Crystal Gayle Posts New Twitter Update on Loretta Lynn Following Stroke

Crystal Gayle Posts New Twitter Update on Loretta Lynn Following Stroke

Posted on May 10, 2017

As NCD reported last week, Loretta Lynn suffered a stroke on May 4 at her Tennessee home.

The update on Loretta’s website on May 5 stated, in part, that Loretta “is currently under medical care and is responsive and expected to make a full recovery.”

Loretta’s sister, Crystal Gayle, also reached out to fans on social media on May 5 by tweeting: “Many of you have heard that my sister, Loretta Lynn, had a stroke. Our family appreciates all your love, prayers and support. We hope for a speedy recovery!”

While updates on Loretta have been few and far between since last week, Crystal made a second Twitter post today (May 10), thanking fans for their prayers as well showering praise on Loretta’s “wonderful doctors and nurses.”

NCD will continue to keep you updated on Loretta’s condition.

photo by Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry

Jason Aldean’s Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit to Open May 26

Jason Aldean’s Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit to Open May 26

Posted on May 10, 2017

Two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean will be featured in an upcoming Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit, Jason Aldean: Asphalt Cowboy.

The new exhibit, which opens on May 26, will explore the life and career of the Georgia native and will include childhood mementos, memorabilia from Jason’s early career, stage wear, guitars, awards, photos and more. The exhibit takes its name from the title of a song on Jason’s self-titled debut album in 2005.

“I could not be more honored to have an exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum,” said Jason. “To look around the space and see my personal heroes and artists who helped shape country music is a surreal feeling. To be a part of a legacy like this really is a dream come true.”

Jason’s exhibit will run from May 26 through November 5.

Exhibit Highlights

  • Wooden childhood rocking horse with Jason’s name engraved
  • First guitar, given to Jason by his father
  • High school graduation photo
  • T-shirt, bio and set list for Jason’s high school band the Young Guns
  • Poster for Trisha Yearwood and Jason, when he opened for her homecoming concert in the late ’90s
  • Contract cover letter for signing with Broken Bow Records in 2004
  • Brown short-sleeve shirt worn in “Johnny Cash” video
  • Note from Jay Leno to Jason before Tonight Show performance in November 2010

 

Florida Georgia Line’s BK & T-Hubb Are Getting Into the Nashville Restaurant Biz With New Venue, FGL House

Florida Georgia Line’s BK & T-Hubb Are Getting Into the Nashville Restaurant Biz With New Venue, FGL House

Posted on May 10, 2017

The boys from Florida Georgia Line are the latest country artists to turn their tastes to the restaurant biz.

Following in the foodie footsteps of Toby Keith, Blake Shelton, Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley and more, FGL’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley will launch their new restaurant and entertainment venture—FGL House—in Nashville in June 2017.

The four-story attraction at 122 3rd Ave South will feature live music, Southern-style food with a California flair (whatever that means), multiple bars, local craft beers and the largest “Cruise” rooftop in Nashville. There will also be a basement-level lounge with a baby grand piano. A video wall will showcase clips from FGL and other country artists, while Dee Jay Silver will spin and mix tunes on Country Club Tuesdays.

“What excites Tyler and I the most is always staying creative,” said Brian in a press release. “We love seeing what fresh things we can come up with to take our music to a new level and turn our dreams into reality.”

“We want FGL House to be just as welcoming, fun and entertaining for our guests as if they were coming out to one of our shows—nothing but good food, good drinks and good times,” added Tyler. “We can’t wait for opening day to get here.”

photo by Delaney Royer; FGL House drawing courtesy Florida Georgia Line Twitter

Vote Now: Whose Predators National Anthem Performance Was Your Favorite—Carrie, Luke, LBT, Vince or Lady A?

Vote Now: Whose Predators National Anthem Performance Was Your Favorite—Carrie, Luke, LBT, Vince or Lady A?

Posted on May 10, 2017

The Nashville Predators pulled out all of the stops in the first two rounds of the NHL playoffs by unleashing Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Vince Gill and Lady Antebellum to perform the national anthem before their five home games. And wouldn’t you know it, the Preds won all five games. That’s some good mojo.

As the Preds gear up for the Western Conference Final against the Edmonton Oilers or Anaheim Ducks, it will be exciting to see who the Preds unleash for the next performance of the national anthem: Dierks Bentley? Kelsea Ballerini? Reba McEntire? Keith Urban? Garth Brooks? Kenny Chesney? The list of possible performers goes on and on. Music City has no shortage of talent.

