After a cease and desist order was issued by Universal Music Group and American Recordings, Stormfront Radio has stopped using Johnny Cash’s 2003 recording of “I Won’t Back Down” as its intro music. Stormfront is an internet-based white nationalist organization. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, Stormfront Radio replaced Cash’s tune with Johnny Rebel’s…… MORE
Social Media Roundup: “Pickler & Ben” Premieres, Maren Morris’ Biggest Fan, Shania Twain’s New Jam & More
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Maren Morris catches her biggest fan on video. John Rich finally gets some water in his guitar-shaped pool. Shania teases the music video for her song…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini Hits Las Vegas for Her Bachelorette Party
Kelsea Ballerini celebrated the upcoming end to her single days by traveling to Las Vegas over the weekend for her bachelorette party. According to a few posts on Instagram, Kelsea’s jet-setting crew attended Jennifer Lopez’s All I Have residency at the AXIS auditorium at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, hit the town in a stretch…… MORE
Thomas Rhett Goes Where No Country Artist Has Gone in 2017: No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Chart
Chris Stapleton, Brantley Gilbert, Brett Eldredge and Zac Brown Band came close to scoring No. 1 albums on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart this year. But “close” only counts in horseshoes, hand grenades and . . . sometimes . . . slow dancing. Thomas Rhett is dancing! TR’s new album, Life Changes, hit No. 1…… MORE
Montgomery Gentry Releases Touching New Song After Troy Gentry’s Death, “Better Me” [Listen]
After being tragically killed in a helicopter crash on Sept. 8, the life of Montgomery Gentry’s Troy Gentry was celebrated at the Grand Ole Opry on Sept. 14. In addition to performances from Vince Gill, Charlie Daniels, Trace Adkins and more, the service featured a recording of Troy singing a new song, “Better Me,” which…… MORE
National Transportation Safety Board Releases Preliminary Report on Helicopter Crash That Killed Troy Gentry & Pilot | Nash Country Daily
The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report about the helicopter crash on Sept. 8 that killed Montgomery Gentry’s Troy Gentry, 50,and helicopter pilot James Evan Robinson. A handful of takeaways: According to the chief flight instructor for the operator, the purpose of the flight was to provide an orientation/pleasure flight to the passenger who…… MORE
Kenny Chesney Donates the Use of His Private Jet to Help Teen Brothers Stranded By Hurricane Irma
Two teenage brothers, whose home in St. John was destroyed by Hurricane Irma, got a flight to the U.S. mainland thanks to Kenny Chesney, according to CNN. Jah-Haile Bruce and Jahbioseh Bruce huddled in a bathroom with their grandfather as their home in St. John was destroyed by Hurricane Irma two weeks ago. The brothers…… MORE
The 69th Emmy Awards Photo Gallery With Keith Urban, Dolly Parton, Jennifer Nettles & More
The 69th Emmy Awards got more than a little country flavor last night as Dolly Parton, Keith Urban and Jennifer Nettles made appearances. Dolly and Jennifer were in the house as their made-for-TV movie, Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love, was nominated for Outstanding Television Movie. The holiday television special, which starred Jennifer, Ricky…… MORE
Big Hairy Question 09.18.17
Monday’s BHQ: Employees are happier and are more likely to get promoted if they have this in their work space. What is it? Guesses: a picnic table, a radio Correct Answer: A plant! Congrats to Sandol Johnson from Moscow! She and the fam are headed to the MidSouth Fair, kicking off Thursday at Landers Center. … MORE
Watch Morgan Evans Perform First Love Song He Wrote for Fiancée Kelsea Ballerini: “Dance With Me”
Armed with his guitar and a loop pedal setup, Morgan Evans stopped by the NASH campus today (Sept. 15) to perform a four-song set. In addition to playing his current single, “Kiss Somebody,” the Australian native treated guests to the first love song—“Dance With Me”—he wrote for his fiancée, Kelsea Ballerini. “I met a girl…… MORE
