Did you know the number of people with diabetes has nearly quadrupled since 1980? Hi, this is Jody Jo. The rise of diabetes has increased in the number of people who are overweight, including an increase in obesity and widespread lack of exercise. There are several different types of diabetes, but the most common forms…… MORE
Get to Know 2017 Nash Next Finalist Katie Austin
The 2017 Nash Next challenge is down to 10 finalists, and in the lead-up to the announcement of the champion on Nov. 1, NCD will be profiling each of the 10 finalists. Today, we are getting to know Katie Austin. In May, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited aspiring country artists and bands…… MORE
Watch Luke Bryan’s New Video for “Light It Up,” Starring NBA Player Jimmy Butler
Luke Bryan premiered the new music video for his single “Light It Up,” which is currently No. 9 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after just nine weeks. The video for “Light It Up,” the lead single from Luke’s upcoming What Makes You Country album, was directed by Michael Monaco and stars NBA player Jimmy Bulter,…… MORE
Luke Bryan Announces First Leg of 2018 “What Makes You Country Tour”
Luke Bryan announced he will be hitting the road in 2018 with a new What Makes You Country Tour. The first leg of the tour kicks off on Feb. 16 in Springfield, Mo., with six announced dates at this time, including stops in Louisville and Atlantic City. Kip Moore and The Cadillac Three will serve…… MORE
Photo Gallery: Kenny Rogers’ Farewell Concert Was a Star-Studded Affair Featuring Dolly Parton, Lady Antebellum, Idina Menzel, Lionel Richie & More
A star-studded cast from all genres of music took the stage at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Oct. 25 to help Kenny Rogers ride off into the sunset after a 60-year career. The showcase, dubbed All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers’ Farewell Concert Celebration, featured the final duet by Kenny and Dolly Parton, one of…… MORE
Granger Smith Talks Opening for Garth Brooks, Hosting His Own Podcast & Making His New Album, “When the Good Guys Win”
Jim Casey talks with Granger Smith about: opening for Garth Brooks in Indianapolis hosting his own podcast, The Granger Smith Podcast making his new album, When the Good Guys Win writing eight of the 13 songs on the new record learning from his eight previous albums making music that impacts other artists watching new single,…… MORE
Catch the New Video for Eric Church’s “Round Here Buzz”
Eric Church released a new video for his current single, “Round Here Buzz,” which is the fourth single from his 2015 album, Mr. Misunderstood. Co-written by Eric, Luke Dick and Jeff Hyde, “Round Here Buzz” is currently No. 13 on Billboard’s Country Airplay. Directed by Reid Long, the music video for “Round Here Buzz” again features…… MORE
Get to Know 2017 Nash Next Finalist Lick Creek
The 2017 Nash Next challenge is down to 10 finalists, and in the lead-up to the announcement of the champion on Nov. 1, NCD will be profiling each of the 10 finalists. Today, we are getting to know Lick Creek. In May, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited aspiring country artists and bands…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini, Trisha Yearwood & More Help Turn the Opry Pink in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Grand Ole Opry joined forces with Women Rock for the Cure during the ninth annual Opry Goes Pink show on Oct. 24. Kelsea Ballerini and 10-year-old cancer survivor Chrissy had the honor of flipping the switch to make the Opry’s signature barn turn pink. Trisha Yearwood performed and introduced Chrissy as this year’s Women…… MORE
[Photo Gallery] Kenny Rogers Inducted Into Music City Walk of Fame: “Last Thing on My Bucket List”
Following in the footprints of country stars like Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Randy Travis and more, Kenny Rogers was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame on Oct. 24 by his longtime friends, the Oak Ridge Boys. “This was, believe it or not, my last thing on my bucket list,” Kenny said…… MORE
