Jason Aldean’s Concert for the Cure Helps Raise More Than $3.3 Million to Fight Breast Cancer as the Opry Goes Pink

Jason Aldean’s Concert for the Cure Helps Raise More Than $3.3 Million to Fight Breast Cancer as the Opry Goes Pink

Posted on October 26, 2016

Jason Aldean’s 11th annual Concert for the Cure returned to Nashville as part of the Grand Ole Opry’s eight annual Opry Goes Pink showcase last night (Oct. 25). Jason  flipped the switch on the Opry’s signature barn backdrop, turning it pink for the Opry’s two shows, which included performances from Jason, Hillary Scott & the Scott Family, Montgomery Gentry, Chris Young, Cassadee Pope, Jeannie Seely and Mickey Guyton.

Jason presented a check to the Susan G. Komen Foundation from more than $450,000 raised on his 2016 Six String Circus Tour throughout the year, with this year’s contribution taking the grand total to more than $3.3 million for the fight against breast cancer. Jason has been an avid supporter toward the fight against breast cancer since losing a dear friend to the disease in 2004.

“It was a pretty full-circle moment for me to be able to bring this show back to Nashville where it got started as we go over the $3 million mark,” said Jason. “I could see a lot of family and friends out in the audience this year, which is a big reminder that we still have to keep fighting this disease.”

The evening kicked off with Montgomery Gentry cutting a pink ribbon and leading a pink carpet walk into the Grand Ole Opry House for the show. Breast cancer survivors and members of their support networks were followed by fans on the carpet, all pledging to support the fight against the disease.

Check out the photo gallery below and a video of Jason flipping the switch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaF0Agc8RXE

photos by Chris Hollo

Vote Now: Who Should Win the CMA Song of the Year Award

Vote Now: Who Should Win the CMA Song of the Year Award

Posted on October 26, 2016

In the lead-up to the CMA Awards on Nov. 2, Nash Country Daily will be conducting its own election to let you—the readers—decide who should win each of the 12 categories at this year’s show. We’re taking politics out of the equation and letting the popular vote speak for itself.

The good news is there is no voter registration. The bad news is we aren’t giving out any trophies. It’s just for bragging rights.

Every two or three days, we will provide a new ballot for one of the 12 categories and allow fans to vote until the next category is announced. Along the way, we’ll post our winners.

Song of the Year: Oct. 26

(Looks like you missed your opportunity to vote on this poll. Vote for Single and Musical Event of the Year now!)

  1. “Record Year” – Eric Church, Jeff Hyde: 33%
  2. “Humble and Kind” – Lori McKenna: 27%
  3. “Die a Happy Man” – Sean Douglas, Thomas Rhett, Joe Spargur: 21%
  4. “Burning House” – Cam, Tyler Johnson, Jeff Bhasker: 9%
  5. “My Church” – busbee, Maren Morris: 9%

Come back soon to participate in our next poll!

 

Entertainer of the Year: Oct. 10 – WINNER Carrie Underwood

  1. Carrie Underwood: 34%
  2. Keith Urban: 32%
  3. Luke Bryan: 19%
  4. Garth Brooks: 9%
  5. Chris Stapleton: 6%

Female Vocalist of the Year: Oct. 12 – WINNER Carrie Underwood

  1. Carrie Underwood: 58%
  2. Miranda Lambert: 24%
  3. Kelsea Ballerini: 8%
  4. Maren Morris: 5%
  5. Kacey Musgraves: 5%

Male Vocalist of the Year: Oct. 14 – WINNER Keith Urban

  1. Keith Urban: 40%
  2. Eric Church: 20%
  3. Tim McGraw: 17%
  4. Dierks Bentley: 14%
  5. Chris Stapleton: 9%

Album of the Year: Oct. 17 – WINNER Storyteller – Carrie Underwood

  1. Storyteller – Carrie Underwood 41%
  2. Ripcord – Keith Urban 27%
  3. Mr. Misunderstood – Eric Church 18%
  4. Black – Dierks Bentley 10%
  5. Hero – Maren Morris 4%

Vocal Group of the Year: Oct. 19 – WINNER Little Big Town

  • Little Big Town 47%
  • Old Dominion 15%
  • Zac Brown Band 15%
  • Lady Antebellum 14%
  • Rascal Flatts 9%

Vocal Duo of the Year: Oct. 21 – WINNER Joey + Rory

  1. Joey + Rory: 60%
  2. Florida Georgia Line: 17% 
  3. Brothers Osborne: 9% 
  4. Dan + Shay: 8% 
  5. Maddie & Tae: 6%

