It was a dream of becoming a songwriter that first brought Shreveport, Louisiana native Jordan Davis to Nashville in 2012. A lot has changed for 2020 ACM Best New Male Artist of the Year nominee since moving to Music City. From signing a record deal and racking up over one billion streams of his debut album Home State to touring the country playing for fans and now notching his third consecutive No. 1 single with “Slow Dance in a Parking Lot,” one thing has remained constant for the breakthrough hitmaker, his love for the craft of songwriting.

When Davis sat down with co-writer Lonnie Fowler for a writing session in 2015 – their first together – he was feeling creatively spent after a week of writing daily. But as the two got to know each other, discussing hometowns and first dates, it was Fowler’s story of his first date with his now-wife that became the foundation for the already Gold Certified “Slow Dance in a Parking Lot.”

“When Lonnie told me the story of that first date with his wife…he was taking her home from their college formal and didn’t want the night to end, so he pulled into a parking lot and put on Garth Brooks’ ‘She’s Every Woman’ and asked her for one last dance. I just thought ‘man, that captures everything country music is about right there,’” shares the man Billboard and Rolling Stone have dubbed an “Artist to Watch.”

Davis continues, “Sharing the truth in three and a half minutes…that is what a good country song does. It is what we wanted to do with ‘Slow Dance,’ tell this real and honest love story. It’s been great to see that authenticity resonate with fans. From slow dancing at our shows to sharing their own videos on socials slow dancing in parking lots, they’ve really embraced it. Big thanks to Lonnie for letting me share his story and to the fans and country radio for their continued support. I couldn’t be more proud or thankful.”

The song Taste of Country called “a down-to-earth love song,” is the third single from Davis’s debut album Home State. It marks his third consecutive No. 1, following the 2x Platinum Certified “Singles You Up” and Platinum Certified “Take It From Me.”

And as Forbes recently noted, “the hits just keep coming” for Davis. This success follows a string of recent releases including the deeply personal “Detours,” “Trouble Town” which also served as the name of his just wrapped headlining Trouble Town Tour,  a collaboration with pop star Julia Michaels called “Cool Anymore,” as well as an Amazon Original cover of Jo Dee Messina’s 1996 hit “Heads Carolina, Tails California.”

For additional information, visit jordandavisofficial.com. Follow Jordan on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

We will continue to update this story as we try to navigate our way through uncharted territory during this global pandemic.  Keep checking back.

Country Music Stars and the entire country music industry and country music fans seem to be some of the first to show up to lend a helping hand, a voice and a song to get all of us through tough times…as is in the case of the deadly tornado that ripped through Middle Tennessee in early March to this deadly disease spreading over the entire globe.

Some of your favorite country stars are live streaming performances, answering your questions, revealing what they are doing to pass the time while social distancing and giving a message of hope to the rest of us.

Find audio below as well as some recent social posts.

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Jordan Davis is closing in on the top of the country charts with his latest hit, “Slow Dance in a Parking Lot,” the follow-up to his previous two No. 1 hits, “Singles You Up” and “Take It From Me.”

The Louisiana native co-wrote the sentimental tune with Lonnie Fowler after talking about Lonnie’s first date with his now wife. It’s a true story. That was written with Lonnie Fowler. “We didn’t have an idea of what we were going to write that day, and we started talking about first dates,” says Jordan. “He asked me about my first date, which was not eventful at all, and then I asked him about his first date, and it was him and his wife on their way home, a Garth Brooks song comes on the radio, they pull in a parking lot and he asks her to slow dance. I was like, ‘Dude, if there’s ever a country song, that’s it right there.’”

“Slow Dance in a Parking Lot” has already been certified gold.

