Playing the Grand Ole Opry is major honor for any artist—newcomer or veteran—and newcomer Steve Moakler relished the experience in March. “Being backstage at the Opry was the most surreal experience I’ve had since I moved to Nashville in 2006—I was so nervous,” Steve tells Nash Country Daily. “The walls are covered with pictures and…… MORE
Brothers Osborne: Dirt Rich Tour
THE DIRT RICH TOUR Dates: Sep. 22: Rosemont, IL, Joe’s Live Oct. 13: Asbury Park, NJ, The Stone Pony* Oct. 14: Rochester, NY, Anthology* Oct. 15: Buffalo, NY, University of Buffalo* Oct. 19: Madison, WI, Orpheum Theatre* Oct. 20: Minneapolis, MN, Cabooze* Oct. 21: Milwaukee, WI, The Rave* Oct. 22: Detroit, MI, St. Andrews Hall*…… MORE
Lauren Alaina Overcomes Eating Disorder to Find the “Road Less Traveled”
Lauren Alaina came into our living rooms at the very young age of 15 when she appeared on American Idol, the reality TV show that made household names out of the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry, Jennifer Hudson and Carrie Underwood. It’s hard to believe that it’s been five years since she was chosen as…… MORE
Watch Maren Morris Go On a Fantastic Voyage in “’80s Mercedes” Video
If Maren Morris has proved anything from her two most recent music videos, it’s that she’s a fan of Mercedes-Benz. After hitting the road in a Benz earlier this year in her “My Church” video, Maren dropped the top in a 380SL for her new “80s Mercedes” clip. Not only does she get behind the…… MORE
Catch A Sneak Peek of Brad Paisley’s New Nationwide Commerical
Many of us know that Brad Paisley is a one very creative guy—designing album covers, directing videos, writing songs—so why wouldn’t Nationwide insurance company want to enlist his help in writing a song for their newest commericals. That’s exactly what they did. Nationwide‘s latest advertising campaign, Songs for All Your Sides, has Brad delivering their…… MORE
Ronnie Dunn Turns It Up to 11 for New Single, “Damn Drunk,” Featuring Kix Brooks
First things first: “Damn Drunk” is not a Brooks & Dunn song. It’s a Ronnie Dunn song featuring Kix Brooks. It sounds like splitting hairs, but semantics is everything these days. And no, please don’t refer to it as a Dunn & Brooks song—that’s just being silly. Ronnie and Kix, the two halves of country…… MORE
Watch Steven Tyler Croon About Black-Eyed Peas and Cornbread on “The Tonight Show”
Rock and roller turned country crooner Steven Tyler stopped by The Tonight Show Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night (Aug. 4) to perform the title track from his debut country album, We’re All Somebody From Somewhere. The 68-year-old’s first foray into country music resulted in a No. 1 on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums chart. Watch…… MORE
Watch Blake Shelton Dish About Gwen Stefani, Bette Midler, Miley Cyrus & Perform on “Late Night With Seth Meyers”
Blake Shelton covered a lot of ground as both an interviewee and musical guest on Late Night With Seth Meyers last night (Aug. 4). In addition to sipping on his Smithworks Vodka with Seth, Blake dished on a number of topics, including his girlfriend Gwen Stefani (“I still can’t believe it. I think she must…… MORE
Watch the Cadillac Three Talk New Album & Reveal Plans for Musical World Domination
Hard-charging trio The Cadillac Three is set to kick up some dust with their sophomore album, Bury Me in My Boots, which drops today (Aug. 5). The raucous three-piece—Jaren Johnston (vocals/lead guitar), Kelby Ray Caldwell (lap steel/bass) and Neil Mason (drums/percussion)—sat down with Nash Country Daily at Nashville’s The Crying Wolf bar to sip a…… MORE
Chase Rice Talks About “Everybody We Know Does,” Exercise and Staying Focused
Jim Casey talks with Chase Rice about his most recent single, “Everybody We Know Does,” staying fit, work ethic, making progress on his next album, why he apologized for “Whisper” and more. Show Participants Chase Rice Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Notes & Links Chase’s website Listen to “Everybody We Know Does” Upcoming Tour Dates The…… MORE
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Our Thoughts on NBC’s Opry 100
The Grand Ole Opry’s 100th Anniversary celebration on NBC Wednesday night (3-19) was a cavalcade of country music stars singing classic country songs. The show began with Reba McEntire singing Loretta Lynn’s “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” followed by a duet with Trisha Yearwood on “The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia.” Ketch Secor, Jamey…
Spring Break Ideas for the Kiddos…
If your kids are anything like ours, they’re already bored. Thanks to Gretchen at BoiseDev – here are some fun things to do with your Spring Breakers this week: · 🎳Cheap Bowling: Emerald Lanes in Boise charges $4.75 per person per game or $30 per lane per hour Monday through Thursday.…
Top Things We’re Looking Forward to This Weekend in Kissin’ Country!
Spring is almost here, and this weekend in Kissin’ Country is packed with awesome events for the whole family! We’ve teamed up with our friend Becca at BoiseWithKids.com to highlight some of the best activities happening around town. From sweet treats to festive celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Pi Day Deals – Friday,…