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.

Fair warning to all of the aspiring TikTok musicians: Luke Combs is always watching…in the most wholesome way possible, of course. Ahead of the highly anticipated release of his upcoming album, The Way I Am, set to drop Friday, March 20, Combs sat down for another interview with The Zane Lowe Show on Apple Music. Continuing on his heavily packed press tour for this 22-track project, Combs discussed his own excitement surrounding the release, as well as fatherhood and his experiences on social media. Beyond detailing that his ‘For You’ page is mostly filled with golfing, dad content, and fart…

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The man who’s gifted us with some of country music’s best gems of the early 2000’s, like “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off” and the classic, “Brokenheartsville,” can partially thank his career to one doubting songwriter. The mastermind behind Joe Nichols’ debut single, “The Impossible” is none other than Lee Thomas Miller, a Nashville veteran with over 30 years in the songwriting business who’s penned hits for Trace Adkins (“You’re Gonna Miss This”), Garth Brooks (“People Loving People”), Brad Paisley (“Perfect Storm”) and even Jamey Johnson (“In Color”). The Kentucky native has a long list of iconic songs and artists…

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Promising fans another round-up of country concert memories to come, the diamond-certified hit maker, Thomas Rhett just announced his 2026 The Soundtrack To Life Tour. Fitting to its name, this tour has an incredible lineup of rising artists that are playlist must-haves, including Conner Smith, Ernest, Kashus Culpepper, Vincent Mason, Zach John King, and Emily Ann Roberts. The newly crowned “boy dad,” who welcomed his son into the world just two weeks ago, will head out on the road throughout the United States, starting close to home in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 9. Stopping at over 20 cities across the…

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It’s been almost two weeks since Carly Pearce and Riley Green steamed up everyone’s feeds with a teaser for their upcoming collaboration. Amidst the never-ending messy love triangle between Green, Megan Moroney, and Ella Langley, the leading man found himself carressing a new lady in country music. Pearce completely wiped her Instagram ahead of this project and teased new music with a lingerie shot and a sultry behind-the-scenes sneak peek from a music video.  The internet was shocked to find out that the man behind the slow hand was none other than the “Worst Way” singer himself. Getting very cozy…

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Koe Wetzel singing ‘90s country is the crossover we never knew we needed.  Last weekend, the Texas native took the stage at his Fort Worth Riot Bar for a free entry performance in honor of his self-named holiday, Koe Wetzel Day, on February 28. In honor of this momentous 10th anniversary, it was truly a celebration for the ages with performances of some of his hits, guest appearances, and, of course, highlighting the 2016 track off of his sophomore album, Noise Complaint.  During the night, those in attendance were also blessed with a performance of Sammy Kershaw’s 1993 hit, “Queen…

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After cryptically teasing “new song coming Friday” on his Instagram story, the mystery was worth the wait for Sam Barber’s latest release, “Borrowed Time.” The high-energy rockin’ ballad is an extension of Barber’s unbroken track record of hits. This single marks the 22-year-old’s first official solo release of new music in 2026, following the drop of his Live From 2025 album on February 6 and another incredible duet with Avery Anna, “Fear of God,” released on February 13.  Hopefully beckoning in another spectacular year of music to come for Barber, fans caught a wave of the 30-second intro, including Barber’s…

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