Here’s a list of events you don’t want to miss on Friday (March 27th) with Kylie Morgan, Brandon Lay, Dierks Bentley and more

Singer/Songwriter Jordan Davis Celebrates Reflective New Track with the Song’s Muse, his Wife Kristen, on Instagram Live Tonight at 5 p.m. CT

What you may have missed (but you can catch Brandon on Friday):

Coming up next week–Caylee Hammack

Jordan Davis is at home with his wife Kristen and daughter Eloise experiencing the same thing as the rest of the world during this time of COVID-19-worry, anxiety and being thankful for the ability to be home with his family. The Lousiana native had already made it to the U-K last week when word came that the C2C (Country to Country) festival was being canceled. He and his band turned around and came home. He tells ABC News Radio he’s really worried about his band and crew. “If we’re not on the road, you know, we’re not making money,” Jordan explains. “And if we’re not making money, I can’t pay my crew. I can’t pay my band…You know, everybody thinks that music is mailbox money. And it’s really not. It’s road money.”

He recorded a message to his fans and revealed what he’s been doing while quarantined at home. “I hope everybody is staying healthy and safe during the social distancing. I know we’re catching up on some movies and some TV shows and also just spending a lot of time with my daughter and my wife, trying to get back into catching up on some books and just kind of re-centering and slowing down a little bit. I hope everybody’s kind of doing that. I hope everybody, like I said, stays healthy and safe, and I look forward to being back out and playing music for you guys.”

He’s making his way to the top of the country charts with “Slow Dance in a Parking Lot.”

Jordan Davis and a couple of bandmembers took to both Facebook and Instagram to perform live for fans. He ran through his No. 1 hits, “Take It From Me” and “Singles You Up,” as well as his latest hit, “Slow Dance in a Parking Lot.” He also ran through a few new tunes, including “Detours,” which he says is one of his favorite songs he’s ever written. He also introduced us to his dogs, his wife Kristen and baby daughter Eloise. Check out the video below.

Jordan is closing in on the top of the country charts with “Slow Dance in a Parking Lot.”

Jordan Davis celebrates plaque presentation with team at El Rey Theatre. Pictured L to R: Brad Clark (UMG), Allison Laughter (Red Light Management), Matt Kroepel (UMG), Jordan Davis, Chip Dorsch (Red Light Management), David Friedman (UMG), Zach Sutton (Red Light Management) | Photo Credit: Josh Gicker

Jordan Davis continued a run of sold-out shows on his headlining Trouble Town Tour over the weekend with sell-outs at Ace of Spades in Sacramento, El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles and the House of Blues in San Diego. His recent collaboration with pop star Julia Michaels, “Cool Anymore,” as well as other new releases such as tour-titled “Trouble Town” and his take on Jo De Messina’s 1996 “Heads Carolina, Tails California” have shone brightly with fans on the road.

While performing at LA’s El Rey Theatre, Davis was surprised with three plaques, one for his current Top 10 single “Slow Dance In A Parking Lot” being Certified Gold by the RIAA, another in recognition for his No. 1 hit song “Singles You Up” being Certified Double Platinum by the RIAA and the third for his debut album Home State reaching 1 billion global streams.

In addition to the sold-out crowds over the weekend, Davis kicked off last week’s West Coast run with an an intimate seven-song set and interview at the GRAMMY Museum on Monday, March 2 in Los Angeles. The set teased new songs on the horizon such as “Detours” and “Need To Not,” as well as Home State standouts “Tough To Tie Down,” “Leaving New Orleans” and the Platinum-Certified No. 1 hit “Take it From Me.”

Davis’s successful Trouble Town Tour, with support from Kassi Ashton and Hailey Whitters on select dates, opened with a sold-out show in Rosemont, IL and has seen at capacity crowds across the country including shows in Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles and more. All remaining dates are sold out. The tour continues in New York City at Webster Hall on March 19 after his C2C performances and concludes in Baltimore, MD at Rams Head Live on March 21.

