Jim Casey sat down with Kix Brooks to talk about performing in Vegas, hanging out in Tahiti with Reba McEntire and Ronnie Dunn, his new cookbook, “Cookin’ It with Kix,” and more. And be sure not to miss Kix’s “Fancy” impression of Reba at the 4:18 mark. “I only know how to [cook] things the…… MORE
Just When You Thought You’d Seen It All, Outsider Eric Church Goes Inside for New Furniture Line
Haven’t you always dreamed of owning a piece of furniture that Eric Church approved of? What a foolish question, of course you have. That dream is now a reality—Eric’s new furniture line, Highway to Home, is available today (Aug. 3) at Rooms to Go. “I felt like I have spent the last 20 years running…… MORE
With New Album, The Cadillac Three Go From “Drinking and Fighting to Loving and Dying”
Hard-charging trio The Cadillac Three is set to kick up some dust with their sophomore album, Bury Me in My Boots, on August 5. The raucous three-piece—Jaren Johnston (vocals/lead guitar), Kelby Ray Caldwell (lap steel/bass) and Neil Mason (drums/percussion)—sat down with Nash Country Daily at Nashville’s The Crying Wolf bar and grill to discuss their…… MORE
Listen to Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris’ New Version of “Wildflowers” From “Trio” Collection
Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris teamed up in 1987 to form a supergroup and record the award-winning album, Trio. The threesome followed that collection up with 1999’s Trio II. The two albums combined to sell more than 5 millions copies and win three Grammys. And now there is more good news for fans…… MORE
Keith Urban and Maren Morris Share Dueling Videos of Each Other’s Songs
Many times artists use social media to argue back and forth, but Maren Morris and Keith Urban used their socials for good. Maren, who has been on tour with Keith as part of his Ripcord World Tour, posted a video clip—to her Facebook page—where she performed a kick-ass version of Keith’s “Blue Ain’t Your Color.” …… MORE
Exclusive Premiere: Title Track to Cody Johnson’s New Album, “Gotta Be Me”
With his upcoming album, Gotta Be Me, dropping on Aug. 5, Cody Johnson is ready to bust out of the chute like one of the bucking bulls he used to ride. Cody’s new 13-song offering is his first album since his 2014 Billboard Top 10, Cowboy Like Me, and it features the baritone singer/songwriter crooning…… MORE
Dwight Yoakam to Release New Bluegrass Album, “Swimmin’ Pools, Movie Stars,” on Sept. 23
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. The new album reflects the love for bluegrass that Dwight…… MORE
Who’s New: Hudson Moore
Age: 26 Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas Single: “Some Are” Album: Getaway Twitter: @HudsonMoore Influences: Tim McGraw, George Strait, Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, Vince Gill In Brief: Growing up in Fort Worth, Texas, Hudson Moore could have been considered a triple threat. A self taught singer/songwriter/musician, Hudson released his debut album, Getaway, in June 2016 and…… MORE
Watch Kelsea Ballerini’s Performance of “Peter Pan” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
Kelsea Ballerini performed her current single, “Peter Pan,” on last night’s (Aug. 1) episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live. The tune, which is the third single from her debut album, The First Time, is currently No. 10 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart. “How’s everybody doing?” Kelsea asked the crowd at the outdoor venue. “This is my…… MORE
Eric Church’s “Record Year” Spins to the Top of the Charts
Eric Church’s latest single, “Record Year,” from his 2015 album, Mr. Misunderstood, has topped both the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase charts this week. The tune, which is Eric’s fifth solo Billboard No. 1—he has notched two more on guest singles on Jason Aldean’s “The Only Way I Know” and Keith Urban’s “Raise ‘Em Up”—is…… 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…