After taking “Better Man” to the top of the charts, Little Big Town has released The Breaker’s second single, “Happy People.” The glass-half-full track, which was written by Lori McKenna and Hailey Whitters, features LBT’s Karen Fairchild leading the vocals. “‘Happy People’ is the perfect sentiment for what’s going on in the world right now…… MORE
Brad Paisley Pays Homage to the South With New Song, “Heaven South” [Listen]
Brad Paisley has fallen in love with the South, and “Heaven South” is his ode to that special place below the Mason-Dixon line. “Heaven South” pays homage to the easygoing life in the South with lyrics like “Beer battered chicken, sweet ice tea / Night crawlers, crickets and a Zebco 33 / Old Glory waving…… MORE
Jason Aldean’s Wife, Brittany, Posts Video Tribute in Honor of Two-Year Wedding Anniversary [Watch]
Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr are celebrating their two-year wedding anniversary today. The happy couple was married on March 21, 2015, in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. In honor of the occasion, Brittany posted a video on Instagram that features snippets from the beachfront wedding, including Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson conducting the ceremony. Watch the video…… MORE
Carrie Underwood Sends “Today” Show Host Hoda Kotb the Cutest Little Pair of Cowboy Boots for Baby Girl
It’s good to have friends in high places. Today show host Hoda Kotb, who adopted a baby girl, Haley Joy, earlier this year, received the cutest gift from her friend Carrie Underwood. The “Church Bells” singer sent Hoda a mini pair of pink cowboy boots and a monogrammed baby blanket for her little girl. After…… MORE
Watch Melissa Etheridge, Cam, Lindsay Ell & More Jam on Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode” at “Skyville Live”
To celebrate the musical power of women, innovative online music series Skyville Live held a concert last night (March 20) with an all-female ensemble featuring Melissa Etheridge, Cam, Lindsay Ell, Orianthi and Troi Irons. Filmed in front of an intimate studio audience, the show was live-streamed to online viewers on Rated Red’s Facebook page. In…… MORE
William Michael Morgan Talks the Long Road to No. 1 for “I Met a Girl,” Getting Engaged and New Single, “Missing”
Jim Casey talks with William Michael Morgan about cowboy hats, his debut album, Vinyl, new single, “Missing,” recent engagement to Runaway June’s Jennifer Wayne and more. Show Participants William Michael Morgan Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Notes & Links William Michael Morgan’s website Read “After His Debut No. 1 Single, William Michael Morgan Goes ‘Missing’ (In…… MORE
Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Little Big Town To Headline Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam
Sun, surf and sand are three things you can experience this Labor Day Weekend (Sept 1-3) when you head out to the Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach, Fla. You will also get to enjoy the music of three of country’s hottest acts. Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Little…… MORE
Who’s New: Michael Tyler
Age: 23 Hometown: Thayer, Missouri Lives: Nashville Single: “They Can’t See” Album: 317 Twitter: @MichaelTyler93 Website: themichaeltyler.com Influences: Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, Jason Aldean, Tesla, Cinderella, Poison THE SCOOP At the age of 13, Michael Tyler—a big fan of Jason Aldean—wrote a message to Jason’s producer, Michael Knox, via MySpace in hopes of making a connection.…… MORE
Comfortable in Her Own Skin, Lauren Alaina Scores First Top 5 Hit With “Road Less Traveled”
Lauren Alaina has scored the first Top 5 hit of her career with her current single, “Road Less Traveled,” which is currently No. 4 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The anthemic tune, which was penned by Lauren, Jesse Frasure and Meghan Trainor, was released in June and explores topics of self-acceptance—a message that’s especially personal…… MORE
Reba McEntire to Sing National Anthem at City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game
If you are headed to Nashville for CMA Music Fest in June, your chances of seeing Reba McEntire just got a little bit better. The “Back to God” singer announced that she will be singing the national anthem prior to the 27th annual City of Hope Softball game, taking place June 10 at First Tennessee…… MORE
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Kane Brown Cracks Country Airplay Top 10 With “Backseat Driver,” As Morgan Wallen’s “I’m The Problem” Leads For Second Week
Kane Brown earns his 14th career Top 10 hit on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, as “Backseat Driver” climbs to No. 10 this week. The track was written by Jacob Davis and Jordan Walker, and was produced by Dann Huff. It’s lifted from Brown’s recent record, The High Road, which debuted at No. 2 on the…
Jelly Roll Joined By Lana Del Rey, Shaboozey, MGK, And Wiz Khalifa During Stagecoach Headlining Set
During Jelly Roll’s headlining performance at Stagecoach on Saturday night (April 26), Lana Del Rey made a surprise appearance, joining Jelly for a duet performance of “Save Me,” with Lana filling in for the track’s original vocalist, Lainey Wilson. “This is my favorite crooner of all time. Lana Del Rey is with me, y’all,” Jelly…
Maren Morris Announces 2025 ‘Dreamsicle’ World Tour
On Friday (April 25), Maren Morris announced the dates and details of her 2025 Dreamsicle World Tour. The country star will be promoting her fourth studio album, which is set for release on May 9. The jaunt features dates across North America running from May 30 to September 26, including stops in major cities like…
Lana Del Rey Sings About Kissing Morgan Wallen, Covers Tammy Wynette And John Denver During Stagecoach Debut
Lana Del Rey’s highly-anticipated “very special country set” in the Palomino tent at Stagecoach on Friday night (April 25) featured nods to music icons like Tammy Wynette – with a cover of “Stand By Your Man” – and John Denver during her 65-minute performance. Amid speculation about the country sound of her upcoming album, Del…
Miranda Lambert Tells Ella Langley She Won ACM’s New Female Artist Of The Year Award
During her set at Rock the Country in Knoxville on Friday (April 25), Ella Langley was surprised with her first ACM Award for New Female Artist of the Year through a congratulatory video from Miranda Lambert, the winningest artist in ACM history. Langley is the top-nominated artist for the upcoming 60th ACM Awards with eight…