New Artist of the Year: Oct. 24 – WINNER Cole Swindell

  1. Cole Swindell: 37%
  2. Kelsea Ballerini: 32%
  3. Maren Morris: 14%
  4. Old Dominion: 9%
  5. Brothers Osborne: 8%

Single of the Year: Oct. 28

  • “Die a Happy Man” – Thomas Rhett
  • “Humble and Kind” – Tim McGraw
  • “My Church” – Maren Morris
  • “Nobody to Blame” – Chris Stapleton
  • “Record Year” – Eric Church

Musical Event of the Year: Oct. 28

  • “Different for Girls” – Dierks Bentley feat. Elle King
  • “Home Alone Tonight” – Luke Bryan feat. Karen Fairchild
  • “The Fighter” – Keith Urban feat. Carrie Underwood)
  • “Think of You” – Chris Young with Cassadee Pope
  • “You Are My Sunshine” – Morgane Stapleton with Chris Stapleton

Video of the Year: Oct. 31

  • “Burning House” – Cam, directed by Trey Fanjoy
  • “Fire Away” – Chris Stapleton, directed by Tim Mattia
  • “Humble and Kind” – Tim McGraw, directed by Wes Edwards
  • “Record Year” – Eric Church, directed by Jon Peets and Reid Long
  • “Somewhere on a Beach” – Dierks Bentley, directed by Wes Edwards

Musician of the Year: Oct. 31

  • Jerry Douglas – Dobro/Lap Steel Guitar
  • Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
  • Dan Huff – Guitar
  • Brent Mason – Guitar
  • Derek Wells – Guitar

Hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, The 50th annual CMA Awards will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. CT on ABC.

Kenny Chesney to Receive Third-Ever Pinnacle Award at 50th Annual CMA Awards

Kenny Chesney to Receive Third-Ever Pinnacle Award at 50th Annual CMA Awards

Posted on October 25, 2016

Kenny Chesney will follow in the hallowed footsteps of Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift when he is presented with the third-ever Pinnacle Award at the 50th annual CMA Awards on Nov. 2.

Created and awarded to Garth in 2005 and then Taylor in 2013, the Pinnacle Award recognizes an artist who has achieved global prominence through concert performances and record sales at levels unique in country music. The artist has also attained the highest degree of recognition within the broad expanse of music worldwide. The artist’s talent and presence will have a long-term positive impact on the appreciation of country music for generations to come.

“When you do what you do, you never think it’s a big deal,” said Kenny. “But when an organization like CMA recognizes you in this fashion, it makes you step back. To receive this award—especially during their 50th anniversary—is such an honor, because they’re recognizing half a century of country music.”

Kenny has 43 career CMA Awards nominations and eight wins, including four for Entertainer of the Year.

The 50th annual CMA Awards will be hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood and broadcast live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

photo by Allister Ann/EB Media

Watch Scotty McCreery Cover Jamey Johnson’s “In Color” for “Forever Country Cover Series”

Watch Scotty McCreery Cover Jamey Johnson’s “In Color” for “Forever Country Cover Series”

Posted on October 25, 2016

In celebration of the 50th annual CMA Awards, Scotty McCreery took part in the Forever Country Cover Series by singing Jamey Johnson’s “In Color,” a tune that won the 2009 CMA Song of the Year award.

Scotty first performed “In Color” in 2009 when he won his very first musical competition, Clayton Idol, in Clayton, N.C. A couple of years later in 2011, Scotty won the 10th season of American Idol.

Check out the performance below.

Chase Bryant Turns Up the Heat in “Room to Breathe” Video

Chase Bryant Turns Up the Heat in “Room to Breathe” Video

Posted on October 25, 2016

It may be Chase Bryant’s first acting role, but the “Take It On Back” singer has us believing that he’s as suave and debonair as the character he plays in his new video for “Room to Breathe.”

In a James Bond-like role, Chase struts his stuff as a dashing playboy who seems to have a little bit of girl trouble on his hands. Looking dapper in a fitted white tuxedo jacket, Chase finds himself living the high life when he runs into a jealous ex-girlfriend. That’s when the action kicks in and the chase (no pun intended) begins.

chase-bryant-room-to-breathe-videoThe video, directed by Jeff Johnson, has everything a good James Bond movie requires—a pretty girl, a poker game, sexy car and, of course, martinis. No word on weather or not they were shaken or stirred.

A self-admitted James Bond junkie, Chase and Jeff co-wrote and created the concept after a late-night Bond movie marathon while out on tour.

“Anyone that knows me knows that I am obsessed with James Bond movies,” said Chase in a statement.  “I was on the bus one night watching Casino Royale and I thought, ‘How cool would it be to recreate the style of this movie and the attitude of James Bond into a music video?’ ‘Room To Breathe’ is a seductive sort of song about never wanting to leave a girl. I wanted to do something different and push the limits with this music video.”

