Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Brandy Clark released her sophomore album, Big Day in a Small Town, on June 10. Produced by Jay Joyce, Brandy’s 11-songs offering—of which she wrote or co-wrote every tune—is the follow-up to her award-winning 2013 debut, 12 Stories. And much like her debut album, the songs on Big Day in a Small Town…… MORE
Garth Brooks Set to Launch Exclusive SiriusXM Channel on Sept. 8
The next step in Garth Brook’s quest for musical world domination is complete: he will be launching an exclusive SiriusXM Channel on Sept. 8. Yes, America’s best-selling solo artist of all time will launch The Garth Channel, which will feature music from Garth’s extensive catalogue, songs from artists who influenced his career, live concert recordings,…… MORE
Watch Dustin Lynch Heat Things Up With “Seein’ Red” Then Strip It Down With “Cowboys and Angels” on “Conan”
Dustin Lynch stopped by Conan on July 6 to perform his new song, “Seein’ Red,” which is the lead single from his upcoming third studio album. The Tennessee native also performed a stripped-down version of his debut single from 2012, “Cowboys and Angels,” a song Dustin co-wrote about his grandparents. Check out both performances below.… MORE
Runaway June Talks Reality TV, Family, Dixie Chicks and Other Musical Influences
Lisa chats with Runaway June about their very different origins, how they came together as a trio in Nashville, Jennifer’s famous grandfather John Wayne, Naomi’s happy Amish childhood, Hannah’s vegetarian cooking website, The Poor Herbivore, songwriting with Eric Paslay and more! Show Participants Runaway June Naomi Cooke, lead singer and guitar Hannah Mulholland, singer and mandolin Jennifer…… MORE
Singer Ashley Gearing Parts Ways With Label After Nine Years
Nash Country Daily has learned that Ashley Gearing and Curb Records have parted ways. Ashley made an immediate impact on country music in 2003 when, as a 12 year old, she became the youngest female artist to enter the country charts with “Can You Hear Me When I Talk to You.” The song eventually peaked…… MORE
Lari White Kick-Starts New Project with “Old Friends, New Loves”
It was the early ’90s when Lari White burst on to the country music scene and produced hits like “Now I Know, “That’s My Baby” and “That’s How You Know (When You’re in Love)” from her 1994 album Wishes. Lari, originally signed to RCA Records, became the flagship artist signed to Lyric Street records when…… MORE
Miranda Lambert Shuts Down Her Ladysmith Bed & Breakfast in Oklahoma
After splitting from husband Blake Shelton in July 2015, Miranda Lambert put her adopted hometown of Tishomingo, Okla., in her rear view and set up shop in a $3.4 million estate south of Nashville. In May 2016, Miranda announced the closing of her Pink Pistol boutique in Tishomingo, and it was later revealed that ex-hubby…… MORE
Kenny Chesney Reveals Collaboration With P!nk, Pushes New Album to October
Kenny Chesney announced via a press release on July 6 that his new album, Some Town Somewhere, which was initially slated to drop on July 8, is being pushed back to an October 28 release date. Kenny also revealed that Grammy-winning singer P!nk will be featured on a duet on the new album’s “Setting the…… MORE
Dolly Parton Sets the Record Straight on Supporting Hillary Clinton & Says Political Race Could “Use More Boobs”
Dolly Parton’s recent comments about supporting a woman in the White House were misinterpreted by news organizations around the world and spread on social media like wildfire. In an interview with The New York Times, Dolly was asked how she felt about a female presidential nominee. Her response to that question: “Well, I think that…… MORE
Watch Producer Dave Cobb in His Own Pickup Truck Commercial
Following in the tire tracks of Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton, producer Dave Cobb has secured his own Ram Truck commercial. The spot features the song “The Way Home,” a tune by Rich Robinson that appears on the 2016 concept album Southern Family, which Dave conceived and produced. “Dave Cobb likes his music honest, raw,…… MORE
