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
Vote Now: The 16 Best Singles of 2016 . . . So Far
From Keith and Carrie to Sturgill and Stapleton—and everyone in between—2016 has already had its fair share of memorable singles from a who’s who of artists. The staff at Nash Country Daily had its hands full trying to pick the best ones, but we managed to narrow our list down to 16 singles. Now it’s…… MORE
Martina McBirthday
Happy birthday wishes to Martina McBride, who turns the big 5-0 today (July 29)—and she still looks amazing. In April, Martina released her 13th studio album, Reckless, which made NCD‘s list of the Top 16 Albums of 2016 . . . So Far. photo Joseph Llanes/True PR… MORE
Chris Young: I’m Comin’ Over Tour
Chris Young’s I’m Comin’ Over Tour with Cassadee Pope, Dan + Shay and Dustin Lynch Sept. 29 Rabobank Arena Bakersfield, CA~ Sept. 30 Grand Canyon University Arena Phoenix, AZ^ Oct. 6 United Supermarkets Arena Lubbock, TX~ Oct. 7 Pan American Center Las Cruces, NM~ Oct. 13 Spokane Arena Spokane, WA~ Oct. 14 Theater of the…… MORE
Who’s New: Parker McKay
Age: 24 Born: Pittsburgh Lives: Nashville EP: Parker McKay (Aug. 12) Single: “Rolling Stone” Twitter: @HeyParkerMcKay Album Release Party: Aug. 22, Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley The Scoop After growing up in the Northeast and honing her stage skills in New York City, Parker McKay moved to Nashville in 2014 to pursue a career in country…… MORE
Watch Toby Keith Pay Tribute to Merle Haggard With a 6-Song Medley at the Opry
Less than a month after Merle Haggard’s death on April 6, 2016, longtime friend Toby Keith paid tribute to his buddy with a medley of the Hag’s hits at the American Country Countdown Awards on May 1. A few weeks later, Toby stepped onstage at the famed Grand Ole Opry on May 20 and saluted…… MORE
Watch Sturgill Simpson Wail on the Uplifting “All Around You” on “The Tonight Show”
For the first time since October 2014, Sturgill Simpson performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on July 27. Sturgill, with his core touring band, was joined by four members of the Dap-Kings on brass and a four-member string section, during his performance of “All Around You,” a tune from his Billboard No. 1…… MORE
Skate to Live
Kip Moore was on hand at the opening of a new skatepark in Cincinnati on July 27 as part of his Comeback Kid Skatepark Project. The project is the first initiative of Kip’s Kids Fund, a donor-advised fund through the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee that is focused on youth and teens. Other skatepark locations…… MORE
Update: Kane Brown’s Sister Expected to Recover After Being Stabbed
Heidi Swafford, 19, the sister of country music artist Kane Brown, is recovering in a Chattanooga, Tenn., hospital after being stabbed in the neck and shoulder. The wounds are non-life threatening, but Heidi may have permanent nerve damage. Kane brought the incident to light with a Facebook post on July 27. The Chattanooga Police Department…… MORE
Jo Dee Messina Turns Up the “Heat” With Celebrity Trainer Autumn Calabrese
She’s known as a celebrity trainer and creator of the 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme fitness and portion control programs, but Autumn Calabrese is gearing up for a new project, teaming with country singer Jo Dee Messina to bring you Country Heat. “We are releasing Country Heat, which is my newest fitness…… MORE
