With New Album, “Something’s Going On,” Trace Adkins Isn’t Raising Cane, But He’s Not Ready to Be Put Out to Pasture, Either

After more than 20 years in the music business, 55-year-old Trace Adkins is slated to drop his 12th studio album, Something’s Going On, on March 31. The 12-song offering, which was produced by Mickey Jack Cones, features Trace’s current single, “Watered Down.” Trace stopped by the Nash Country Daily studio earlier this month for a…

Garth Brooks Surprises “Ask Me How I Know” Songwriter, Mitch Rossell

Garth Brooks is praising Mitch Rossell, the songwriter of his current single, “Ask Me How I Know.” Mitch got a big surprise when the superstar unexpectedly walked in to his radio interview to praise the young singer/songwriter. “When I heard this song I just wore it out,” Garth said of the cut. “Mitch Rossell has…

Jessie James Decker Talks Evolving as a Vocalist, Being Grateful for Her Family, New EP “Gold” and More

Lisa talks with Jessie James Decker about how she is evolving as a vocalist, growing up in different places as a “military brat,” how grateful she is for her loving husband and children, her “strong, independent” young female fanbase, her new album, Gold, and more. Show Participants Jessie James Decker Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show…

Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards and Sheryl Crow Added to Merle Haggard Tribute Concert

The lineup for the Merle Haggard tribute concert—dubbed Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard—just got a little bigger with the addition of Sheryl Crow and Rolling Stones guitarist/vocalist Keith Richards. “Stuff happens, but you just have to be your own man, and have something to say,” said Keith in a statement. “Sometimes…

Go Behind the Scenes of “Somethin’ I’m Good At” With Brett Eldredge

Brett Eldredge is taking fans behind the scenes of his “Somethin’ I’m Good At” video. In a newly released clip, the handsome hit-maker takes viewers through his day on the set, which involves him causing havoc throughout his fictional suburban neighborhood. “When we were getting the idea for this video, we were like, ‘We need…

Our 12-Person Panel of Industry Insiders Predict the ACM Awards Winners

Which ACM Awards show nominees are coming home with the hardware on Sunday, April 2? That’s the question we asked our 12 industry insiders (below), many of whom are ACM voters. Ty Bentli, co-host Ty, Kelly & Chuck Jim Casey, Nash Country Daily managing editor Brian Egan, executive producer Nash Nights Live Eric Garner, producer…

With Performance Slot and High-Profile Nomination, Old Dominion Earns a Seat at the Big Kids’ Table at ACM Awards

If last year’s ACM Awards was Old Dominion’s coming-out party, this year’s 52nd annual show will find the lovable quintet taking a seat at the “big kids’ table.” “It feels like next-level stuff because we’re not the new kids anymore,” says Old Dominion’s lead singer Matthew Ramsey. “We’re actually part of the party. And then…

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