If there was anything you ever wanted to know about the music business but were afraid to ask, now is your chance. Reba McEntire—one of country music’s biggest stars with a career spanning 40-plus years, 56 million albums sold worldwide, 13 ACM Awards, seven CMA Awards and two Grammy Awards—is joining the online platform MasterClass…… MORE
Exclusive Premiere: Listen to the James Barker Band’s Live-in-the-Moment New Single, “Just Sayin’”
From established Canadian artists like Shania Twain and Terri Clark to newcomers Lindsay Ell and High Valley, country music is alive and well north of the border, dontcha know? Ontario-based James Barker Band—James (lead vocals/guitar), Taylor Abram (backup vocals/guitar), Bobby Martin (bass) and Connor Stephen (drums)—formed in 2013, and the troupe has been lighting up…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini Soars at No. 1 Party for “Peter Pan”
Saying that Kelsea Ballerini’s career is taking off, at this moment, is an understatement. Kelsea’s career is, in fact, soaring, as she celebrated her history-making third consecutive No. 1 hit, “Peter Pan,” on Wednesday night (Oct. 12) at an airport hangar in Nashville. In February, Kelsea became one of only five women to notch No.…… MORE
Bob Dylan Awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature
It was announced today (Oct. 13) that singer/songwriter Bob Dylan, whose body of work crosses genres from folk and country to blues and rock, has been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature for “having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition,” according to the Swedish Academy, which awards the prize. Bob is…… MORE
Listen to Garth Brooks’ New Groovin’ Single, “Baby, Let’s Lay Down and Dance”
Over the last couple of weeks, Garth Brooks has been dominating news feeds with almost-daily announcements, including his new Christmas album with Trisha Yearwood, becoming a Tennessee Ambassador of Goodwill, his new 10-disc box set and more. Today’s daily dose of Garth? He has released the first single, “Baby, Let’s Lay Down and Dance,” from…… MORE
Get to Know Nash Next Finalist Brittany Pfantz
The Nash Next Challenge is down to its 10 finalists, and in the lead-up to the announcement of the champion on Oct. 25, NCD will be profiling each of the 10 finalists. Today, we are getting to know finalist Brittany Pfantz. In July, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited aspiring country artists and…… MORE
Vote Now: Who Should Win the CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Award
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…… MORE
Tanya Tucker Recovering in Hospital After Suffering Upper Respiratory Infection
Tanya Tucker is recovering in a Nashville hospital after suffering an upper respiratory infection while on her North American Tour. Tanya, who turned 58 on Oct. 10, became ill before a date in South Dakota and was treated by local doctors before heading back to Nashville. As a result, six shows will be postponed (tour…… MORE
Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Video: Watch Hillary Scott & the Scott Family Make Their Grand Ole Opry Debut
Over the last year, the three members of Lady Antebellum—Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood—have dedicated some time away from the group to tackle individual projects and spend time with their families. Hillary did both at the same time. Hillary teamed with her father, Lang, mother, Linda Davis and younger sister, Rylee, to create…… MORE
Watch Rabble-Rousing Dwight Yoakam Open Up a Can of Whoop-Ass on Comedy Central’s “Drunk History”
Comedy Central’s Drunk History, a liquored-up narration of U.S. history by a comedian while actors lip sync the dialogue, delved into the history of Nashville as they reenacted one of Andrew Jackson’s duels on last night’s episode (Oct. 11). And they brought in the big guns by casting Dwight Yoakam as Jesse Benton, an officer…… MORE
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These Four Women Are Keeping The Grand Ole Opry In Tune
At the heart of the iconic Grand Ole Opry, one of the symbolic homes of country music, lies a team of dedicated women ensuring its 100-year legacy thrives. Associate producer of talent Gina Keltner, director of archives and content management Emily Frans, associate producer of show development Nicole Judd, and director of artist and industry…
Mickey Guyton Continues To Buck The Odds In Country Music
Variety’s Power of Women Nashville cover star Mickey Guyton has defied the odds to become a prominent figure in country music, while inspiring many with her talent and resilience. Despite facing challenges as a female and Black artist in a predominantly white, male industry, Guyton has continued to make her mark with her powerful performances…
Ella Langley And Zach Top Set To Perform At 60th ACM Awards Following New Artist Wins
Ella Langley and Zach Top, fresh off being presented with ACM’s New Female Artist and New Male Artist of the Year awards, are both set to perform at the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire. Langley leads all ACM nominees with eight total nods, on the strength of her successful debut album, hungover, and…
Kelsea Ballerini Says She Had To “Differentiate” Herself From Taylor Swift To Avoid Early Comparisons
In a new interview with Variety for her Power of Women Nashville cover story, Kelsea Ballerini recalled the challenge of establishing her own identity separate from her idol, Taylor Swift, in order to make a mark in the music industry. She recalls an interaction with a record label executive who dismissed her early on by…
Beyonce Kicks Off Cowboy Carter Tour In LA With The Help Of Her Kids, Blue Ivy And Rumi
Beyoncé launched her Cowboy Carter Tour on Monday night (April 28) with a nearly three-hour performance at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The 35-time Grammy winner looked resplendent in an all-white outfit complete with cowboy hat, boots, and fringed jacket, with backup dancers dressed in similar attire. The 39-song set focused on Beyoncé’s 2024 Album…