Category Archives: NCD News
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.No...
Jul 14, 2017
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 n...
Jul 14, 2017
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 Netwo...
Jul 14, 2017
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 ...
Jul 14, 2017
Watch Will Lexington of “Nashville” Put His Charm to Work in the TV Drama’s New Budweiser Commercial
Nashville's Will Lexington (played by actor Chris Carmack) put his charm to work in a Budweiser spot during a recent episode of the CMT drama.The fictitious clip opens with Will taming a vicious dog a...
Jul 13, 2017
Social Media Roundup: Michael Ray’s Seal, Jason Aldean’s Hair Weave, Chris Janson’s Harmonica Skills, Reba’s Fundraiser & 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:Michael Ray kisses a seal.Jason Aldean mistook a hair wea...
Jul 13, 2017
Brad Paisley’s New Signature Series Telecaster Guitar Retails for $1,199
Fender Musical Instruments Co. announced it has teamed with Brad Paisley to create a signature Telecaster guitar: the Brad Paisley Road Worn Telecaster.The new guitar will be officially revealed at Su...
Jul 11, 2017
Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road” Is Cruising Toward Florida Georgia Line’s Billboard Record
Slow and steady is winning the race for Sam Hunt.Sam’s “Body Like a Back Road” has been “doin’ 15 in a 30” for 22 straight weeks atop Billboard's Hot Country Songs ...
Jul 11, 2017
The World’s 11 Highest-Paid Country Artists Took in Almost $400 Million Last Year, According to “Forbes” [See the List]
Forbes magazine released its annual list of the World’s Highest Paid Country Musicians, and once again Garth Brooks was at the top of the queue.No. 1: Garth Brooks, $60 millionNo. 2: Kenny Chesn...
Jul 11, 2017
Social Media Roundup: Lauren Alaina’s Pink Hair, Tim McGraw’s Abs, Faith Hill’s Dance Moves, Carrie Underwood’s Anniversary Message & 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:Lauren Alaina dyed her hair pink.Tim McGraw is ripped at 50.Faith ...
Jul 11, 2017
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