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…… MORE
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…… MORE
American Country Countdown Chart – Week of October 31, 2016
Check out the 40 hottest hits for the week of October 31, 2016 based on the official Mediabase country music chart.… MORE
The Song Remembers When: “Different For Girls” – Dierks Bentley and Elle King
We take you behind the scenes and explore the making of one of our favorite tunes with The Song Remembers When… This week, we feature Dierks Bentley and Elle King’s “Different For Girls.”… MORE
Kidde Hero of the Week: Conner Gaul
Our Kidde Hero of the Week spotlights Conner Gaul. Have a special hero in your life? Learn how you can salute that person or organization as the Kidde Hero of the Week.… MORE
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…… MORE
Epic Surprise! Randy Travis Shocks Kane Brown With Visit During Live Performance of “Three Wooden Crosses”
It was a day like any other normal day at the NASH Country Daily offices—newcomer Kane Brown was coming by to play a few songs from his upcoming self-titled album, along with a few covers. Like I said, just another ordinary day. Here’s the thing, it wasn’t just an ordinary day because what Kane didn’t…… MORE
Cole Swindell Is Feeling Right at Home With New EP and Tour
Not only does Cole Swindell have something of a hot streak working, but he’s also striking while the iron is hot. The hot streak? His first five singles—“Chillin’ It,” “Hope You Get Lonely Tonight,” “Ain’t Worth the Whiskey,” “Let Me See Ya Girl” and “You Should Be Here”—have reached No. 1 on the Billboard and/or…… MORE
CMT Announces Next Women of Country 2016
CMT has released the list of its 2016 Next Women of Country franchise—a campaign to bring awareness to inspiring female vocalists in country music. The acts selected by CMT for the Class of 2016 include Caitlyn Smith, Jamie Lynn Spears, Jillian Jacqueline, Kree Harrison, Logan Brill, Lucie Silvas, Maggie Rose, Margo Price and—for the first…… MORE
Who Are the Most Marketable Country Stars? Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton, According to Nielsen
In addition to monitoring radio airplay, online streaming and music consumer behavior, Nielsen is the authority in tracking what music people are buying both in-store and digitally. That’s why outlets like Nash Country Daily and Billboard, among others, often cite Nielsen’s statistics in its articles and charts. An interesting stat that NCD came across this…… MORE