Category Archives: NCD News
Going Once, Going Twice: Watch Keith Urban & Chris Janson Cover John Michael Montgomery’s “Sold” at the Opry
Keith Urban and Chris Janson helped celebrate the Grand Ole Opry’s 92nd birthday this month by performing on Oct. 10. Before the show, the country stars got together for a rehearsal on KeithR...
Syndicated Author Oct 12, 2017
Russell Dickerson Talks Musical Influences, Singing Sexy Jams, Debut Album, “Yours” & More
Jim Casey talks with Russell Dickerson about: the extraordinary streaming success of his single, "Yours" getting serious about songwriting musical influences growing up in Tennessee touring with Thoma...
Syndicated Author Oct 12, 2017
Get to Know 2017 Nash Next Finalist Alexis Gomez
The 2017 Nash Next challenge is down to 10 finalists, and in the lead-up to the announcement of the champion on Nov. 1, NCD will be profiling each of the 10 finalists. Today, we are getting to know fi...
Syndicated Author Oct 12, 2017
Keith Urban to Be Featured on Upcoming Grammy Television Special
Keith Urban will be representing the country music-loving community when he appears on an upcoming CBS television broadcast, Grammy’s Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special.The retrospecti...
Syndicated Author Oct 11, 2017
First Round of 2017 CMA Awards Announced for Radio Stations and Personalities
The Country Music Association announced its first round of winners for 2017 CMA Awards, which included top honors for radio stations and radio personalities.Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley will team...
Syndicated Author Oct 11, 2017
Kane Brown’s “What Ifs” Dethrones Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road” After a Record 34 Weeks Atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart
After a record 34 weeks atop Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, Sam Hunt's "Body Like a Back Road" has been dethroned by Kane Brown's "What Ifs," featuring Lauren Alaina.Sam's "Body Like a Back Road...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2017
“Nash Next 2017” Competition Announces Its 10 Finalists
After more than five months of competition, Nash Next 2017 has announced its 10 finalists.In May, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited aspiring country artists and bands to participate in...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2017
Kenny Rogers to Be Inducted Into the Music City Walk of Fame
Following in the footprints of country stars like Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Randy Travis and more, Kenny Rogers will be inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame on Oct. 24 at 1 p.m.T...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2017
Watch Dierks Bentley Fly to Las Vegas to Visit First Responders & Hospital Staff
In the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas on Oct. 1, Dierks Bentley flew to Las Vegas on Oct. 9 to visit first responders and hospital staff at University Medical Center of Southern Nevada. Dierks...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2017
Watch George Strait Send His Love and Prayers to 10-Year-Old Girl Battling Cancer
George Strait posted a video message on the Facebook page of Heroes and Cops Against Childhood Cancer, sending his love to a 10-year-old girl named Bella, who is battling cancer. “Hey, Bella, it...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2017