Category Archives: NCD News

Garth Brooks to Become 2nd Country Star to Receive Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
On March 4, the Library of Congress will pay tribute to Garth Brooks with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.Bestowed in recognition of the legendary songwriting team of George and Ira Gershwin, the ...
Syndicated Author Oct 02, 2019

Chris Stapleton to Headline Benefit Concert in Kentucky With Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow & More
Chris Stapleton will headline A Concert for Kentucky at the University of Kentucky’s Kroger Field in Lexington on April 25.All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Outlaw State of Kind Hom...
Syndicated Author Oct 02, 2019

Garth Brooks Reveals Fourth Stop on “Dive Bar Tour”
After taking his Dive Bar Tour to Chicago (July 15), Bakersfield (Aug. 15) and New Braunfels (Sept. 23), Garth Brooks announced the fourth stop on his seven-date tour: The Barn in Sanford, Fla., on Oc...
Syndicated Author Oct 01, 2019

Jon Pardi Talks Creating Album “Heartache Medication,” Headlining Tour, Hitting the Dance Floor & More
Jim Casey talks with Jon Pardi about:creating his new album, Heartache Medication, which dropped on Sept. 27the success of his previous album, California Sunrise, which spawned three No. 1 hitsthe tho...
Syndicated Author Oct 01, 2019

Music City Walk of Fame Announces 2019 Inductees, Including Lady Antebellum, Clint Black, Chet Atkins & More
The Music City Walk of Fame announced its 2019 inductees: Lady Antebellum, Clint Black, Mac McAnally, Chet Atkins (posthumously) and DeFord Bailey (posthumously).Following in the footprints of stars G...
Syndicated Author Oct 01, 2019

Grand Ole Opry’s “Dolly Week 2019” Lineup to Include Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Hank Williams Jr, Emmylou Harris & More
To commemorate Dolly Parton’s 50th anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member, the Opry will celebrate Dolly Week from Oct. 8-12 with a number of special performances. Dolly was inducted into the Op...
Syndicated Author Oct 01, 2019

Zac Brown Band’s “The Owl” Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart
Zac Brown Band’s sixth studio album, The Owl, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart.The Owl moved 106,000 equivalent units, according to Nielsen Music, which was also good eno...
Syndicated Author Oct 01, 2019

Chris Lane Says His Top 5 Single, “I Don’t Know About You” Has an Alias: “Wrist Tattoo Bible Verse Song”
Chris Lane’s new single, “I Don’t Know About You,” has been climbing the charts since it was released in October 2018. Currently, the tune is No. 2 on both the Mediabase chart ...
Syndicated Author Sep 25, 2019

Josh Turner Makes First Public Statement After Crew’s Bus Crash: “Please Keep Praying”
Josh Turner shared a heartfelt statement via Facebook on Sept. 24, six days after a bus crash killed one member of his road crew, David Turner (no relation) and injured seven others.“As I try to...
Syndicated Author Sep 25, 2019

Luke Combs Is 2 Weeks Shy of Shania Twain’s All-Time Billboard Chart Record
Luke Combs is inching closer to one of country music’s most impressive records.Once again this week, Luke’s 2017 debut album, This One’s for You, is No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country ...
Syndicated Author Sep 24, 2019




