Adam Craig, one of country’s hottest new voices, released his current single, “Just a Phase”—featured on his self-titled EP—in February. Now the sultry voiced newcomer is releasing his first major label video, and he’s taking you behind the scenes to check it out. “This is my first music video on a major label, and it…… MORE
CMA Fest Announces Forever Country Stage, Featuring Tracy Lawrence, Darryl Worley, Mark Chesnutt, Lonestar and Many More
If you’re one of those country fans that have been longing for a return of ’80s, ’90s and ’00’s country music, you’re in luck. The CMA has announced a brand new stage at CMA Music Festival, on June 8 -11 in Nashville, called the Budweiser Forever Country Park Stage. Located in the park behind Ascend…… MORE
Loretta Lynn Announces New Studio Album, “Wouldn’t It Be Great,” Set for Aug. 18 Release
Loretta Lynn will turn 85 years old on Friday, April 14, and she’s celebrating with two sold-out shows at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on April 14 and 15. But the celebration is starting today (April 13) as Loretta announced she will be releasing a new album, Wouldn’t It Be Great, on Aug. 18. All of the…… MORE
Zac Brown Band’s Jimmy De Martini Welcomes Fourth Child, First Daughter
Congratulations are in order for Zac Brown Band’s violin player, Jimmy De Martini and his wife Stacey, who welcomed a bouncing baby girl to their family earlier this month. Jonelle De Martini was born on April 4, weighing in at 6lbs 5 oz and is the first girl for the couple. The new baby will…… MORE
Carrie Underwood’s Fingers and Toes Are Ready for Playoff Hockey
Carrie Underwood is ready for playoff hockey. Carrie posted a pic on Instagram of her freshly painted fingernails and toenails that match the team colors—navy blue and gold—of the Nashville Predators. Carrie’s husband, Mike Fisher, will lead the Preds against the Chicago Blackhawks tonight (April 14) in the first round of the NHL playoffs. Carrie…… MORE
Jessie James Decker Named as Brand Ambassador for South Beach Diet [Photo Gallery]
Jessie James Decker can now add “Brand Ambassador” to her flourishing résumé. The singer/songwriter/TV personality/entrepreneur has been named the brand ambassador for South Beach Diet, a division of Nutrisystem. The mother-of-two will appear in a 360-degree marketing campaign for the company, including TV, online, digital and social media. “I have been following the principles of…… MORE
Higher Learning: University of Tennessee Offers “Dolly Parton Honors Class”
The University of Tennessee has finally recognized something we’ve known for years: Dolly Parton = higher learning. Since the Fall 2016 semester, Dolly has been the subject of an honors class—”Course-Work: Dolly’s America”—at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, which is about 30 miles northwest of her hometown in Sevierville, Tenn. The class is offered…… MORE
Toby Keith’s 14th Annual Golf Classic Set for June 2 & 3 to Benefit OK Kids Korral
Toby Keith will host his 14th annual Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic at Belmar Golf Club and Riverwind Casino in his hometown of Norman, Okla., on June 2–3. The fundraiser helps support Toby’s OK Kids Korral Foundation, a facility offering a home away from home for children with cancer—and their families—seeking treatment in Oklahoma…… MORE
Lauren Alaina, Dustin Lynch, Craig Campbell & More Bring Back ’90s Country Music for One Night
It was a throwback to the good ol’ days of country music Tuesday night (April 12) in Nashville as Lauren Alaina, Dustin Lynch, Craig Campbell, Adam Craig, Adam Sanders and Michael Ray celebrated country music of the 1990s. The event, held at the Exit/In in Nashville, saw current chart-toppers and newcomers hit the stage to…… MORE
23 Years Ago Today, “Country Weekly” Magazine Premiered With Garth Brooks, Randy Travis & the Tush Push [Check Out the Pics]
The inaugural issue of Country Weekly magazine debuted 23 years ago on April 12, 1994. While the print version of Country Weekly ceased in 2016, the content still lives at Nash Country Daily. Flipping through the magazine almost a quarter-century later, a few things caught our eye, including: Garth Brooks on the cover, with pics…… MORE
