Martina McBride and Team Music Is Love, Martina’s global charity initiative dedicated to making the world better through the power of music, joined forces on Thursday (March 9) to throw a baby shower for young mothers who reside at the Covenant House, a homeless youth center, in New York City. Martina spent the day with…… MORE
Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Darius Rucker & More Pay Tribute to Chuck Berry on Social Media
Rock ’n’ roll’s founding father Chuck Berry passed away on Saturday, March 18, at the age of 90. The pioneering guitarist and singer was responsible for iconic songs such as “Johnnie B. Goode,” “Maybellene,” “Roll Over Beethoven,” “You Never Can Tell” and more. Country stars Keith Urban, Darius Rucker, Brad Paisley and more posted remembrances…… MORE
Ashley Monroe Announces She Is Having a Boy . . . a Big Boy
On Christmas Day 2016, Ashley Monroe and husband John Danks announced via Twitter that they were expecting their first child. Almost three months later on March 19, Ashley posted a baby update on social media—this time Instagram—to let fans know that her upcoming bundle of joy is a baby boy. Decked out in a bikini…… MORE
Toby Keith, Alabama & ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons Added as Performers for Merle Haggard Tribute Concert
More than 20 stars—including newly announced Toby Keith, Alabama and ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons—will come together at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on April 6 for a Merle Haggard tribute concert. Dubbed Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard, the concert will also feature performances from Willie Nelson, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, John Mellencamp, Dierks…… MORE
With 12th Studio Album Dropping on March 31, Trace Adkins Plans to “Feel Guilty” With 12th USO Tour
“12” must be Trace Adkins’ lucky number this year. On March 31, Trace will release his 12th studio album, Something’s Going On, a 12-song offering that features the single, “Watered Down.” Trace’s dozenth album also happens to coincide with his upcoming 12th USO Tour this spring, an overseas outing that Trace is once again looking…… MORE
Jerrod Niemann Talks Supporting the Troops, His Roller-Skating Prowess and New Single, “God Made a Woman”
Jim Casey talks with Jerrod Niemann about his USO Tour, participating in a benefit for the Orlando shooting victims last year, working with a new label on his upcoming album, his brand-new single, “God Made a Woman,” and more. Show Participants Jerrod Niemann Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Notes & Links Jerrod Niemann’s website…… MORE
Brooke Eden Shares The Story Behind “Act Like You Don’t”—“It Was So Therapeutic for Me to Write It”
Brooke Eden’s new single, “Act Like You Don’t, about a girl pleading with her ex for space after a breakup so that she can heal, is a case of art imitating life. The song’s relatable message comes from a real-life breakup that the 28-year-old singer found herself in. “I wrote this song when I was…… MORE
Lindsay Ell Makes New Music That’s “Worth the Wait”—New EP Due March 24
You won’t have to wait much longer to hear Lindsay Ell’s debut EP, appropriately titled, Worth the Wait. The singer announced today (March 17) that she will be releasing her new project on Friday, March 24. The new EP enlists the talents of many of Nashville’s hottest songwriters, including Fred Wilhelm, Caitlyn Smith, Heather Morgan,…… MORE
Vote Now: 4 Artists Remain in the 3rd Annual Nash Music Madness Championship—Carrie Vs. Blake, Thomas Rhett Vs. Dolly
In honor of college basketball’s craziest month, I created a bracket with 16 of the hottest acts in country music. I seeded them based on the strength of their current “season,” which ran from the ACM Awards in April 2016 to the Grammy Awards in February 2017. After thousands of votes were cast in the…… MORE
Garth Brooks Announces Return to 2018 Houston Rodeo and New Single, “Ask Me How I Know”
Garth Brooks is full of good news this week. The superstar announced that he will be returning to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 2018, for the first time since 1993, to not only open the show, but also to close it as well. The 2018 Houston Rodeo is scheduled to run from Feb.…… 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.…
Chase McDaniel Shares Insight Into His Debut Radio Single, “Burned Down Heaven”
Chase McDaniel believes that listening to music in real-time can have a significant impact on listeners, rather than letting an algorithm choose what they hear. The new country artist recalls three life-changing moments he’s had while hearing songs on country radio, and McDaniel hopes his first radio single, “Burned Down Heaven,” has a similar effect…