Michael Ray wrote two of the seven songs on his latest Higher Education EP, both “Picture” and “Didn’t Know I Was Country.” The latter, which Ray wrote with Taylor Phillips and Ashley Gorley, is a telling look into Ray’s own life — a look he initially wasn’t sure he was ready to share with his fans. “It was actually…
Martina McBride had a great role model and mentor when she was just getting started in country music: Garth Brooks. McBride, along with her husband, John, were first employees of Brooks before they became friends, a relationship that spans more than 30 years. Through it all, McBride has looked to Brooks as an example of how to conduct herself,…
Ashland Craft‘s debut Travelin’ Kind album is out. The 11-track album, with Craft writing all but two of them, is a little country, a little rock, and a whole lot of what makes Craft stand out. “I think it’s just free-spirited,” Craft tells Everything Nash. “I think Travelin’ Kind is all about the young living experience, discovering who you…
Walker Hayes never imagined that one impromptu dance posted on TikTok would change his entire life, but that’s exactly what happened. The Alabama native posted a dance to his song, “Fancy Like,” with his daughter Lela, which to date has amassed almost 30 million views, and inspired dance moves across the country, two Appleee’s commercials, and the return of…
Carly Pearce received not one but two CMA Awards nods, both for Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year. The Album of the Year nomination, for her bold 29 project, is the only EP in the category, and the only record by a female artist, a nomination that has Pearce happily surprised. “To see 29…
The 2021 CMA Awards nominees were just announced, with artists like Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, Gabby Barrett and Miranda Lambert among those with multiple nominations. As usual, there were a few happy surprises, and a few snubs that have us scratching our heads. Keep reading to see who should have been nominated, and whose name has been a welcome…
The nominees for the 2021 CMA Awards are out! Eric Church and Chris Stapleton lead the list of nominees with five nods each, with each of them nominated for Entertainer of the Year. Gabby Barrett follows with four nods, including for Female Vocalist of the Year. The 2021 CMA Awards will air live on Wednesday, November 10, at 8:00…
The video for Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood’s soaring “If I Didn’t Love You” duet is out! Filmed at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, and directed by Shaun Silva, Aldean says he loves the finished product, thanks in large part to Underwood. “Carrie was made for this song, but also for this video,” Aldean says. “I’m glad that she was…
Luke Bryan‘s niece, Jordan Cheshire, is married! Cheshire wed Clint Eudy in a lavish ceremony held over the weekend at the Troubadour Golf and Field Club, located just outside of Nashville. The wedding planner, Emily Clarke Events, posted a video on social media, which has since been deleted, of Bryan walking Cheshire down the aisle, even stopping to fix…
Loretta Lynn‘s upcoming Hometown Rising flood benefit show just got a lot more star power. Reba McEntire, Keith Urban, Little Big Town, BRELAND and Brittney Spencer have all been added to the lineup. They join a previously-announced incredible roster of talent, which includes Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Luke Bryan and Luke Combs. Proceeds will benefit the United Way of Humphreys County. More…
