Sam Hunt Reportedly Engaged to Girlfriend Hannah Lee Fowler

Sam Hunt Reportedly Engaged to Girlfriend Hannah Lee Fowler

Posted on January 2, 2017

Sorry ladies, Sam Hunt is off the market. The cool crooner is reportedly engaged to his girlfriend, Hannah Lee Fowler.

’Tis the season for engagements. Sam joins a bevy of country artists who were engaged this holiday season, including Kelsea Ballerini, Kacey Musgraves and Runaway June’s Jennifer Wayne to William Michael Morgan.

Not much is known about Hannah—other than the sporadic photos Sam has posted on his Instagram page—who prefers to stay out of the spotlight. In Sam’s latest release, “Drinkin’ Too Much,” he uses the song to apologize to Hannah for bringing attention to the brunette beauty.

“I’m sorry I named the album Montevallo / And I’m sorry people know your name now, strangers hit you up on social media / I’m sorry you can’t listen to the radio / Or drive out to the place we used to get peaches down in Pelham / I know you want your privacy / You’ve got nothing to say to me / But I wish you’d let me pay off your student loans with these songs you gave to me,” Sam sings.

He closes out the song with “But you changed your number and moved and this the only way I could reach you / So wherever you are / turn it up and listen / Hannah Lee I’m on my way to you / Nobody can love you like I do / I don’t know what I’m gonna say to you / But I know there ain’t no way we’re through.”

Sam and Hannah spent the holiday’s traveling to Israel and swimming in the Dead Sea. Congratulations to the happy couple

2016 Israel

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Watch Keith Urban (and a Dancing Nicole Kidman) Ring In the New Year With a Medley of Songs by Merle Haggard, Prince, George Michael & More

Watch Keith Urban (and a Dancing Nicole Kidman) Ring In the New Year With a Medley of Songs by Merle Haggard, Prince, George Michael & More

Posted on January 2, 2017

Keith Urban celebrated New Year’s Eve with a free performance in Nashville on Dec. 31.

Before the music note dropped (yes, Nashville drops a music note—eat your heart out NYC), Keith performed a medley of hits in tribute to artists who died in 2016, including George Michael’s “Careless Whisper,” Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” Glenn Frey of the Eagles’ “Take It Easy,” David Bowie’s “Heroes,” Merle Haggard’s “Mamma Tried” and Prince’s “Purple Rain.”

Check out the performance below, which includes a dancing cameo by Keith’s wife, Nicole Kidman.

 

Courtney Cole: My Favorite Things

Courtney Cole: My Favorite Things

Posted on January 2, 2017

In 2016 newcomer Courtney Cole released her new single, “Free 99,” she’s been on tour with Miranda Lambert as part of her Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour and opened for acts like Kenny Chesney, Chris Young and Kip Moore. After a busy 2016, the Louisiana native is looking forward to the new year and what’s to come.

“2017 looks so fun,” Courtney tells Nash Country Daily. “I’m so excited, we’re booking a bunch of shows right now. I love traveling. We’re playing Stagecoach [Festival] this year, which is a dream come true for me. I love California. I’m a cowgirl at heart. So we’re doing that, then I’m releasing an EP. Just new music and lots of performing.”

With 2017 in full swing, NCD sat down with the newcomer to learn more about her and to find out a few of her favorite things.

Favorite color?
Blue.

Favorite ice cream?
Chocolate chip cookie dough.

Favorite flower?
Tulip. No lily.

Favorite song?
Right now, I love to listen to Jon Bellion.

Favorite movie?
The Holiday.

Favorite item of clothing?
Yoga pants.

Favorite drink?
Margarita.

Favorite food?
Mexican food.

Favorite actor/actress?
Julia Roberts.

Favorite board game?
Cards Against Humanity. Fave.

Favorite number?
Eight.

Favorite day of the week?
Sunday.

Favorite season?
Summer.

Favorite sport?
Football, just because of nachos.

Favorite scent?
Whatever lotion I’m wearing. Rose something.

