Category Archives: NCD News

I Second That Emotion: Carly Pearce Curates NCD Playlist Featuring Kelsea, Kane, Kacey, Maren, Michael Ray & More [Listen]
It’s a good thing Carly Pearce recently told us she “likes to multitask.” After making the media rounds last week in support of her new single, “I Hope You’re Happy Now,&...
Syndicated Author Oct 02, 2019

Garth Brooks to Become 2nd Country Star to Receive Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
On March 4, the Library of Congress will pay tribute to Garth Brooks with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Bestowed in recognition of the legendary songwriting team of George and Ira Gershwin, the...
Syndicated Author Oct 02, 2019

Chris Stapleton to Headline Benefit Concert in Kentucky With Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow & More
Chris Stapleton will headline A Concert for Kentucky at the University of Kentucky’s Kroger Field in Lexington on April 25. All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Outlaw State of Kind Ho...
Syndicated Author Oct 02, 2019

Garth Brooks Reveals Fourth Stop on “Dive Bar Tour”
After taking his Dive Bar Tour to Chicago (July 15), Bakersfield (Aug. 15) and New Braunfels (Sept. 23), Garth Brooks announced the fourth stop on his seven-date tour: The Barn in Sanford, Fla., on Oc...
Syndicated Author Oct 01, 2019

Grand Ole Opry’s “Dolly Week 2019” Lineup to Include Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Hank Williams Jr, Emmylou Harris & More
To commemorate Dolly Parton’s 50th anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member, the Opry will celebrate Dolly Week from Oct. 8-12 with a number of special performances. Dolly was inducted into the Op...
Syndicated Author Oct 01, 2019
Zac Brown Band’s “The Owl” Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart
Zac Brown Band’s sixth studio album, The Owl, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart.The Owl moved 106,000 equivalent units, according to Nielsen Music, which was also good eno...
Syndicated Author Oct 01, 2019

Chris Lane Scores 2nd No. 1 Single With “I Don’t Know About You”
Chris Lane scored the second No. 1 single of his career as “I Don’t Know About You” ascended to the top of the Mediabase chart this week.Penned by Ashley Gorley, Hardy, Hunter Phelps...
Syndicated Author Sep 30, 2019

Hit Songwriter/Producer Busbee Dies at 43
Hit songwriter and producer Michael James Ryan-known professionally as busbee-died on Sept. 29 at the age of 43. Busbee was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer over the summer, according...
Syndicated Author Sep 30, 2019

Blake Shelton Announces New Album, “Fully Loaded: God’s Country”
Blake Shelton will release a new album, Fully Loaded: God’s Country, on Dec. 13. The 12-song offering will feature five new tunes-including “God’s Country” and current single, ...
Syndicated Author Sep 30, 2019

Florida Georgia Line Wins Inaugural ACM Breakout Artist, Single & Musical Event of the Decade Awards
The Academy of Country Music recently announced the addition of seven new ACM Decade Awards: Song of the Decade, Album of the Decade, Artist-Songwriter of the Decade, Breakout Artist of the Decade, Si...
Syndicated Author Sep 29, 2019