Jim Casey talks with Carly Pearce about being named to the 2016 CMT Next Women of Country class, touring with Josh Abbott Band for their popular duet, “Wasn’t That Drunk”, signing a new record deal with Big Machine Label Group after independently releasing her single, “Every Little Thing” and more. Show Participants Carly Pearce Jim Casey,…… MORE
5 Million Strong & Garthing: Garth Brooks Celebrates Garthonian Accomplishment in Garth-Like Fashion
Five million strong . . . and growing Garthing. Garth Brooks achieved another gargantuan Garthonian accomplishment on Friday night (Feb. 24) in Edmonton, Canada, as he celebrated the five millionth ticket sold during his Garth Brooks World Tour. To commemorate the feat, Garth and company celebrated in grandiose Garth-like style with plaques, a banner and…… MORE
Justin Moore’s Oldest Daughter, Ella, Refuses to Have Another Sister
Justin Moore and his wife Kate are expecting their fourth child this summer and their oldest daughter, Ella—who just turned 7 on Feb. 15— is making it clear to her parents that she does not, under any circumstance, want another sister. The oldest of three girls has enough sisters and will have nothing to do…… MORE
The Swon Brothers’ Colton Swon Gets Engaged
Congratulations are going out to Colton Swon, one half of the country duo Swon Brothers, and his girlfriend, Indie rock singer/songwriter Caroline Glaser, on their engagement. The couple, who met on Season 4 of The Voice, had a bit of a cinematic engagement. Because the lovebirds are big fans of the movies, Colton made a…… MORE
Watch Brett Eldredge’s Chaotic New Video for “Somethin’ I’m Good At”
Today (Feb. 27) Brett Eldredge released the video for his new single, “Somethin’ I’m Good At,” the first taste of music from his upcoming fourth studio album. The new video, which was directed by Ethan Lader, features a dapperly dressed Brett strolling the street as he haphazardly sets off a chain of chaotic events. While…… MORE
Sam Hunt Takes His Time During Intimate Nashville Show
It was a packed house Thursday night (Feb. 24) when Sam Hunt took the stage at Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley for the NASH Icon Rhythm and Boots concert, benefiting Musicians On Call. Sporting a full beard and decked out in all black—complete with signature ball cap—Sam had the crowd mesmerized with his smooth vocals during…… MORE
LoCash’s Chris Lucas and wife Kaitlyn Expecting Baby Number 3
Congratulations are in order for LoCash’s Chris Lucas and his wife Kaitlyn, who revealed to Nash Country Daily that they are expecting their third child in September. Chris, already a father of two, shares that baby No. 3 will be their last. “We have one on the way,” Chris told Nash Country Daily. “It will…… MORE
Watch Jon Pardi Hit the Club & Cut a Rug in New Video for “Dirt on My Boots”
Jon Pardi notched the first No. 1 single of his career with 2016’s “Head Over Boots,” the lead single from his second studio album, California Sunrise. On the heels—get it, heels?—of that accomplishment, Jon’s second single, “Dirt on My Boots,” is stomping its way up Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The tune, which is currently at…… MORE
Aaron Watson Talks About the “Healthy Chip” on His Shoulder, Making Independent Music & His New Album, “Vaquero”
Jim Casey talks with Aaron Watson about working hard, persevering despite being ignored by industry bigwigs, aspiring to be the King of Texas, writing a special song for his daughter, and his new album, Vaquero, which drops on February 24. Show Participants Aaron Watson Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Links & Notes Aaron Watson’s website…… MORE
Success Is “Everywhere” for Mo Pitney
For 24-year-old singer/songwriter Mo Pitney, there is no metric that determines his success. But by all discernible benchmarks, Mo has had a very successful 12 months. In addition to getting married to his sweetheart, Emily, in March 2016, Mo dropped his Top 10 debut album, Behind This Guitar, in October and welcomed a baby daughter,…… MORE