Travis Tritt, Scotty McCreery, Kane Brown & More Added to Star-Studded Lineup for Randy Travis Tribute Concert

Travis Tritt, Scotty McCreery, Kane Brown & More Added to Star-Studded Lineup for Randy Travis Tribute Concert

Posted on January 2, 2017

Country stars are coming out in full force to be a part of 1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time: A Heroes & Friends Tribute to Randy Travis on Feb. 8 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.

Travis Tritt, Kane Brown, James Dupre, Scotty McCreery, Joe Nichols, Collin Raye, The Bellamy Brothers and Ricky Traywick have been added to the already stellar lineup that includes Alabama, Kenny Rogers, Rodney Atkins, Chris Janson, Jamey Johnson, Montgomery Gentry, Michael Ray, Ricky Skaggs, Michael W. Smith, The Randy Travis Band, Tanya Tucker and Josh Turner.

More artists will be announced in the coming weeks.

After suffering a massive stroke in 2013, Randy has made remarkable strides toward recovery, recently singing “Amazing Grace” at his Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony in October as well as the tagline to his iconic “Forever and Ever, Amen” at the 2016 CMA Awards in November. A portion of the proceeds of the tribute concert will go to the Randy Travis Foundation, a nonprofit that raises money for stroke research and rehabilitation.

Tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations and the Bridgestone Arena box office.

Bluegrass Duo Dailey & Vincent Invited to Join the Grand Ole Opry

Bluegrass Duo Dailey & Vincent Invited to Join the Grand Ole Opry

Posted on January 1, 2017

Bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent got an unexpected surprise during their 100th appearance on the Grand Ole Opry on Friday night (Jan. 30) when Marty Stuart invited them to officially join the Opry.

“Country music needs you,” said Marty after the duo’s 30-minute set. “Country music loves you. And the Grand Ole Opry welcomes you.”

Comprised of Jamie Dailey (guitar, bass, vocals) and Darrin Vincent (mandolin, guitar, bass, vocals), the duo formed in 2007 and have earned a number of honors over their decade-long career, including multiple International Bluegrass Music Association awards and three Grammy nominations.

“This is one of the most special things that has ever happened to us,” said Jamie Dailey. “We’re so thankful.”

“I have no words,” added Darrin Vincent. “I’m so honored. The Lord is so faithful to us.”

The duo will be formally inducted into the Opry on Saturday, March 11.

Photo by Chris Hollo for the Grand Ole Opry

Watch Thomas Rhett’s New Down-Home Video for “American Spirit”

Watch Thomas Rhett’s New Down-Home Video for “American Spirit”

Posted on January 1, 2017

Thomas Rhett is kicking off the new year with a new video for “American Spirit.” Written by Thomas Rhett, Jaren Johnston and Chris DeStefano, the tune appears on the deluxe edition of TR’s 2015 album, Tangled Up.

“‘American Spirit’ is one of my favorite songs to sit down and play on an acoustic guitar,” said Thomas Rhett. “So, I knew I wanted to make a video for it . . . just to share with our fans. I knew I wanted it to be simple and something that would pull on the heartstrings and I think it’s the perfect blend of that.”

Shot outside of Nashville, the video for “American Spirit” features Thomas Rhett kicking back with his guitar and enjoying some down-home activities—including riding a four-wheeler and playing with his dogs—while footage from his past concerts is interspersed.

Check it out below.

Out With the Old, in With the New: See How Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood, Karen Fairchild and More Welcome 2017

Out With the Old, in With the New: See How Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood, Karen Fairchild and More Welcome 2017

Posted on January 1, 2017

The clock struck midnight in Nashville on New Year’s Eve and country stars took to their social media accounts to send their best wishes for a very happy and healthy new year.

2016 could arguably go down as one of the craziest years—with divisive presidential campaigns and so many celebrity deaths, including Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds to close out the year—many of us couldn’t wait for 2017 to take over.

Now that the new year is here, we can all start fresh and make 2017 the best we can. Here’s to a very happy and healthy new year for us all. Check out the well wishes from your favorite country stars.

