As a farm girl from Checotah, Okla., Carrie Underwood burst onto the scene and into America’s heart during the fourth season of American Idol in 2005. Cute as a button with a voice as powerful as a cannon, Carrie left no doubt night after night who the next American Idol was going to be (sorry,…… MORE
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“Talking monster-truck animal.” That’s what Kelsea Ballerini and Billy Ray Cyrus can add to their résumés thanks to an upcoming gig on Nickelodeon’s Blaze and the Monster Machines. While Kelsea has made several music videos, her only acting credit is portraying herself on the Nashville series. For “Achy Breaky Heart” singer Billy Ray Cyrus, acting is a full-blown…… MORE
There will be plenty of pickin’ and grinnin’ at the 2017 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival as actor/comedian/banjo virtuoso Ed Helms hosts the annual Bluegrass SuperJam on June 11. This year’s lineup will be backed by the Grammy-winning Bryan Sutton Band and will include performances from Martina McBride, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Greensky Bluegrass, Mandolin Orange,…… MORE
The RompHim clan ain’t the only onesie-wearing trendsetters. Yesterday (May 24), Lauren Alaina held a “Number Onesie” party at Nashville’s Sutler Saloon to celebrate the No. 1 success of her hit single, “Road Less Traveled.” Many of the revelers—including Lauren and the song’s co-writers, Meghan Trainor and Jesse Frasure—were decked out in custom onesies. “I…… MORE
Today (May 25) Luke Bryan announced that his ninth annual Farm Tour will visit six Midwest cities this fall. The tour will make stops at farms in Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois and Missouri between Sept. 28–Oct. 7. Over the years, Luke has awarded 50 college scholarships to local students from farming families within the…… MORE
The video for Brooke Eden’s new single, “Act Like You Don’t,” will premiere on CMT’s Hot 20 Countdown on May 27, but you don’t have to wait until Saturday to get your first glimpse of Brooke in action. Today (May 25) Nash Country Daily is premiering an exclusive photo gallery from the set of Brooke’s…… MORE
Tim McGraw (50) and Faith Hill (49) are still turning heads with their music after more than 20 years, but their fitness level and diet may be just as eye-catching. Country’s power couple is in the midst of their 70-plus-date Soul2Soul World Tour . . . and they like to stay energized with a healthy…… MORE
In support of their recent Billboard No. 1 album, Welcome Home, Zac Brown Band treated West Coast fans to an outdoor concert courtesy of Jimmy Kimmel Live yesterday (May 24). While ZBB’s on-air performance of “Roots” and current single, “My Old Man,” were immediately made available via YouTube, JML also released 15 minutes of off-air…… MORE
Brett Young can add a feather to his cap and some coin to his pockets. His sophomore single, “In Case You Didn’t Know,” has been certified platinum by the RIAA for sales of 1 million units. Brett is the only country artist to reach the milestone with a song released in 2017. Co-written by Brett,…… MORE
In addition to host Charles Esten and performers Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett and Brett Eldredge, the 2017 CMT Music Awards on June 7 will feature a trio of collaborative performances, including: Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban Florida Georgia Line and The Chainsmokers Lady Antebellum and Earth, Wind & Fire More performers…… MORE
