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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Eric Church Announces 2025 Free The Machine North American Tour
On Wednesday (April 30), Eric Church announced the dates and details of his 2025 Free The Machine Tour of North America. The 22-date arena tour starts in Pittsburgh on September 12 and finishes in Los Angeles on November 15, hitting cities like Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit, and Seattle along the way. Church will be joined by…
Jessi Alexander Shares Her Journey From Fledgling Artist To Hit Country Songwriter
Prior to being honored during Variety’s Power of Women: Nashville event, Jessi Alexander spoke with the publication about her journey from fledgling artist to blockbuster country songwriter. Alexander broke gender stereotypes in the Music Row writers’ rooms by penning chart-topping hits like Lee Brice’s “I Drive Your Truck,” Miranda Lambert’s “Things That Break,” Blake Shelton’s…
Minority Stake In Morgan Wallen’s Catalog Sold By Big Loud For $200 Million
Nashville-based label Big Loud, home to Morgan Wallen, has reportedly sold a minority stake in the country superstar’s master recordings to Chord Music Partners for over $200 million. The deal is for a minority holding in Wallen’s first three studio albums, which includes his blockbuster 2023 double album, One Thing at a Time. The deal…
2025 ACM Awards Will Open With 12-Minute “Songs Of The Decades’ Medley, With Special Collaborations Planned During Ceremony
The 2025 ACM Awards will begin with a 12-minute music showcase honoring ACM Award-winning Songs of the Year over six decades. The segment will feature Clint Black, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, and Sugarland, and will likely include hit songs like “Tequila,” “Why Not Me,” “Blue,” and “Stay” in the medley.…
Lainey Wilson Set To Make Feature Film Debut In Colleen Hoover’s ‘Reminders Of Him’
Lainey Wilson will make her feature film debut in the Universal adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, Reminders of Him. The Grammy-winning country superstar will join a star-studded cast that includes Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow, and Lauren Graham, with the film set to be directed by Vanessa Caswill. This won’t be Wilson’s first…