#nye happy #2017

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Happy New Year Baby. @jimiwestbrook

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! WE LOVE YALL…..2017 IS GOING TO BE AMAZING.

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Happy 2017 to you all from the @disneycruiseline Wonder. May it be a prosperous and safe year for us all.

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Happy New Year y'all! Cheers! 🍾

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Smooching our way into 2017…💋💋💋💋

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2016 has been a great year! Thank you to everyone that helped me thru it! Love you so so much

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Runaway June’s Jennifer Wayne and William Michael Morgan Are Engaged

Runaway June’s Jennifer Wayne and William Michael Morgan Are Engaged

Posted on January 1, 2017

Congratulations are in order for Runaway June’s Jennifer Wayne and William Michael Morgan. The couple announced their engagement Friday (Dec. 30) via Twitter.

Jennifer and William’s announcement comes on the heels of both Kacey Musgraves  and Kelsea Ballerini’s engagements revealed to all on Christmas Day.

“Its you and me…Forever @wmmorgan,” Jennifer captioned a photo showing off her ring with her hand on top of his.

That’s definitely a great way to ring in the new year. Congratulations to the happy couple.

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Watch High Valley Perform “Make You Mine” as Part of Music Concert Special Airing Tonight (Dec. 30)

Watch High Valley Perform “Make You Mine” as Part of Music Concert Special Airing Tonight (Dec. 30)

Posted on December 30, 2016

The brothers of High Valley—Brad and Curtis Rempel—are closing out 2016 with their very own music special, featuring their hit single, “Make You Mine,” which airs tonight (Dec. 30) on the Audience Network.

The Audience Network—an AT&T television network available on DirecTV and AT&T U-verse—features original series, specials and films. As part of the Audience music concerts special, artists across all genres, including High Valley, Brandy Clark, Bebe Rehxa, The Band Perry and Good Charlotte, taped exclusive performances and in-depth artist interviews.

If you don’t get the AT&T channels, you can catch High Valley’s performance of their single, “Make You Mine,” from their current album, Dear Life, right here at Nash Country Daily.

NCD sat down with the duo earlier this year and Brad told us about writing the song that has become a hit. “[In the writing session] I said, ‘How can we write something that simple and that real as “I’ll Fly Away,” a song that will feel old the first time you hear it, like you’ve known it your whole life?’ That’s all we were going for, just simple,” Brad explains. “I can tell you that our band—normally, we record something in the studio and we feel great about it, but then it takes a long time to rehearse it, work it up. ‘Make You Mine’—day one we played it live. It was like second nature, which was awesome, a really good sign.”

The Audience music concert featuring High Valley premieres tonight (Dec. 30th) at 9 p.m. ET/PT on DIRECTV channel 239 and U-verse channel 1114.

Check out High Valley singing “Make You Mine.”

Jessie James Decker Rings in the New Year With Style

Jessie James Decker Rings in the New Year With Style

Posted on December 30, 2016

She may be known for her current single, “Lights Down Low,” her sexy new video with husband Eric Decker, the reality show Eric & Jessie: Game On or as co-host of CMT’s Redneck Island with Steve Austin, but Jessie James Decker is closing out 2016 just like the rest of us—with a glass of wine and plans to make her resolution last more than three weeks.

The “Lights Down Low” singer sat down with Nash Country Daily to talk about her New Year’s Eve plans and resolutions for 2017.

What is your New Year’s resolution?
“I make New Year’s resolutions like everyone else does. I do the ‘I’m gonna workout, get toned and lose weight and get better and get a more muscular, bigger butt’ and then I give up like three weeks later. But maybe this year I will not.”

What are your plans for New Year’s Eve?
“We don’t really have a  big kind of thing we do for New Year’s. My family is so big on Christmas that we like blow it all out during Christmas and then everyone is just like pooped out by New Year’s. But my husband and I will probably have a glass of wine and watch some fireworks and ring in the New Year together watching the countdown on TV.”

Happy New Year to all!

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