The duo Dan + Shay is on the road right now for their 2016 Obsessed Tour, a 15-date trek that began in Denver on November 10 and caps in Boston on December 17. With only three dates left before the tour ends, the boys made their way to downtown Baltimore, Md., yesterday (Dec. 14) for…
On a 27-degree Saturday morning (Dec. 10), Dan + Shay decided to heat up Columbus, Ohio, by serving their fans hot chocolate as they waited in line for the duo’s concert later that night. The “19 You and Me” singers got the idea for the good deed as their bus pulled into town and they saw the freezing fans…
As you’re enjoying your feast on Turkey Day (and leftovers on Friday, Saturday and Sunday), many of your favorite country stars will be hitting the airwaves for television performances. Check out what’s in store on Thanksgiving, as well as the next few days, and enjoy your break. Thursday, Nov. 24 Good Morning America ABC, 8–10…
Some of country’s biggest stars kept the party rolling last night (Nov. 2) after the CMA Awards by taking part in Jimmy Kimmel Live’s Mean Tweets. Trace Adkins, Bonnie Raitt, Randy Houser, Cassadee Pope, Dan + Shay, Cole Swindell, Jana Kramer, Granger Smith, Miranda Lambert, Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen, Little Big Town, Brett Eldredge,…
The stars came out tonight (Nov. 2) for the 50th Annual CMA Awards held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. In celebration of the golden anniversary, legends and today’s hottest artists walked the expansive red carpet before entering the tribute filled show. From Charlie Daniels, The Oak Ridge Boys and Charley Pride to Garth and Trisha,…
The 64th annual BMI awards—where country stars get decked out and awards are doled out—were held last night (Nov. 2) at the BMI offices in Nashville.The event honors songwriters and publishers of the most-performed country songs of the past year. It was a big night for Kenny Chesney, who was honored with the BMI President’s…
The 50th annual CMA Awards Show may end at 10 p.m. CT on ABC, but the night is still young. Following the CMAs, Jimmy Kimmel Live will broadcast live from Hollywood and via hologram from the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. Guests tonight include Academy Award-nominee Jessica…
In the lead-up to the CMA Awards on Nov. 2, Nash Country Daily will be conducting its own election to let you—the readers—decide who should win each of the 12 categories at this year’s show. We’re taking politics out of the equation and letting the popular vote speak for itself. The good news is there…
Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay are having a good month, to say the least. Not only did Shay get engaged, the duo scored their second No. 1 single, “From the Ground Up,” which topped both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay charts this week. Their previous single, “Nothin’ Like You,” reached…
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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…