Even though no release date has been announced for his new, follow-up to 2015’s “Southern Style”, Darius Rucker continues to give us a taste from his new album. After releasing his hit single, “If I Told You”, earlier this year, Rucker has released his second track, titled “For The First Time”. Check out the new…
Kelsea Ballerini Takes A Break From Twitter
Even though she loves connecting with her fans, Kelsea Ballerini has decided to take a break from Twitter, after calling out some users for inappropriate online behavior. Last Friday afternoon, Ballerini tweeted, “Can’t even believe I’m having to post this, but my timeline is FILLED with people being so mean to each other. I love…
Watch Lady Antebellum Perform “You Look Good” and “Need You Now” on “Good Morning America”
Fans braved the rain in NYC today (July 14) to watch Lady Antebellum headline Good Morning America’s Summer Concert series. The trio performed a number of their tunes, including “Heart Break,” “Downtown,” “Good Time to Be Alive,” current single, “You Look Good,” and 2009 mega-hit, “Need You Now.” Check out Lady A’s performance of “Need You Now”…
Sara Evans Talks Career Highlights, Being a Woman in Today’s Male-Dominated Industry, New Album, “Words,” & More
Jim Casey talks with Sara Evans about some of her career highlights over the last 20 years, being a woman in today’s male-dominated country music industry, her new album, Words, selecting songs for the new project, being a lyric-driven artist and the family connection throughout the record. Show Participants Sara Evans Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial…
Dierks Bentley Is Opening A New Bar & Restaurant In Nashville
Even though Dierks Bentley wishes his Nashville restaurant, Whiskey Row was open already, he’s glad that he’s taking the time to get it right. “It was hard for me to know that it was right there, and to know that it’s not open. Not even money-wise, but because it was the CMA Music Fest, the…
Social Media Roundup: Maren’s Pose, Kelsea’s Cover, Luke Bryan’s Golf Swing, Thomas Rhett’s Family Photo & More
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours in the country music world: Kelsea Ballerini covers Sigrid’s “Don’t Kill My Vibe” Tyler Farr and Chase Rice go fishing. Luke Bryan takes his sons to a driving range. Maren Morris does some N*SYNC…
Watch Smithfield Perform an Acoustic Version of Their New Single, “When You’re Gone”
Jennifer Fiedler and Trey Smith of duo Smithfield turned some heads in 2016 with the release of their single, “Hey Whiskey,” which has since copped more than 2 million clicks on Spotify. Now the Texas natives and longtime friends are pushing their new tune, “When You’re Gone,” a fun-loving ditty (think buzzed, not dead) that’s…
So Far, the Best-Selling Country Albums Released in 2017 Are . . .
Can you believe 2017 is already halfway over? Well, it is, which means it’s time to crunch a few numbers. Over the last six months, a plethora (yes, a plethora) of country artists have released new albums, including offerings from Chris Stapleton, Brad Paisley, Zac Brown Band, Lauren Alaina, Brantley Gilbert, Josh Turner, Little Big…
Check Out a Clip of Keith Urban’s “Live From Phoenix” Television Special [Airs Tonight]
Keith Urban headlined the AT&T Block Party in downtown Phoenix as part of the March Madness Music Festival earlier this year. Now the performance is coming to your television screen. Audience Network is slated to air Keith’s concert—which includes “Somewhere in My Car,” “Wasted Time” and more—tonight (July 14) at 9 p.m. ET on DirecTV…
Dolly Parton’s “Christmas of Many Colors” Earns Emmy Nomination
Dolly Parton’s holiday television special Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love received an Emmy nomination in the Television Movie category. Starring Jennifer Nettles, Ricky Schroder, Gerald McRaney and Alyvia Alyn Lind, the sequel was the follow-up to Dolly’s original family story, Coat of Many Colors, which aired in early 2016. Dolly’s Christmas of Many…