Chase also got a little help from his friend, Lee Brice. Keep an eye out during the poker scenes for a cameo from the “I Don’t Dance” singer. If you blink, you’ll miss him.

Check out Chase’s “Room to Breathe” video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkOoBO-PHJY

Photos by Sean O’Hallaron/Broken Bow

Garth Brooks Puts on a Sweet, Sweet Concert at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater

Garth Brooks Puts on a Sweet, Sweet Concert at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater

Posted on October 25, 2016

“Sweet.” That was the word of the night as Garth Brooks entertained a capacity crowd at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater during his celebratory concert that marked seven of his albums reaching diamond status (10 million sales).

As guests Reba McEntire, Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson, Chris Young, Steve Wariner and Trisha Yearwood joined Garth onstage for performances, Garth was quick to thank them for being such a “sweet man” or “sweet woman.” Garth played some sweet songs and had a lot of sweet moments, and we’ve included a sweet photo gallery and sweet concert set list to catch you up to speed. In the end, it was a sweet night that marked a sweet accomplishment.

Sweet!

Set List

  1. “Not Counting You” with Reba McEntire
  2. “The River” with Chris Young
  3. “Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)” with Jason Aldean
  4. “In Another’s Eyes” with Trisha Yearwood
  5. “Walkaway Joe” by Trisha Yearwood
  6. “Longneck Bottle” with Steve Wariner
  7. “We Shall Be Free” with Kelly Clarkson
  8. “The Weekend” by Steve Wariner and Kelly Clarkson
  9. “The Thunder Rolls”
  10. “Two Pina Coladas”
  11. “Unanswered Prayers”
  12. “Papa Loved Mama”
  13. “Callin’ Baton Rouge”
  14. “The Dance”
  15. “Friends in Low Places”
Here’s a Quarter, We Care: Travis Tritt Set to Release Double-Disc Live Album on Nov. 18

Here’s a Quarter, We Care: Travis Tritt Set to Release Double-Disc Live Album on Nov. 18

Posted on October 25, 2016

Double-Grammy winner Travis Tritt is slated to release a new double-disc live album and DVD, A Man and His Guitar: Live From the Franklin Theatre, on Nov. 18. The new 24-song offering was recorded and shot at the historic Franklin Theatre in Franklin, Tenn., in 2013 and features Travis performing an unplugged concert that gives fans the opportunity to hear fresh takes on No. 1 hits “Help Me Hold One,” “Best of Intentions” and “Anymore,” as well as crowd-pleasers like “Here’s a Quarter” and “T-R-O-U-B-L-E.”

In addition to performing a number of cover songs, including Johnny Cash’s “I Walk the Line” and Waylon Jennings’ “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way,” Travis is joined onstage by both Marty Stuart and James Otto for performances of “Whiskey Ain’t Working” and “Lord Have Mercy on the Working Man,” respectively.

A Man and His Guitar: Live From the Franklin Theatre will be available for purchase through major digital retailers, Travis’ website and at various stops throughout his tour. The DVD will only be available on Travis’ website and tour.

Track Listing
Disc 1
1. “It’s All About the Money” (Donny Kees, Jody Harris)
2. “Where Corn Don’t Grow” (Mark Alan Springer, Roger Murrah)
3. “The Pressure Is On” (Hank Williams, Jr.)
4. “I’m Gonna Be Somebody” (Jill Colucci, Stewart Harris)
5. “Lord Have Mercy On the Working Man” [with James Otto] (Kostas)
6. “Country Club” (Catesby Jones, Dennis Lord)
7. “Country Ain’t Country” (Carson Chamberlain, Casey Beatherd, Teresa Boaz)
8. “500 Miles Away From Home” (Bobby Bare, Charles Williams, Hedy West)
9. “Here’s a Quarter” (Travis Tritt)
10. “Best of Intentions” (Travis Tritt)
11. “Drift Off to Dream” (Travis Tritt, Stewart Harris)
12. “Help Me Hold On” (Travis Tritt, Pat Terry)

Disc 2
1. “Whiskey Ain’t Workin’” [with Marty Stuart] (Ronny Scaife, Marty Stuart)
2. “Pickin’ At It” [with Marty Stuart] (Travis Tritt)
3. “Come and Go Blues” (Gregg Allman)
4. “Anymore” (Travis Tritt, Jill Colucci)
5. “I Walk the Line” (Johnny Cash)
6. “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way” (Waylon Jennings)
7. “A Long Time Ago” (Waylon Jennings, Shel Silverstein)
8. “Mama’s Don’t Let Your Babies Grown Up To Be Cowboys” (Patsy Bruce, Ed Bruce)
9. “Lone Wolf” (Hank Williams, Jr.)
10. “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive” (Darrell Scott)
11. “T-R-O-U-B-L-E” (Jerry Chestnut)
12. “Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde” (Walt Aldridge, James LeBlanc)

Jana Kramer Gets Funky on “Dancing With the Stars”

Jana Kramer Gets Funky on “Dancing With the Stars”

Posted on October 25, 2016

Coming off of last week’s perfect score, Jana Kramer was geared up for Eras night on Dancing With the Stars, where the eight remaining contestants danced to some of the most popular songs throughout the decades.

