I’m a native Texan and proud of it. I was born and raised in the BBQ Capital of Texas, Lockhart, but I’ve been in East Texas for about 25 years, so this is where my family and I call home. I have a patient, beautiful wife (she’s a Big Sandy Wildcat) who has kept me in line since 1994, plus I have three great kids, even though they were the cause of my premature balding and greying. I went to college at UT-Austin and Texas A&M, mainly to become a meteorologist. But my love of country music took over, plus, in radio, you never have to grow up. As strange as this may sound, my perfect day would be to spend an entire day in a theater watching nothing but Disney movies. Bring on the popcorn!
Danny Merrell
New Champion Rachel Holder Takes on Dierks Bentley
We have a new champion on the Daily Duel!
Rachel Holder and her new song 'In Your Arms' squeaks by Wade Hayes and his new song, 'Is it Already Time' by a score of 129-126.
First the first defense of her title, Holder will go up against the new song from Dierks Bentley, 'Tip it on Back'
Rachel Holder Next to Challenge Wade Hayes on the Daily Duel [AUDIO/POLL]
Another win for Wade Hayes and his new song, 'Is it Already Time'. He defeated Kevin Fowler on our last Daily Duel and now Hayes will go for win number 6.
He will face newcomer Rachel Holder and her lastest, 'In Your Arms'.
Kevin Fowler + Wade Hayes on Today’s Daily Duel [AUDIO/POLL]
Wade Hayes is certainly striking a chord with his latest single, 'Is it Already Time'. He is going for win number five on today's Daily Duel after blowing away 'Blown Away', the new song from Carrie Underwood.
Today's challenge will come from someone who visited the KNUE studios recently...Kevin Fowler and his new song 'Here's to Me and You'.
Wade Hayes + Carrie Underwood on Today’s Daily Duel [AUDIO/POLL]
Wade Hayes and his latest single, 'Is it Already Time', are now going for their 4th win on Danny's Daily Duel.
Today's challenger will be the new one from Carrie Underwood, 'Blown Away'.
Colt Ford + Jake Owen Take on Wade Hayes in Today’s Daily Duel [AUDIO/POLL]
Colt Ford has teamed up with Jake Owen for the release of his new single, 'Back'. And that song will be featured as our challenge song today on Danny's Daily Duel as it will take on our champion Wade Hayes.
Wade Hayes Battles Florida Georgia Line on Today’s Duel [AUDIO/POLL]
Wade Hayes is our new champion on Danny's Daily Duel. His new autobiographical song, 'Is it Already Time' took the last duel with over 60% of the vote.
Today, Hayes will face a new song from a new face...actually a couple new faces. Florida Georgia Line and their song, 'Cruise', will be today's challenger.
New Champs JB & The Moonshine Band take on Wade Hayes on the Duel [AUDIO/POLL]
JB and the Moonshine Band and their new song, 'No Better than This', will be going up against the new song from Wade Hayes.
Hayes was recently diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer, but the good news is it is now in remission. Hayes wrote and recorded the song 'Is it Already Time' which depicts his feelings over the past several months.
Luke Bryan + JB and the Moonshine Band on Today’s Daily Duel [AUDIO/POLL]
Luke Bryan is going for win number 3 on today's Daily Duel as he takes on the latest from hometown product JB and the Moonshine Band.
Will Brad Paisley Be the Next American Idol Judge?
According to a report from Deadline.com, Brad Paisley is getting a lot of interest as a possible judge for the American Idol reality TV show.
Toby Keith + Luke Bryan Battle on Today’s Daily Duel [AUDIO/POLL]
Let's see...the last three songs that Toby Keith has released have been titled 'Red Solo Cup', 'Beers Ago', and now his latest, 'I Like Girls that Drink Beer'...are you seeing a trend here.
Anyway, Toby goes up against our new champion, Luke Bryan on today's Daily Duel.
Luke Bryan + Eric Church Battle on Today’s Daily Duel [AUDIO/POLL]
Now that Lauren Alaina has been retired from the Daily Duel competition due to her Hall of Fame status, two new challengers are trying to step in as the new champion.
The new songs from Eric Church and Luke Bryan do battle today.
Lauren Alaina Tries for Daily Duel Hall of Fame Against Brantley Gilbert [AUDIO/POLL]
Lauren Alaina and D. Vincent Williams had a heck of a battle on our latest Daily Duel. The two exchanged leads several time throughout the day, but a rush of voters loyal to Alaina during the final hour of voting pushed the American Idol singer to another victory with 56% of the vote.
She will now go for win number 7 and a spot in the Daily Duel Hall of Fame as she takes on the new hard-edged son