Category Archives: NCD News
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Elects Four New Members
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame announced its class of 2017 today (Aug. 9): Vern Gosdin (posthumously), Jim McBride, Walt Aldridge and Tim Nichols. The foursome will be inducted on Oct. 23 at t...
Syndicated Author Aug 09, 2017
Watch John Mayer Pay Tribute to Glen Campbell With a Cover of “Gentle On My Mind” During Nashville Concert
John Mayer headlined a gig at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena last night (Aug. 8) as news broke that Glen Campbell had passed way after a lengthy battle against Alzheimer’s.Not surprisingly,...
Syndicated Author Aug 09, 2017
Watch April Kry’s Cry-Worthy Cover of Chris Stapleton’s “Fire Away”
As country up-and-comer April Kry gets ready to drop her debut album this fall, the Connecticut-born-Nashville-transplant is keeping fans engaged with her #KrySesh posts on YouTube.In her latest sessi...
Syndicated Author Aug 09, 2017

George Strait, Kelsea Ballerini, LBT, Thomas Rhett & More to Perform at the 11th Annual ACM Honors Ceremony
The Academy of Country Music announced its first round of performers for the 11th annual ACM Honors ceremony on Aug. 23: George Strait, Kelsea Ballerini, Vince Gill, Toby Keith, Little Big Town, Maren...
Syndicated Author Aug 09, 2017
“Maniac” Kip Moore Immersed Himself in Every Aspect of Upcoming Album, “Slowheart”
Kip Moore’s upcoming third studio album, Slowheart, is brimming with . . . well, Kip-ness.From the album’s conception to completion, Kip helmed every aspect, including co-writing 11 of the...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2017
Watch Locash Go Chasing TLC’s “Waterfalls” . . . and Check Out TLC’s Response
The guys from Locash-Preston Brust and Chris Lucas-shared an Instagram post yesterday (Aug. 7) that featured the duo and a couple of their cohorts covering TLC’s 1995 No. 1 hit, “Waterfall...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2017
Watch Granger Smith’s Electrifying New Video, “Happens Like That”
With the June release of his new single, “Happens Like That,” Granger Smith has given fans a taste of what to expect from his upcoming album, which is slated to drop this fall.Over the wee...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2017
Watch Brett Eldredge Perform “Wanna Be That Song,” “Somethin’ I’m Good At” & More on “Today”
Fresh off the release of his self-titled album on Friday, Aug. 4, Brett Eldredge took his talents to NYC to headline Today's Summer Concert series (Aug. 7).The Illinois native treated the crowd to the...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2017
Social Media Roundup: Thomas Rhett’s Kimono, Dolly Parton’s Sparkle, Carly Pearce’s Crush & More
If you don't have time to comb through social media all day, here's what you've been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world:Tyler Hubbard's dog gets excited.Thomas Rhett and h...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2017
Fowl Play: Watch Charles Esten in New Carl’s Jr. Commercial for the Chicken Sandwich
Charles Esten is once again showcasing his comedic chops-remember, he was on Whose Line Is It, Anyway before Nashville-as Carl Hardee Sr. in a new commercial for CKE Restaurants, the parent company of...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2017