The Academy of Country Music announced the inception of the ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award, which will honor uncompromising artists in the spirit of Merle Haggard, while acknowledging a man who has figured prominently in ACM history. The Academy will bestow the inaugural ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award at the 10th annual ACM Honors on…… MORE
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Happy 35th birthday to Texas country stalwart Randy Rogers. The frontman of the Randy Rogers Band will celebrate the occasion with a performance in Nashville on Aug. 24. photo by Jim McGuire… MORE
Jason Aldean Talks “Amazing” Kelsea Ballerini Duet, “First Time Again”
Move over Chris Young and Cassadee Pope. There’s a new power duet coming soon—Jason Aldean and Kelsea Ballerini. On Jason’ new album, They Don’t Know, which drops on Sept. 9, the Georgia native teams with Kelsea for a duet on “First Time Again.” Jason stopped by the Nash Country Daily campus today (Aug. 22) to…… MORE
Justin Moore’s “Kinda Don’t Care” Takes the No. 1 Spot on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart
The “rule of three” suggests that things that come in threes are more satisfying. If you’re a disciple of that kind of thinking, consider Justin Moore the most satisfied man in country music today (Aug. 22). His new album, Kinda Don’t Care, is the No. 1 album on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums chart, making it…… MORE
See Brothers Osborne’s Bold Cover Of Dixie Chicks’ ‘Goodbye Earl’
With twin Telecasters and deep baritone voices, Brothers Osborne put their own stamp on the Dixie Chicks’ “Goodbye Earl” during a Kansas City performance earlier this summer, adding an unexpected dose of testosterone to the song’s tale of female empowerment. Although written by Dennis Linde and originally recorded by the male country group Sons of…… MORE
Ronnie Dunn Records Ariana Grande Song for New Album, “Tattooed Heart”
Ronnie Dunn is making a permanent mark on the music scene with his newest solo album, Tattooed Heart, available to the public on Oct. 21. The album—produced by Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus— looks to have 12 tracks including the current single , “Damn Drunk”, which features Ronnie’s former Brooks & Dunn partner Kix Brooks. Also…… MORE
See Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Miley Cyrus Sing Aerosmith’s ‘Dream On’
Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys – the latest group of Voice coaches – united on Sunday’s Season 11 premiere for an explosive rendition of Aerosmith’s 1973 rock epic “Dream On.” The singers dedicated their performance to former contestant Christina Grimmie, who was shot and killed in June following an Orlando concert. The all-star…… MORE
Old Dominion Announces New Tour; Performs on GMA
Old Dominion kicked off the week right by performing their latest single, “Song For Another Time”—from their debut album Meat and Candy— on Good Morning America’s Country Playlist Monday morning (Aug. 22). But the performance was not all they had planned. The guys took the opportunity to announce 30+ new dates on their fall Meat and…… MORE
Watch Phil Vassar Get a Song Tune-Up on “Misfit Garage” Tonight
It’s just another day in paradise if you’re a fan of Misfit Garage, the Discovery Channel’s hot rod spinoff of Fast N’ Loud. During tonight’s (Aug. 22) season finale, country crooner Phil Vassar—who is known for his No. 1 hits “Just Another Day in Paradise” and “In a Real Love”—stops by the Gas Monkey Garage…… MORE
Miranda Lambert Says “Yes” to Young Suitor, Set to Be Married in 2041
Move over Anderson East, there’s a new kid in town. His name is Sebastian and he’s won your lady’s heart. During Miranda Lambert’s tour stop in New Jersey on Saturday (Aug. 20), 6-year-old Sebastian got down on one knee, presented some bling and proposed to the country music star. Miranda posted a couple of pictures…… MORE