Remaining Trouble Town Tour Dates:
March 19 – SOLD OUT                     New York, NY           Webster Hall^
March 20 – SOLD OUT                     Verona, NY                The Showroom^
March 21 – SOLD OUT                     Baltimore, MD           Rams Head Live^

^ with special guest Hailey Whitters

About Jordan Davis:
MCA Nashville’s Jordan Davis has been named an Artist to Watch by Billboard, Rolling Stone, CMT, Pandora, Shazam, Amazon Music, Sounds Like Nashville, The Tennessean, SiriusXM, Whiskey Riff and more. A Native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Jordan graduated from LSU and briefly pursued the path of his degree working as an environmental consultant; however, his passion for music and songwriting eventually compelled him to move to Nashville in the summer of 2012. Jordan’s debut album Home State has accumulated 1 billion streams worldwide and features his current Top 10 single “Slow Dance In A Parking Lot” as well as two recent back-to-back No.1 Platinum-Certified hits “Singles You Up” and “Take It From Me.” In 2019 Jordan won Best New Country Artist at the iHeart Radio Music Awards and was a nominee for ACM New Male Artist of the Year. He was also named Billboard’s Top New Country Artist of 2018 as well as Country Aircheck/Mediabase’s Most Heard New Artist of 2018. The hitmaker just released a new collaboration with GRAMMY-nominated artist Julia Michaels titled “Cool Anymore.” The track was written by Jordan and Julia along with Nicolle Galyon, Ross Copperman and Emily Weisband. The singer/songwriter has previously toured with the likes of Rascal Flatts, Jake Owen, Kip Moore, Brett Young and Old Dominion. On Jan. 10, 2020, Davis kicked off his headlining Trouble Town Tour in Milwaukee, Wisc. hitting over 20 cities including New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Denver with up-and-comers Kassi Ashton and Hailey Whitters on select dates. For additional information, visit www.jordandavisofficial.com

Keith Urban is scheduled to perform (and be interviewed) on Thursday night’s (March 5th) episode of the Late Show With Stephen Colbert. The show comes on at 11:35pm ET/PT.

Carrie Underwood is in the midst of her book tour for Finding Your Path and will chat about the book when she makes a stop by NBC’s Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Friday (March 6th).

The Hot Country Knights will release a new song, “Moose Knuckle Shuffle” Thursday (K)night (March 5th). The song is from the band’s upcoming album, The K is Silent.

Doug has never been a stranger to taking things into his own hands. Moose Knuckle Shuffle is being RELEASED TONIGHT! pic.twitter.com/375Q8S7gZs

— Hot Country Knights (@countryknights) March 5, 2020

Little Big Town just released a VEVO exclusive stripped down live performance of their song, “Sugar Coat,” which is featured on their latest album, Nightfall.

Luke Bryan, Billy Currington, Jordan Davis, Jon Pardi, Caylee Hammack and Jon Langston will perform at this year’s Tortuga Music Festival. The three-day event, taking place April 17th-19th in Fort Lauderdale Florida, will also feature performances by Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Cole Swindell, Kelsea Ballerini, Barenaked Ladies, Vanilla Ice and many others. Tickets are available at TortugaMusicFestival.com.

Jordan Davis is heading up the country charts with his latest hit, “Slow Dance in a Parking Lot.” The song, which he wrote with Lonnie Fowler, has become a big staple in his live show.

“Probably my favorite song off the album. You know, I love ‘Leaving New Orleans’ and that one means a lot to me, but ‘Slow Dance’ is just a song that when we wrote that I just felt like a lot of people need to hear this song,” says Jordan. “It’s a true story. That was written with Lonnie Fowler. We didn’t have an idea what we were gonna write that day and we started talking about first dates. He asked me about my first date, which was not eventful at all, and then I asked him about his first date, and it was him and his wife on their way home, a Garth Brooks song comes on the radio, they pull in a parking lot and he asks her to slow dance. I was like, ‘Dude, if there’s ever a country song, that’s it right there.’ You know, just a song that I’ve been playing for a long time, and I’m happy the world’s getting to hear it. And we can kinda tell too (it) is a song that is a staple in the set now. You know, when we start playing that, people know it.”

Jordan is nominated for New Male Artist of the Year at this year’s ACM Awards, which will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas April 5th at 8pm ET/delayed PT on CBS.

The Academy of Country Music announced the nominations for this year’s awards show today, and Universal Music Group Nashville is celebrating its honorees.

