With more than 30 performances slated for the 50th annual CMA Awards Show on Nov. 2, artists are going to have to bring their A-games if they hope to make a splash like Chris Stapleton did last year. It sounds like Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are ready to splash. In October it was announced……
Little Big Town Announces Six-Show Residency at the Ryman Auditorium in 2017 & Releases New “Better Man” Video [Watch]
Nashville mayor Megan Barry made a special announcement at the Ryman Auditorium this morning (Nov. 1): Little Big Town will perform a six-show residency at the Mother Church of Country Music in 2017. The six shows—Feb. 24 and 25, May 19 and 20, Sept. 15 and 16—mark the first time an artist or band has……
Luke Bryan’s “Move” Makes History as 5th Single on “Kill the Lights” Album to Reach No. 1
Luke Bryan has the golden touch. The two-time defending CMA Entertainer of the Year notched his 16th Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 song with “Move,” the fifth single from his Kill the Lights album to reach No. 1. Luke, who reached the quintuple No. 1 milestone with his previous album, Crash My Party, is now……
Jana Kramer Goes Head-to-Head Against Good Friend Terra Jolé on “Dancing With the Stars”
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Alright, Alright, Alright: Matthew McConaughey, Sharon Stone, Jennifer Garner, Peyton Manning & More Slated to Appear at 50th CMA Awards
The 50th annual CMA Awards on Nov. 2 is promising to be one of the biggest nights in the history of country music with performances from Alabama, Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Clint Black, Garth Brooks with Trisha Yearwood, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Roy Clark, Charlie Daniels, Randy Travis, Florida Georgia……
Dierks Bentley Follows Back-to-Back No. 1 Hits by Releasing New Single, “Black”
Hot on the heels of back-to-back No. 1 singles “Somewhere on a Beach” and “Different for Girls,” Dierks Bentley released a new single, “Black,” today (Oct. 31). Co-penned by Dierks, Ross Copperman and Ashley Gorley, “Black” is the title track to Dierks’ eighth studio album, which was released in May 2016. “When I started thinking……
See How Some of Your Favorite Country Stars Dress Up for Halloween
Some of our favorite country stars got into the spirit of Halloween by donning funny, scary and crazy costumes. Check ’em out, and check back in as we update pics throughout the day and night. Nailed it! Even got a minion in! #toystory #freakfest pic.twitter.com/UuqE658xDn — Jon Pardi (@JonPardi) October 30, 2016 One more! 🎃……
Vote Now: Who Should Win the CMA Video & Musician of the Year Awards
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……
2016 CMA Awards Predictions
Lisa, Jim and friends-of-the-show Elaina Doré Smith and John Shomby sit down to discuss their picks for this year’s CMA Awards winners. Show Participants Lisa Konicki, Editor in Chief Jim Casey, Managing Editor Elaina Doré Smith, co-host of Nash Nights Live John Shomby, Nash Director of Programming at Cumulus Media Show Links & Notes 2016 CMA Awards Nominees……
Brandy Clark and Dwight Yoakam Team Up for Studio Version of “Hold My Hand”
Musical chemistry was in the air when Brandy Clark and Dwight Yoakam teamed up at the 2015 Grammys to sing “Hold My Hand,” a song from Brandy’s 2013 album, 12 Stories. In fact, there was so much musical chemistry between Brandy and Dwight that the tandem decided to record a studio version of tune and……
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