Category Archives: NCD Podcasts

Yeah, We “Cancelled” Our Interview With Lindsay Ell Because of Her Boyfriend, But That Didn’t Stop Her From Talking About New Album, Touring & More

Yeah, We “Cancelled” Our Interview With Lindsay Ell Because of Her Boyfriend, But That Didn’t Stop Her From Talking About New Album, Touring & More

After host Jim Casey mockingly “cancels” his interview with Lindsay Ell because of her boyfriend, Lindsay talks about the real hubbub that went down in Sacramento in June, her new album, The Project, working with producer Kristian Bush, touring with Brad Paisley and more. Show Participants Lindsay Ell Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes &…

Brett Eldredge Talks Writing Personal Songs, Singing From His Heart, Coming Into His Own, New Self-Titled Album & More

Brett Eldredge Talks Writing Personal Songs, Singing From His Heart, Coming Into His Own, New Self-Titled Album & More

Jim Casey talks with Brett Eldredge about traveling the world in his downtime, things he’s learned by watching the way other country artists like Keith Urban and Luke Bryan work, the shy side to his personality, co-writing his own songs, celebrating victories with longtime producer/songwriter/friend Ross Copperman, his new self-titled album, Brett Eldredge, and more. Show…

Joe Nichols Talks Reaching Personal Milestones, Taking Musical Chances, Making His New Album, “Never Gets Old,” & More

Joe Nichols Talks Reaching Personal Milestones, Taking Musical Chances, Making His New Album, “Never Gets Old,” & More

Jim Casey talks with Joe Nichols about growing up in Arkansas, reaching personal milestones over his 20-year career, taking risks with his music, the making of his new album, Never Gets Old, and more. Show Participants Joe Nichols Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links Joe Nichols’ website https://youtu.be/EpJfIqfwbME The Writers Room, Ep. 106,…

Dylan Scott Talks Growing Up in Louisiana, Early Musical Influences, Moving to Nashville, No. 1 Hit, “My Girl,” New Single, “Hooked,” & More

Dylan Scott Talks Growing Up in Louisiana, Early Musical Influences, Moving to Nashville, No. 1 Hit, “My Girl,” New Single, “Hooked,” & More

Jim Casey talks with Dylan Scott about growing up in Louisiana, his early musical influences, moving to Nashville when he was 19, how his wife inspired his No. 1 single, “My Girl,” his new Deluxe album . . . and Dylan reveals the title of his new single, “Hooked.” Show Participants Dylan Scott Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial…

Sara Evans Talks Career Highlights, Being a Woman in Today’s Male-Dominated Industry, New Album, “Words,” & More

Sara Evans Talks Career Highlights, Being a Woman in Today’s Male-Dominated Industry, New Album, “Words,” & More

Jim Casey talks with Sara Evans about some of her career highlights over the last 20 years, being a woman in today’s male-dominated country music industry, her new album, Words, selecting songs for the new project, being a lyric-driven artist and the family connection throughout the record. Show Participants Sara Evans Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial…

Scotty McCreery Talks Songwriting, Performing on the Opry, Upcoming Album and New Single, “Five More Minutes”

Scotty McCreery Talks Songwriting, Performing on the Opry, Upcoming Album and New Single, “Five More Minutes”

Jim Casey talks with Scotty McCreery about releasing his new single, “Five More Minutes,” working on his upcoming album, the cathartic songwriting process, making a very personal music video, performing on the Grand Ole Opry, how Laurent Alaina’s success has been validating and more. Show Participants Scotty McCreery Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes &…

Lucas Hoge Talks Growing Up In Nebraska, Playing for the Troops, Upcoming Album, New Single, “Dirty South,” and More

Lucas Hoge Talks Growing Up In Nebraska, Playing for the Troops, Upcoming Album, New Single, “Dirty South,” and More

Jim Casey talks with Lucas Hoge about growing up in tiny Hubbell, Nebraska, hunting and trapping in the Nebraska countryside, playing on the football team and in the marching band, leading three different bands—country, Southern rock and worship—while he was in high school, playing music for U.S. troops in places like Afghanistan with the Wrangler National…

Blogs

Post Malone Makes Huge Donation Supporting Young Nashville Musicians

Post Malone Makes Huge Donation Supporting Young Nashville Musicians

Post Malone has joined forces with Raising Cane’s to donate $500,000 to Notes for Notes, a Nashville-based charity supporting future musicians. The funds were generated from the sale of limited-edition Post Malone posters at Cane’s locations in Utah and Texas. The donation will benefit youth by providing free access to music instruments, instruction, and recording…

Brad Paisley Set To Headline NFL Draft Concert Series

Brad Paisley Set To Headline NFL Draft Concert Series

Brad Paisley has been announced as the headliner for the NFL Draft Concert Series on April 26, which will bring an end to the 2025 NFL Draft held in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Paisley will perform at the Draft Theater near historic Lambeau Field, offering fans a free concert following Round 7 of the draft. “There’s…

Morgan Wallen Unveils Star-Studded 37-Song Tracklist For ‘I’m The Problem’

Morgan Wallen Unveils Star-Studded 37-Song Tracklist For ‘I’m The Problem’

On Wednesday (April 16), Morgan Wallen announced the track list for his highly-anticipated fourth album, I’m the Problem. The country star revealed that there are a total of 37 songs on his upcoming record, which is due out May 16 via Big Loud / Mercury. The project includes an impressive list of special guest collaborators,…

Jackson Dean Has Poured Everything He Has Into His Music

Jackson Dean Has Poured Everything He Has Into His Music

Jackson Dean, known for his high-energy live performances, will be releasing his new single “Be Your Man” on May 9. The country rocker’s intense stage presence, highlighted by moments of pushing himself to the point of blacking out, has fueled his successful career following his 2022 chart-topping debut single, “Don’t Come Lookin’.” With a distinct…