Miranda Lambert performed her current single, “Bluebird,” on CMT Celebrates Our Heroes: An Artists of the Year Special on June 3. The two-hour special featured tributes and performances as a number of stars perform from their own homes. The show highlighted stories of unsung heroes who have done exceptional things for their communities during the…… MORE
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Kane Brown Releases Uplifting New Song, “Worldwide Beautiful,” to Benefit America’s Youth [Listen]
Kane Brown released an uplifting new song, “Worldwide Beautiful,” at midnight on June 4. Proceeds from the new song benefit the Boys and Girls Club of America to advocate for justice and equality for America’s youth. “I’m releasing this song early that I’ve been holding onto for a year,” said Kane, in part, via Instagram.…… MORE
Watch Darius Rucker Cover Randy Travis’ “Forever and Ever, Amen” on “CMT Celebrates Our Heroes”
Darius Rucker performed a cover of Randy Travis’ “Forever and Ever, Amen” on CMT Celebrates Our Heroes: An Artists of the Year Special on June 3. Penned by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz, “Forever and Ever, Amen” is featured on Randy’s 1987 sophomore album, Always & Forever. Randy scored a No. 1 single with tune…… MORE
Watch Thomas Rhett Perform “Be a Light” on “CMT Celebrates Our Heroes”
Thomas Rhett performed his new single, “Be a Light,” on CMT Celebrates Our Heroes: An Artists of the Year Special on June 3. Thomas Rhett co-penned the song with Josh Miller, Josh Thompson and Matt Dragstrem. TR and the song’s collaborators have been donating all proceeds from “Be a Light” to the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief…… MORE
Mickey Guyton Soars on Powerful New Ballad, “Black Like Me” [Listen]
Mickey Guyton released a powerful new ballad, “Black Like Me,” at midnight on June 2. Co-penned by Mickey, Nathan Chapman, Emma Davidson-Dillon and Fraser Churchill, “Black Like Me” addresses racial inequality in America—delivered with soaring vocals from one of the few minority artists in the country genre. “It’s Here!!!!” says Mickey, in part, via Instagram.…… MORE
Carrie Underwood & Mike Fisher Open Up About Miscarriages & Faith in Part 2 of “God & Country” [Watch Preview]
Carrie Underwood and husband Mike Fisher open up about their faith, love, family, marriage, friendship and more in a new four-part digital short film, Mike and Carrie: God & Country. Episode 1 of the four-part weekly series was released on May 27 via iamsecond.com, a nonprofit that features athletes and entertainers “who have found hope…… MORE
Everything You Need to Know About “CMT Celebrates Our Heroes: An Artists of the Year Special”
From artists and honorees to TV stations and times, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about CMT Celebrates Our Heroes: An Artists of the Year Special. Date: June 3 Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT Location: Virtual Television Stations: CMT, Paramount Network, Pop TV, TV Land Performers and Participants: Blake Shelton,…… MORE
Guitar Icon Jimmy Capps Dead at 81
Nashville guitar icon Jimmy Capps has died at the age of 81. Jimmy was a member of the Musicians Hall of Fame (2014) and a longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry’s house band. Jimmy was a sought-after session musician who performed on hundreds of songs, including The Oak Ridge Boys’ “Elvira,” Tammy Wynette’s “Stand…… MORE
Matthew Ramsey’s Message of Unity
In recognition of Blackout Tuesday on June 2, Nash Country Daily is pausing the commentary to bring you messages of unity directly from the country music community. All photos will appear without color. Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey via Instagram “Some thoughts from @mtramsey – Just a few short months ago, I watched as beauty arose…… MORE
Kip Moore’s Message of Unity
In recognition of Blackout Tuesday on June 2, Nash Country Daily is pausing the commentary to bring you messages of unity directly from the country music community. All photos will appear without color. Kip Moore via Instagram “To the black community…I’m Srry that you’ve screamed for so long about feeling oppressed and it’s fallin on…… MORE
