After Hurricane Irma destroyed his home in St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands in early September, Kenny Chesney promised to help those affected by the devastation, saying, “I don’t know right now how we’re going to do this. But I want to help. I want to enlist my friends to figure out the best…… MORE
Maren Morris performed during Day 2 of the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas on Sept. 30, one day before a gunman opened fire on the crowd during Jason Aldean’s headlining set, killing 59 people and injuring more than 500. On Oct. 2, Maren released a new song, “Dear Hate,” and stated that some…… MORE
![Loretta Lynn Makes First Public Appearance Since Her Stroke [Photo Gallery]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/1446/2017/10/03121403/Loretta-Lynn.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Five months after suffering a stroke, Loretta Lynn, 85, made her first public appearance on Sunday, Oct. 1 at the Tennessee Motorcycle and Music Revival. The four-day event, which celebrates music, motorcycles, food, art, entertainment and Southern hospitality, was held at the Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. (about 60 miles west of Nashville).…… MORE
Last night (Oct. 2) at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater, the Music City community gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor the victims of the Las Vegas shooting. Speakers included Nashville mayor Megan Barry, Charles Esten, Amy Grant and more. The vigil also included performances by Vince Gill, Alison Krauss with Barry Bales, Ron Block, Sidney and…… MORE
![Maren Morris Releases New Song, “Dear Hate,” to Benefit Victims of Las Vegas Shooting [Listen]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/1446/2017/10/03100457/Maren-Morris.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Yesterday (Oct. 2), Maren Morris released a new song, “Dear Hate,” which features vocals from Vince Gill. According to Maren’s statement on Instagram, her proceeds from the song will benefit the Music City Cares Fund, which was established by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to support the victims of the Las Vegas massacre on…… MORE
Jason Aldean, who was performing at the Route 91 Harvest Festival when a gunman opened fire on the crowd, released his second statement via Instagram late last night (Oct. 2). Jason beckons everyone “to come together and stop the hate” after 59 people were killed and more than 500 were injured during the assault. You…… MORE
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Tom Petty, 66, died on Monday, Oct. 2 at 8:40 p.m. PT. at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital after being found unresponsive on Sunday, Oct. 1. Petty rose to fame in the 1970s as the frontman for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, selling more than 80 million albums over…… MORE
Tom Petty, 66, died on Monday, Oct. 2. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member was rushed to the UCLA Santa Monica Hospital from his Malibu home after being found unresponsive on Sunday, Oct. 1. He died Monday evening at 8:40 p.m. PT. Petty’s death was confirmed by Tony Dimitriades, his longtime manager. “On…… MORE
Big & Rich performed during Day 3 of the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas on Oct. 1, a short time before a gunman opened fire on the crowd during Jason Aldean’s headlining set, which killed more than 50 people and injured more than 500. The duo’s John Rich talked to morning show Ty,…… MORE
Nash Country Daily had a photographer onsite for Day 3 of the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas on Oct. 1 before a gunman opened fire on the crowd during Jason Aldean’s headlining set, killing more than 50 people and injuring more than 500. Below are photos of fans and performers—including Jason Aldean, Jake…… MORE
