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#CMAFest26 | Cassidy Daniels Talks Songwriting, Working with Taylor Sheridan, and Being a Woman in Country Music

June 04, 2026 08:09 PM • 
Currey McCullough

During the first part of June, around 100,000 country music fans hit Nashville, Tennessee, to see some of the brightest new stars and legendary acts.

Cassidy Daniels is a Carolina-born, Kentucky-raised singer-songwriter who now resides in Nashville. She is known for her combination of Southern rock with Music Row storytelling.

We caught up with her to discuss her musical journey and stepping into a new chapter.

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