Category Archives: NCD News
Election Into the Country Music Hall of Fame Is the Industry’s Biggest Honor . . . But There’s One Problem
Grammy for Best Country Album. CMA Entertainer of the Year. ACM Entertainer of the Year. Grand Ole Opry Induction. Some awards and honors bestowed to artists in the country music industry are on anoth...
Mar 28, 2018
Jason Aldean Says “Gettin’ Warmed Up” Is the High-Energy Song His Fans Have Come to Expect [Listen]
Jason Aldean released a new video for “Gettin’ Warmed Up,” a tune from his upcoming album, Rearview Town, which drops on April 13. Written by Jaron Boyer, Josh Mirenda and Cole Taylo...
Mar 28, 2018
“Family First” Lady Antebellum Gears Up for Summer Tour With Six Kids On the Road
Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley are going to be doing a lot of “playing” on their co-headlining Summer Plays On Tour with Darius Rucker. When Dave we...
Mar 27, 2018
Chris Stapleton to Headline 2018 Pilgrimage Festival [Full Lineup]
The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival announced the lineup for its fourth annual event on Sept. 22 and 23 in Franklin, Tenn. Chris Stapleton, Jack White, Lionel Richie, Counting Crows and Brand...
Mar 27, 2018
Ricky Skaggs, Dottie West & Johnny Gimble Elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame
The Country Music Association announced its 2018 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees on March 27: Modern Era: Ricky Skaggs Veteran Era: Dottie West Musician: Johnny Gimble Ricky Skaggs photo courtesy...
Mar 27, 2018
Miranda Lambert Closes Tour With Sizeable Donations to Pet Shelters
With eight rescue dogs of her own, it's no secret Miranda Lambert has a soft spot in her heart for fury, four-legged friends. That's why in 2009, Miranda and her mom, Bev, started the MuttNation Found...
Mar 27, 2018
Luke Bryan Scores 20th No. 1 Single With “Most People Are Good”
Luke Bryan scored the 20th No. 1 single of his career as “Most People Are Good” ascended to the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Penned by David Frasier, Ed Hill and Josh Kear, ...
Mar 27, 2018
Who’s New: Canaan Cox
Born: Asheville, N.C. Lives: Nashville Age: 28 Single: “Coming Back” EP: Canaan Cox Twitter: @CanaanCox Instagram: @CanaanCox Facebook: @CanaanMusic North Carolina native Canaan Cox has be...
Mar 27, 2018
George Strait Accepts Texan of the Year Award: “Great Honor Is the Tip-Top of My List”
George Strait added a Texas-sized honor to his list of accomplishments on March 23. The Lone Star State native was named the "2018 Texan of the Year" by the Texas Legislative Conference. George was re...
Mar 26, 2018
Scotty McCreery’s New Album Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Country Chart
Scotty McCreery topped the Billboard Country Albums chart with his new studio album, Seasons Change, which dropped on March 16 and sold more than 40,000 units in its first week. The 11-song offering w...
Mar 26, 2018
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