Yearly Archives: 2017

Rayna James and Deacon Claybourne of “Nashville” Immortalized in Wax at Madame Tussauds

Rayna James and Deacon Claybourne of “Nashville” Immortalized in Wax at Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds could not open a Nashville attraction without including the wax figures of CMT Nashville‘s most dramatic romantic lovebirds, Rayna James and Deacon Claybourne. The TV couple, played by Connie Britton and Chip Esten, made their way to the attraction as Madame Tussaud’s opened their doors Friday (April 14). The two figures are seated…MORE

Sorry Ladies, Sam Hunt Is a Married Man

Sorry Ladies, Sam Hunt Is a Married Man

Sam Hunt is a married man. According to TMZ, Sam and his fiancée, Hannah Lee Fowler, tied the knot over the weekend (April 15). The entertainment site has photos of the couple at their reception at the Woods in Rockmart, Ga. The nuptials took place in nearby Cedartown at a Methodist church, with approximately 150…MORE

Loretta Lynn Serves Up Hits and Quips at Her 85th Birthday Show

Loretta Lynn Serves Up Hits and Quips at Her 85th Birthday Show

Loretta Lynn definitely knows how to throw a birthday party. And where to host it. The extraordinary lady and one of the most important figures in country music history celebrated her 85th birthday as she welcomed fans, friends and family to the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Friday night (April 14), for the first of two…MORE

Sam Hunt Reportedly Getting Married on April 15

Sam Hunt Reportedly Getting Married on April 15

TMZ is reporting that Sam Hunt and fiancee Hannah Lee Fowler will tie the knot on Saturday, April 15, in Sam’s Cedartown, Ga., hometown. According to the article, Nashville bridal designer Olia Zavozina customized Hannah’s wedding dress and Sam’s wardrobe. Sam and Hannah got engaged during a trip to Israel in late December 2016. “I’m…MORE

Todd O’Neill Talks Winning the 2016 Nash Next Challenge, Working with Jay DeMarcus, His Debut Single, “Love Again” and More

Todd O’Neill Talks Winning the 2016 Nash Next Challenge, Working with Jay DeMarcus, His Debut Single, “Love Again” and More

Lisa talks with 2016 Nash Next Challenge winner Todd O’Neill about his experience competing in and being named the winner of Nash Next 2016, working with Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts, the song-selecting process, his debut single, “Love Again,” and more. Show Participants Todd O’Neill Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links & Notes Todd O’Neill’s…MORE

Luke Combs’ “Hurricane” Blows Into the Billboard Top 10 for the First Time

Luke Combs’ “Hurricane” Blows Into the Billboard Top 10 for the First Time

With his debut single, “Hurricane,” reaching No. 9 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after 25 weeks, Luke Combs reached another milestone in his burgeoning career this week: his first Top 10 hit. “It’s been an unbelievable ride since releasing ‘Hurricane,’” says Luke to Nash Country Daily. “It started out way down in the 60s when…MORE

Listen to Chris Stapleton’s Soaring New Song, “Broken Halos”

Listen to Chris Stapleton’s Soaring New Song, “Broken Halos”

The May 5 release of Chris Stapleton’s sophomore solo album, From A Room: Volume 1, is three weeks away. Yesterday (April 13), Chris gave fans a taste of what’s to come on the album by sharing his new song, “Broken Halos,” which was co-penned by Chris and Mike Henderson. Listen to “Broken Halos” Spotify –…MORE

Nash Next Winner Todd O’Neill Releases First Single, “Love Again”

Nash Next Winner Todd O’Neill Releases First Single, “Love Again”

“The winner of the 2017 Nash Next Challenge is . . . Todd O’Neill.” Those were the words Todd heard in October 2016 after he beat out hundreds of competitors in a four-month-long competition to become the last man standing in the Nash Next Challenge, which was created by Cumulus Media and sponsored by Country…MORE

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FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025

Dolly Parton proved once again she’s just one of us by admitting to the one thing she eats every day:  POTATOES.  She doesn’t need anything glamorous . . . she said she just looks for, “good, hearty food.” Here’s what she said recently:  “I have to have something with potatoes . . . I mean,…

THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2025

TV Tonight:  Game 1 of the Thunder and the Pacers in the”The NBA Finals” Here are the best summer country songs 1.  “Chattahoochee” by Alan Jackson 2.  “Summertime” by Kenny Chesney 3.  “All Summer Long” by Kid Rock 4.  “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffett 5.  “Buy Me a Boat” by Chris Janson 6.  “Chicken Fried” by…