The 6th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees all persons accused of a crime the right to a speedy trial. The Constitution, however, says nothing about the right to a Swift trial…a Taylor Swift trial. Taylor was conspicuously absent from last night’s MTV Video Music Awards, but this morning (Aug. 29), she was present for jury…… MORE
Tim McGraw Reflects on His Oldest Daughter Heading Back To College
It’s that time of year when kids start going back to school and leave the nest as they head off to college. It can be a difficult time for parents, and Tim McGraw is no exception. Tim’s oldest daughter, Gracie, moved out of the Hill-McGraw family home last fall as she began her college career,…… MORE
Watch Tyler Farr Channel Opera Star Andrea Bocelli on “The Prayer”
Not only is Tyler Farr a country music star, but he’s also a classically trained vocalist. Encouraged by his mother, Tyler began opera training while in middle school. Harnessing the power of his classical training, the “Redneck Crazy” singer posted a video of himself on Twitter singing along to Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli’s “The…… MORE
Miranda Lambert Will Receive the Inaugural Merle Haggard Spirit Award at ACM Honors
Miranda Lambert may not be an Okie from Muskogee, but the Texas spitfire will do Merle Haggard proud when she receives the inaugural ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award at the ACM Honors ceremony on Aug. 30 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The award honors uncompromising artists in the spirit of Merle Haggard while acknowledging a man…… MORE
No Gettin’ Over Ronnie
35 years ago today (Aug. 29), Ronnie Milsap’s “(There’s) No Gettin’ Over Me” topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The tune, which was written by Walt Aldridge and Tom Brasfield, also crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100 (#5) and the Billboard Adult Contemporary (#2) charts.… MORE
Everybody Tune In
Chase Rice will play his current single “Everybody We Know Does” on NBC’s Today show on Tuesday, Aug. 30. This will be Chase’s first time performing the song live on national television and his first time appearing on Today.… MORE
Luke Bryan Added to Star-Studded Lineup for Charlie Daniels’ 80th Birthday Volunteer Jam
The Devil went down to Georgia, and he found a Georgia boy to help Charlie Daniels celebrate his 80th birthday at the 41st annual Volunteer Jam on Nov. 30 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Georgia native and reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan has been added to the lineup that already includes Chris Stapleton,…… MORE
Listen to Carrie Underwood Sing New “Oh, Sunday Night” Theme Song for “Sunday Night Football”
When the NFL season kicks off on Sept. 11, Sunday Night Football will retire “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night,” the theme song based on Joan Jett’s “I Hate Myself for Loving You” that popular artists like Pink, Faith Hill and Carrie Underwood have covered over the past 10 years. It’s out with the old…… MORE
4 Things We Learned From the Premiere of “I Love Kellie Pickler”
The second season of I Love Kellie Pickler premiered Thursday night (Aug. 25) on CMT and there were a few things we learned about our friend Kellie Pickler. Kellie and husband Kyle Jacobs, who have been married for five years, started their reality show in 2015, with Season 1 giving us a glimpse into their…… MORE
Billy Ray Cyrus Doesn’t Drink Anymore: “In Some Ways, Keith Whitley, I Feel Like He Saved My Life”
Billy Ray Cyrus stopped by the Nash Country Daily offices last week to talk about his new album, Thin Line, which drops on Sept. 9. During the hour-long conversation, Billy Ray also discussed his starring role as Burnin’ Vernon Brownmule on CMT’s Still the King, which was recently picked up for a second season. As…… MORE
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Universal Music Nashville Rebrands As MCA
Universal Music Group has just unveiled the rebranding of its Nashville operations to Music Corporation of America (MCA). The rebrand is led by recently appointed President/CEO Mike Harris and CCO Dave Cobb, with MCA continuing to operate and support their frontline labels: Mercury Nashville, EMI Nashville, Capitol Nashville and MCA Nashville, along with the newly…
Carrie Underwood Reunites With Make-A-Wish Foundation Child 17 Years Later, Donates $235K From Vegas Residency To Charity
During her final show of her Las Vegas residency on April 12, Carrie Underwood was reunited with Noel Miller, a Make-A-Wish recipient with a severe heart condition she first met 15 years ago. The country superstar also donated over $235,000 to the foundation, a portion of which came from her residency ticket sales. Underwood, who…
Morgan Wallen Claimed Post Malone Collaboration For His New Album After “I Had Some Help” Was Included On ‘F-1 Trillion’
In a new interview clip featured on Spotify to promote his new album, Morgan Wallen discussed his collaboration with Post Malone on their just released track, “I Ain’t Comin’ Back.” The country superstar revealed how the song ended up on his upcoming album, I’m the Problem, instead of on Malone’s F-1 Trillion. “This was written…
Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, LeAnn Rimes Among Performers Added To 2025 ACM Awards Lineup
Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, and LeAnn Rimes lead the list of performers who have just been added to the live lineup at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards taking place on May 8. The other new additions to the ACM performance roster are Cody Johnson, Kelsea Ballerini, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Clint Black,…
Self-Made Country Star Drew Baldridge Closes In On Another No. 1 With “Tough People”
Drew Baldridge finds himself on the brink of possibly securing another No. 1 hit with his current Top 15 single, “Tough People,” following up the success of his groundbreaking self-released No. 1 hit from 2024, “She’s Somebody’s Daughter.” Working alongside Luke Combs to co-write the impactful song with Adam Sanders and Jordan Walker, Baldridge initially…