Happy birthday wishes to both Jennifer Nettles and Kelsea Ballerini today (Sept. 12). J-Nett, who has a new Xmas album coming out soon, turns 42, while Kelsea, who is celebrating her third No. 1 single, is 23.… MORE
Watch Carrie Underwood’s New “Oh, Sunday Night” Theme Song for “Sunday Night Football”
NBC kicked off their Sunday Night Football season last night (Sept. 11) as the New England Patriots took on the Arizona Cardinals, but before the first snap of the game, Carrie Underwood got the telecast started with her new “Oh, Sunday Night” theme song. “Oh, Sunday Night” is based on Carrie’s 2014 duet with Miranda…… MORE
See Jason Aldean’s Nostalgic ‘A Little More Summertime’ Video
Jason Aldean’s seventh studio album They Don’t Know is officially out today (September 9th) and the video for his song “A Little More Summertime” has premiered along with it. The song follows Aldean’s hard-rocking lead single “Lights Come On.” Aldean’s wife Brittany Kerr co-stars in a narrative befitting the post-Labor Day close of summer, set right at…… MORE
Garth Brooks Stuns At Rare Nashville Show
By his own admission, Garth Brooks has been waiting his entire life to say five words: “Welcome to the Ryman Auditorium.” Believe it or not, the best-selling artist in country music history had never played a show of his own on the sacred floorboards of that hallowed hall, once walked by greats like Hank Williams,…… MORE
9/11 Isn’t A Memory For School Children, It’s A Lesson Plan
The images of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks are seared into the minds of Americans. The methodical, play-by-play-like breakdown of the planes striking the towers is an unforgettable scene for those who watched the coverage. However, there is a group of Americans who don’t have the same haunting memories. For many U.S. middle and high school…… MORE
The Time Jumpers Find Happiness Through The “Fun of Making Music”
The Time Jumpers aren’t making music for the fame and fortune that comes along with the territory—they are simply doing it because they love it. Nashville’s most legendary musicians—”Ranger Doug” Green (vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar), Paul Franklin (steel guitar), Brad Albin (upright bass), Billy Thomas (drums, vocals), Kenny Sears (vocals, fiddle), Larry Franklin (fiddle), Andy Reiss (electric guitar), Jeff Taylor (accordion, piano), Joe…… MORE
Jason Aldean Talks Entertaining the Masses, His Love of the Great Outdoors & His “Vintage” New Album, “They Don’t Know”
Jim Casey talks with Jason Aldean about receiving the 2016 ACM Award for Entertainer of the Year, the duality of his onstage and offstage personas, his new studio album, They Don’t Know, working with new country music star Kelsea Ballerini for the duet on “First Time Again,” and more. Show Participants Jason Aldean Jim Casey, NCD managing…… MORE
Art Imitates Life as Billy Ray Cyrus Crosses His Own “Thin Line”
Billy Ray Cyrus is a busy man these days. Writing and starring in his own sitcom, Still The King, which was picked up for a second season by CMT, would keep anyone busy enough. On top of that, Billy Ray decided to release a brand-new album, Thin Line—which drops Today (Sept. 9)—chock-full of guest appearances…… MORE
Watch Kane Brown’s Stormy New Lyric Video for “Thunder in the Rain”
As Kane Brown gears up for the release of his debut full-length album this fall, he’s staying busy on the road with Cole Swindell, the Cadillac Three and Florida Georgia Line on their Dig Your Roots Tour. In addition, last week Kane released his new single, “Thunder in the Rain,” to country radio. Co-penned by…… MORE
Listen to Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires’ Striking New Tune, “The Color of a Cloudy Day”
If you’ve ever seen Jason Isbell and his wife, Amanda Shires, perform together, you know they are a formidable tandem capable of evoking a range of emotions from their audience. Their new song, “The Color of a Cloudy Day,” does just that—dueling vocals coupled with Jason’s guitar and Amanda’s fiddle create a powerful combination. Co-penned…… MORE