Eric Church, who performing for three-and-a-half to four hours each night on his recent Double Down Tour) leads our nominees with three, including his second nod for Entertainer of the Year. He was also nominated as artist and songwriter in the Song of the Year category for “Some of It” – marking his eighth and ninth nominations in the category.

Eric has received 3 nominations at the 55th @ACMawards, including Entertainer of the Year! Tune in Sunday, April 5 at 8/7c on CBS. #ACMawards pic.twitter.com/p3ATX0fh5k

— Eric Church (@ericchurch) February 27, 2020

Reigning Female Artist of the Year Kacey Musgraves earned three nominations including her seventh nod for Female Artist of the Year. Additionally, she received her first Single of the Year nomination as both artist and producer for “Rainbow.”

Carrie Underwood is nominated for a pair of awards, including Entertainer of the Year, as well as Female Artist of the Year.

Congratulations Carrie! –TeamCU pic.twitter.com/qK8SAaINaP

— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) February 27, 2020

Newcomer Caylee Hammack also picks up two nominations, including New Female Artist of the Year, as well as Music Event of the Year for Fooled Around And Fell In Love” with Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Ashley McBryde and Tenille Townes.

Little Big Town also picks up a pair of nods for Group of the Year and Video of the Year for “Sugar Coat.”

Let’s go to Vegas, baby! @ACMawards #ACMawards pic.twitter.com/roZcVZqAsm

— Little Big Town (@littlebigtown) February 27, 2020

Luke Bryan is nominated for Entertainer of the Year, an award he’s previously won twice at the ACMs.

My favorite thing about what I get to do. Entertaining the fans. Thank you so much and good luck to everyone nominated. #ACMawards https://t.co/ojQvHa6FjB

— Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) February 27, 2020

Chris Stapleton, Dierks Bentley and Keith Urban are nominated for Male Artist of the Year; Jon Pardi  is up for Album of the Year for Heartache Medication; Jordan Davis for New Male Artist of the Year; and Brothers Osborne and Maddie & Tae are up for Duo of the Year.

Lots of fun, stress, and work went into recording #HeartacheMedication. Thank you @ACMawards for this nomination, and to my fans for listening to & loving this album. I also would like to thank @UMGNashville & everyone on my team who worked tirelessly to help bring this to life. https://t.co/kFgJyQNSSp

— Jon Pardi (@JonPardi) February 27, 2020

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Honored to be nominated with some of the best in the industry for #ACMawards Male Artist of the Year!

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The 55th Academy of Country Awards show, hosted by Keith Urban, will broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas April 5th at 8pm ET/delayed PT on CBS.

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

Luke Bryan

Eric Church

Luke Combs

Thomas Rhett

Carrie Underwood

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Kelsea Ballerini

Miranda Lambert

Maren Morris

Kacey Musgraves

Carrie Underwood

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Dierks Bentley

Luke Combs

Thomas Rhett

Chris Stapleton

Keith Urban

DUO OF THE YEAR

Brooks & Dunn

Brothers Osborne

Dan + Shay

Florida Georgia Line

Maddie & Tae

GROUP OF THE YEAR

Lady Antebellum

Little Big Town

Midland

Old Dominion

The Highwomen

NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Ingrid Andress

Gabby Barrett

Lindsay Ell

Caylee Hammack

Tenille Townes

NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Jordan Davis

Russell Dickerson

Riley Green

Cody Johnson

Morgan Wallen
ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

Center Point Road – Thomas Rhett

Producers: Julian Bunetta, Jesse Frasure, Dann Huff, Thomas Rhett, The Stereotypes, Cleve Wilson

GIRL – Maren Morris

Producers: busbee, Greg Kurstin, Maren Morris

Heartache Medication – Jon Pardi

Producers: Bart Butler, Ryan Gore, Jon Pardi

What You See Is What You Get – Luke Combs

Producer: Scott Moffatt

Wildcard – Miranda Lambert

Producer: Jay Joyce

SINGLE OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

God’s Country – Blake Shelton

Producer: Scott Hendricks

One Man Band – Old Dominion

Producer: Shane McAnally

Rainbow – Kacey Musgraves

Producers: Ian Fitchuk, Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian

Rumor – Lee Brice

Producers: Lee Brice, Dan Frizsell, Kyle Jacobs, Jon Stone

What If I Never Get Over You – Lady Antebellum

Producer: Dann Huff

SONG OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Songwriter(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]

