One more night, one more round . . . The third annual Nash Country Kick-Off Party went down on June 5 at Nashville’s Cannery Ballroom to help CMA Fest (June 7–10) get the party started early. Reigning ACM New Vocal Group of the Year Midland headlined the gig, with special guests Radio Romance, Abby Anderson…
Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, CMA Fest week (June 4–10) is Nashville’s nonstop country music party. For all of those early birds, feel free to stop by morning show Ty, Kelly & Chuck as it airs live from The George Jones museum/restaurant on June 6–8 from 6–10 a.m. Special guests will…
One more night, one more round . . . The third annual Nash Country Kick-Off Party is going down on June 5 at Nashville’s Cannery Ballroom to help CMA Fest (June 7–10) get the party started early. Reigning ACM New Vocal Group of the Year Midland—and their Grammy-nominated “Drinkin’ Poblem”—will headline the Kick-Off Party, with…
After five months of competition that included more than 1,500 entrants from across the country, Radio Romance earned the title of Nash Next Champion in October 2017. As part of their spoils, the four-piece Nashville band—consisting of Sam Hayes (lead singer), Josh Gramling (lead guitar), Moises Padilla (drums) and Adam Smithwick (bass)—was awarded a recording…
Jim Casey talks with Radio Romance about: winning Nash Next 2017 celebrating their win with family and friends forming the band naming the band after an Eddie Rabbitt album being inspired by ’90s country and rock writing songs earning their stripes by playing Nashville’s Lower Broadway managing their overly excited manager Show Participants Radio Romance:…
After more than five months of competition that included hundreds of entrants from across the country, Radio Romance has been named the Nash Next 2017 champion. The four-piece Nashville band, which consists of Sam Hayes (lead singer), Josh Gramling (lead guitar), Moises Padilla (drums) and Adam Smithwick (bass), won over the hometown crowd and judges…
The 2017 Nash Next challenge is down to 10 finalists, and in the lead-up to the announcement of the champion on Nov. 1, NCD will be profiling each of the 10 finalists. Today, we are getting to know Radio Romance. In May, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited aspiring country artists and bands…
After more than five months of competition, Nash Next 2017 has announced its 10 finalists. In May, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited aspiring country artists and bands to participate in Nash Next 2017, a grassroots talent search and artist development program for country music. Sponsored nationally by Country Inns & Suites by…
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…