Saturday April 30th 2022 Naomi Judd of The Judds passed away at the age of 76. As word spread of the tragic news, her fellow country music artists reached out with messages of love, and support for Wynonna and Ashley Judd, while also sharing their memories of Naomi and The Judds. Loretta Lynn – “I’m…
Shawna Thompson of Thompson Square stopped by the Nash campus last week to chat with Elaina Smith on her Women Want to Hear Women podcast (you can listen to the entire podcast here). One of the podcast’s segments—“Play It Forward”—beckons the featured artist to perform a song from another female’s catalog. For her Play It…
Not all female voices in country music come from solo artists. Little Big Town’s four-pronged power comes in equal measures from both Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman as well as Jimi Westbrook and Phillip Sweet. Lady Antebellum soars with the combination of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood. Maddie Marlow and Tae Dye of…
Lisa and Jim talk with Shawna and Keifer Thompson of Thompson Square about the joys and challenges of new parenthood, their son Rigney Cooper, letting go of trivial things, writing songs for kids, their next album and more! Show Participants Thompson Square Keifer Thompson Shawna Thompson Lisa Konicki, NCD Editor in Chief Jim Casey, NCD Managing Editor…
Kevin Bacon and Jennifer Nettles, who are currently starring in Amazon Prime’s series The Bondsman, have not only worked together on the show but have also collaborated on a new country album titled, Hell and Back. The record features eight original tracks inspired by the series and performed in character by both Bacon and Nettles,…
Jordan Davis’ new single, “Bar None,” captures the desperation of a man haunted by his past and fighting a losing battle with an empty glass in the lyrical double-meaning of the chorus, “You and your memory, one/ Me and this bar, none.” “When I brought in the general concept, I knew it was going to…
Fans eagerly awaiting Lainey Wilson’s 2024 album, Whirlwind, were surprised to find her live favorite, “Bell Bottoms Up,” missing from the tracklist. On Friday (April 4), the Louisiana singer-songwriter finally made the infectious single available on streaming platforms. The spirited honky-tonk tune showcases Wilson’s traditional country roots and boundless charisma, while referencing her trademark bell-bottom…
During a new interview with Theo Von on the comedian’s This Past Weekend podcast, Morgan Wallen discussed his decision to stay away from bars since his notorious chair-throwing incident in Nashville in April 2024. The country music superstar reflected on the challenges of fame and mentioned how he has made lifestyle changes to cope, emphasizing…
On Saturday (March 29), rising country star Laci Kaye Booth fulfilled a lifelong dream as she took the stage at the Grand Ole Opry. The Geffen Records artist was dressed in a vintage Bob Mackie gown, exuding classic country elegance and modern star power during her performances of “Daddy’s Mugshot” and Patsy Cline’s classic, “Crazy.”…