Category Archives: NCD News

Big & Rich Put a Fresh Spin on Not-So-New Single, “California”

Big & Rich Put a Fresh Spin on Not-So-New Single, “California”

Today (March 6), Big & Rich announced the release of their new single, “California.” But some country fans may already be familiar with the tune that was previously cut by Tim McGraw and featured Big & Rich on harmonies. That version is a cut from Tim’s 2015 album, Damn Country Music, but it was never…MORE

Watch Cam’s TEDx Talk: “Life Can Be Tough. Music Can Help.” + Performance

Watch Cam’s TEDx Talk: “Life Can Be Tough. Music Can Help.” + Performance

Cam delivered a TEDx Talk—“Life Can Be Tough. Music Can Help.”—and performance on Jan. 21 in front of a live audience at the University of Nevada in Reno. TEDx Talks were created in the spirit of TED Talks’ mission of supporting “ideas worth spreading” and they are planned and coordinated under a license granted by…MORE

Just a Man and His Piano: Watch Keith Urban’s Captivating Medley of “The Fighter” and “Blue Ain’t Your Color”

Just a Man and His Piano: Watch Keith Urban’s Captivating Medley of “The Fighter” and “Blue Ain’t Your Color”

There’s a reason Keith Urban scored seven ACM nominations in five categories—including Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year—and it’s not because he sports a great head of hair. Keith’s current album, Ripcord, is one of the best-selling country albums of 2016, according to Billboard and Nielson Music.…MORE

Old Dominion Member Suffers Family Loss

Old Dominion Member Suffers Family Loss

According to Old Dominion’s Instagram page this morning (March 6), the members of the hit-making band have suffered a “great loss” in their family. Members Whit Sellers, Brad Tursi, Matthew Ramsey, Geoff Sprung and Trevor Rosen posted a message informing fans of the loss. “Dear fans and friends, We have sad news to share. We’ve…MORE

Chris Young Scores Third Consecutive Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 Single With “Sober Saturday Night”

Chris Young Scores Third Consecutive Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 Single With “Sober Saturday Night”

Break out the champagne. Chris Young’s “Sober Saturday Night” reached the top of both Billboard’s Country Airplay chart and the Mediabase chart this past week. “Sober Saturday Night,” which features Vince Gill on background vocals and guitar, was co-written by Chris, Brad Warren and Brett Warren. The tune is Chris’ third consecutive single from his…MORE

Kelsea Ballerini, FGL, Dan + Shay & Maren Morris Snag Multiple Radio Disney Music Awards Nominations

Kelsea Ballerini, FGL, Dan + Shay & Maren Morris Snag Multiple Radio Disney Music Awards Nominations

The Radio Disney Music Awards were announced on Friday, March 3, across multiple social media platforms, including YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Kelsea Ballerini, who will be co-hosting the awards show on April 29, picked up four nominations, including two in all-genre categories (Breakout Artist of the Year, Best Crush Song). Hunter Hayes also picked…MORE

Jason Aldean and Wife Brittany Kerr Add to Their Family

Jason Aldean and Wife Brittany Kerr Add to Their Family

A couple of weeks ago Jason Aldean said he and wife Brittany were “down” to add to their family. Today (Feb. 5), the couple doubled-down on that statement by announcing the addition of Boss to their troupe. Jason and Brittany posted a video on Twitter with their new French bulldog after alluding to the aforementioned…MORE