Trisha Yearwood met her match Thursday night (April 13) when her look-a-like wax figure was unveiled during Madame Tussauds Nashville grand opening ceremony. Industry folks gathered at the new location, in Opry Mills Mall, to get a first look at the never-before-seen attraction the day before it opened to the public. In a surprise turn,…… MORE
Sam Hunt Reportedly Getting Married on April 15
TMZ is reporting that Sam Hunt and fiancee Hannah Lee Fowler will tie the knot on Saturday, April 15, in Sam’s Cedartown, Ga., hometown. According to the article, Nashville bridal designer Olia Zavozina customized Hannah’s wedding dress and Sam’s wardrobe. Sam and Hannah got engaged during a trip to Israel in late December 2016. “I’m…… MORE
Todd O’Neill Talks Winning the 2016 Nash Next Challenge, Working with Jay DeMarcus, His Debut Single, “Love Again” and More
Lisa talks with 2016 Nash Next Challenge winner Todd O’Neill about his experience competing in and being named the winner of Nash Next 2016, working with Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts, the song-selecting process, his debut single, “Love Again,” and more. Show Participants Todd O’Neill Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links & Notes Todd O’Neill’s…… MORE
Luke Combs’ “Hurricane” Blows Into the Billboard Top 10 for the First Time
With his debut single, “Hurricane,” reaching No. 9 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after 25 weeks, Luke Combs reached another milestone in his burgeoning career this week: his first Top 10 hit. “It’s been an unbelievable ride since releasing ‘Hurricane,’” says Luke to Nash Country Daily. “It started out way down in the 60s when…… MORE
Exclusive Premiere: Watch The Lacs’ Spirited New Video for “Jack in My Coke,” Featuring Montgomery Gentry
Since 2000, Brian “Rooster” King and Clay “Uncle Snap” Sharpe of The Lacs have been blending the sounds of country, Southern rock and rap across multiple albums, two of which reached the Top 5 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. But what the Georgia boys love more than rapping about their laid-back lifestyle is collaborating…… MORE
Listen to Chris Stapleton’s Soaring New Song, “Broken Halos”
The May 5 release of Chris Stapleton’s sophomore solo album, From A Room: Volume 1, is three weeks away. Yesterday (April 13), Chris gave fans a taste of what’s to come on the album by sharing his new song, “Broken Halos,” which was co-penned by Chris and Mike Henderson. Listen to “Broken Halos” Spotify –…… MORE
Nash Next Winner Todd O’Neill Releases First Single, “Love Again”
“The winner of the 2017 Nash Next Challenge is . . . Todd O’Neill.” Those were the words Todd heard in October 2016 after he beat out hundreds of competitors in a four-month-long competition to become the last man standing in the Nash Next Challenge, which was created by Cumulus Media and sponsored by Country…… MORE
In Honor of Loretta Lynn’s 85th Birthday, We’ve Got 8.5 of Her Best Songs That Prove She’s the Baddest Woman in Country Music History
Few country music artists can claim a career spanning 50-plus years, but golden gal Loretta Lynn sure can. Since releasing her debut album, Loretta Lynn Sings, in 1963, the “Coal Miner’s Daughter” has been hard at work for more than a half-century doing what she loves: making music. Loretta’s songs about the domestic hardships of…… MORE
Michael Ray Talks Creating Memorable Moments Onstage, No. 1 Song “Think a Little Less,” Upcoming New Album and More
Lisa talks with Michael Ray about the importance of creating memorable moments onstage for his fans, his No. 1 song, “Think a Little Less,” his upcoming new album, what he learned while touring with Darius Rucker, his brief cameo on Nashville, and more. Show Participants Michael Ray Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links &…… MORE
Shania Twain Will Mentor Finalists on “The Voice” on April 24
Shania Twain is bringing her “That Don’t Impress Me Much” talents to Season 8 of The Voice on April 24. Like Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill in previous seasons, Shania will serve as a mentor to the finalists. Shania made the announcement on Twitter today (April 13): “Excited to announce that…… MORE
