Rock ’n’ roll’s founding father Chuck Berry passed away on Saturday, March 18, at the age of 90. The pioneering guitarist and singer was responsible for iconic songs such as “Johnnie B. Goode,” “Maybellene,” “Roll Over Beethoven,” “You Never Can Tell” and more. Country stars Keith Urban, Darius Rucker, Brad Paisley and more posted remembrances…
On Christmas Day 2016, Ashley Monroe and husband John Danks announced via Twitter that they were expecting their first child. Almost three months later on March 19, Ashley posted a baby update on social media—this time Instagram—to let fans know that her upcoming bundle of joy is a baby boy. Decked out in a bikini…
Jake Owen has had enough! The other day he released a video on his twitter account calling out people that set up fake twitter accounts. According to Owen, some of these fake accounts have been direct messaging their followers asking for money, because “life is so hard on the road”. Owen assures his fans…
Chuck Berry, dubbed the “Father of Rock N Roll” with his amazing lyrics and guitar licks, passed away early in the afternoon this past Saturday. Everyone was quick to offer their condolences and respect to such a legendary artist, including one Brad Paisley. Currently on tour, Brad played a cover of Berry’s hit “Johnny B.…
Garth Brooks is no stranger to surprising his fans! In the past he has surprised random fans with everything from front row tickets, meet and greets, and even new cars. Last Friday was no different. He gave a few lucky fans an intimate acoustic performance. Last Friday, during the “South By Southwest” festival in Austin,…
More than 20 stars—including newly announced Toby Keith, Alabama and ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons—will come together at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on April 6 for a Merle Haggard tribute concert. Dubbed Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard, the concert will also feature performances from Willie Nelson, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, John Mellencamp, Dierks…
“12” must be Trace Adkins’ lucky number this year. On March 31, Trace will release his 12th studio album, Something’s Going On, a 12-song offering that features the single, “Watered Down.” Trace’s dozenth album also happens to coincide with his upcoming 12th USO Tour this spring, an overseas outing that Trace is once again looking…
Jim Casey talks with Jerrod Niemann about his USO Tour, participating in a benefit for the Orlando shooting victims last year, working with a new label on his upcoming album, his brand-new single, “God Made a Woman,” and more. Show Participants Jerrod Niemann Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Notes & Links Jerrod Niemann’s website…
Brooke Eden’s new single, “Act Like You Don’t, about a girl pleading with her ex for space after a breakup so that she can heal, is a case of art imitating life. The song’s relatable message comes from a real-life breakup that the 28-year-old singer found herself in. “I wrote this song when I was…
You won’t have to wait much longer to hear Lindsay Ell’s debut EP, appropriately titled, Worth the Wait. The singer announced today (March 17) that she will be releasing her new project on Friday, March 24. The new EP enlists the talents of many of Nashville’s hottest songwriters, including Fred Wilhelm, Caitlyn Smith, Heather Morgan,…