On Oct. 30, Thomas Rhett announced his new 30-city Life Changes Tour. The tour will kick off in Tulsa, Okla., in April and make stops in Syracuse, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles and more, before capping on Oct. 27 in Sacramento, Calif. A combination of Brett Young, Midland, Russell Dickerson, Jillian Jacqueline and Carly Pearce…… MORE
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 the Morgan Leigh Band. In May, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited aspiring country artists…… MORE
Cam is giving fans the first taste of her upcoming sophomore album by releasing the record’s lead single, “Diane,” which was inspired by the storyline of Dolly Parton’s 1973 hit, “Jolene.” Co-penned by Cam, Jeff Bhasker and Tyler Johnson—the same songwriting team behind “Burning House”—“Diane” is an uptempo tale of a love triangle in which…… MORE
It’s hard to believe the seemingly ageless Keith Urban turned the big 5-0 on Oct. 26. The milestone birthday prompted wife Nicole Kidman, who turned 50 in June, to pen a heartfelt message on Facebook, saying: “Happy birthday to my husband, best friend, lover, baby daddy and the greatest man in the world. We are…… MORE
The Country Music Association announced addition performers and collaborations for the 51st CMA Awards on Nov. 8. New performers include Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Pink, Keith Urban and an opening collaboration featuring Eric Church, Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker and Keith Urban. The all-star event also includes performances by Garth Brooks, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan,…… MORE
Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation partnered with Rescue Rebuild—an organization that works to rebuild, repair, and renovate animal shelters—to construct an adoption center in her hometown of Lindale, Texas. Miranda posted a few photos on Instagram of the official opening of the adoption center with the caption: “The MuttNation Station adoption center in my hometown is…… MORE
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
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 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
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
