In Honor of Loretta Lynn’s 85th Birthday, We’ve Got 8.5 of Her Best Songs That Prove She’s the Baddest Woman in Country Music History

Few country music artists can claim a career spanning 50-plus years, but golden gal Loretta Lynn sure can. Since releasing her debut album, Loretta Lynn Sings, in 1963, the “Coal Miner’s Daughter” has been hard at work for more than a half-century doing what she loves: making music. Loretta’s songs about the domestic hardships of…

Michael Ray Talks Creating Memorable Moments Onstage, No. 1 Song “Think a Little Less,” Upcoming New Album and More

Lisa talks with Michael Ray about the importance of creating memorable moments onstage for his fans, his No. 1 song, “Think a Little Less,” his upcoming new album, what he learned while touring with Darius Rucker, his brief cameo on Nashville, and more. Show Participants Michael Ray Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links &…

Shania Twain Will Mentor Finalists on “The Voice” on April 24

Shania Twain is bringing her “That Don’t Impress Me Much” talents to Season 8 of The Voice on April 24. Like Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill in previous seasons, Shania will serve as a mentor to the finalists. Shania made the announcement on Twitter today (April 13): “Excited to announce that…

Adam Craig Takes You Behind the Scenes of His New Video for “Just a Phase”

Adam Craig, one of country’s hottest new voices, released his current single, “Just a Phase”—featured on his self-titled EP—in February. Now the sultry voiced newcomer is releasing his first major label video, and he’s taking you behind the scenes to check it out. “This is my first music video on a major label, and it…

Man Breaks Own Record In Peeps Eating Contest

Easter is just a few days away, which means that store are stocking their shelves with the marshmallow candy known as ‘peeps’.   Matt Stonie, a competitive eater from San Jose, California, ate just a few of those ‘peeps’. He even broke his own record by eating 255 Peeps in just five minutes, which made…

Zac Brown Band’s Jimmy De Martini Welcomes Fourth Child, First Daughter

Congratulations are in order for Zac Brown Band’s violin player, Jimmy De Martini and his wife Stacey, who welcomed a bouncing baby girl to their family earlier this month. Jonelle De Martini was born on April 4, weighing in at 6lbs 5 oz and is the first girl for the couple. The new baby will…

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