With nominations at both the CMA Awards and ACM Awards, Chris Lucas and Preston Brust of Locash are coming off of a banner year in 2017. Locash is looking to continue its upward trend in 2018 with a new album, the follow-up to 2016’s The Fighters, which spawned No. 1 hit, “I Love This Life.”…
Craig Wayne Boyd and Wife Welcome Baby Son, Graydon Scott
Craig Wayne Boyd and his wife, Taylor, welcomed a baby boy to their family over the holidays. Graydon Scott Boyd was born on Dec. 28 at 10:18 p.m. in Nashville. Graydon, who weighed 6 lbs., 4 oz., joins older siblings Dakota Lynn, 2, and Jaxson, 5. “Tay, Jax, Kota, and I are proud to announce…
Carrie Underwood Reveals She Needed More Than 40 Facial Stitches After Her Accident in November
In a recent letter to her fan club members, Carrie Underwood revealed that she suffered more than a broken wrist after falling at her home on November 10. In addition to requiring surgery to mend her wrist, Carrie needed more than 40 stitches on her face. As she heads back into the studio this week,…
Tim McGraw Celebrates The New Year In A Unique Way
Tim McGraw decided to splash into 2018 in a unique way. While vacationing in the Bahamas for the holidays, McGraw uploaded a picture of himself to his Instagram, of him jumping off a cliff into the ocean. Whee! “Flying into 2018,” the daredevil singer wrote, crediting the clever caption to his middle daughter, Maggie. That’s one…
Thomas Rhett Wants To Be A Pilot
Thomas Rhett has a unique New Years Resolution. He wants to become a pilot! Even though he says that he doesn’t plan on venturing too far from home, unless he’s on tour, one of his most ambitious goals is flying aircraft. Later this year, he plans on getting his pilots licence along with his good…
2017 Podcasts: Best of CMT Next Women of Country Alum with Lindsay Ell, Carly Pearce, Kelleigh Bannen, Maggie Rose & Danielle Bradbery
NCD hosted more than 80 podcasts in 2017, including featuring a number of alum from CMT’s Next Women of Country franchise—a campaign to bring awareness to inspiring female vocalists in country music. In addition to sharing their unique perspectives, many of the singer/songwriters talked about releasing new music, spreading their brand of country music, overcoming…
Florida Georgia Line, Zac Brown Band, Sugarland, Kane Brown & More to Ring in the New Year With Televised Performances
A handful of country stars will help ring in the New Year with televised performances on Dec. 31. Florida Georgia Line, Sugarland and Kane Brown will perform as part of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2018. Mariah Carey, Camila Cabello, Nick Jonas, Kelly Clarkson, Halsey, Imagine Dragons and Britney Spears will…
Jason Aldean Gets An Awesome Christmas Present
This was Jason Aldean’s first Christmas with his new son Memphis. While we are sure that Memphis received several presents under the tree, it was Jason Aldean, received who got the coolest gift ever, from his wife Brittany. Brittany and his kids got him a special “championship” belt to display in his personal two-lane bowling alley, located…
Midland’s Take On New Years Resolutions
With New Years right around the corner, many people are making their ‘New Years Resolutions’, including the members of Midland. However, they have a different take on making those resolutions. Midland’s lead singer, Mark Wystrach says that too many people focus on the negative when making their ‘New Years Resolutions’, and that people should focus…
Florida Georgia Line Joins Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Years Eve Lineup
Florida Georgia Line will be ringing in the new year in style with Ryan Seacrest this ‘New Years Eve’. They will be playing their new hit “Smooth”, as well as collaborating with Hailee Steinfeld and Bebe Rexhal, live from ‘The Hollywood Party’ in Las Vegas. Kane Brown will also be performing with other pop acts, such as…