. 26–March 2, 2017. Tickets are on sale now.… MORE
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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…
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…
Kacey Musgraves Says She Still Smokes Weed, Reveals She’s Working On New Music
In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Kacey Musgraves clarified her previous comments on her marijuana use, revealing that she still smokes, though not to the extent she did when she was younger. “I never said I don’t ever partake,” says the 36-year-old singer. “I just don’t wake up and hit a gravity bong…
Reba McEntire Thanks Her Fans For Her Legendary Music Career
Reba McEntire has been one of the top female country stars since the ’80s, but she realizes she wouldn’t be anywhere without the support of her dedicated fans. In the new Variety cover feature on McEntire as part of their Power Of Women Nashville issue, the 70-year-old country music icon says she owes everything to…
Sheryl Crow Praises Songwriting Of Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, And Phoebe Bridgers
In a new interview with Variety for their Power of Women Nashville issue, Sheryl Crow reflected on the evolving landscape of women in music, while celebrating the rise of young and talented female musicians. “The caliber of writing is just so good with Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, and Phoebe Bridgers, and these women are not…