Category Archives: NCD News

Hank Williams Jr. Announces First Round of 2017 Tour Dates
Hank Williams Jr. is calling on all his rowdy friends to come out and join him on tour. The “A Country Boy Can Survive” singer has announced the first round of his tour dates in 2017 as he...
Cumulus Media Jan 10, 2017

Watch High Valley Perform “Make You Mine” on the “Today Show”
Brothers Brad and Curtis Rempel of High Valley stopped by the Today Show this morning (Jan. 10) to make their national television debut. The Canadian duo performed their single “Make You Mine,...
Cumulus Media Jan 10, 2017

Seeing Kip Moore Vacation Shirtless Is the Best Way to Kick Off the New Year
When Kip Moore decided to take time off from his country music career because he needed a break, many of his fans were disappointed. But fear not, thanks to social media we still get to stay connected...
Cumulus Media Jan 10, 2017

Keith Urban’s “Blue Ain’t Your Color” Becomes Just the Third Song to Top All FOUR Billboard Country Charts
Last week we reported that Keith Urban’s “Blue Ain’t Your Color” tripled-up by simultaneously occupying the top spot on three Billboard charts: Country Airplay, Hot Country Son...
Cumulus Media Jan 10, 2017

Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby Reunite for Select Tour Dates
Country and bluegrass singer Ricky Skaggs has announced that he will be teaming up with old pal Bruce Hornsby for a six-city tour. The legendary artists will collaborate with Ricky’s band, Kentu...
Cumulus Media Jan 10, 2017

The 10 Best-Selling Country Albums of 2016 Include Blake Shelton, Keith Urban & Carrie Underwood—But Who’s No. 1?
According to Billboard and Nielsen Music, 2016 country albums sales were down 11 percent from 2015.Interestingly enough, the top-selling album of 2016-Chris Stapleton’s Traveller-was released in...
Cumulus Media Jan 10, 2017

Jennifer Nettles Hopes Son Magnus Gains Life Experience While on the Road With Her
Jennifer Nettles’ 4-year-old son, Magnus, may be getting a different upbringing than most of us who don’t have a famous singing mom, but the little guy is getting plenty of life experience...
Cumulus Media Jan 10, 2017

Dierks Bentley Set to Open His Third Whiskey Row Restaurant in February
Dierks Bentley will open his third Whiskey Row restaurant on Feb. 27 in Gilbert, Ariz., joining previous locations in Tempe and Scottsdale, Ariz.The new location will include a 4,600-square-foot outdo...
Cumulus Media Jan 10, 2017

Alan Jackson’s Mother, Ruth, Passes Away at 86
Our condolences go out to Alan Jackson and his family on the passing of his mother, Ruth. Mrs. Jackson passed away this morning (Jan. 7) at the age of 86 and is survived by her five children.The follo...
Cumulus Media Jan 07, 2017

Kacey Musgraves Lends Her Voice to Original Song, “Moonshine,” for Ben Affleck Feature Film, “Live By Night”
Kacey Musgraves joined forces with Northern Irish singer/songwriter Foy Vance to create the original song, “Moonshine,” for an upcoming Ben Affleck film, Live By Night.Live By Night, which...
Cumulus Media Jan 06, 2017