In the meantime, watch the five performances from Carrie, Luke, LBT, Vince and Lady A (below) and vote on your favorite one. If you don’t see the poll below, click on this VOTE link.

Come back soon to participate in our next poll!

 

Carrie Underwood – April 17

Luke Bryan – April 20

Little Big Town – April 30

Vince Gill and his daughters, Jenny and Corrina – May 2

Lady Antebellum – May 7

Hijinks Ensue as Chris Stapleton Performs “Broken Halo” & Talks New Album With Howard Stern [Watch]

Hijinks Ensue as Chris Stapleton Performs “Broken Halo” & Talks New Album With Howard Stern [Watch]

Posted on May 10, 2017

Chris Stapleton was a guest on The Howard Stern Show on SiriusXM yesterday (May 9) to talk about his new album, From A Room: Volume 1, which dropped on May 5. As expected, hijinks ensued from the “King of All Media” and co-host Robin Quivers.

Here’s my favorite excerpt from the interview (which has been slightly edited for flow).

Howard: “The new album is called From A Room. And the reason it’s A Room, which is kind of catchy, you recorded this in the A Room. The studio was called A Room.”

Chris: “Yeah, RCA Studio A . . . a lot of great Dolly Parton tracks were made there, Waylon Jennings, Elvis recorded in there. There’s a lot of history in that room.”

Howard: “Is that necessary? Like, does that kinda get you off that you know, like, Elvis recorded there and Dolly Parton?”

Chris: “I don’t know if it gets me off, but it certainly inspires me . . . any place that has history like that . . . ”

Howard: “I put out an album years ago, but I recorded it at the A-Hole Room. The thing was not a hit, I’ll tell ya that.”

Robin: “It had a sound . . . and a smell.”

Listen to the full audio clip below.

Chris also performed his new tune, “Broken Halo,” which is featured on the new album.

Watch Chris’ performance below.

Watch Maren Morris Perform New Single, “I Could Use a Love Song,” on “The Voice”

Watch Maren Morris Perform New Single, “I Could Use a Love Song,” on “The Voice”

Posted on May 10, 2017

Last night (May 9), Maren Morris stopped by The Voice to perform her new single, “I Could Use a Love Song.”

The new tune, which was co-written by Maren, Jimmy Robbins and Laura Veltz, is currently No. 34 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after eight weeks.

While it was Maren’s first time performing on The Voice stage, it wasn’t the first time we’ve heard her music on the NBC show. Contestant Casi Joy performed Maren’s “My Church” in the Knockout Round in April.

Watch Maren’s performance below.

Brett Eldredge Announces New Self-Titled Album, Shows Off Cover Art & Releases Track Listing

Brett Eldredge Announces New Self-Titled Album, Shows Off Cover Art & Releases Track Listing

Posted on May 10, 2017

Following the back-to-back successes of previous studio albums Bring You Back (2013) and Illinois (2015), Brett Eldredge announced yesterday (May 9) that his upcoming self-titled album will drop on August 4.

“It’s kind of crazy to see an album cover with just your name on it,” Brett said. “I think that shows what I want to say with this album. Maybe it takes a little bit of guts to put out a self-titled album—but if it’s 100 percent honestly you, then that should come across through the music. That’s my name and I hope my fans love me for me. Hopefully they feel the connection of these songs and they help them through their everyday lives. Because that’s why I make this music.”

Brett released the album’s lead single, “Something’ I’m Good At,” in February. After 11 weeks on the chart, the tune is currently No. 28 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.

Brett Eldredge Track Listing

  1. “Love Someone”
  2. “Superhero”
  3. “The Long Way”
  4. “The Reason”
  5. “Somethin’ I’m Good At”
  6. “Haven’t Met You”
  7. “No Stopping You”
  8. “Brother”
  9. “Heartbreaker”
  10. “Crystal Clear”
  11. “Cycles”
  12. “Castaway”
Today! Carrie Underwood Celebrates 9-Year Anniversary of Becoming a Grand Ole Opry Member

Today! Carrie Underwood Celebrates 9-Year Anniversary of Becoming a Grand Ole Opry Member

Posted on May 10, 2017

As a child growing up in Oklahoma, Carrie Underwood watched the Grand Ole Opry on television at her grandparents’ house. In 2005, Carrie made her Opry debut two weeks after winning American Idol.

