Over the course of the 13 songs on his recent Billboard No. 1 album, Ripcord, Keith Urban blurs the lines between country, dance, hip hop, electronica and more. “There’s new music being made all the time that’s fascinating to me,” Keith said to NCD in May when the album dropped. “It’s sort of like being…… MORE
Dierks Bentley Slated to Kick Off the NFL Season With Performance on Sept. 8
Carrie Underwood may have the honor of singing the new theme to Sunday Night Football on Sept. 11 as the Patriots take on the Cardinals, but Dierks Bentley has been tapped to help kick off the NFL season on Sept. 8 as the Carolina Panthers tangle with the Denver Broncos. Dierks will celebrate the start…… MORE
[Quickly] Watch Carrie Underwood’s “Oh, Sunday Night” Teaser for “Sunday Night Football”
If you’ve got 15 seconds to spare—and who doesn’t?—check out the clip of Carrie Underwood’s new Sunday Night Football theme, “Oh, Sunday Night,” which has been airing during NBC’s coverage of the Olympics. The tune is a reboot of Carrie and Miranda Lambert’s 2014 No. 1 hit, “Somethin’ Bad,” and will replace “Waiting All Day…… MORE
“Nash Country Daily” Readers Vote Blake Shelton’s “Came Here to Forget” Best Single of 2016 . . . So Far
Blake. Blake. Blake. Our readers have spoken—and voted—by casting thousands of ballots in our online poll for Best Single of 2016 . . . So Far. And the name that received the most votes was Blake Shelton for his 2016 No. 1 single, “Came Here to Forget.” The tune, written by Craig Wiseman and Deric…… MORE
Watch Dan + Shay Get Into the Olympic Spirit on “Good Morning America”
Olympic spirit is in the air as the 49th Olympic games in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, kicked off on Friday night (Aug. 4) with the Opening Ceremonies. Dan + Shay were up bright and early on Monday morning (Aug. 8)—they were chosen by the ABC network to perform— showing their own spirit by performing a…… MORE
Neal McCoy Switches Gears With New Jazz Album (Listen)
It’s a bird, it’s a plane . . . no it’s Neal McCoy singing Jazz music. The “Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye” singer has traded in his acoustic guitar for a saxophone with the release of his latest project, You Don’t Know Me, which features songs from the Great American Songbook. “This album has…… MORE
Outlaws Wanted
Blackberry Smoke, The Mavericks, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle & the Dukes, Shooter Jennings and more have been added to the lineup for the 2nd annual Outlaw Country Cruise that heads from Tampa to Cozumel on Feb. 26–March 2, 2017. Tickets are on sale now.… MORE
Hotness Overload: Blake Shelton and Adam Levine Tease New Season of “The Voice”
While many of us have been eagerly awaiting the return of the 11th season of The Voice, Blake Shelton and Adam Levine have been busy . . . making videos? Blake and Adam, who are set to return as judges on the The Voice on Sept. 19, created a teaser for the new season—think Men…… MORE
Listen to Kane Brown’s New Booming Song “Thunder in the Rain”
No new country singer has harnessed the power of social media better than up-and-comer Kane Brown. With close to 2 million Facebook friends, Kane has quickly built a passionate fan base and signed a record deal with RCA Nashville after becoming a YouTube sensation. Over the weekend, Kane released the audio to a new song,…… MORE
Once Again, Brad Paisley Digs Deep Into His Own Pockets to Help West Virginia Flood Victims
In June, West Virginia native Brad Paisley launched a GoFundMe campaign in an effort to raise money for victims of the devastating floods in his home state that killed 23 people and destroyed an estimated 1,500 houses. After Brad’s initial donation of $100,000, the campaign is closing in on $700,000 of its $1 million goal.…… MORE
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THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025
Lainey Wilson was performing recently in Wildwood, New Jersey, when she saw a young woman with a special sign. It said, “I leave for the U.S. Army next month.” So, Lainey paused the show and got the fan onstage so she could be properly honored. Lainey said, “Thank you so much for your service. Because…
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025
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