According to Billboard and Nielsen Music, individual track sales took a hit in 2016, dropping from 113.9 million units sold in 2015 to 87.5 million units in 2016. Even with the 26.4-million decline, two artists managed to release singles that soared over the 1-million mark: Florida Georgia Line’s “H.O.L.Y” (1.37 million) and Tim McGraw’s “Humble…
Recording industry trade organization RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) released its final numbers for 2016—and eight country singles released in 2016 earned gold (500,000 units), platinum (1 million) or double-platinum (2 million) designations for their sales. Interestingly enough, the eight songs came from just six artists/duos: Blake Shelton, Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, Dan…
The duo Dan + Shay is on the road right now for their 2016 Obsessed Tour, a 15-date trek that began in Denver on November 10 and caps in Boston on December 17. With only three dates left before the tour ends, the boys made their way to downtown Baltimore, Md., yesterday (Dec. 14) for…
On a 27-degree Saturday morning (Dec. 10), Dan + Shay decided to heat up Columbus, Ohio, by serving their fans hot chocolate as they waited in line for the duo’s concert later that night. The “19 You and Me” singers got the idea for the good deed as their bus pulled into town and they saw the freezing fans…
As you’re enjoying your feast on Turkey Day (and leftovers on Friday, Saturday and Sunday), many of your favorite country stars will be hitting the airwaves for television performances. Check out what’s in store on Thanksgiving, as well as the next few days, and enjoy your break. Thursday, Nov. 24 Good Morning America ABC, 8–10…
Some of country’s biggest stars kept the party rolling last night (Nov. 2) after the CMA Awards by taking part in Jimmy Kimmel Live’s Mean Tweets. Trace Adkins, Bonnie Raitt, Randy Houser, Cassadee Pope, Dan + Shay, Cole Swindell, Jana Kramer, Granger Smith, Miranda Lambert, Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen, Little Big Town, Brett Eldredge,…
The stars came out tonight (Nov. 2) for the 50th Annual CMA Awards held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. In celebration of the golden anniversary, legends and today’s hottest artists walked the expansive red carpet before entering the tribute filled show. From Charlie Daniels, The Oak Ridge Boys and Charley Pride to Garth and Trisha,…
The 64th annual BMI awards—where country stars get decked out and awards are doled out—were held last night (Nov. 2) at the BMI offices in Nashville.The event honors songwriters and publishers of the most-performed country songs of the past year. It was a big night for Kenny Chesney, who was honored with the BMI President’s…
The 50th annual CMA Awards Show may end at 10 p.m. CT on ABC, but the night is still young. Following the CMAs, Jimmy Kimmel Live will broadcast live from Hollywood and via hologram from the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. Guests tonight include Academy Award-nominee Jessica…
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…