Category Archives: NCD News

First Round of 2017 CMA Awards Announced for Radio Stations and Personalities

First Round of 2017 CMA Awards Announced for Radio Stations and Personalities

The Country Music Association announced its first round of winners for 2017 CMA Awards, which included top honors for radio stations and radio personalities. Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley will team up for the 10th time to co-host the upcoming CMA Awards, which will air live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 8,…MORE

Kane Brown’s “What Ifs” Dethrones Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road” After a Record 34 Weeks Atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart

Kane Brown’s “What Ifs” Dethrones Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road” After a Record 34 Weeks Atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart

After a record 34 weeks atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road” has been dethroned by Kane Brown’s “What Ifs,” featuring Lauren Alaina. Sam’s “Body Like a Back Road” had reigned supreme for 34 straight weeks atop the chart, which shattered the 24-week record set by Florida Georgia Line’s…MORE

“Nash Next 2017” Competition Announces Its 10 Finalists

“Nash Next 2017” Competition Announces Its 10 Finalists

After more than five months of competition, Nash Next 2017 has announced its 10 finalists. In May, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited aspiring country artists and bands to participate in Nash Next 2017, a grassroots talent search and artist development program for country music. Sponsored nationally by Country Inns & Suites by…MORE

Kenny Rogers to Be Inducted Into the Music City Walk of Fame

Kenny Rogers to Be Inducted Into the Music City Walk of Fame

Following in the footprints of country stars like Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Randy Travis and more, Kenny Rogers will be inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame on Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. The Music City Walk of Fame—created in 2006—is a tribute to artists of all genres who have contributed to…MORE

Watch Dierks Bentley Fly to Las Vegas to Visit First Responders & Hospital Staff

Watch Dierks Bentley Fly to Las Vegas to Visit First Responders & Hospital Staff

In the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas on Oct. 1, Dierks Bentley flew to Las Vegas on Oct. 9 to visit first responders and hospital staff at University Medical Center of Southern Nevada. Dierks posted a video and a handful of photos on Instagram to document his experience. The initial Instagram post…MORE

Watch George Strait Send His Love and Prayers to 10-Year-Old Girl Battling Cancer

Watch George Strait Send His Love and Prayers to 10-Year-Old Girl Battling Cancer

George Strait posted a video message on the Facebook page of Heroes and Cops Against Childhood Cancer, sending his love to a 10-year-old girl named Bella, who is battling cancer. “Hey, Bella, it’s me, George Strait,” said George in the video. “Hey, darlin’, I heard you weren’t doing so well. I just want you to…MORE

Jessie James Decker and Husband Eric Announce They Are Expecting 3rd Child

Jessie James Decker and Husband Eric Announce They Are Expecting 3rd Child

Jessie James Decker and husband Eric Decker are expecting their third child. Jessie made the announcement via Instagram, stating: “Eric and I are so excited to share with y’all that we are expecting baby Decker number 3! As you can see Viv is so happy and Bub doesn’t quite know what’s going on 😂 but…MORE

Little Big Town, Kacey Musgraves, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Kelsea Ballerini & More Slated to Perform at UK’s 2018 C2C Music Festival

Little Big Town, Kacey Musgraves, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Kelsea Ballerini & More Slated to Perform at UK’s 2018 C2C Music Festival

The 2018 Country to Country (C2C) music festival—a multi-night music fest that takes place in the United Kingdom—will feature a number of A-list artists, including headliners Little Big Town, Kacey Musgraves and Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. The sixth annual C2C festival will take place in London, Glasgow and Dublin from March 9–11. Other artists…MORE

Raise Your Hand If You’ve Always Wanted to Own Carrie Underwood’s Personal Dirt Bike? Now You Can

Raise Your Hand If You’ve Always Wanted to Own Carrie Underwood’s Personal Dirt Bike? Now You Can

Haven’t you always wanted to own Carrie Underwood’s personal dirt bike? Me either, but you can—and the money will go to a great charity. Carrie’s 2014 Honda Dirt Bike—the first dirt bike she learned to ride—is up for auction, with the proceeds benefiting Danita’s Children, an organization dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for vulnerable…MORE