Category Archives: NCD News

Houston Rodeo Announces Star-Studded 2017 Lineup, Including Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Sam Hunt, FGL, ZBB, Dierks Bentley, Chris Stapleton & More
Running from March 7-26-yes, 20 days-Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the largest rodeo and livestock exhibitions in the world. Rodeo Houston features a carnival, a bar-b-que contest, 10K ra...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2017

Chris Janson Is “Loving Life and Having Fun” Writing and Recording for New Album He Hopes to Drop Early This Year
It's been a whirlwind 14 months since Chris Janson released his debut album, Buy Me a Boat. In addition to scoring two Billboard Top 25 hits-"But Me a Boat" and "Holdin' Her"-the Missouri-to-Nashville...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2017

Country Music Hall of Fame Will Honor Jason Aldean With New Exhibit on May 26
Beginning today (Jan. 9) and continuing through the week with one announcement per day via social media, the Country Music Hall of Fame will release its complete slate of exhibitions planned in 2017. ...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2017

Carrie Underwood Shines at the 74th Annual Golden Globes, Keith Urban Looks Dapper
It may have been a night to celebrate film and television, but country music was still represented at the 74th annual Golden Globes last night (Jan. 9) as Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban were in the ...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2017

Alan Jackson’s Mother, Ruth, Passes Away at 86
Our condolences go out to Alan Jackson and his family on the passing of his mother, Ruth. Mrs. Jackson passed away this morning (Jan. 7) at the age of 86 and is survived by her five children. The foll...
Syndicated Author Jan 07, 2017

Kacey Musgraves Lends Her Voice to Original Song, “Moonshine,” for Ben Affleck Feature Film, “Live By Night”
Kacey Musgraves joined forces with Northern Irish singer/songwriter Foy Vance to create the original song, “Moonshine,” for an upcoming Ben Affleck film, Live By Night. Live By Night, whic...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2017

You’d Better Recognize: Zac Brown Is Getting an Award for Being a Good Human
Zac Brown is a good human, as evidenced by the many humanitarian efforts he is committed to, including his own Camp Southern Ground as well as the Grammys on the Hill, Grammy U, MusiCares, Robin Hood ...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2017

Florida Georgia Line & Backstreet Boys Finish Shooting New “Epic” Video for “God, Your Mama, and Me”
If you’re a fan of Florida Georgia Line or the Backstreet Boys or the FGL+BSB collaborative song “God, Your Mama, and Me,” we’ve got good news for you (if you’re not a fa...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2017

The 20 Top-Selling Country Acts of All Time: Who’s Bringing Home the Bacon . . . And Frying It Too?
Which country artists and bands are bringing home the bacon and frying it too? Not surprisingly, Garth Brooks, who is the best-selling solo artist in the history of recorded music. The reigning CMA En...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2017

Alison Krauss Announces New Album of Classic Songs, “Windy City,” Due Out Feb. 17; Releases Track Listing
It’s been a long wait to hear new music from country’s most angelic voice, but Alison Krauss has announced that she will release a new album called Windy City-her first project without her...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2017