A week after battling through the flu to play her first headlining show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Kelsea Ballerini is still dealing with the illness. Kelsea recently posted an update on Instagram, saying that despite her being elated that “Legends” is sitting at No. 1 this week, she’s still in pretty rough shape. Kelsea told…
Chris Janson’s Formal Induction Into The Grand Ole Opry Has Been Set
The date has been set for Chris Janson’s formal induction into the Grand Ole Opry. Janson will become the Opry’s newest member during a special show on March 20, which will also feature artists such as the Charlie Daniels Band, Carly Pearce, Del McCoury Band and Lorrie Morgan. The news of Janson’s induction ceremony was…
Randy Rogers Talks Songwriting, Touring With His Longtime Band, Making His Upcoming Album With Dave Cobb & More
Jim Casey talks with Randy Rogers about: his very successful 2017 writing his first songs as an 11-year-old the best song he’s ever written, “In My Arms Instead” the healing power of music getting his start singing in the church choir picking up the guitar for the first time as a 12-year-old the path that…
Turn It On, Turn It Up, Turn Me Loose: Dwight Yoakam to Curate New SiriusXM Channel
Dwight Yoakam will curate a new channel on SiriusXM, Dwight Yoakam & The Bakersfield Beat, which will feature music from his career as well his musical friends and heroes, including Buck Owens, The Byrds, The Blasters, Eagles and more. Dwight’s new channel will launch this spring, with a special preview airing Feb. 23–26 on SiriusXM’s…
Blake Shelton Is Hiring!
That’s the word on the street… but you’ll have to relocate to work for Blake. As you may know, Blake Shelton has gotten into the restaurant business. Ole Red, a restaurant/venue opened last year in the city he calls home, Tishomingo. Now he’s expanding the business to Nashville. The Nashville location is hiring for pretty…
Listen to Kelsea Ballerini’s New Single, “I Hate Love Songs”
After topping the charts this week with the lead single, “Legend,” from her sophomore album, Unapologetically, Kelsea Ballerini announced her next single will be “I Hate Love Songs.” Co-penned by Kelsea, Shane McAnally and Trevor Rosen, the tongue-and-cheek ode to modern-day romance will impact country radio on March 12. “I will never forget introducing ‘I Hate…
Watch Blake Shelton & Adam Levine Tackle Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me to the Moon”
In the lead-up to the premiere of Season 14 of The Voice on Feb. 26, the coaches—Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson and Alicia Keys—paired off to perform a couple of vintage Vegas tunes in a new digital elusive. Blake and Adam tackled Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me to the Moon,” while Kelly and Alicia put…
Jordan Davis Gears Up for Release of Debut Album as Lead Single Becomes Top 10 Hit
As Jordan Davis gears up for the March 23 release of his debut album, Home State, the project’s lead single, “Singles You Up,” is now a Top 10 hit on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. Co-penned by Jordan, Justin Ebach and Steven Dale Jones, the clever tune is a “gentlemanly” take on a situation a lot…
Zac Brown Reveals More About Mysterious “Robert Baker” From New Sir Rosevelt Album
Zac Brown, Niko Moon and Ben Simonetti of Sir Rosevelt stopped by the NCD office to talk about the trio’s new self-titled album, which features 11 dance-worthy songs that fuse elements of pop, dance, EDM, jazz, disco, big band, R&B and country. The album’s new single, “Something ’Bout You,” is impacting country radio now. “‘Something…
Chris Janson’s Grand Ole Opry Induction Set for March 20: “I Will Be the Greatest Ambassador the Opry Has Ever Had”
Fun-loving Chris Janson will achieve a lifelong dream when he’s formally inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on March 20 during a showcase that also includes performance by Charlie Daniels Band, Del McCoury Band, Lorrie Morgan, and Carly Pearce. Keith Urban surprised Chris with an invitation to join the Opry during the “Buy Me a…