Kix Brooks and Westwood One celebrate the service of all U.S. military veterans with a two-hour Veterans Day music special “A Salute to Our Military Veterans.”… MORE
The Song Remembers When: Eli Young Band – “Even If It Breaks Your Heart”
We take you behind the scenes and explore the making of one of our favorite tunes with The Song Remembers When… This week, we take a look at the Eli Young Band’s “Even If It Breaks Your Heart.”… MORE
Kidde Hero of the Week: Anonymous Bus Driver
A driver saves the lives of two dozen students on her school bus in this week’s Hero story. Have someone who has made a difference in your life? Learn how you can nominate them as the Kidde Hero of the Week.… MORE
Vince Gill, John Prine, Dean Dillon, Tom T. Hall & More Earn Nominations for 2019 Songwriters Hall of Fame
The Songwriters Hall of Fame announced more than 20 nominees in two categories (performing and non-performing) for its Class of 2019, including a handful of country-centric songwriters. Performing nominees include Vince Gill, John Prine, Mike Love, Jimmy Cliff, Jeff Lynne, Cat Stevens, Mariah Carey, Chrissie Hynde, Lloyd Price, Missy Elliott, Tommy James and the Eurythmics…… MORE
Country Stars Send Thoughts and Prayers to California Shooting Victims
Another senseless shooting has left 12 people dead, including sheriff’s deputy Sgt. Ron Helus, after a lone gunman opened fire at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, Calif., on Nov. 7. Many country stars, including Loretta Lynn, Charlie Daniels, John Rich, Brad Paisley, Zac Brown and more, sent out their thoughts and prayers…… MORE
George Strait, Vince Gill, Kris Kristofferson, Lee Ann Womack, Sheryl Crow & More to Perform at Willie Nelson Tribute Concert
An all-star cast of performers will hit the stage to pay tribute to country icon Willie Nelson at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Jan. 12. The tribute concert—Willie: Life & Songs of an American Outlaw—will feature performances by Alison Krauss, The Avett Brothers, George Strait, Jack Johnson, John Mellencamp, Kris Kristofferson, Lee Ann Womack, Lyle Lovett,…… MORE
Who’s New: Carter Winter
Home: Columbus, Ohio Age: 31 New Single: “Skylines” New Album: Temptation Twitter: @CarterWinter Instagram: @CarterWinter Facebook: CarterWinterMusic Website: CarterWinter.com How did you get started in music? I spent a lot of time with my great-grandpa when I was young. He would take me to the VFW or AmVets, and I would sit in there all…… MORE
CMA Awards Predictions: Who Will Win in Each Category
Before the 52nd CMA Awards kick off at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. CT on ABC, we asked 10 people around the Nash Country Daily office to predict which artists will be taking home trophies. There was no back-and-forth debate, no who “should” win, and no waffling. Each panelist was simply…… MORE
Carly Pearce & Russell Dickerson Team Up for Co-Headlining “The Way Back Tour”
Carly Pearce and Russell Dickerson are having so much success on the charts that the old friends decided to team up for the co-headlining The Way Back Tour in 2019. After topping the charts earlier this year with “Yours,” Russell earned his second No. 1 hit with “Blue Tacoma” in October, while Carly copped her…… MORE
Kenny Chesney Reveals Intimate “Songs for the Saints 2019 Tour”
After Kenny Chesney’s 2018 Trip Around the Sun Tour hit more than a dozen major stadiums and more than 20 amphitheaters, the Tennessee native is scaling back his 2019 tour, which he has dubbed the Songs for the Saints 2019 Tour. “I wanted to change it up,” says Kenny. “Last year was so intense, and…… MORE