EMERGING COUNTRY STANDOUT TO APPEAR AND PERFORM IN THE PARAMOUNT+ SERIES AHEAD OF CMA FEST AND UPCOMING DATES WITH BROTHERS OSBORNE
NASHVILLE, Tenn.(May 15, 2026) – Nashville-based, buzzworthy Country artist Cassidy Daniels releases her new single, “Heart Shaped Necklace,” out today via 101 Music / Thirty Tigers, blending heartfelt storytelling with a powerful Country-rock edge. The release arrives alongside Daniels’ appearance in the highly anticipated series premiere of Dutton Ranch, where she also performs the track onscreen.
Driven by soaring vocals, sharp lyricism, and a timeless Country influence, “Heart Shaped Necklace” captures the kind of love that’s imperfect, intense, and impossible to shake. Co-written by Daniels and produced by John Osborne of Brothers Osborne, the track further showcases her ability to balance emotional honesty with a bold musical edge.“’Heart Shaped Necklace’ isn’t about jewelry,” shares Daniels. “This song encapsulates the messy, breathless, butterflies-in-your-stomach kind of love, the kind that knows you down to your soul and sticks around anyway. I’ve always been the kind who would take wildflowers over diamonds. Depth matters most to me, not display. ‘Heart Shaped Necklace’ can pretty much be summed up by my favorite lyric: ‘I don’t need a real diamond just a solid heart.’ The writers, the producer, and I all aimed to draw sonic inspiration from classic Southern Rock elements to give it the necessary grit. I feel it is a song a lot of people will be able to relate to!”With early praise from Entertainment Focus stating, “Her voice carries both grit and soul, and it’s that duality that makes her such a compelling new presence in the genre,” the outlet continues, “With one foot in television and the other firmly planted in the studio, she’s carving out a lane that feels both modern and deeply rooted.”Originally from North Carolina and raised in a military household that took her across the country, Daniels draws from a rich mix of Southern influences shaped by time spent in Kentucky and Florida. Her soulful voice and commanding live presence have landed her on stages alongside icons including Willie Nelson, Florida Georgia Line, and Billy Currington.Following her run as a finalist on CBS’ The Road, Daniels has continued building momentum as both a recording artist and songwriter. Earlier this year, she released “Southern Rock,” her debut release on 101 Music, and is currently working on a full-length album produced by John Osborne. This summer, Daniels will hit the road with Brothers Osborne and is also set to perform during CMA Fest next month in Nashville. See her full list of tour dateshere.
ABOUT CASSIDY DANIELS:Cassidy Daniels is a Nashville-based artist and songwriter with a voice as soulful as her southern roots. The North Carolina-native grew up in a military household where she and her family moved across the country, leading her to claim Kentucky and Florida as additional home states where she spent a great deal of her childhood. Daniels has shared the stage with icons like Willie Nelson, Florida Georgia Line, and Billy Currington, captivating crowds with her signature blend of grit and vulnerability. After competing as a finalist on CBS’ THE ROAD, Daniels has continued to carve out her lane as both a recording artist and a sought-after writer. This spring, she’s set to appear in the upcoming YELLOWSTONE spin-off DUTTON RANCH, performing multiple original songs. With momentum on the road, in the studio, and on screen, Cassidy Daniels is quickly becoming a standout star in the next wave of Country music. She recently released “Southern Rock,” her first release on 101 Music, and is working on a full-length album produced by John Osborne of Brothers Osborne
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