As everyone takes a break to stuff themselves with turkey and count their blessings on Thanksgiving, we asked some of our favorite country stars—Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town and Jake Owen—to tell us what they’re thankful for in 2019. Lady Antebellum (Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood) Dave: “I’m grateful for these guys and looking…
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It’s a good thing Carly Pearce recently told us she “likes to multitask.” After making the media rounds last week in support of her new single, “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” Carly is preparing to tie the knot with Michael Ray this week. In addition, she recently earned her first CMA Awards nomination for New…
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Jake Owen released his new single, “Homemade,” on June 3. The new tune, which is featured on his recent album, Greetings . . . From Jake, follows the album’s previous Top 10 single, “Down to the Honkytonk,” and No. 1 lead single, “I Was Jack (You Were Diane).” The wistful new single, which was penned…
Jake Owen and girlfriend Erica Hartlein welcomed daughter Paris Hartley Owen into the world on April 29. Jake shared the news via Twitter, noting that his daughter shares a birthday with Willie Nelson: “It’s a Willie great day!! Well Happy Birthday to @WillieNelson born on this day April 29th, 1933. Also, happy birthday to my…
Jake Owen released a live acoustic performance of his new song, “In It,” via Vevo. Penned by Jimmy Robbins, Josh Thompson and Laura Veltz, “In It” is featured on Jake’s recent album, Greetings From . . . Jake, which has already spawned No. 1 hit, “I Was Jack (You Were Diane),” and Top 10 hit,…
Jake Owen, an avid golfer, was no fan of “The Match,” a $9-million-winner-take-all game of 18 holes between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in November 2018. Phil won the match, which was televised via pay-per-view. Jake, who was a guest on Barstool Sports’ Fore Play podcast, shared his story of verbally abusing Phil at the…
Jim Casey talks with Jake Owen about: creating his sixth studio album, Greetings From . . . Jake what ties the album together picking the 14 songs for the new album the all-star group of Nashville songwriters who have cuts on the album the success of singles “I Was Jack (You Were Diane)” and “Down…
Jake Owen announced he will release his sixth studio album, Greetings From . . . Jake, on March 29. The upcoming album has already produced a No. 1 hit, “I Was Jack (You Were Diane),” as well as Jake’s new single, “Down to the Honkytonk,” which is currently No. 12 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart…
After nominations for the 54th ACM Awards were revealed this morning, many country stars—including Dan + Shay, Carly Pearce, Chris Janson, Jake Owen and more—posted their reactions to the news via social media. Check out some of the responses below, as we continue to update the page. PRETTY SURE ALL OF LA JUST HEARD ME…
If you’ve been trying to keep up with which country stars are expecting babies in the coming months, NCD has ya covered—or should we say “swaddled.” Check out who’s expecting in 2019 . . . and who’s delivered. Steve Moakler & wife Gracie Baby: Boy, Jackson (Jack) Thomas Moakler Born: Jan. 5 View this post…
Ty Herndon has just signed a three-album deal with Club44 Records, and the Grammy-nominated country singer launched his new creative partnership with a reimagined duet version of his 1995 breakout hit, “What Mattered Most,” featuring LeAnn Rimes. The single is the first offering from Herndon’s upcoming album, Thirty, which will pay tribute to his distinguished…
On Thursday (June 12), Kane Brown released his infectious new country anthem, “2 Pair.” The track was produced by Jordan Schmidt, with Brown saying of his new song: “’2 Pair’ is an anthem for the summer. I wanted to give my fans a song they can blast at full volume and sing along to all…
On Thursday (June 12), Post Malone shared a raw and soulful rendition of his country-tinged track, “Ain’t How it Ends,” as part of The Littlest Honky Tonk series. The stripped-down, unplugged performance was filmed in a cozy trailer-turned-stage outside of a stadium stop on his Big Ass Stadium Tour, with Posty providing an unexpected intimate…
On Monday (June 16), Hardy announced the cancellation of all the upcoming European shows on his 2025 Jim Bob World Tour just days before it was set to commence. The country star writes: “It wasn’t an easy decision, but one I had to make for my band, crew and my family. Please know that I…
Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild” premieres at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the Grammy-winning pop star’s second chart-topper and her fourth Top 10 hit of her career, while becoming her first single to debut atop the chart. Carpenter’s “Please Please Please” spent one week at No. 1 in June 2024, after debuting at No.…