Jim Casey talks with Russell Dickerson about: the extraordinary streaming success of his single, “Yours” getting serious about songwriting musical influences growing up in Tennessee touring with Thomas Rhett and Billy Currington new album, Yours (available Oct. 13) and more Show Participants Russell Dickerson Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links Russell Dickerson’s website https://youtu.be/gFccdvKehQI The Writers Room,…… 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 finalist Alexis Gomez. In May, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited aspiring country artists and…… MORE
Lady Antebellum is teaming with National Geographic and Musicians on Call for their new “Army” video—and the trio wants your help, too. Lady A is asking fans to submit photos or clips of their personal heroes to be included in the video. From now until Nov. 7, fans can submit photos or videos via Facebook,…… MORE
Keith Urban will be representing the country music-loving community when he appears on an upcoming CBS television broadcast, Grammy’s Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special. The retrospective will be packed with standout moments from the past 59 years of Grammy history and will feature exclusive interviews and appearances by Christina Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Celine…… MORE
The Country Music Association announced its first round of winners for 2017 CMA Awards, which included top honors for radio stations and radio personalities. Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley will team up for the 10th time to co-host the upcoming CMA Awards, which will air live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 8,…… MORE
After a record 34 weeks atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road” has been dethroned by Kane Brown’s “What Ifs,” featuring Lauren Alaina. Sam’s “Body Like a Back Road” had reigned supreme for 34 straight weeks atop the chart, which shattered the 24-week record set by Florida Georgia Line’s…… MORE
After more than five months of competition, Nash Next 2017 has announced its 10 finalists. In May, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited aspiring country artists and bands to participate in Nash Next 2017, a grassroots talent search and artist development program for country music. Sponsored nationally by Country Inns & Suites by…… MORE
Following in the footprints of country stars like Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Randy Travis and more, Kenny Rogers will be inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame on Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. The Music City Walk of Fame—created in 2006—is a tribute to artists of all genres who have contributed to…… MORE
In the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas on Oct. 1, Dierks Bentley flew to Las Vegas on Oct. 9 to visit first responders and hospital staff at University Medical Center of Southern Nevada. Dierks posted a video and a handful of photos on Instagram to document his experience. The initial Instagram post…… MORE
George Strait posted a video message on the Facebook page of Heroes and Cops Against Childhood Cancer, sending his love to a 10-year-old girl named Bella, who is battling cancer. “Hey, Bella, it’s me, George Strait,” said George in the video. “Hey, darlin’, I heard you weren’t doing so well. I just want you to…… MORE
