NASH Next

Nash Next Artist to Watch: Katelyn Kocher

Posted on June 1, 2017

We love local music, and we love all our repeat artists, but I get SO excited when I meet a NEW local artist!… MORE

Nash Next Artist to Watch- Tasji Bachman

Posted on May 25, 2017

Tasji has spent a year at Belmont University in Nashville studying music and writing a LOT and she’s got new stuff to share!… MORE

Nash Next Artist to Watch: Aileeah Colgan

Posted on May 18, 2017

It’s always a pleasure having Aileeah in the studio!… MORE

Todd O’Neill Talks Winning the 2016 Nash Next Challenge, Working with Jay DeMarcus, His Debut Single, “Love Again” and More

Posted on April 14, 2017

Lisa talks with 2016 Nash Next Challenge winner Todd O’Neill about his experience competing in and being named the winner of Nash Next 2016, working with Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts, the song-selecting process, his debut single, “Love Again,” and more. Show Participants Todd O’Neill Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links & Notes Todd O’Neill’s…… MORE

Todd O’Neill Wins Nash Next 2016 Challenge, Signs Big Machine Record Contract & More

Posted on October 26, 2016

After months of competition, Todd O’Neill was announced as the winner of Nash Next 2016 last night (Oct. 25) during the grand finale held at Mercy Lounge in Nashville. Big Machine Label Group and Cumulus Media joined forces in July 2016 to find America’s new country star. Aspiring artists from all over the country vied…… MORE

Get to Know Nash Next Finalist Gregor Ross

Posted on October 21, 2016

The Nash Next Challenge is down to its 10 finalists, and in the lead-up to the announcement of the champion on Oct. 25, NCD will be profiling each of the 10 finalists. Today, we are getting to know finalist Gregor Ross. In July, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited aspiring country artists and…… MORE