For a new generation of artists, YouTube has become a popular platform for breaking into the music industry. Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen, Tori Kelly, Shawn Mendes and Kane Brown shot to stardom by posting performance clips that racked up millions of views on the video-sharing website. That’s exactly how 12-year-old Tegan Marie began her…
According to Luke Bryan’s website, the Georgia native has cancelled the first stop of his 2016 Farm Tour in South Carolina due to Hurricane Matthew, which is expected to make landfall in the area. Posted on Luke’s farm tour page was a note about the cancellation: Due to Hurricane Matthew evacuation orders that begin on…
There is no arguing that Shania Twain has made an impact in country music. Selling over 75 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling artists of all-time, and opening doors for female artists that followed—Shania Twain has made her mark. There’s one more mark to be added to her list of accomplishments. Shania…
Dolly Parton is certainly one of popular music’s most colorful characters—a gifted singer and songwriter, a savvy entrepreneur and a multi-media entertainer. On Nov. 2, Dolly will be the 2016 recipient of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be presented during the 50th annual CMA Awards. The announcement was made last night (Oct.…
In celebration of the CMA Awards 50th Anniversary this year, country music stars are continuing to show their support for the Golden Anniversary. Last month, 30 CMA Award-winning artists got together to record a new song and video, “Forever Country,”—comprised of three country classics, John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” Wilie Nelson’s “On The…
For the first time Cirque Du Soleil took over the dance floor last night (Oct. 3) in Week 4 of Dancing With the Stars. The 11 remaining contestants were tasked with performing spectacle dances inspired by the music from Cirque Du Soleil shows, including The Beatles Love, Kurios, Mystére, Zumanity, KÁ and O. With only three…
Since releasing his third major-label studio album, The 21 Project, in November 2015, Hunter Hayes has been busy at work, writing more than 100 new songs and building a mobile studio to be able to record music at the drop of a hat. Last month, Hunter released three new tracks—“Yesterday’s Song,” “Amen” and “Youngblood”—available for streaming…
Nash Country Daily was on hand at Nashville’s State Capitol building this morning (Oct. 3) as Governor Bill Haslam named Garth Brooks a Tennessee Ambassador of Goodwill in honor of his record-setting seven RIAA diamond certifications. “I’m an Oklahoma native, but Tennessee is where the dream led me to,” says Garth to NCD. “We all…
It’s been quite a busy year for Kelsea Ballerini between the three No. 1 singles she racked up—“Love Me Like You Mean It,” “Dibs” and “Peter Pan”—and her ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year award. The “Love Me Like You Mean It” singer also just finished up a run on Rascal Flatts Rhythm and…
Last year, Dolly Parton’s 1971 Top 5 hit, “Coat of Many Colors,” was transformed into a very successful television movie on NBC. This year, the iconic song is being brought to life in the form of a children’s book. Using lyrics from “Coat of Many Colors,” and inspired by Dolly’s rural upbringing in the Smoky…
Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…