Category Archives: NCD News

Grand Ole Opry Announces Luke Combs’ Induction Date & Lineup
After only his 16th appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, Luke Combs was surprised by John Conlee, Chris Janson and Craig Morgan with an invitation to join the esteemed club on June 11.The Opry announced ...
Syndicated Author Jun 27, 2019

Why Does Maren Morris Speak Up On Behalf of the LGBTQ Community: “They’re Not Hearing Themselves in Our Platform”
No one in country music has had a bigger month that Maren Morris.In addition to notching her fourth Top 10 single with “Girl” (currently No. 8), Maren landed on cover of Women’s Heal...
Syndicated Author Jun 27, 2019

Watch Brooks & Dunn Team with Luke Combs for Performance of “Brand New Man” on Upcoming “CMT Crossroads”
CMT Crossroads crossed up its playbook for an upcoming episode featuring Brooks & Dunn teaming with a number of country artists.Instead of collaborating with a cross-genre artist-as is the norm on...
Syndicated Author Jun 25, 2019

Alabama to Wind Down 50th Anniversary Tour With Final Stop in Nashville
Alabama is celebrating a half-century of making music with their current 50th Anniversary Tour. The cross-country trek kicked off in January with an announced run of more than 50 shows through Novembe...
Syndicated Author Jun 25, 2019

Nominees for the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2019 Include Dwight Yoakam, Brad Paisley, Toby Keith & More
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame announced the nominees for its Class of 2019. This year’s nominees include eight songwriters and four songwriter/artists:SongwriterShawn CampEd HillMarcus ...
Syndicated Author Jun 25, 2019

Kane Brown Teams With Marshmello for New Single, “One Thing Right” [Listen]
Kane Brown joined forces with electronic music producer/DJ Marshmello for a new single, “One Thing Right.”Penned by Kane, Marshmello, Jesse Frasure, Josh Hoge and Matthew McGinn, “On...
Syndicated Author Jun 21, 2019

Listen to “Drinkin’ Hours” From Cole Swindell’s Upcoming EP, “Down Home Sessions V”
To celebrate the fifth anniversary of his recording deal with Warner Music Nashville, Cole Swindell will release a new EP, Down Home Sessions V. Beginning with the release of "Drinkin' Hours" on June ...
Syndicated Author Jun 21, 2019

Granger Smith & Wife Share Heartfelt Thoughts & Celebrate Late Son’s Life in Emotional Video [Watch]
For the first time since the tragic death of their three-year-old son, River, on June 6, Granger Smith and wife Amber spoke directly to the public in a new 28-minute video, Finding Light in Our Darkes...
Syndicated Author Jun 20, 2019

[Exclusive Interview] Maren Morris Opens Up About “Playboy” Experience: “I’m Really Proud of What We Did . . . Everyone Chill the F Out”
One day after her Playboy interview and photos were posted online, Maren Morris stopped by the Ty Bentli Show to talk about why she decided to take part in the Playboy feature.NCD has obtained exclusi...
Syndicated Author Jun 19, 2019

Marty Stuart’s 3 Artist-in-Residence Shows at the Hall of Fame to Feature Chris Stapleton, John Prine, Emmylou Harris & More on Select Dates
Following in the footsteps of country music luminaries like Kris Kristofferson, Vince Gill, Alan Jackson, Rosanne Cash and more, Marty Stuart will be the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's 16th a...
Syndicated Author Jun 19, 2019