Scotty McCreery dropped a new video for his current single, “This Is It.” The new tune, which Scotty co-penned with Frank Rogers and Aaron Eshuis about his then-fiancée Gabi Dugal, is featured on Scotty’s recent album, Seasons Change. The new clip was directed by Jeff Ray and gives viewers an intimate look inside Scott and…… MORE
AmericanaFest Lineup Features Hundreds of Artists, Including Lee Ann Womack, John Prine, Brandy Clark, Ashley Monroe, Rosanne Cash & More
Nashville’s AmericanaFest (Sept. 11–16) has nailed down its list of more than 250 artists slated to perform during the six-day festival, including John Prine, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Lee Ann Womack, Rosanne Cash, Hayes Carll, Brandy Clark, Ashley Monroe, Tyler Childers, Amanda Shires and more. The nominees for the 2018 Americana Honors & Awards were…… MORE
Watch Thompson Square “Play It Forward” by Covering Faith Hill’s “It Matters to Me” in Nash Country Daily Exclusive
Shawna Thompson of Thompson Square stopped by the Nash campus last week to chat with Elaina Smith on her Women Want to Hear Women podcast (you can listen to the entire podcast here). One of the podcast’s segments—“Play It Forward”—beckons the featured artist to perform a song from another female’s catalog. For her Play It…… MORE
This Week’s Wednesday Night “Checkin’ In” Facebook Live Session…
Wednesday night, you’re the best! Had another FUN time hanging out with you tonight! If you missed it, we talked about our favorite sodas (or ‘pops’ or ‘cokes’– what do YOU call ’em?), our 100-degree temps, and LOTS MORE! I LOVE the live interaction we get to have during these sessions. Tell some friends and join us every Wednesday night. We usually get started around…… MORE
Your “Hot Fudge Sundae Day” Wolf Fan Favorite 5 Countdown
Here’s tonight’s WOLF FAN FAVORITE FIVE, the five most popular songs in North Texas, as chosen by YOU. #995wfff Vote for your favorite song at 995thewolf.com/vote, or call in your vote, along with your requests or dedications to 888-787-1995, e-mail to [email protected], or get them to me on Facebook or Twitter (@995thewolfdfw @BillBowen995). And be sure to tune in weeknights at 9 when we count ’em down. — Bill Bowen …… MORE
WATCH: Aaron Watson’s video for “Run Wild Horses”
Aaron Watson tweeted out the video courtesy of Wide Open Country for his new Texas Country “Run Wild Horses” from his current album Vaquero. Filmed in his hometown of Buffalo Gap, Texas, the video features The Honky Tonk Kid’s wife, Kimberly. Hats off to Wide Open Country for the great review and We LOVE the video!…… MORE
Charles Esten Earns Guinness World Record for 54-Week Streak
Charles Esten can add a Guinness World Records title to his lengthy resume. After his performance on the Today show on July 25, Charles was presented with a certificate for the Guinness World Records title for the Most Consecutive Weeks to Release an Original Digital Single by a Music Act. The title reflects Charles’ #EverySingleFriday…… MORE
Ricky Skaggs Among New Inductees for Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame
It’s been a hall-of-fame year for Ricky Skaggs. After being announced as a 2018 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame in March, Ricky Skaggs was named a 2018 inductee into the IBMA Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame on July 25. Ricky will be joined by 2018 inductees Paul Williams, Tom T. Hall and…… MORE
New Report Blasts TV Show “Nashville” for Costing Taxpayers More Than $45 Million
As the sixth and final season of Nashville comes to a close on July 26, research organization the Beacon Center has released a report on the “ineffectiveness of film incentives in Tennessee,” citing that Nashville cost Tennessee taxpayers more than $45 million. According to its profile, “The Beacon Center is an independent, nonprofit, and nonpartisan…… MORE
Reba McEntire Named 2018 Kennedy Center Honoree for Lifetime Artistic Achievement
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced that Reba McEntire will be one of the four honorees at the 2018 Kennedy Center Honors. Reba will follow in the hallowed footsteps of past Kennedy honorees Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn and more. “The Kennedy Center Honors recognizes exceptional artists who…… MORE
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Keep Those Texas Babies Reading
Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…