Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney and Hannah Billingsley tied the knot at his parents’ farm in Arkansas on Oct. 20. Shay and Hannah got engaged in August 2016 and welcomed a baby boy, Asher James, in January. Congrats to the newlyweds, who will be honeymooning in Cancun, Mexico. Last night was perfect. Thanks for all…… MORE
Sales of Jason Aldean’s “SNL” Performance of “I Won’t Back Down” Will Benefit Las Vegas Shooting Victims
After a gunman killed 58 people and injured close to 500 while Jason Aldean was onstage in Las Vegas on Oct. 1, Jason opened Saturday Day Night on Oct. 7 with a message of hope before performing a cover of Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down.” Jason’s cover of “I Won’t Back Down” is now…… MORE
Watch Darius Rucker’s Boot-Stompin’ New Video, “For the First Time”
Darius Rucker dropped his fifth country album, When Was the Last Time, today (Oct. 20). The 12-song offering already boasts a No. 1 hit, as lead single, “If I Told You,” reached the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart in June. The album’s follow-up single, “For the First Time,” which was penned by Darius,…… MORE
Alan Jackson, Jerry Reed & Don Schlitz to Be Inducted Into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Oct. 22
The Country Music Association will inducted Alan Jackson (modern era), Jerry Reed (veteran era) and Don Schlitz (songwriter) into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, Oct. 22. While the Medallion Ceremony is closed to the public, fans can check out the red carpet arrivals at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 22. To prepare for…… MORE
Listen to Alan Jackson’s New Song, “The Older I Get,” From Upcoming Album
Alan Jackson has a big weekend ahead of him. The Georgia native will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Oct. 22, but Alan is getting the party started today (Oct. 20) by releasing a new song, “The Older I Get.” Penned by Adam Wright, Hailey Whitters and Sarah Allison Turner, the…… MORE
Listen to the First Release From Chris Stapleton’s New Album, “From A Room: Vol 2”
Following the release of From A Room: Volume 1 in May 2017, Chris Stapleton announced that Volume 2 will be released on Dec. 1. Taking its name from Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A—where it was recorded in 2016 with producer Dave Cobb—Volume 2 will feature nine songs, including seven co-penned by Chris. One of the…… MORE
Chris Young Talks New Album, New Tour, Opry Induction & More
Jim Casey talks with Chris Young about: • the Las Vegas shooting • induction into the Grand Ole Orpy • his hurricane relief efforts • current Top 20 single, “Losing Sleep” • new album, Losing Sleep • new tour with Kane Brown and LANCO • being a mentor to young artists like Kane Brown •…… MORE
Get to Know 2017 Nash Next Finalist Radio Romance
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 Radio Romance. In May, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited aspiring country artists and bands…… MORE
Dolly Parton Joins Forces With the One America Appeal for Hurricane Relief
Dolly Parton has joined forces with the One America Appeal for Hurricane Relief, an organization backed by the five living former Presidents to provide relief to those affected by the devastation of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. In addition to a financial contribution to the One America Appeal, Dolly is launching a partnership with her…… MORE
Check Out Our Red Carpet Photo Gallery From the CMT Artists of the Year Awards, Including Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman, Luke Bryan, FGL & More
Last night (Oct. 18) at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, CMT honored its 2017 Artists of the Year—Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Chris Stapleton and Keith Urban—with a star-studded television extravaganza. In addition, Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road” was awarded the inaugural CMT Song of the Year. The evening featured a number…… MORE
