Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are donating $500,000 to help fight the devastating bushfires in Australia. “Our family’s support, thoughts, and prayers are with everyone affected by the fires all over Australia,” said Keith via Twitter. “We are donating $500,000 to the Rural Fire Services who are all doing and giving so much right now.”…… MORE
Lady Antebellum Announces “Ocean 2020 Tour” With Jake Owen and Maddie & Tae
Lady Antebellum announced they will embark on a 40-date headlining tour, dubbed the Ocean 2020 Tour, which takes its name from their 2019 album. Kicking off on May 21 in Albuquerque, the tour will make additional stops in San Diego, Chicago, Dallas, Nashville and more. Jake Owen and Maddie & Tae will serve as support.…… MORE
Sam Hunt Drops New Song, “Sinning With You” [Listen]
Sam Hunt dropped a new song, “Sinning With You,” on Jan. 3. Co-penned by Sam, Paul DiGiovanni, Josh Osborne, and Emily Weisband, “Sinning With You” is expected to be featured on Sam’s upcoming sophomore album, which is slated to drop later this year. “I’m thankful to have found some inspiration and have some music ready…… MORE
Dierks Bentley’s Hot Country Knights Sign Record Deal
The Hot Country Knights—a band fronted by an incognito Dierks Bentley—signed a recording contract with Universal Music Group Nashville, which is Dierks’ longtime label partner. The Hot Country Knights are comprised of Dierks’ road band, performing ’90s country covers while donning mullet wigs and over-the-top attire from the era. A press release from Universal makes…… MORE
Prediction: Thomas Rhett & Kelsea Ballerini Will Co-Host the 2020 CMA Awards (Just a PREDICTION)
After 12 years as the co-host of the CMA Awards—11 with Brad Paisley—Carrie Underwood revealed via Instagram on Dec. 31 that “it’s time to pass the hosting torch” in 2020. Carrie’s unexpected announcement has spawned lots of chatter regarding who the heir apparent(s) to the hosting throne will be in 2020. While there is plenty…… MORE
Morgan Wallen Drops Buzzing New Tune, “This Bar” [Listen]
Morgan Wallen kicked off 2020 by dropping a spirited new tune, “This Bar.” Co-penned by Morgan, Michael Hardy, Jackson Morgan, Jake Scott, Ernest K. Smith and Ryan Vojtesak, “This Bar” takes a nostalgic look back at a 21-year-old’s buzz-filled bar days, featuring the chorus: “I found myself in this bar / Making mistakes and making…… MORE
Carrie Underwood Will Not Return as CMA Awards Host in 2020
After 12 years as the co-host of the CMA Awards, Carrie Underwood says that “it’s time to pass the hosting torch” in 2020. Carrie revealed the news via Instagram, saying: “One of the highlights of 2019 and of my entire career so far was being on stage with the legends that are Reba and Dolly…… MORE
Play It Forward: Runaway June’s Jennifer Wayne Says Lucie Silvas’ Music Is Insane [Listen]
NCD is closing out the year with our “Play It Forward” segment, which beckons our featured artists to recommend a singer or song that mainstream country fans may not be familiar with. Today’s recommendation comes from Runaway June’s Jennifer Wayne. “Lucie Silvas is just amazing,” says Jennifer. “A lot of people within the industry know…… MORE
New Year’s Eve TV Lineups: Ring in 2020 With Blake Shelton, Sam Hunt, FGL, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Keith Urban & More
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest Channel: ABC Time: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. ET Hosts: Ryan Seacrest (NYC), Lucy Hale (NYC), Ciara (Hollywood), Billy Porter (New Orleans) Performers: NYC (Eastern Time Zone) Post Malone, BTS, Sam Hunt, Alanis Morissette and the Broadway cast of Jagged Little Pill Miami (Eastern Time Zone)…… MORE
New Year’s Eve Show on NBC to Feature Performances by Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Keith Urban, Brett Eldredge & More
NBC’s New Year’s Eve 2020 telecast will feature performances by a handful of country crooners—Blake Shelton, Keith Urban and Brett Eldredge—as well as X Ambassadors, Julianne Hough, NE-YO, Leslie Odom Jr., Gwen Stefani and The Struts. The show, which will air live from Times Square in NYC, will be hosted by Carson Daly and Julianne…… MORE
