Jim Casey talks with The Railers about how they met, their experience playing in pubs, finding their sound, opening for Sara Evans, their new single, “11:59 (Central Standard Time)” and more. Show Participants The Railers Cassandra Lawson Jonathan Lawson Jordan Lawson Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Notes & Links The Railers’ website Watch: The Railers…… MORE
The 1980s Called . . . They Like Brad Paisley’s New Video for “Last Time for Everything”
With references to Knight Rider, Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, the Sony Walkman, mullets and a cameo by David Hasselhoff, Brad Paisley conjured up some of his favorite memories of the 1980s in his new video for “Last Time for Everything.” He even managed to enlist the help of his actress wife, Kimberly Williams Paisley,…… MORE
Who’s New: Bailey Bryan
Age: 19 Hometown: Sequim, Wash. Lives: Nashville Single: “Own It” EP: …So Far Twitter: @baileymyown Website: baileybryan.com Influences: Dixie Chicks, Taylor Swift, Macklemore, Chance The Rapper, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Nirvana INSIDE SCOOP: Bailey Bryan was destined to be a songwriter. Growing up in the rural town of Sequim, Wash., and undergoing life-changing…… MORE
One of the Coolest Moments of Cole Swindell’s Career Is Something That Just “Don’t Happen Twice”
Have mic, will travel. That could be Cole Swindell’s mantra. Cole has been a part of some blockbuster tours over the last few years, including Luke Bryan’s That’s My Kind of Night Tour in 2014, Jason Aldean’s Burn It Down Tour in 2015 and Florida Georgia Line’s Dig Your Roots Tour in 2016. But it…… MORE
Rascal Flatts Ready to Open Rascal Flatts Bar and Grill in Cleveland, Los Angeles and Connecticut
Following in the footsteps of fellow artists like Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley and Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts have taken the steps to enter the restaurant business, opening their own eatery. While the venture has been talked about since 2012, the first of the restaurants is finally set to open in Cleveland, in May—relatively close to…… MORE
Reba McEntire, John Prine, Jason Isbell & More to Headline Fundraiser at the Ryman on May 3
Reba McEntire, John Prine and Jason Isbell will headline Love Letters—Thistle Farms’ 20th anniversary fundraiser—on May 3 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Thistle Farms helps female survivors of trafficking, prostitution and addiction by providing safe and supportive housing, the opportunity for economic independence and a strong community of advocates and partners. Founded by Becca Stevens in…… MORE
Trace Adkins Stops by “Adam Carolla & Friends Build Stuff Live” to Construct Furniture and Take the Screw Adam Challenge [Watch]
Last night (April 10), Trace Adkins dropped by Adam Carolla’s new show on Spike TV—Adam Carolla and Friends Build Stuff Live—to help the comedian construct some outdoor furniture. In addition to helping Adam build a table and couch out of old pallets, Trace played the “Screw Adam Challenge,” where guests hammer nails and drill screws…… MORE
Carrie Underwood’s Former Backup Singer, Andrea Thomas, Takes On Faith Hill’s “Cry” in “The Voice” Knockout Round
In one of the first Team Blake knockout rounds on The Voice Monday night (April 10), Blake Shelton pitted Andrea Thomas against Lauren Duski for the elimination showdown. Andrea, who is a former backup singer for Carrie Underwood, chose Faith Hill’s “Cry” for her song. “If you sing backup for Carrie, you sing perfectly. Maybe…… MORE
Craig Morgan Completes 8th USO Tour: “It’s Always an Honor Getting to Thank Our Troops in Person”
An avid supporter of the U.S. Armed Forces, country star Craig Morgan spent 17 years serving our country in the Army and Army Reserves. Since 2002, Craig has been boosting military morale by regularly teaming up with the USO for tours that have entertained more that 37,000 service members and their families across 12 countries.…… MORE
The Cadillac Three’s Jaren Johnston Loves Showing Off His New Son
It’s only been 12 days since The Cadillac Three’s Jaren Johnston and his wife, Evyn, welcomed their first son, Jude Daniel Johnston, into the world. But the front man for the band can’t help but share his pride for his new little bundle of joy. Born on March 30 at 1:32 am, Jude weighed in…… MORE
