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…… MORE
Gary Allan Presale
Thanks for being a KiiM-FM Loyal Listener! To purchase your tickets during the presale, follow the instructions below. ON OR AFTER 10AM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13TH CLICK HERE Input the password: doyouwish Make your purchase Jump for joy, because you have your tickets before anyone else! PLEASE NOTE: the presale is only live Thursday, October 13th 10AM through Friday, October…… MORE
La Belle Vie: Kelsea Ballerini Gets Well Deserved Vacation and Shares Photos From Italy and Paris Trip
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…… MORE
Dolly Parton’s “Coat of Many Colors” Coming to a Children’s Book Near You
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…… MORE
Dierks Bentley Announces First Leg of 2017 What the Hell World Tour
Fresh off of his No. 1 hit “It’s Different for Girls” in September, Dierks Bentley announced his new What the Hell World Tour today (Oct. 3). Dierks’ tour will kick off in Dayton, Ohio, on Jan. 19, 2017, with friends Jon Pardi and Cole Swindell opening the show. “Coming off the electricity and emotion of…… MORE
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill to Play the Ryman Auditorium on Oct. 4—Tickets Go On Sale Today at 10 a.m. CT
After a few days of speculation regarding the Ryman’s cryptic Sam & Audrey headliner on Oct. 4, the Mother Church has confirmed that the mysterious moniker belongs to Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. The husband and wife tandem—full names Samuel Timothy and Audrey Faith—will play together at the Ryman for the first time on Tuesday…… MORE
“You’re the One” Op-Ed: Dwight Yoakam PROVES He’s Always Had Bluegrass in His Veins With a Little Help From Flatt Lonesome at the International Bluegrass Awards
In addition to winning Vocal Group and Album of the Year at the International Bluegrass Music Awards last night (Sept. 29), Flatt Lonesome won Song of the Year for “You’re the One,” a tune written by Dwight Yoakam that was featured on his 1990 album, If There Was a Way. That got me thinking about…… MORE
Miranda Lambert Releases Album Art for New Record, “The Weight of These Wings”
Miranda Lambert has some soaring news today (Sept. 30): she released the album art for her upcoming record, The Weight of These Wings. The art features a photograph of the Texas native wearing a shimmering gown—carrying a guitar case—as she strategically stands in front of a pair of wings in the background. The Weight of…… MORE
“Garage Country” Artist Aubrie Sellers Talks About Her Unique Sound, New Album and More
Jim Casey talks with new artist and self-described introvert Aubrie Sellers about her unique “garage country” sound, being signed by major label Atlantic/Warner Music Nashville, the re-release of her album, New City Blues, and more. Show Participants Aubrie Sellers Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Notes & Links Aubrie Sellers website https://youtu.be/fP7tf1Swue4 The Writers Room, Ep. 35,…… MORE
The Earls of of Leicester Take Top Trophy at International Bluegrass Music Awards
The 27th annual International Bluegrass Music Awards (IBMA) were held last night (Sept. 29) at the Duke Energy Center in Raleigh, N.C. The Earls of Leicester took home the Entertainer of the Year Award for the second consecutive year, while Becky Buller was honored with the Female Vocalist of the Year Award and Danny Paisley…… MORE
