In addition to monitoring radio airplay, online streaming and music consumer behavior, Nielsen is the authority in tracking what music people are buying both in-store and digitally. That’s why outlets like Nash Country Daily and Billboard, among others, often cite Nielsen’s statistics in its articles and charts. An interesting stat that NCD came across this…… MORE
Vote Now: Who Should Win the CMA Single & Musical Event of the Year Awards
In the lead-up to the CMA Awards on Nov. 2, Nash Country Daily will be conducting its own election to let you—the readers—decide who should win each of the 12 categories at this year’s show. We’re taking politics out of the equation and letting the popular vote speak for itself. The good news is there…… MORE
Who’s New: Mike Ryan
Born: San Antonio Age: 30 Single: “New Hometown” Website: mikeryanband.com Twitter: @MikeRyanBand Playing more than 150 shows a year, San Antonio native Mike Ryan has developed a passionate fan base in the Lone Star State and beyond by headlining revered venues like Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth and Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa. His 2014 album,…… MORE
Tucker Beathard Talks Music as Self Expression, Learning the Ropes and “Rock On” Success
Jim Casey talks with new artist Tucker Beathard about discovering a desire to express himself through music, learning about putting on a good tour by observing Dierks Bentley and his other tourmates, the massive success of his single “Rock On” and more. Show Participants Tucker Beathard Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Links & Notes Tucker Beathard’s website Follow…… MORE
Eric Paslay Opens Tour Date for Garth Brooks; Rocks “Today Show” With “Angels in This Town” Performance
It was a dream come true for Eric Paslay when he was personally invited by Garth Brooks to open up his World Tour with Trisha Yearwood in Charleston, W. Va., this past weekend (Oct. 23), followed by a performance of his new single, “Angels in This Town,” on the Today Show’s Citi concert series Wednesday…… MORE
Watch Carrie Underwood Rock NYC’s Madison Square Garden During Her Sold-Out Storyteller Tour
Carrie Underwood performed to a sold-out crowd of more than 18,000 fans Tuesday night (Oct. 25) at New York’s Madison Square Garden during a stop on her Storyteller Tour. Madison Square Garden all lit up with #TheStorytellerTour It was truly an honor to play there tonight! The crowd was beyond amazing! My heart is full!…… MORE
Dierks Bentley and Elle King Share “Something in Common” for CBS Video Series
Dierks Bentley and his “Different for Girls” duet partner, Elle King, became part of CBS This Morning’s Something in Common video series Wednesday morning (Oct. 26). The series brings together two people, who share a bond, for an intimate conversation. In the series, Dierks and the “Ex’s & Oh’s” singer take CBS This Morning along…… MORE
Kenny Chesney Covers Foreigner’s “I Want to Know What Love Is” on New Album, “Cosmic Hallelujah”
I gotta take a little time A little time to think things over I better read between the lines In case I need it when I’m older He may be a little older at 48 years old, but that hasn’t stopped Kenny Chesney from getting creative with a hidden track on his 17th studio album,…… MORE
Watch LOCASH Perform the National Anthem Before Game 2 of the World Series
The boys from LOCASH, Chris Lucas and Preston Brust, were in Cleveland last night (Oct. 26) to perform the national anthem before Game 2 of the World Series between the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs. Both Chris and Preston are longtime baseball fans who grew up playing the sport. Earlier this summer during a sit-down…… MORE
Exclusive First Listen: High Valley’s “Dear Life”
Breakout sibling duo High Valley is steaming up the country charts with their bluegrass-infused debut single, “Make You Mine,” which is currently sitting in the Top 25 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. The Canadian-born brothers, Brad and Curtis Rempel, headlined their Make You Mine Tour over the summer and are currently on the road…… MORE
