Country music stars Blake Shelton and Keith Urban are singing the praises of rising artist Cassidy Daniels after her standout performance on The Road, a new competition series highlighting emerging country talent.
According to Us Weekly, the judges were deeply impressed when Daniels performed her original song Heart Shaped Necklace during the show’s Texas stop. Her heartfelt lyrics and distinct vocal tone left both Shelton and Urban nearly speechless.
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“At least in country, I can’t think of anyone to compare her to,” Shelton, 49, said following the performance. Urban, 58, echoed the sentiment, adding, “Not with that thick, creamy tone like that.”
Daniels introduced her song by explaining the story behind it, drawing laughter and applause from the audience. “This is about trying to find that real kind of love,” she said. “I’m talking no glitz, no glam — the real thing.”
She went on to share the personal inspiration that sparked the song’s creation. “I was with this guy, and I used to say, ‘You know what I hate? Heart-shaped jewelry.’ It was Valentine’s Day, our third year together, and he got me a heart-shaped necklace,” Daniels told the crowd. “Right then and there, I was like, ‘This dude doesn’t know me at all.’”
The clever storytelling and honesty in her lyrics struck a chord with the judges and the audience alike. Both Shelton and Urban, known for mentoring new artists, praised Daniels for bringing authenticity and originality to modern country music.
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Shelton, who has spent years discovering new voices on talent shows, reportedly told producers off-camera that Daniels represents “where country music needs to go — back to real stories and real emotion.” Urban, meanwhile, praised her tone and stage presence, calling her “refreshingly different” and “effortlessly natural.”
The Road, which features aspiring artists performing original songs across various U.S. cities, has quickly become a platform for discovering new country talent. Daniels’ breakout performance in Texas is already generating buzz online, with clips of Heart Shaped Necklace gaining traction on social media.
Fans are now anticipating what’s next for Daniels, whose blend of sincerity, humor, and rich vocals is earning her attention from both country veterans and new listeners.
For Shelton and Urban, who have seen countless hopefuls come and go, Daniels seems to have something rare — the ability to turn a simple story into a song that feels entirely her own.