“Last week was amazing,” Jana said before her dance. “That was my goal going into the competition. I was like ‘I would love a perfect score.’ And now I’m going to accomplish the next thing: the mirror ball.”

jana-kramer-gleb-dwtsJana and her partner, Gleb Savchenko, were given the 1970s—the era of funk. The couple danced the samba to KC and The Sunshine Band’s “Get Down Tonight.”

“I just feel like there is so much pressure this week,” said Jana during a rehearsal. “Coming off of a perfect score, I’m back to zero, literally. We have to work our way up. I just feel super overwhelmed and then I feel like I just suck.”

Jana didn’t receive her best scores of the season, but was happy with the scores—8 from Carrie Ann Inaba, 9 from Julianne Hough, 8 from Len Goodman and 9 from Bruno Tonioli, giving her Jana a total of 34 out of 40 points.

“That girl can funk,” Bruno shouted. “She can get down, she can get up, she can get into anything in between—including wonderful shadow rolls. She can do a mean wash—just in case you get too dirty, she’ll take care of you. But never too dirty for me.”

“You’re a great dancer,” Carrie Ann added. “You had a few problems with musicality tonight, but I don’t want that to discourage you because I see your star growing brighter and brighter.”

At the end of the show, Jana found herself in jeopardy again, landing in the bottom two with Maureen McCormack. However, Maureen was sent home, and Jana is safe for another week.

You can see Jana and Gleb do their thing next week when Dancing With the Stars airs Monday nights at 7 p.m. CT on ABC.

Watch Jana and Gleb get funky below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaiZKUGJX5A

Photo by Eric McCandless/ABC

Exclusive Video: Watch Randy Travis Surprise Garth Brooks Backstage Before His Seven Diamond Celebration at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater

Exclusive Video: Watch Randy Travis Surprise Garth Brooks Backstage Before His Seven Diamond Celebration at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater

Posted on October 25, 2016

Before Garth Brooks took the stage at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater last night (Oct. 25) to celebrate his seven diamond albums, he was surprised backstage by recent Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Randy Travis. Randy and his wife, Mary, greeted Garth and Trisha Yearwood as they were making their way to their dressing room before the gig.

“Oh my goodness, look who’s here,” said Trisha after spotting Randy and giving him a hug. “I can’t believe you’re here. How are you?”

“What’s up Hall of Famer,” said Garth as he hugged Randy. “You doing good?”

After catching up, Randy attended the show, which featured Garth performing some of his biggest hits with a number of special guests, including Reba McEntire, Chris Young, Steve Wariner, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Aldean and Trisha.

Watch the video below of Randy surprising Garth and Trisha.

 

 

 

video by Bailey Dombroski

Photo Gallery: Luke Bryan Celebrates 7 No. 1 Hits By Performing With the Songwriters Who Penned Them

Photo Gallery: Luke Bryan Celebrates 7 No. 1 Hits By Performing With the Songwriters Who Penned Them

Posted on October 24, 2016

Tonight (Oct. 24) Luke Bryan celebrated a whopping seven No. 1 songs and the songwriters who wrote them at the Country Music Hall of Fame’s intimate CMA Theater in Nashville.

The celebration featured Luke and the songwriters performing acoustic versions of all seven No. 1 songs. Here are the songs and their songwriters in the order they were performed:

  1. “Play It Again” by Dallas Davidson and Ashley Gorley
  2. “Roller Coaster” by Michael Carter and Cole Swindell* (not present)
  3. “I See You” by Luke Bryan, Ashley Gorley and Luke Laird
  4. “Kick the Dust Up” by Dallas Davidson, Chris DeStefano and Ashley Gorley
  5. “Strip It Down” by Luke Bryan, Ross Copperman and Jon Nite
  6. “Home Alone Tonight” by Tommy Cecil, Jaida Dreyer, Jody Stevens and Cole Tayler
  7. “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day” by Luke Bryan, Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson and Ben Hayslip* (not present)

Luke fist-bumped, hugged and laughed with the songwriters throughout the evening. At the end of the night, Universal Music Group Nashville CEO Mike Dungan stepped onto the stage to give Luke plaques to commemorate more than 7 million singles sold and 1 million copies sold of Kill the Lights.

Check out photos from the event!

photos by Jason Simanek

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