With a catalog of crowd-pleasing hits like “What a Crying Shame,” “Here Comes the Rain” and “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down,” the Mavericks have been a staple of country music for more than 25 years. And the band is showing no signs of slowing down. Two years after releasing their award-winning album,…… MORE
“Nashville” Enlists Rachel Bilson and Kaitlin Doubleday For Upcoming Season
Just as we were trying to get over the demise of Rayna James, played by Connie Britton, CMT’s drama Nashville announces that actresses Rachel Bilson and Kaitlin Doubleday will be added to the weekly soap opera. “We welcome Rachel and Kaitlin into our incredibly talented ensemble,” said Marshall Herskovitz, executive producer and showrunner. “We fondly…… MORE
Sunny Sweeney Bares Her Soul on New Album, “Trophy”
Sunny Sweeney is not one to mince words. In fact, the words she uses on her fourth studio album, Trophy—released today (March 10)—will no doubt pierce your heart, but at the same time make you roll with laughter. Trophy is not for the faint of heart. The 10-track soul-baring record will give you a glimpse…… MORE
Watch Willie Nelson’s Easygoing New Video for “It Gets Easier” From Upcoming Album, “God’s Problem Child”
Even at 83 years old, Willie Nelson makes everything look and sound effortless. His easygoing demeanor is on full display in a new video for “It Gets Easier,” a tune he co-wrote with pal and producer Buddy Cannon. The new tune will appear on Willie’s upcoming album, God’s Problem Child, which will drop on April…… MORE
Zac Brown Band Keeps It Authentic in New Song, “Real Thing” [Listen NOW]
After their wide-ranging 2015 album, Jekyll + Hyde, Zac Brown Band announced in September that their upcoming album, Welcome Home, was going “straight back to our roots.” With the release of the album’s lead single, “My Old Man,” which is currently No. 29 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, ZBB lived up to its authentic declaration.…… MORE
Josh Turner Talks Discovering His Booming Voice, Paying Homage to Randy Travis and the Ins & Outs of His New Album, “Deep South”
Jim Casey talks with Josh Turner about when and how he discovered his distinct baritone voice, singing “Three Wooden Crosses” at the recent Randy Travis tribute concert, his experience writing his first book, Man Stuff, his latest single, “Hometown Girl,” his new album, Deep South, and more. Show Participants Josh Turner Jim Casey, NCD managing editor…… MORE
Vote Now: Round 2 of the 3rd Annual Nash Music Madness Championship—Carrie, Keith, Kelsea, Blake, Dolly & More
In honor of college basketball’s craziest month, I created a bracket with 16 of the hottest acts in country music. I seeded them based on the strength of their current “season,” which ran from the ACM Awards in April 2016 to the Grammy Awards in February 2017. After thousands of votes were cast in Round…… MORE
10 Top Carrie Underwood Videos In Honor of Her Birthday
Since her debut in 2005, Carrie Underwood has released 29 country music videos—one for each of her singles, in addition to a few collaborative singles. Directed by industry heavy hitters such as Randee St. Nicholas, Roman White and Trey Fanjoy, Carrie’s videos tell a story. From the theatrical to the seductive, Carrie Underwood doesn’t disappoint.…… MORE
Brad Paisley’s New Album, “Love and War,” Features Collaborations With Mick Jagger, John Fogerty, Timbaland, Whisperin’ Bill & Johnny Cash
Brad Paisley likes to collaborate . . . and it shows. Over the course of his 18-year career, the West Virginia native has released singles featuring Alison Krauss (“Whiskey Lullaby”), Dolly Parton (“When I Get Where I’m Going”), Keith Urban (“Start a Band”), Carrie Underwood (“Remind Me”), Alabama (“Old Alabama”) and Demi Lovato (“Without a…… MORE
Watch Keith Urban Play Miranda Lambert’s “Vice” Backstage at the Opry
The Grand Ole Opry released a new video in its Radio Replay series, which asks artists to take the last song they heard on the radio on the way to the Opry and put their own spin on it. Keith chose Miranda Lambert’s “Vice,” which he sang on the spot. “I’m going to play you…… MORE
