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.

Expanding on his dual-headlining, Big A** Stadium Tour Part 2, with Post Malone, Jelly Roll has just announced his solo United States tour for this upcoming summer. The Little A** Shed Tour is kicking off May 28 in West Palm Beach, Florida, followed by 10 other dates, ending in Walla Walla, Washington, on July 22. Joining the three-time Grammy award-winning artist is up-and-coming “After Me?” singer, Kashus Culpepper. This new set of headlining dates will take place amidst Jelly Roll’s busy schedule on The Big A** Stadium Tour, which will start a month earlier on April 10 in Fort Lauderdale,…

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In an attempt to reel in the hate on his viral “kiss my fish” single, Lee Brice is publicly speaking out for the first time following his Turning Point USA Halftime performance. Brice’s original song, “Country Nowadays,” which he originally debuted at the Alternative Super Bowl Show, officially dropped today, February 20, at midnight. Following his performance, the internet was swirling with negative backlash at what was seen as an “unnecessary” divide between shows. Beyond Kid Rock’s lip-syncing accusation and the overall lackluster of the Turning Point production, Brice’s pro-America anthem stood out as one of the most viral moments…

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It’s officially Cloud 9 release day, which means fans have eleven brand new songs to dissect and go full detective mode with. Gearing up to the album’s release, Megan Moroney has been very vocal about the fact that she laid all of her thoughts and feelings out on these tracks, sparing no detail. The 28-year-old singer-songwriter fiercely told fans there wasn’t one song she was nervous for people to hear and that, “I said this whole album with my chest.” In an interview with host Elaina Smith, she called out the album’s 14th track in particular, saying, “Bar for bar,…

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Eight months after his tragic accident in Nashville, the charges against country music artist Conner Smith have officially been dropped.  This past June, Smith was involved in a devastating incident in which he struck and killed a pedestrian on Third Avenue North at around 7:30 pm. The victim, 77, Dorothy Dobbins, was rushed to the hospital, where she unfortunately later passed away.  The fatality marked a heavy year for the 25-year-old “Take It Slow” singer, who later addressed the incident in an Instagram post, stating, “Not a day has gone by that I haven’t grieved, prayed, and mourned for Ms.…

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The Wyatts are dominating as one of the best new releases of this year so far. Or, as I like to call them, “Wyatt squared.” After some light teasing this past week, the rising artist pairing of Waylon Wyatt and Wyatt Flores dropped their collaborative single, “Didn’t Forget,” today, and it’s a must-listen. Blending their red dirt roots and drawing on influences from Arkansas and Texas, respectively, the pair create a western sound that feels like a perfect match. Flores, who has been spending the past few days in Australia for his Bucking Bin Chicken tour, recently sat down with…

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Another Nashville restaurant bites the dust. Downtown Nashville is constantly evolving, with new bars and restaurants opening at a rapid pace. Just yesterday, Kane Brown announced that his new bar will be opening this summer, while longtime favorites like Acme Feed & Seed and many others continue to struggle under rising property taxes. Amidst the city’s shifting landscape, the latest casualty appears to be Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean’s joint restaurant, E3 Chophouse. On Thursday, February 19, the fine-dining establishment took to social media to announce that they’re “hitting pause,” which is never a positive sign for future longevity. In…

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