The nominees for the 2018 Billboard Music Awards have been announced. Sam Hunt and Chris Stapleton lead the country contingent with five nominations apiece. Sam earned nominations for Top Country Artist, Top Country Male Artist and Top Country Song, as well as all-genre nominations for Billboard Chart Achievement Award and Top Selling Song (“Body Like…… MORE
Many performers, nominees and winners at the 53rd annual ACM Awards on April 15 got a coveted “ACM Sales Boost,” including Kane Brown, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Midland, Luke Bryan and more. According to Nielsen Music, songs that were nominated enjoyed a 431 percent surge on April 15 compared to a baseline average on April…… MORE
After a 43-week run, Jordan Davis’ “Singles You Up” reached No.1 on both Billboard’s Country Airplay chart and the Mediabase chart. “From the bottom of my heart, I’m so grateful to the fans, country radio and everyone who helped make ‘Singles You Up’ the number one song in the country,” said Jordan via Twitter. “Thank…… MORE
Darius Rucker announced that his ninth annual Darius & Friends benefit concert will take place on June 4 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The concert, which benefits St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, will lead into Nashville’s CMA Music Festival on June 7–10. “When you see firsthand what this organization can do for families, it’s remarkable,” Darius…… MORE
Marty Stuart’s 17th annual Late Night Jam will once again feature a bevy talented artists this year, including Margo Price, John Prine, Connie Smith, Chris Stapleton, Gary Mule Deer, The Grand Ole Opry Squaredancers and The Wandering Hearts. The concert, which takes place at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on June 6, has become a staple of…… MORE
Miranda Lambert had a big night at the 53rd annual ACM Awards on April 15, taking home three trophies for Female Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year (performer and songwriter for “Tin Man”). Miranda now has 32 ACM awards, topping Brooks & Dunn’s longstanding record of 29 trophies. “I didn’t know that…… MORE
NCD was backstage at the ACM Awards on April 15 to snag photos of many of the night’s big winners, including Miranda Lambert, Lauren Alaina, Jason Aldean, Midland, Old Dominion, Brett Young and more. Check out the photos, courtesy of Arroyo-O’Connor/AFF-USA.com. If the gallery does not display, visit nashcountrydaily.com to see the pics. Miranda Lambert:…… MORE
Before the 53rd ACM Awards kicked off in Las Vegas on April 15, the stars walked the red carpet—actually, it was a blue carpet—at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Check out our red blue carpet photo gallery featuring Reba, Chris Young, Scotty McCreery, Sugarland, Miranda Lambert, Cam, Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne, Kelsea Ballerini, Jason Aldean…… MORE
We’ve got all of the winners—as they are announced—from the 53rd annual Academy of Country Music Awards on April 15. The Winners New Female Vocalist of the Year Lauren Alaina WINNER Danielle Bradbery Carly Pearce RaeLynn New Male Vocalist of the Year Brett Young WINNER Kane Brown Luke Combs Devin Dawson Russell Dickerson New Vocal…… MORE
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The Academy of Country Music hosted its ACM Stories, Songs & Stars event in Las Vegas on April 13 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The guitar pull format featured a number of singers and songwriters sharing stories and singing their tunes, including Jon Pardi, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, Midland, Kip Moore, Lee Brice,…… MORE
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…
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.…
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,…