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
Dolly Parton Dishes on Her Admiration for Adele, the Secrets to a 50-Year Marriage & the Making of Her New Album, “Pure & Simple”
With the camera rolling, Dolly Parton sat down with Nash Country Daily to talk about all of the wonderful things going on in her life, including: Her admiration for Adele: “I love her style, I love her voice, I love her songs, I just love the way she is . . . Someday I would…… MORE
Flashback Friday With George Strait’s Depressingly Upbeat No. 1, “You Know Me Better Than That”
Twenty-five years ago this week, George Strait’s “You Know Me Better Than That” was culminating its three-week run (Aug. 17–31) as the No. 1 single on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. The tune, which was released in June 1991, was the second No. 1 single from George’s Chill of an Early Fall album. That’s reason…… MORE
Watch Jason Aldean Bring The Heat To “Good Morning America” Stage with “Lights Go On” Performance
Jason Aldean was burning up your television screen Friday morning (Aug. 26) when he hit the stage for Good Morning America‘s Summer Concert Series in Central Park. The Georgia native wowed the New York City crowd with tunes like “When She Says Baby,” “Dirt Road Anthem,” and from his upcoming album—They Don’t Know— “Lights Come…… MORE
Honor Guard
The Academy of Country Music announced that Miranda Lambert, Alicia Keys, Chris Young, Dan + Shay and The Band Perry will all perform at the 10th annual ACM Honors on Aug. 30 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Previously announced performers include Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Cam, Maren Morris, Cole Swindell, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley,…… MORE
Big Day for BK
Happy birthday to Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley, who turns 31 years old today (Aug. 26). BK and his FGL cohort, Tyler Hubbard, are celebrating by releasing their new album, Dig Your Roots, which is available today.… MORE
Split From Her Husband, Jana Kramer Says “I Don’t Need Anymore Bulls**t in My Life” on New Episode of “Chelsea”
While Jana Kramer was in California taping an episode of Netflix’s Chelsea on Wednesday, Aug. 24, news broke that the country singer was separated from her third husband, Mike Caussin, who is reported to have entered a rehab facility for undisclosed reasons. Talking to host Chelsea Handler, Jana, 32, said, “Around that time [my 30s]…… MORE
Kellie Pickler and Mother-In-Law Share Apple Pie Recipe From Tonight’s Season Premiere of “I Love Kellie Pickler”
Do you love Kellie Pickler? If so, you can catch the premiere of Season 2 of I Love Kellie Pickler tonight (Aug. 25) on CMT. In the premiere episode, Kellie will be sharing a special moment with her mother-in-law, also known as Mama J, as she teaches the North Carolina native how to make her…… MORE
Dwight Yoakam Reveals Track Listing to New Bluegrass Album, Including a Cover of Prince’s “Purple Rain”
Dwight Yoakam may have perfected his sound in California, but he’s going back to his Kentucky roots for his new album. On Sept. 23, Dwight will release Swimmin’ Pools, Movie Stars, an 11-track album that will feature bluegrass versions of songs from his past catalogue, as well as a bonus track bluegrass cover of Prince’s…… MORE
Charles Esten Stops By the NCD Studio for a Live Performance of “I Love You Beer”
Charles Esten, who stars as Deacon Claybourne on the television drama Nashville, dropped by the Nash Country Daily studio today (Aug. 25) to talk about the upcoming season, which premieres on CMT on January 5. In addition, Charles picked up his guitar and performed one of his new tunes, “I Love You Beer,” which he…… MORE
Blogs
Hudson Westbrook Credits Miranda Lambert With Giving Him The Best Advice Of His Young Career
Over the past year, Hudson Westbrook rose to fame with hits like “Take It Slow” and “House Again.” In a new interview with People, the 20-year-old country music sensation reflects on his whirlwind success, while also sharing the helpful advice he received from Miranda Lambert. “She was like, ‘Just do your own thing and don’t…
Billboard Country Live Planning Another Concert Showcase In Nashville This June
Billboard Country Live is set to host another two-day event in Nashville, with this year’s festivities set to take place on June 5-6 at Luke Combs’ Category 10. The celebration will include a showcase concert on Thursday (June 5) presenting live performances by rising country artists Alexandra Kay, Ashley Cooke, Drew Baldridge, Max McNown, and…
Morgan Wallen Shares Insight Into How He Curated His Sand In My Boots Festival
Morgan Wallen’s inaugural Sand In My Boots Festival will officially kick off this weekend in Gulf Shores, Alabama, running from May 16-18. The fest coincides with the release of Wallen’s highly-anticipated new album, I’m the Problem, which dropped on Friday (May 16). Wallen will be joined by fellow headliners Post Malone and Brooks & Dunn,…
CBS Shares First Look At Taylor Sheridan And Blake Shelton’s New Reality Singing Show, ‘The Road’
On Thursday (May 15), CBS shared the first glimpse of their upcoming reality music competition series, The Road, which was created by Yellowstone mastermind Taylor Sheridan and country superstar Blake Shelton. The 12 competing musicians on the show will face a unique challenge as they perform a series of opening sets for Keith Urban while…
Ella Langley Opens Up About Struggling With Mental Health While Experiencing Career Success
During an appearance on Sharla McCoy’s Buckin’ Broadcast during ACM week, Ella Langley opened up about her struggles with mental health despite her recent success in her music career. The country star reflected on her challenging week leading up to the 60th ACM Awards, where she was the most nominated artist and won five awards,…