Lisa talks with Camille Rae about her roundabout journey to Nashville to follow her dream, a lifelong fascination with music, her new single, “I Need Me,” new album, Come Find Me, and more. Plus, Camille performs her new single, “I Need Me,” following the interview. Show Participants Camille Rae Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links & Notes Camille…
Jim Casey talks with Trace Adkins about his new album, hilarious advice from Buck Owens, upcoming 12th USO Tour, proudest career accomplishment and more. Show Participants Trace Adkins Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Notes & Links Trace Adkins’ website Read “With 12th Studio Album Dropping on March 31, Trace Adkins Plans to ‘Feel Guilty’…
Lisa talks with Jessie James Decker about how she is evolving as a vocalist, growing up in different places as a “military brat,” how grateful she is for her loving husband and children, her “strong, independent” young female fanbase, her new album, Gold, and more. Show Participants Jessie James Decker Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show…
Lisa talks with Brooke Eden about how her father got her started in music and prepared her for harsh criticism, the things she learned while opening for Tim McGraw, her new poodle, Dolly, writing her new single, “Act Like You Don’t,” and more. Show Participants Brooke Eden Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links & Notes Brooke…
Lisa talks with Chris Lucas and Preston Brust of LOCASH about their recent ACM Award nomination for New Vocal Duo/Group of the Year, the success of their 2016 album, The Fighters, their No. 1 single, “I Know Somebody,” latest single, “Ring on Every Finger,” the joys of being family men and more. Plus, an acoustic performance…
Lisa talks with Tim McGraw and Faith Hill about their just-released duet, “Speak to a Girl,” and what the song means to them. They also share how hard they’ve worked and excited they are for their upcoming Soul2Soul world tour, how they both work together in the studio and at home, and more. Show Participants Tim…
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…
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…
Jim Casey talks with Mo Pitney about life as a new dad, his old soul, what it feels like to regularly perform on the Grand Ole Opry, his new single, “Everywhere,” and more. Plus, Mo treats listeners to a live performance of “Everywhere” at the end of the show. Show Participants Mo Pitney Jim Casey, NCD…
Lisa talks with Lady Antebellum about their year-long “break” from each other, how that break energized them, their new single, “You Look Good” and more. Show Participants Lady Antebellum Charles Kelley Hillary Scott Dave Haywood Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links & Notes Read “Lady Antebellum’s Rockin’ Performance of ‘You Look Good’ on ‘Stephen Colbert’”…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…