Category Archives: NCD News

If You Thought 30 Stars Were Going to Be Onstage Singing “Forever Country” at the CMA Awards, Think Again
After the Country Music Association released its all-star medley “Forever Country” in September, pundits, fans and media outlets have been speculating whether the 30 artists featured in th...
Cumulus Media Oct 05, 2016

ASCAP to Honor Chris Stapleton With the Vanguard Award
CMAs, ACMs, Grammys . . . Chris Stapleton has taken home a bunch of awards over the past year based on his solo debut album, Traveller. And he can add one more award to the list. ASCAP, the American S...
Cumulus Media Oct 05, 2016

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Slay Hometown Crowd at Ryman and Announce Soul2Soul Tour
It was the announcement heard around the country music world. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill gathered friends, family and fans for a special performance at the Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday night (Oct. 4) to...
Cumulus Media Oct 05, 2016

Who’s New: Troy Cartwright + Listen to a Sneak Preview of His New Album
Born: Dallas Lives: Nashville Age: 26 EP: Don't Fade (Oct. 7) Single: "Busted" Website: troycartwright.com Twitter: @troycartwright Influences: Pete Yorn, Ryan Adams, Bob Schneider, Robert Earl Keen I...
Cumulus Media Oct 05, 2016

Watch Vince Gill Sing “Go Rest High On That Mountain” at Golf Legend Arnold Palmer’s Funeral
Today (Oct. 4) a public memorial service was held for golf legend Arnold Palmer, who died on Sept. 25. Country Music Hall of Fame member Vince Gill, who was one of Arnold’s longtime friends, per...
Cumulus Media Oct 04, 2016

Redneck Revival! Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Engvall Reruns Return to Television
If you enjoyed The Jeff Foxworthy Show andThe Bill Engvall Show during the mid 90’s, you might be a redneck - a phrase uttered for years by comedian Jeff Foxworthy. Or you just might enjoy some ...
Cumulus Media Oct 04, 2016

12-Year-Old Tegan Marie Is Making Waves in Country Music for the Next Generation
For a new generation of artists, YouTube has become a popular platform for breaking into the music industry. Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen, Tori Kelly, Shawn Mendes and Kane Brown shot to stardom by...
Cumulus Media Oct 04, 2016

Luke Bryan Cancels First Farm Tour Stop in South Carolina Due to Hurricane Matthew
According to Luke Bryan’s website, the Georgia native has cancelled the first stop of his 2016 Farm Tour in South Carolina due to Hurricane Matthew, which is expected to make landfall in the are...
Cumulus Media Oct 04, 2016

Shania Twain To Receive CMT’s Artist Of A Lifetime Award
There is no arguing that Shania Twain has made an impact in country music. Selling over 75 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling artists of all-time, and opening doors for fema...
Cumulus Media Oct 04, 2016

Dolly Parton to Receive the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at Upcoming CMA Awards
Dolly Parton is certainly one of popular music's most colorful characters-a gifted singer and songwriter, a savvy entrepreneur and a multi-media entertainer. On Nov. 2, Dolly will be the 2016 recipien...
Cumulus Media Oct 04, 2016








