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 Ashley Jordan. In May, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited aspiring country artists and bands…… MORE
Parmalee: Hotdamalama Tour
Parmalee will hit the road with opener Kasey Tyndall for their headlining Hotdamalama Tour (if you need an explanation of the “word,” here you go) on Nov. 3. Hotdamalama Tour Nov. 3 Jim Thorpe, PA Penn’s Peak Nov. 4 Providence, RI Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel Nov. 10 Charlotte, NC Coyote Joe’s Nov. 11 Jacksonville, FL St.…… MORE
Florida Georgia Line, Jerrod Niemann, Canaan Smith & More Join Forces for All-Star Concert to Fight ALS
Florida Georgia Line, Jerrod Niemann, Craig Campbell, Love and Theft, Canaan Smith, Trent Tomlinson, The Warren Brothers and Stevie Monce will join forces for the Shine for Susie ALS Benefit Concert on Dec. 4 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Shine for Susie ALS Benefit Concert was formed as a partnership between The ALS Association of Tennessee…… MORE
Watch Brad Paisley Induct Chris Young Into the Grand Ole Opry
Chris Young fulfilled a bucket-list goal on Oct. 17 as Brad Paisley officially inducted him into the Grand Ole Opry. After Chris performed two of his four songs, Brad walked onstage and welcomed Chris into the Opry family. “When I was first made a member of this crazy family, I had no idea the actual…… MORE
First Round of Performers Announced for 51st CMA Awards: Garth Brooks, Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Eric Church & More
The Country Music Association announced its first round of performers set to take the stage at the 51st CMA Awards on Nov. 8. The all-star list includes Garth Brooks, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett and Carrie Underwood. But that’s not all—2017…… MORE
Kenny Chesney Announces 2018 “Trip Around the Sun Tour”
Kenny Chesney may be coming to a stadium near you in 2018. Kenny’s 2018 Trip Around the Sun Tour will kick off in April and visit 18 major stadiums through August, including stops in Atlanta, Denver, Chicago, Seattle, Nashville and more. Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion and Brandon Lay will hit the road with Kenny during…… MORE
Darius Rucker Talks Hurricane Benefit, 10 Years of Making Country Music, Acting Roles & New Album, “When Was the Last Time”
Jim Casey talks with Darius Rucker about: • teaming with Brad Paisley, Demi Lovato and CeCe Winans for Hurricane Benefit • making country music for 10 years • scoring his 8th No. 1 single as a country singer, “If I Told You” • making his new album, When Was the Last Time • working with…… MORE
Kacey Musgraves Shares New Wedding Photos, Including One With a Horsey
Kacey Musgraves shared a handful of wedding photos via Instagram today (Oct. 17), including one of her kissing her groom, Ruston Kelly, and one with her horse. Kacey and Ruston were married on Oct. 14. Kacey captioned her first post by stating: “Saturday, in a sacred place where two rivers meet and join together, I…… MORE
Jason Isbell Gets Rare Honor From the Country Music Hall of Fame
Fresh off of performing six sold-out shows at the Ryman Auditorium last week, Jason Isbell is adding another feather to his cap: artist-in-residence at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Jason will perform three intimate performances at the Hall of Fame’s CMA Theater on Dec. 5, 12 and 19. Established in 2003, the museum’s artist-in-residence…… MORE
Get to Know 2017 Nash Next Finalist Schatzi + the String Boffin
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 sibling duo Schatzi + the String Boffin. In May, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited…… MORE