Just three years into her country music career, childhood hero Randy Travis surprised Carrie with an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry during a performance on March 15, 2008. Less than two months later on May 10, 2008—nine years ago today—fellow Okie Garth Brooks inducted Carrie into the esteemed organization.

“I think being a member of the Grand Ole Opry is just one of the most special things for anybody who has ever wanted to be a country music singer,” said Carrie to Nash Country Daily in 2015. “It’s just such a cool thing. There’s no other genre of music that has something like it—you can be a member of this club. It’s just such a special, elite family. It’s definitely one of my proudest moments and highest honors.”

Carrie performs during her 100th Opry show.

In March 2017, Carrie celebrated her 100th appearance on the Opry stage.

“I grew up dreaming of one day performing here and maybe even becoming a member,” said Carrie. “That dream comes true over and over each time I take the Opry stage. Here’s to the next 100.”

Happy anniversary, Carrie.

photos courtesy Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry

2017 Americana Honors & Awards Nominees Include Sturgill Simpson, Margo Price, Jason Isbell, John Prine & More

2017 Americana Honors & Awards Nominees Include Sturgill Simpson, Margo Price, Jason Isbell, John Prine & More

Posted on May 9, 2017

The nominees for the 2017 Americana Honors & Awards were announced today (May 9), and a familiar name is front and center: Sturgill Simpson.

Sturgill, who won Americana Awards in 2014 and 2015, leads the pack with three nominations in 2017, including Album, Artist and Song of the Year. Other artists with multiple nominations include the Drive-By Truckers, Rodney Crowell and Lori McKenna.

The 2017 Americana Honors & Awards show will be held September 13 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The ceremony is the centerpiece of AmericanaFest (Sept. 12–17) , which features more than 100 artists performing at different venues throughout Nashville. For ticket information, visit americanamusic.org.

Check out the full list of nominees.

Album of the Year
American Band – Drive-By Truckers (Produced by David Barbe)
A Sailor’s Guide to Earth – Sturgill Simpson (Produced by Sturgill Simpson)
Close Ties – Rodney Crowell (Produced by Kim Buie and Jordan Lehning)
Freedom Highway – Rhiannon Giddens (Produced David Bither, Rhiannon Giddens and Dirk Powell)
The Navigator – Hurray for the Riff Raff (Produced by Paul Butler)

Artist of the Year
Jason Isbell
John Prine
Lori McKenna
Margo Price
Sturgill Simpson

Duo/Group of the Year
Billy Bragg & Joe Henry
Drive-By Truckers
Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
The Lumineers

Emerging Artist of the Year
Aaron Lee Tasjan
Amanda Shires
Brent Cobb
Sam Outlaw

Song of the Year
“All Around You” – Sturgill Simpson (Written by Sturgill Simpson)
“It Ain’t Over Yet” – Rodney Crowell (feat. Rosanne Cash & John Paul White) (Written by Rodney Crowell)
“To Be Without You” – Ryan Adams (Written by Ryan Adams)
“Wreck You” – Lori McKenna (Written by Lori McKenna and Felix McTeigue)

Instrumentalist of the Year
Spencer Cullum Jr.
Jen Gunderman
Courtney Hartman
Charlie Sexton

Margo Price by Angelina Castillo/Shore Fire Media; Jason Isbell by David McClister/All Eyes Media; Lori McKenna by Becky Fluke/Sacks & Co.; John Prine by David McClister/The Press House; Sturgill Simpson by Reto Sterchi/Sacks & Co.

Grand Proposal: Brad Paisley Helps Couple Get Engaged During Grand Ole Opry Performance [Watch]

Grand Proposal: Brad Paisley Helps Couple Get Engaged During Grand Ole Opry Performance [Watch]

Posted on May 9, 2017

A Grand Ole Opry member since 2001, you never know what Brad Paisley is going to do when he steps on the hallowed Opry circle. On Saturday, May 6, he helped one couple continue the circle of love.

Brad invited local fireman Cody and his girlfriend, Brittany, onstage. After making a little small talk with the couple, Brad handed the mic over to Cody.

“You are the love of my life and my best friend,” said Cody on bended knee. “And I can’t imagine living the rest of my life without you. So will you marry me?”

To the delight of the Opry crowd, Brittany said “yes,” and the couple had their first post-engagement dance as Brad sang “Today.”

Watch the special moment below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJIZEkjUvVw&feature=youtu.be

YouTube video via Angie Holloway Photography

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