On Nov. 7, Broadcast Music Inc. presented the 2017 BMI Country Awards, honoring the prolific songwriting career of BMI Icon Bob DiPiero, as well as the BMI Country Songwriter, Song and Publisher of the Year. A host of artists paid tribute to Bob by performing his hits, including Brooks & Dunn (“You Can’t Take the…… MORE
Before the 51st CMA Awards kick off on Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. ET at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, we asked a few people around the Nash Country Daily office to predict which artists will be taking home trophies. There was no back-and-forth debate, no who “should” win, and no waffling. Each panelist was simply asked:…… MORE
After seven years with Jennifer Nettles as the emcee, CMA Country Christmas will turn to Reba McEntire to host its eight annual showcase. The two-hour holiday music celebration, which will be taped at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House on Nov. 14, will air on ABC on Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. CT. “Christmas is such…… MORE
Love is dead—at least that’s the sentiment in Little Big Town’s new video for “When Someone Stops Loving You.” The clip features the foursome wandering—alone at times—a barren landscape dressed in somber attire as Jimi Westbrook croons out front on vocals. The breakup ballad, which was penned by Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna and Chase McGill,…… MORE
In addition to having won six consecutive CMA Female Vocalist of the Year awards from 2010 to 2015, Miranda Lambert has also copped two CMA Album of the Year awards (2010’s Revolution and 2014’s Platinum). It’s no surprise that Miranda is again nominated in both aforementioned categories at the 2017 CMA Awards on Nov. 8—as…… MORE
After launching their Soul2Soul World Tour in April, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill packed 80 sold-out venues across the US and Canada, including stops in New Orleans, Toronto, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and Nashville. Apparently, the husband and wife have enjoyed each other’s company on the road because they are extending the tour into 2018…… MORE
Following “Star of the Show” and “Craving You,” “Unforgettable” has become Thomas Rhett’s third No. 1 single of 2017, as it ascended to the top of both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay charts this week The tune marched to No. 1 after just 14 weeks on the charts, making it TR’s fastest rising single.…… MORE
In October, Brett Eldredge dropped a new video for his current singe, “The Long Way,” which co-stars Sadie Robertson, 20, of Duck Dynasty. On Nov. 2, Brett shared a two-and-a-half-minute clip that showcased behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot—and featured some gushing compliments from Brett regarding his co-star. “This is Sadie Roberston right here and…… MORE
Kenny Chesney scored his eighth No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 Albums chart with his new release, Live in No Shoes Nation. The 30-song live album sold 219,000 equivalent album units, according to Nielsen Music. The album’s debut also marks Kenny’s 15th No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The live album…… MORE
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Chris Young, Sam Hunt, Dierks Bentley, Lee Brice, Brothers Osborne (John and TJ) and more hit the water at Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, Tenn., (about 20 miles north of Nashville) on Nov. 4 to take part in the Cast for a Cure to benefit the T.J. Martell Foundation. The country music anglers got a…… MORE
