Brad Paisley likes to collaborate . . . and it shows. Over the course of his 18-year career, the West Virginia native has released singles featuring Alison Krauss (“Whiskey Lullaby”), Dolly Parton (“When I Get Where I’m Going”), Keith Urban (“Start a Band”), Carrie Underwood (“Remind Me”), Alabama (“Old Alabama”) and Demi Lovato (“Without a…… MORE
Watch Keith Urban Play Miranda Lambert’s “Vice” Backstage at the Opry
The Grand Ole Opry released a new video in its Radio Replay series, which asks artists to take the last song they heard on the radio on the way to the Opry and put their own spin on it. Keith chose Miranda Lambert’s “Vice,” which he sang on the spot. “I’m going to play you…… MORE
Midland Talks Making Country Music With Universal Appeal, Opening for Tim & Faith and Debut Single, “Drinkin’ Problem”
Lisa talks with trio Midland about how they picked their name, when they got started in music, the artists who influenced their sound, their debut single, “Drinkin’ Problem,” and more. Show Participants Midland Mark Wystrach Jess Carson Cameron Duddy Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links & Notes Read “Who’s New: Midland” Read “9 Important…… MORE
Joey Feek’s Posthumous Debut Solo Album Set For Release
A little more than a year after the death of Joey+Rory’s Joey Feek from ovarian cancer, the singers debut solo album, If Not For You, is set for release on April 7. Produced by husband Rory Feek, the 12-track album was recorded in 2005 and will included Joey’s original recording of the song “That’s Important…… MORE
Margo Price Gets the American Music Prize and a $25,000 Surprise
Margo Price’s 2016 debut album, Midwest Farmer’s Daughter, won the second annual American Music Prize for Best Debut Album. Midwest Farmer’s Daughter, which was released via Jack White’s Third Man Records, bested more than 250 all-genre debut albums released between August 2015 and July 2016, including finalist like Fantastic Negrito’s The Last Days of Oakland…… MORE
Jennifer Nettles Shares Her Love of Performing In New Episode of “Front and Center”
With public television’s Front and Center now in it’s seventh season, the live music series has teamed up with the CMA to feature country’s consummate performer, Jennifer Nettles, as part of their CMA Songwriter’s Series for a new episode. Jennifer is no stranger to performing. The Georgia native performed as one half of the super…… MORE
Dierks Bentley Is “Humbled, Honored, Excited, Proud” to Score First-Ever Film Cut for “The Shack”
Dierks Bentley is used to writing songs for his many albums, but the “Drunk on a Plane” singer has never written a song for a feature film . . . until now. Dierks’ “Days of Dark” is featured on the soundtrack of the new movie The Shack. “I couldn’t be more humbled, honored, excited, proud…… MORE
20 Million Reasons George Strait Loves His Las Vegas Residency
George Strait kicked off his 10-date 2017 residency at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Feb. 17 and 18 with back-to-back sold-out shows. After looking at the early returns, it’s definitely good to be King. Billboard reports that George’s two shows raked in a combined $5.5 million via gross ticket sales. Obviously, George doesn’t…… MORE
Dierks Bentley Opens Third Whiskey Row Restaurant—Celebrates Official Grand Opening With Free Kelsea Ballerini Concert on March 16
Dierks Bentley’s third Whiskey Row restaurant is up and running. The new location in Gilbert, Ariz., joins previous ventures in Tempe and Scottsdale, Ariz. The new Gilbert bar and grill includes a 4,600-square-foot outdoor patio with space for cornhole and table tennis as well as a large indoor dance floor and stage. The venue, which…… MORE
Zac Brown Band Teases New Song, “Real Thing,” From Upcoming Album, “Welcome Home” [Listen]
Zac Brown Band’s Twittersphere has been abuzz the last few days, teasing the March 10 release of the second song, “Real Thing,” from their upcoming album, Welcome Home, which is slated to drop on May 12. The album’s lead single, “My Old Man,” is currently No. 29 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. Yesterday (March 8),…… MORE
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Universal Music Nashville Rebrands As MCA
Universal Music Group has just unveiled the rebranding of its Nashville operations to Music Corporation of America (MCA). The rebrand is led by recently appointed President/CEO Mike Harris and CCO Dave Cobb, with MCA continuing to operate and support their frontline labels: Mercury Nashville, EMI Nashville, Capitol Nashville and MCA Nashville, along with the newly…
Carrie Underwood Reunites With Make-A-Wish Foundation Child 17 Years Later, Donates $235K From Vegas Residency To Charity
During her final show of her Las Vegas residency on April 12, Carrie Underwood was reunited with Noel Miller, a Make-A-Wish recipient with a severe heart condition she first met 15 years ago. The country superstar also donated over $235,000 to the foundation, a portion of which came from her residency ticket sales. Underwood, who…
Morgan Wallen Claimed Post Malone Collaboration For His New Album After “I Had Some Help” Was Included On ‘F-1 Trillion’
In a new interview clip featured on Spotify to promote his new album, Morgan Wallen discussed his collaboration with Post Malone on their just released track, “I Ain’t Comin’ Back.” The country superstar revealed how the song ended up on his upcoming album, I’m the Problem, instead of on Malone’s F-1 Trillion. “This was written…
Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, LeAnn Rimes Among Performers Added To 2025 ACM Awards Lineup
Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, and LeAnn Rimes lead the list of performers who have just been added to the live lineup at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards taking place on May 8. The other new additions to the ACM performance roster are Cody Johnson, Kelsea Ballerini, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Clint Black,…
Self-Made Country Star Drew Baldridge Closes In On Another No. 1 With “Tough People”
Drew Baldridge finds himself on the brink of possibly securing another No. 1 hit with his current Top 15 single, “Tough People,” following up the success of his groundbreaking self-released No. 1 hit from 2024, “She’s Somebody’s Daughter.” Working alongside Luke Combs to co-write the impactful song with Adam Sanders and Jordan Walker, Baldridge initially…