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 Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey. “I follow Abby Anderson,” says Matthew. “Man, when she sits down and plays the piano…… MORE
Stevie Nicks Added to Nashville’s Free New Year’s Eve Show With Keith Urban
Rock legend Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac fame will join headliner Keith Urban onstage at Nashville’s annual Music City Midnight performance on New Year’s Eve. The free event will take place at the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (approximately one mile from the heart of downtown). This will be the fourth year in a row…… MORE
Play It Forward: Lindsay Ell Says the World Needs to Discover Adam Hambrick’s “Forever Ain’t Long Enough” [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 Lindsay Ell. “I want to give a shout-out to Adam Hambrick,” says Lindsay. “He is such a rock star.…… MORE
Play It Forward: Ashley McBryde Says Everyone Needs to Hear Tenille Arts’ “I Hate This” [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 Ashley McBryde. “When I found Tenille Arts, I was just like, ‘Wow!’” says Ashley. “Her song, ‘I Hate This,’…… MORE
Murder Suspect Arrested in Death of Tucker Beathard’s Brother, Clayton Beathard
Nashville police arrested Michael D. Mosley, 23, on Dec. 25 and charged him with two counts of criminal homicide in the stabbing deaths of Clayton Beathard, 22, and Paul Trapeni III, 21, on Dec. 21. Clayton was the son of country songwriter Casey Beathard and the brother of singer/songwriter Tucker Beathard (pictured in main photo)…… MORE
Blake Shelton Scores 7th No. 1 Album With “Fully Loaded: God’s Country”
Blake Shelton scored his seventh No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart this week with the debut of Fully Loaded: God’s Country. The new album moved 96,000 equivalent units, according to Nielsen Music, which was good enough for No. 2 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. The 12-song offering features five new tunes—including…… MORE
Beathard Family Releases Statement After Clayton Beathard Stabbed to Death in Nashville
Clayton Beathard, 22, was stabbed to death outside a Nashville bar on the morning of Dec. 21. Clayton is the son of country songwriter Casey Beathard and the brother of singer/songwriter Tucker Beathard (pictured in main photo) and NFL quarterback C.J. Beathard. Paul Trapeni III, 21, was also stabbed to death during the altercation outside…… MORE
Play It Forward: Keith Urban Says Check Out Tenille Townes’ “Somebody’s Daughter” [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 Keith Urban. “Tenille Townes, gosh, incredible,” says Keith. “I heard her a long time back, and she’s got a…… MORE
Dustin Lynch Helps Raise More Than $36,000 for Hometown Charities
Dustin Lynch helped raise more than $36,000 for his hometown of Tullahoma, Tenn., during his sixth annual Dustin Lynch & Friends Benefit Concert on Dec. 17. The annual show at Tullahoma High School, which featured performances by Dustin, Hunter Phelps, Jon Nite and Rodney Clawson, will benefit local charities Isaiah 117 House, the Coffee County…… MORE
John Prine to Be Honored With Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award
The Recording Academy announced that John Prine will be one of the recipients of its 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes performers who have made outstanding contributions of artistic significance to the field of recording. Additional 2020 honorees include Chicago, Roberta Flack, Isaac Hayes, Iggy Pop, John Prine, Public Enemy and Sister Rosetta Tharpe A…… MORE