10,000 Hours – Dan + Shay Featuring Justin Bieber

Songwriters: Justin Bieber, Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd, Jessie Jo Dillon, Shay Mooney, Jordan Reynolds, Dan Smyers

Publishers: Beats and Banjos (ASCAP), WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) / Shay Mooney Music (BMI), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) / Big Ass Pile Of Dimes Music (BMI), Big Machine Music (BMI) / Buckeye 26 (ASCAP), Jreynmusic (ASCAP), WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) / Bieber Time Publishing (ASCAP), Universal Music (ASCAP) / Poo B Z Inc. (ASCAP), BMG Gold Songs (ASCAP).

Girl Goin’ Nowhere – Ashley McBryde

Songwriters: Jeremy Bussey, Ashley McBryde

Publishers: Songs of Song Factory (BMI) / Universal Tunes (SESAC).

God’s Country – Blake Shelton

Songwriters: Devin Dawson, Michael Hardy, Jordan Schmidt

Publishers: Relative Music Group (BMI), Administered by Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing (BMI) / WB Music Corp. / Georgia Song Vibez / We-volve Music (ASCAP) / Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. / Neon Cross Music (BMI).

One Man Band – Old Dominion

Songwriters: Josh Osborne, Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Brad Tursi

Publishers: WB Music Corp/Smackville Music/Smack Songs LLC (ASCAP) adm by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing. Rezsongs/Reehits World/Smacktown Music, a division of Smack Blue, LLC/Unfair Entertainment  (ASCAP) adm. by Me Gusta Music. We’re Really Doin’ It Publishing (ASCAP) adm by Words & Music. Sony/ATV Cross Keys Publishing/Smackville Music/Smack Songs LLC (ASCAP) adm. by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing.

Some Of It – Eric Church

Songwriters: Eric Church, Clint Daniels, Jeff Hyde, Bobby Pinson

Publishers: Sony/ATV Tree Publishing/Longer and Louder Music, admin. by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC; Mammaw’s Fried Okra Music/Little Louder Songs, admin. by Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing; New Writers Of Sea Gayle Music, admin. by ClearBox Rights; New Writers Of Sea Gayle Music/Not A Track Guy Music, admin. by ClearBox Rights (BMI).

VIDEO OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)]

10,000 Hours – Dan + Shay Featuring Justin Bieber

Director: Patrick Tracy

Producer: Christen Pinkston

God’s Country – Blake Shelton

Director: Sophie Muller

Producers: Jamie Amos, Patrick Kennedy

One Man Band – Old Dominion

Director: Mason Allen

Producer: Mason Allen

Remember You Young – Thomas Rhett

Director: TK McKamy

Producer: Dan Atchison

Sugar Coat – Little Big Town

Directors: Alexa Kinigopoulos, Stephen Kinigopoulos

Producers: Wes Edwards, Carlo Glorioso, Angie Lorenz

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR *(Off Camera Award)

Ashley Gorley

Michael Hardy

Hillary Lindsey

Shane McAnally

Josh Osborne

MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

10,000 Hours – Dan + Shay Featuring Justin Bieber

Producers: Dan Smyers

Record Label: Warner Music Nashville

Dive Bar – Garth Brooks Featuring Blake Shelton

Producers: Garth Brooks

Record Label: Pearl Records, Inc.

Fooled Around And Fell In Love – Miranda Lambert Featuring Maren Morris, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes, Caylee Hammack & Elle King

Producer: Jay Joyce

Old Town Road – Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus

Producers: Michael Trent Reznor, Atticus Matthew Ross, YoungKio

What Happens In A Small Town – Brantley Gilbert Featuring Lindsay Ell

Producer: Dann Huff