Carrol Thompson, 79, the mother of Thompson Square’s Keifer Thompson, died unexpectedly on Feb. 20 in Miami, Okla. The husband-and-wife duo cancelled their shows on Feb. 21 in Mayetta, Kan., and on Feb. 23 in Nashville. Thompson Square is best known for their 2010 hit, “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not.” The tandem won…… MORE
After being nominated in 2016, 2017 and 2018 for ACM Female Vocalist of the Year (now known as Female Artist of the Year), Kelsea Ballerini is noticeably absent from the category in 2019. In fact, Kelsea is noticeably absent from all categories in 2019. Apparently, Kelsea had an abbreviated reaction to the news. In a…… MORE
After nominations for the 54th ACM Awards were revealed this morning, many country stars—including Dan + Shay, Carly Pearce, Chris Janson, Jake Owen and more—posted their reactions to the news via social media. Check out some of the responses below, as we continue to update the page. PRETTY SURE ALL OF LA JUST HEARD ME…… MORE
Top Artist Nominees: Fast Facts Chris Stapleton, receives 6 nominations Dan + Shay, receives 6 nominations, with Dan Smyers receiving 4 additional nods Kacey Musgraves, receives 5 nominations Dierks Bentley, receives 4 nominations Brothers Osborne, receives 4 nominations Florida Georgia Line, receives 4 nominations Bebe Rexha, receives 4 nominations Reigning Male Artist of the Year,…… MORE
As the ACM Award nominations are announced across various platforms beginning at 7 a.m. CT, Nash Country Daily will update this post. Song of the Year (Awarded to Songwriter/Publisher/Artist) Break Up In The End – Cole Swindell Writers: Jessie Jo Dillon / Chase McGill / Jon Nite Publishers: EMI April Music Inc. / Nite Writer…… MORE
![Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett, Tyler Hubbard & 7 Others Honored With “CMA Triple Play Awards” [Photo Gallery]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/1446/2019/02/20124547/Luke-Combs-TA.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
The Country Music Association honored 10 new recipients of the CMA Triple Play Award on Feb. 19, a distinction presented to songwriters who pen three No. 1 songs within a 12-month period. This year’s honorees include Luke Combs, Jesse Frasure, Nicolle Galyon, Ashley Gorley, Tyler Hubbard, Josh Kear, Shane McAnally, Chase McGill, Josh Osborne and…… MORE
Reba McEntire’s boyfriend, Anthony “Skeeter” Lasuzzo, has the seal of approval from two of her longtime friends, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn. Reba and Skeeter have been together for about 18 months, first making their relationship public at the 2018 Grammys. Since that time, Reba has filled her Instagram page with numerous pics of her…… MORE
Darius Rucker will be the recipient of the Music Business Association’s Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award for his years of philanthropic support to various charities, including St. Jude Children’s Hospital and MUSC Children’s Hospital in his hometown of Charleston, S.C. Darius will be honored at the annual Music Biz 2019 Awards & Hall of Fame…… MORE
![Charley Pride’s “American Masters” Documentary to Air on PBS on Feb. 23 [Watch Trailer]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/1446/2019/02/19085806/Charley-Pride-TA.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
After more than 50 years as a recording artist, Charley Pride will be the subject of a new documentary, American Masters—Charley Pride: I’m Just Me, on PBS on Feb. 22. The film, which is narrated by Tanya Tucker, chronicles Charley’s improbable journey to country stardom, from his humble beginnings as a sharecropper’s son on a…… MORE
The nominations for the ACM Awards will be announced on Feb. 20 across multiple platforms beginning at 8 a.m. ET. Here’s how to catch all of the action. Facebook Live Reba McEntire will appear on Facebook Live during the 8 a.m. ET hour to reveal nominees for Songwriter of the Year and Song of the…… MORE
Bali was adopted into a loving home and his human became unable to care for him. Now this very good boy is looking for his forever home.
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