And then there was one: Todd O’Neill. After besting hundreds of other contestants in a four-month-long competition, Todd O’Neill was named the Nash Next 2016 Challenge champion last night (Oct. 25) at Nashville’s Mercy Lounge. With judges Kix Brooks, Jay DeMarcus, Scott Borchetta and Danielle Bradbery on hand to crown the champion, the 10 Nash…… MORE
Todd O’Neill Wins Nash Next 2016 Challenge, Signs Big Machine Record Contract & More
After months of competition, Todd O’Neill was announced as the winner of Nash Next 2016 last night (Oct. 25) during the grand finale held at Mercy Lounge in Nashville. Big Machine Label Group and Cumulus Media joined forces in July 2016 to find America’s new country star. Aspiring artists from all over the country vied…… MORE
Florida Georgia Line Extends Dig Your Roots Tour Into 2017
Just when you thought your chance to see Florida Georgia Line’s Dig Your Roots Tour was over, the superstar duo announces 28 brand new tour stops for 2017. Kicking off in January, the Dig Your Roots tour —part deux —will hit cities across the country including Orlando, Knoxville and Oklahoma City. Joining them for the…… MORE
Jason Aldean’s Concert for the Cure Helps Raise More Than $3.3 Million to Fight Breast Cancer as the Opry Goes Pink
Jason Aldean’s 11th annual Concert for the Cure returned to Nashville as part of the Grand Ole Opry’s eight annual Opry Goes Pink showcase last night (Oct. 25). Jason flipped the switch on the Opry’s signature barn backdrop, turning it pink for the Opry’s two shows, which included performances from Jason, Hillary Scott & the…… MORE
Vote Now: Who Should Win the CMA Song of the Year Award
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
Kenny Chesney to Receive Third-Ever Pinnacle Award at 50th Annual CMA Awards
Kenny Chesney will follow in the hallowed footsteps of Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift when he is presented with the third-ever Pinnacle Award at the 50th annual CMA Awards on Nov. 2. Created and awarded to Garth in 2005 and then Taylor in 2013, the Pinnacle Award recognizes an artist who has achieved global prominence…… MORE
Watch Scotty McCreery Cover Jamey Johnson’s “In Color” for “Forever Country Cover Series”
In celebration of the 50th annual CMA Awards, Scotty McCreery took part in the Forever Country Cover Series by singing Jamey Johnson’s “In Color,” a tune that won the 2009 CMA Song of the Year award. Scotty first performed “In Color” in 2009 when he won his very first musical competition, Clayton Idol, in Clayton,…… MORE
Chase Bryant Turns Up the Heat in “Room to Breathe” Video
It may be Chase Bryant’s first acting role, but the “Take It On Back” singer has us believing that he’s as suave and debonair as the character he plays in his new video for “Room to Breathe.” In a James Bond-like role, Chase struts his stuff as a dashing playboy who seems to have a…… MORE
Garth Brooks Puts on a Sweet, Sweet Concert at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater
“Sweet.” That was the word of the night as Garth Brooks entertained a capacity crowd at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater during his celebratory concert that marked seven of his albums reaching diamond status (10 million sales). As guests Reba McEntire, Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson, Chris Young, Steve Wariner and Trisha Yearwood joined Garth onstage for performances,…… MORE
Here’s a Quarter, We Care: Travis Tritt Set to Release Double-Disc Live Album on Nov. 18
Double-Grammy winner Travis Tritt is slated to release a new double-disc live album and DVD, A Man and His Guitar: Live From the Franklin Theatre, on Nov. 18. The new 24-song offering was recorded and shot at the historic Franklin Theatre in Franklin, Tenn., in 2013 and features Travis performing an unplugged concert that gives…… MORE
