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.

On top of dropping three brand new songs today, Jason Aldean just announced his headlining 2026 Summer Songs About Us Tour. Gearing up on July 16 in Bangor, Maine, with 22 stops, the tour will extend throughout the end of September, wrapping up on the 26th in Gilford, New Hampshire. Fresh off his monumentous 31st number one hit at country radio, the tour will run throughout North America (including a date in Ontario) alongside supporting acts, Chase Matthew, Mackenzie Carpenter, Dee Jay Silver, and Elizabeth Nichols. Fans will have plenty of time before the shows amp up to learn all…

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There are actually three truths in life: death, taxes, and that country music and the beach go perfectly together. Every year, the Carolina Country Music Festival proves this theory correct with an incredible lineup of some of the genre’s greatest stars right along the shoreline of Myrtle Beach. Reigning as one of the East Coast’s largest outdoor country music fests, this seaside celebration is set to return this upcoming summer from June 4 to June 7. Entering its eleventh year, the festival announced its full official 2026 lineup this morning, and it’s a must-see. Headlining each night are four of…

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As the countdown continues toward the tenth anniversary of his infamous arrest that inspired his hit song “February 28, 2016,” Koe Wetzel has given fans the ultimate celebration gift. Starting Monday, Wetzel has been teasing the unofficial holiday with a series of exciting releases, including an official storytime on Monday, a compilation of cover songs from various artists on Tuesday, and two upcoming shows at his bar in Houston and Fort Worth on February 26 and February 28. Continuing the pattern, the “Sweet Dreams” singer revealed last night that he has a new album on the way, The Night Champion,…

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As one of the most prominent and successful names in country music of the 21st century, since the release of his first major hit, “Hurricane” in 2016, Luke Combs hasn’t known a life outside of the spotlight. The never-ending exposure of being a public figure is obviously a taxing endeavour, but the 35-year-old singer-songwriter has recently come out about how body image has continued to haunt him throughout his career. Combs recently appeared on the New York Times’ Popcast for an hour-long conversation that spanned from politics, his journey in music, and, most vulnerably, his struggle with his weight. Hosts…

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The first weekend of June, Nashville will welcome an outstanding number of artists to its stages across the city for its annual CMA Fest presented by SoFi. Excitingly, this morning the Country Music Association announced the upcoming headlining acts taking the stage at Nissan Stadium from June 4th to the 7th. With a variety of country staples and dominating newcomers, it’s a lineup you won’t want to miss. The series of 21 leading artists includes all of the classics like Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Cody Johnson, Riley Green, Tim McGraw, and Keith Urban. Also performing are fast-rising artists…

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Ella Langley on the Opry stage, singing Ronnie Milsap covers, is the definition of magic.  The “Dandelion” singer joined the historic venue last night for the country music legends’ 50th anniversary as an Opry member. The 35-number-one-hits maker, Milsap, was joined by fellow country stars, including Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins, Vince Gill, Keith Urban, and Mark Wills, who gathered to honor his more than five-decade-long career. Milsap was one of the leading artists in country music during the ‘70s and ‘80s, with reigning hits like “Stranger In My House” and “(There’s) No Gettin’ Over Me,” and remains an influential name…

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