Author: Casey Nyman

Casey, a New Jersey native raised on country music, graduated from the University of Delaware with a BA in Communication and minors in Journalism, English, and Advertising. With her strong journalism background and love for country music, it was only natural for her to start writing about the genre she’s most passionate about. She has been contributing to Country Chord since January 2025. A quick look at her playlists reveals favorites like Megan Moroney, Ella Langley, ERNEST, Zach Top, and Turnpike Troubadours.

Mitchell Tenpenny, Ella Langley, and Lauren Alaina took the crowd TO CHURCH at a recent charity event for US101’s Heart Strings For Hope in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In support of St. Jude’s Children Hospital, the three singer-songwriters, along withTucker Wetmore, were the headlining acts at this intimate benefit concert, and the crossover produced an absolutely ethereal performance during the night. Tenpenny stole the show with his rendition of the Goo Goo Dolls’ 1998 hit, “Iris,” along with his 2018 single, “Drunk Me,” a mashup he’s no stranger to performing. This time around, two of the best female voices in country music…

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Something tells me Ella Langley and Tucker Wetmore could create the next hottest duet in country music. The two rising stars recently took part in US101’s Heart Strings For Hope Charity event in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Benefitting St. Jude’s Research Hospital, Langley and Wetmore performed throughout the night alongside Mitchell Tenpenny and Lauren Alaina during the event on Tuesday, March 10. Of course, with an intimate, stripped-down setting and a lineup full of singer-songwriters, a few onstage crossovers were inevitable…and they did not disappoint. Ahead of the Friday, March 13 release of his latest single “Sunburn,” Wetmore gave the crowd a…

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Can you imagine a world where the soundtrack to getting absolutely hammered by the pool or sipping a drink dockside is sung by none other than Elvis Presley? This wild story has been circulating and believed to be true by many since 2009, when Jimmy Buffett himself revealed that his 1977 hit, “Margaritaville,” was originally intended to be recorded by Presley. Somewhere, by chance in an alternate universe, the king of Rock and Roll is probably serenading the world with the yacht rock classic; however, this narrative ended up being one of Buffett’s most convincing and lingering tall tales. According…

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Country music’s pretty-in-pink, Cloud 9 princess might have just written the best bro-country parody song of the year. Following the release of her third studio album on February 20, Megan Moroney has been on a hefty press tour promoting the project and giving fans some insight into the whole process behind the 15 new tracks. Her most recent appearance from March 10 on And The Writer Is with Ross Golan expanded on her backstory to fame and, of course, her experiences as a songwriter. Throughout the conversation, Moroney gave a sneak peek into one of her most unique pre-writing brain…

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Jason Aldean is back with another addition to his “Fireside Sessions” series, this time highlighting a very special duet off of his upcoming album, Songs About Us. Ahead of the 20-track project set to drop April 24, 2026, Aldean has not only been experimenting with a slow rollout for many of the songs leading up to the release, but he’s also been giving fans an intimate listening experience via these videos. Today at 4 pm, the multi-platinum award-winning singer premiered the latest installment, featuring his wife, Brittany Aldean, for their song, “Easier Gone.” The video marks the fourth track to…

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Talk about a high-pressure performance. Last night, March 10, marked the induction of the newest official 77th member of the Grand Ole Opry, Jason DeFord, also known as no other than Jelly Roll. During this momentous occasion in the 3-time Grammy award winners’ career, Jelly Roll was surrounded by some of his closest friends in country music to help celebrate. Namely, his “Save Me” duet partner, Lainey Wilson, served as his official inductee for the night and also performed during the ceremony. The event also featured appearances from Ernest, Craig Morgan, and comedian Leanne Morgan. As the hit co-writer of…

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