The Academy of Country Music is pulling out all of the stops for their 10th annual ACM Honors ceremony on Aug. 30 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Lady Antebellum will host the celebration with performances from Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Cam, Maren Morris, Cole Swindell and Keith Urban. In addition, the ACM…… MORE
2016 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees Include Townes Van Zandt, Bob Morrison, Aaron Barker & Beth Nielsen Chapman
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame announced its class of 2016 today (Aug. 9): Bob Morrison, Aaron Barker, Beth Nielsen Chapman and the late Townes Van Zandt. The foursome (Townes posthumously) will be inducted on Oct. 9 at the Music City Center, joining the 199 existing members of the organization, including Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton,…… MORE
Joe Nichols: Who Are You Listening To?
Just because they sing country music, doesn’t mean that artists like Joe Nichols listen to just country music. His tastes are as varied as many of ours. Joe released a second single, “Undone,” from his untitled album due out later this year and talked to Nash Country Daily back in May about the single. “Sometimes…… MORE
Go Behind the Scenes on Keith Urban’s “Blue Ain’t Your Color” From “Ripcord” Album
Over the course of the 13 songs on his recent Billboard No. 1 album, Ripcord, Keith Urban blurs the lines between country, dance, hip hop, electronica and more. “There’s new music being made all the time that’s fascinating to me,” Keith said to NCD in May when the album dropped. “It’s sort of like being…… MORE
Dierks Bentley Slated to Kick Off the NFL Season With Performance on Sept. 8
Carrie Underwood may have the honor of singing the new theme to Sunday Night Football on Sept. 11 as the Patriots take on the Cardinals, but Dierks Bentley has been tapped to help kick off the NFL season on Sept. 8 as the Carolina Panthers tangle with the Denver Broncos. Dierks will celebrate the start…… MORE
[Quickly] Watch Carrie Underwood’s “Oh, Sunday Night” Teaser for “Sunday Night Football”
If you’ve got 15 seconds to spare—and who doesn’t?—check out the clip of Carrie Underwood’s new Sunday Night Football theme, “Oh, Sunday Night,” which has been airing during NBC’s coverage of the Olympics. The tune is a reboot of Carrie and Miranda Lambert’s 2014 No. 1 hit, “Somethin’ Bad,” and will replace “Waiting All Day…… MORE
“Nash Country Daily” Readers Vote Blake Shelton’s “Came Here to Forget” Best Single of 2016 . . . So Far
Blake. Blake. Blake. Our readers have spoken—and voted—by casting thousands of ballots in our online poll for Best Single of 2016 . . . So Far. And the name that received the most votes was Blake Shelton for his 2016 No. 1 single, “Came Here to Forget.” The tune, written by Craig Wiseman and Deric…… MORE
Watch Dan + Shay Get Into the Olympic Spirit on “Good Morning America”
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…… MORE
Neal McCoy Switches Gears With New Jazz Album (Listen)
It’s a bird, it’s a plane . . . no it’s Neal McCoy singing Jazz music. The “Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye” singer has traded in his acoustic guitar for a saxophone with the release of his latest project, You Don’t Know Me, which features songs from the Great American Songbook. “This album has…… MORE
Outlaws Wanted
Blackberry Smoke, The Mavericks, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle & the Dukes, Shooter Jennings and more have been added to the lineup for the 2nd annual Outlaw Country Cruise that heads from Tampa to Cozumel on Feb. 26–March 2, 2017. Tickets are on sale now.… 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…