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 Round…… MORE
10 Top Carrie Underwood Videos In Honor of Her Birthday
Since her debut in 2005, Carrie Underwood has released 29 country music videos—one for each of her singles, in addition to a few collaborative singles. Directed by industry heavy hitters such as Randee St. Nicholas, Roman White and Trey Fanjoy, Carrie’s videos tell a story. From the theatrical to the seductive, Carrie Underwood doesn’t disappoint.…… MORE
Brad Paisley’s New Album, “Love and War,” Features Collaborations With Mick Jagger, John Fogerty, Timbaland, Whisperin’ Bill & Johnny Cash
Brad Paisley likes to collaborate . . . and it shows. Over the course of his 18-year career, the West Virginia native has released singles featuring Alison Krauss (“Whiskey Lullaby”), Dolly Parton (“When I Get Where I’m Going”), Keith Urban (“Start a Band”), Carrie Underwood (“Remind Me”), Alabama (“Old Alabama”) and Demi Lovato (“Without a…… MORE
Watch Keith Urban Play Miranda Lambert’s “Vice” Backstage at the Opry
The Grand Ole Opry released a new video in its Radio Replay series, which asks artists to take the last song they heard on the radio on the way to the Opry and put their own spin on it. Keith chose Miranda Lambert’s “Vice,” which he sang on the spot. “I’m going to play you…… MORE
Midland Talks Making Country Music With Universal Appeal, Opening for Tim & Faith and Debut Single, “Drinkin’ Problem”
Lisa talks with trio Midland about how they picked their name, when they got started in music, the artists who influenced their sound, their debut single, “Drinkin’ Problem,” and more. Show Participants Midland Mark Wystrach Jess Carson Cameron Duddy Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links & Notes Read “Who’s New: Midland” Read “9 Important…… MORE
Joey Feek’s Posthumous Debut Solo Album Set For Release
A little more than a year after the death of Joey+Rory’s Joey Feek from ovarian cancer, the singers debut solo album, If Not For You, is set for release on April 7. Produced by husband Rory Feek, the 12-track album was recorded in 2005 and will included Joey’s original recording of the song “That’s Important…… MORE
Margo Price Gets the American Music Prize and a $25,000 Surprise
Margo Price’s 2016 debut album, Midwest Farmer’s Daughter, won the second annual American Music Prize for Best Debut Album. Midwest Farmer’s Daughter, which was released via Jack White’s Third Man Records, bested more than 250 all-genre debut albums released between August 2015 and July 2016, including finalist like Fantastic Negrito’s The Last Days of Oakland…… MORE
Jennifer Nettles Shares Her Love of Performing In New Episode of “Front and Center”
With public television’s Front and Center now in it’s seventh season, the live music series has teamed up with the CMA to feature country’s consummate performer, Jennifer Nettles, as part of their CMA Songwriter’s Series for a new episode. Jennifer is no stranger to performing. The Georgia native performed as one half of the super…… MORE
Dierks Bentley Is “Humbled, Honored, Excited, Proud” to Score First-Ever Film Cut for “The Shack”
Dierks Bentley is used to writing songs for his many albums, but the “Drunk on a Plane” singer has never written a song for a feature film . . . until now. Dierks’ “Days of Dark” is featured on the soundtrack of the new movie The Shack. “I couldn’t be more humbled, honored, excited, proud…… MORE
20 Million Reasons George Strait Loves His Las Vegas Residency
George Strait kicked off his 10-date 2017 residency at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Feb. 17 and 18 with back-to-back sold-out shows. After looking at the early returns, it’s definitely good to be King. Billboard reports that George’s two shows raked in a combined $5.5 million via gross ticket sales. Obviously, George doesn’t…… MORE
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Eric Church Shares Insight Into His Inventive New Album, ‘Evangeline Vs. The Machine’
Eric Church released his eighth studio album, Evangeline vs. the Machine, on Friday (May 2), and the eight tracks on the record showcase the country superstar’s imaginative approach to his music with an unconventional blend of strings, horns, and a choir on each song. In a new interview with Variety ahead of the album’s release,…
Dasha Named Amazon’s Newest Breakthrough Artist, Covers Gretchen Wilson’s “Here For The Party”
Dasha has been named as Amazon Music’s next Breakthrough Artist, joining prestigious past honorees Chappell Roan, Bailey Zimmerman, and Nate Smith. The service is promoting her with the release of an Amazon Music Original studio version of her cover of Gretchen Wilson’s classic, “Here for the Party,” which the rising country star recently performed at Stagecoach.…
Dolly Parton Admits She’s Still “Very Emotional” About Late Husband Carl Dean
During a recent appearance on Today, Dolly Parton recounted her emotional experience after attending a parade at Dollywood following the recent passing of her husband, Carl Dean. Reflecting on a heartwarming encounter with a young fan during the parade, the country music icon expressed feeling overwhelmed by a mix of emotions at the event. “Just…
Morgan Wallen’s “I’m The Problem” Is No. 1 On Country Airplay Chart For Third Straight Week
Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem” remains at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart for a third consecutive week. The hit song is the title track on Wallen’s highly-anticipated upcoming album, due out on May 16. “I’m the Problem” is the third Country Airplay No. 1 from that forthcoming record, following “Love Somebody” and…
Ella Langley And Riley Green’s “You Look Like You Love Me” Wins Visual Media Of The Year Ahead Of 2025 ACM Awards
Ella Langley and Riley Green found out they both scored early wins at the 2025 ACM Awards with a surprise video announcement by 18-time ACM Awards host Reba McEntire. The country icon made the big reveal while the young stars shared the stage at Country Thunder in Tampa, Florida on Friday night (May 2). The…