Category Archives: NCD News

Listen to Dolly Parton’s Brand-New Rendition of “Mary, Did You Know?” From Upcoming Holiday Album, “A Holly Dolly Christmas”
Dolly Parton released her brand-new rendition of “Mary, Did You Know?” on Aug. 21.Penned by Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene, “Mary, Did You Know?” is featured on Dolly’s upco...
Syndicated Author Aug 21, 2020

Josh Turner Hopes New Album “Country State of Mind” Will Introduce a Whole New Generation to His Heroes
Josh Turner is celebrating his musical heroes on his new album, Country State of Mind, which dropped on Aug. 21.The 12-song collection features popular tunes and deep cuts from many of Josh’s in...
Syndicated Author Aug 21, 2020

Watch The Chicks Perform the National Anthem During the Democratic National Convention
Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer of The Chicks performed an a cappella rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the final night of the Democratic National Convention ...
Syndicated Author Aug 21, 2020

Riley Green & Tenille Townes Win Male & Female New Artist of the Year at ACM Awards
The Academy of Country Music revealed two “early” winners from the upcoming 55th ACM Awards: Tenille Townes has been named New Female Artist of the Year and Riley Green has been named New ...
Syndicated Author Aug 20, 2020

Luke Bryan Returns to “American Idol” for Season 4 on ABC
It’s official . . . Luke Bryan will be returning as a judge on Season 4 of ABC’s American Idol. ABC confirmed the news in a press release.In addition, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will onc...
Syndicated Author Aug 19, 2020

Tim McGraw Says He Wanted to “Make a Tapestry of Life” With New Album, “Here On Earth”
Tim McGraw will release his 16th studio album, Here On Earth, on Aug. 21.Buoyed by the May release of the album’s lead single, “I Called Mama,” which is currently No. 11 on the Billb...
Syndicated Author Aug 19, 2020

Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” Is No. 1 on Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart for 5th Consecutive Week
Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart (streaming, sales and airplay-based) for the fifth consecutive week.After topping the Billboard Country Air...
Syndicated Author Aug 19, 2020

Garth Brooks Earns Unprecedented 9th Diamond-Certified Album With “In Pieces”
Garth Brooks’ 1993 album, In Pieces, was certified for sales of 10 million units (Diamond status) by the RIAA on Aug. 14.Garth now has nine Diamond-certified albums: Garth Brooks, No Fences, Rop...
Syndicated Author Aug 18, 2020

Maddie & Tae Score 2nd No. 1 Single With “Die From a Broken Heart”
Maddie & Tae are back on top of the singles charts for the first time since 2014’s “Girl in a Country Song.”The duo’s “Die From a Broken Heart” reached No. 1 on...
Syndicated Author Aug 17, 2020

Luke Bryan’s “Born Here, Live Here, Die Here” Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Top Country Albums Chart
Luke Bryan’s new album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here, which dropped on Aug. 7, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart this week (8/13/20).The album moved 65,180 equivalent ...
Syndicated Author Aug 17, 2020