It’s been a full year since we’ve heard any new music from The Band Perry, but the sibling trio is making themselves visible with a brand-new single, “Comeback Kid.” After splitting from their label in 2015, releasing a single—”Live Forever”— that did not perform very well and amid rumors that the band was going the…… MORE
Dwight Yoakam brought his denim suitin’, boot-scootin’, Bakersfield hootin’ talents to Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Friday, July 29. In addition to playing a number of his beloved hits over the course of the two-plus-hour show, Dwight paid tribute to one of his longtime inspirations, Merle Haggard, by covering “Mama Tried,” “Okie From Muskogee” and…… MORE
Move over Brad Paisley and Demi Lovato—there’s a new country/pop superpower in the makings: Kenny Chesney and P!nk. The tandem recorded a new song, “Setting the World on Fire,” for Kenny’s upcoming album, Some Town Somewhere, which is slated to drop on October 28. “P!nk’s voice holds so many feelings all at the same time:…… MORE
The teens have spoken, and Carrie Underwood was their pick for Choice Country Artist at the Teen Choice Awards on Fox on July 31. Hosted by WWE star John Cena and actress/singer Victoria Justice, the Teen Choice Awards were held at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. Carrie took home the top country award after going…… MORE
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
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
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
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
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
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