Gwen Stefani stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night (Feb. 15) to talk about the upcoming season of The Voice, where she’ll once again serve as a judge with boyfriend Blake Shelton. But The Voice got pushed aside for four minutes in favor of a Blake-dominated conversation as Gwen discussed their recent…… MORE
Nominations Revealed for the 2017 ACM Awards—Keith Urban Garners 7, Miranda Lambert 6, Maren Morris 6, FGL 5
Nominations for the 2017 ACM Awards were announced this morning (Feb. 16). Keith Urban leads with seven nominations in five categories, including his seventh for Entertainer of the Year and 10th nod for Male Vocalist of the Year. Keith is nominated twice, as both artist and producer, in the Album of the Year category for…… MORE
Watch Brandy Clark’s Fiery Lyric Video for “Love Can Go to Hell”
Brandy Clark is all fired up about the release of her new lyric video for “Love Can Go to Hell,” the second single from her critically acclaimed sophomore album, Big Day in a Small Town. The video begins with images of love notes that reveal the words of the song, but it takes a quick…… MORE
Who’s New: Jackie Lee
Age: 25 Hometown: Maryville, Tenn. Lives: Nashville Single: “Getting Over You” Twitter: @JackieLeeMusic Website: jackielee.com THE SCOOP Born 185 miles outside Nashville in the small city of Maryville, Tenn., Jackie Lee heard Music City calling his name at a young age. With music in his blood—his dad is a professional musician—Jackie got his start singing…… MORE
Watch Blake Shelton Sing “Livin’ on a Prayer” With Chelsea Handler in New Trailer for Upcoming Season of “Carpool Karaoke”
Carpool Karaoke released a new trailer for its upcoming season and it features a lot of star power, including Blake Shelton, Will Smith, John Legend, Alicia Keys and more. The new show is based on The Late Late Show’s viral videos starring James Corden, who hosts a singalong in his car with a celebrity while…… MORE
Thomas Rhett and Wife Lauren Are Expecting a Baby . . . and Adopting a Baby
Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren dropped a baby bombshell on social media today (Feb. 15). Not only is Lauren pregnant, but TR and his wife are also adopting a baby from Africa. Lauren posted the news on her Instagram page and Thomas Rhett followed up with an announcement on Twitter. “OH BABY! 😍 actually…BABIES! Our…… MORE
Blake Shelton Named “Greatest Guy Ever” By Girlfriend Gwen Stefani
If there was ever any doubt about what a great guy Blake Shelton is, Gwen Stefani removed all of it when she made an appearance on the Today Show this morning (Feb. 15). The pop star visited the morning show to promote the return of Season 12 of The Voice on Monday (Feb. 20), for…… MORE
Phil Vassar Shares Excitement for New Album “American Soul” and Gets a Visit From Mike Tyson on “Songs From the Cellar” Web Series
Lisa talks with Phil Vassar about his latest album, American Soul, the challenges and joys of being a songwriter, his ongoing video series, Songs From the Cellar—where he talks with his songwriter friends and other special guests like Peter Frampton, Carrot Top, Mike Tyson and more. Show Participants Phil Vassar Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief…… MORE
Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Thomas Rhett, Little Big Town & More Get Their Grooves On During Bee Gees Tribute
I got a Saturday Night Fever and the only prescription is more Bee Gees. Artists from all genres of music spread the Bee Gees love last night (Feb. 14) during the taping of an upcoming TV special, Stayin’ Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Bee Gees. Barry Gibb, the only surviving brother of the Bee…… MORE
Watch Dan + Shay Cover Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road”
The guys from Dan + Shay were back in front of the camera yesterday (Feb. 14) for a YouTube cover of Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road.” With Dan strumming the guitar and Shay tickling the ivory and singing, the duo performed an abridged version of Sam’s tune, which is currently No. 21 on…… MORE
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These Four Women Are Keeping The Grand Ole Opry In Tune
At the heart of the iconic Grand Ole Opry, one of the symbolic homes of country music, lies a team of dedicated women ensuring its 100-year legacy thrives. Associate producer of talent Gina Keltner, director of archives and content management Emily Frans, associate producer of show development Nicole Judd, and director of artist and industry…
Mickey Guyton Continues To Buck The Odds In Country Music
Variety’s Power of Women Nashville cover star Mickey Guyton has defied the odds to become a prominent figure in country music, while inspiring many with her talent and resilience. Despite facing challenges as a female and Black artist in a predominantly white, male industry, Guyton has continued to make her mark with her powerful performances…
Ella Langley And Zach Top Set To Perform At 60th ACM Awards Following New Artist Wins
Ella Langley and Zach Top, fresh off being presented with ACM’s New Female Artist and New Male Artist of the Year awards, are both set to perform at the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire. Langley leads all ACM nominees with eight total nods, on the strength of her successful debut album, hungover, and…
Kelsea Ballerini Says She Had To “Differentiate” Herself From Taylor Swift To Avoid Early Comparisons
In a new interview with Variety for her Power of Women Nashville cover story, Kelsea Ballerini recalled the challenge of establishing her own identity separate from her idol, Taylor Swift, in order to make a mark in the music industry. She recalls an interaction with a record label executive who dismissed her early on by…
Beyonce Kicks Off Cowboy Carter Tour In LA With The Help Of Her Kids, Blue Ivy And Rumi
Beyoncé launched her Cowboy Carter Tour on Monday night (April 28) with a nearly three-hour performance at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The 35-time Grammy winner looked resplendent in an all-white outfit complete with cowboy hat, boots, and fringed jacket, with backup dancers dressed in similar attire. The 39-song set focused on Beyoncé’s 2024 Album…