Thompson Square is at it again with a follow-up version to their hilarious 2012 video, “$#*t Thompson Square Says.” Stemming from the popular twitter feed, “$#*! My Dad Says”— created by Justin Halpern and consisting of quotations from his father—the husband and wife duo created their own version to promote their Vocal Duo of the…… MORE
Cam Recalls Magical Moment With Music Idol Eric Church
Cam was able to cross another item off of her bucket list on Aug. 10. The “Burning House” singer was invited by Eric Church to open up one of his select shows at Denver’s Red Rocks amphitheater. Things only got better for Cam from there as Eric asked Cam to join him onstage for a…… MORE
Dolly Days of Summer
Dolly Parton will release her 43rd studio album, Pure and Simple, on Friday, Aug. 19. Dolly wrote all 10 tracks on the album. In other album news, Drake White (Spark), Casey Donahew (All Night Party) and Kiefer Sutherland (Down in a Hole) will also release new albums on Aug. 19.… MORE
Faith Hill Has Legs for Days . . . and Tim McGraw Knows This
After almost 20 years of marriage, it seems Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are still a pretty spry couple. And Tim’s got the leggy pic to prove it. Tim shared the following pic on his Twitter account yesterday (Aug. 15) , and Faith re-posted it on her socials as well. Bam….my bride! pic.twitter.com/TMnMGItJg2 — Tim…… MORE
Steals & Deals
Due in large part to a 99-cent offer from Goggle Play music store, Blake Shelton’s If I’m Honest is the No. 1 album on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums chart this week. According to Nielsen, Blake sold 44,000 copies, while Cody Johnson came in at No. 2 by selling 23,000 copies of Gotta Be Me.… MORE
Watch CMA Co-Hosts Carrie Underwood & Brad Paisley Talk Small Towns, Best Memories, Road Trip Playlists & More in “Southern Living” Interview
For the ninth year, partners in crime Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley will team up to co-host the Country Music Association Awards on Nov. 2. This year’s show is a big one, as the CMAs are celebrating their 50th anniversary, so you can bet that Carrie and Brad will pull out all of the stops…… MORE
Blake Shelton Provides a Candid Backstage Experience for BS’ers
Did you ever wanna go backstage and hang out with Blake Shelton before a show? Here’s your chance. In a new video, Blake takes viewers on a special VIP tour as he gets ready backstage for a performance. You’ll see Blake signing guitars and showing off the BS’ers Lounge, a small performance area where he…… MORE
Justin Moore Talks Family Life, Being at Home in Arkansas and New Album, “Kinda Don’t Care”
Jim Casey talks with Justin Moore about the challenges of getting three young daughters out of bed in the morning, why he loves his home state of Arkansas, how his new album, Kinda Don’t Care, came together and more. Show Participants Justin Moore Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Notes & Links Justin Moore’s website Justin Moore…… MORE
TV Show “Nashville” Returns to CMT in December, According to Charles Esten
The last four months have been a roller coaster ride for fans of the television drama Nashville. First, on May 12, ABC unexpectedly announced the show would be cancelled after the Season 4 finale on May 25. Cue the audible gasps. Second, during the Season 4 finale in May, viewers were left wondering if Hayden…… 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…