Check out the 40 hottest hits for the week of August 1, 2016 based on the official Mediabase country music chart.… MORE
“Nash Country Daily” Readers Vote Keith Urban’s “Ripcord” Best Album of 2016 . . . So Far
Over the last week, Nash Country Daily readers cast thousands of votes in our poll for the Best Album of 2016 . . . So Far. After all the ballots were tallied, Keith Urban’s Ripcord reigned supreme—but just barely. Keith’s Ripcord edged out Blake Shelton’s If I’m Honest by the narrowest of margins—1%. Rounding out…… MORE
The Song Remembers When: “Love Like Crazy” – Lee Brice
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 Lee Brice’s “Love Like Crazy.”… MORE
Kidde Hero of the Week: Shane
Our Kidde Hero of the Week spotlights Shane. Have a special hero in your life? Learn how you can salute that person or organization as the Kidde Hero of the Week.… MORE
Check Out the Lyric Video to Dolly Parton’s New Song “Outside Your Door”
Dolly Parton is having a milestone year. In January, she turned 70 years old. In May, she celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary with husband Carl Dean. In June, she embarked on a 60-plus-city tour of the U.S. and Canada—her biggest tour in 25 years. And on August 10, Dolly will release her 43rd solo album,…… MORE
George Strait to Honor Jim Lauderdale at This Year’s Americana Awards
Jim Lauderdale is getting a big honor this year . . . and it’s not because of his magnificent hair. The Americana Honors and Awards Show will be honoring Jim with a lifetime achievement award at this year’s show on Sept. 21 at the Ryman Auditorium—and none other than George Strait will be presenting the…… MORE
David Nail: Fighter Tour
FIGHTER TOUR Sept. 7, Madison, WI, Majestic Theatre Sept. 8, Columbia, MO, The Blue Note Sept. 10, Eau Claire, WI, Carson Park Sept. 23, New York, NY, Irving Plaza Sept. 24, Buffalo, NY, University of Buffalo Stadium (free show) Sept. 29, Mescalero, NM, Inn of the Mountain Gods Sept. 30, San Carlos, AZ, Apache Gold…… MORE
Exclusive: Olivia Lane Talks the Inspiration Behind New Self-Titled EP
From the country-rich state of Texas, by way of Houston, comes effervescent singer/songwriter Olivia Lane, whose self-title EP drops today (July 29). “The inspiration behind this EP is the life I’ve been living, going for my dreams in Nashville,” says Olivia. “Each one of these songs, I’ve poured my heart and my soul into. As…… MORE
Watch Kelsea Ballerini Take On Shania Twain, Maroon 5 & Britney Spears
For the past five weeks, Kelsea Ballerini has been co-hosting ABC’s musical variety show, Greatest Hits, with Arsenio Hall. Each week, Kelsea and Arsenio highlight a five-year musical period between 1980–2005. On Thursday night (July 28), the “Dibs” singer got the chance to take the stage and show off her stuff during the 2000–2005 episode.…… MORE
Watch Brandy Clark’s Touching Acoustic Performance of “Since You’ve Gone to Heaven”
Brandy Clark released her sophomore album, Big Day in a Small Town, in June. The most personal tune on the 11-song offering is the record’s closing track, “Since You’ve Gone to Heaven,” a song Brandy co-wrote with songwriter/producer Shane McAnally. “My dad was killed in a logging accident in July, right before 9/11,” says Brandy…… MORE