Jim Casey talks with Joe Nichols about growing up in Arkansas, reaching personal milestones over his 20-year career, taking risks with his music, the making of his new album, Never Gets Old, and more. Show Participants Joe Nichols Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links Joe Nichols’ website https://youtu.be/EpJfIqfwbME The Writers Room, Ep. 106,…… MORE
Watch Lauren Alaina’s New Lyric Video for Her Uplifting Tune, “Doin’ Fine”
Lauren Alaina followed up her first-ever No. 1 single, “Road Less Traveled,” by releasing “Doin’ Fine” to country radio on May 22. The Georgia native recently dropped a new lyric video for the semi-autobiographical tune, which was co-written by Lauren, Emily Shackleton and busbee. “‘Doin’ Fine’ is a really special song because it’s uplifting, but…… MORE
Dierks Bentley Continues to Give Back to U.S. Troops
Here’s one of those uplifting stories we caught wind of thanks to Veterans United. During a recent stop on his What the Hell World Tour at the Veterans United Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, Dierks Bentley took time to meet with U.S Army Sgt. Legrand Strickland and his wife, Carrie. The weekend event was hosted by…… MORE
Thomas Rhett Announces New Album, “Life Changes” + Track Listing
Thomas Rhett announced via USA Today that he will release his third studio album, Life Changes, on Sept. 8. The new album sounds appropriately titled. TR and his wife, Lauren, adopted a baby daughter in May and are expecting their second daughter in August. TR’s new 14-song offering features 10 songs that he co-wrote, including…… MORE
Watch Shania Twain Take a Dig at Her Ex in Sunny New Video, “Life’s About to Get Good”
Shania Twain released a new video for “Life’s About to Get Good,” the lead single from her upcoming album, Now, which drops on Sept. 29. In the new clip, which was directed by Matthew Cullen, Shania is roused out of bed by a team of resort workers with the sunniest of dispositions. Along the way,…… MORE
Earls of Leicester, Balsam Range, Flatt Lonesome & More Nominated for International Bluegrass Awards [Full List]
Nominees for the 2017 International Bluegrass Music Awards were announced today (July 26) at a press conference in Nashville, with more than a few notable names leading the way. The Earls of Leicester, the reigning IBMA Entertainers of the Year, copped five nominations as a band and three individual nominations, while Balsam Range netted six…… MORE
Exclusive Clip: Watch Laura Bell Bundy Sing New Song, “The Grass Ain’t Greener,” From Upcoming “Pure Country” Movie
The third installment of the Pure Country franchise—Pure Country: Pure Heart—will be released on DVD/Blu-ray on Aug. 1. Featuring Willie Nelson, Laura Bell Bundy and former WWE wrestler Shawn Michaels, Pure Country: Pure Heart is the music-driven tale of teenage sisters who leave rural Tennessee and hit the road in search of the truth behind…… MORE
Watch Sara Evans and Daughter Olivia Perform New Single, “Marquee Sign,” on “Live With Kelly & Ryan”
In support of her new album, Words, which dropped on July 21, Sara Evans stopped by Live With Kelly and Ryan yesterday (July 25) to perform the albums’ lead single, “Marquee Sign.” For the performance, Sara enlisted the help of her 14-year-old daughter, Olivia, who also contributed background vocals to the new record. Sara’s new…… MORE
LeAnn Rimes: Today Is Christmas 2017 Tour
LeAnn Rimes will play more than a dozen cities during her 2017 Today Is Christmas Tour, including stops in Nashville, Denver and Salt Lake City. “Hard to believe we are talking about Christmas in July, but I am excited to start preparing for the holiday season,” said LeAnn. “It is one of my favorite times…… MORE
Florida Georgia Line Teams Up With the Backstreet Boys for Upcoming “CMT Crossroads”
The bromance between Florida Georgia Line and the Backstreet Boys will continue on an upcoming episode of CMT Crossroads on August 30. After FGL and BSB joined forces to record No. 1 hit, “God, Your Mama, and Me,” in 2016, the two boy bands embarked on 2017’s Smooth Tour for select stadium dates. Now Brian…… MORE
