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 Natalie Spiroff. In May, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited aspiring country artists and bands…… MORE
Jason Aldean Helps Raise More Than $330,000 at “Concert for the Cure” to Benefit Susan G. Komen Organization
Jason Aldean brought his annual Concert for the Cure to the KFC YUM Center in Louisville, Ky., on Oct. 20 as part of his They Don’t Know Tour. Since 2004, Jason has helped raise more than $3.6 million to benefit Susan G. Komen chapters across the country. Susan G. Komen organizations fund more breast cancer…… MORE
Watch Lady Antebellum Pay Tribute to Tom Petty With Their Cover of “Learning to Fly”
Lady Antebellum took their You Look Good World Tour to Europe on Oct. 1–10 for shows in Amsterdam, Manchester, Dublin, Glasgow, Birmingham and London. After learning of Tom Petty’s death on Oct. 2, Lady A worked a cover of Petty’s “Learning to Fly” into their shows in Manchester on Oct. 4 and Dublin on Oct.…… MORE
Ring in the New Year in Nashville With Free Show Featuring Keith Urban, Maren Morris, Carly Pearce & More
You can ring in the New Year in Nashville with a free show featuring Keith Urban, Maren Morris, Carly Pearce, Cheap Trick, Jonny P and the Fisk Jubilee Singers. The free event—dubbed the Jack Daniel’s Music City Midnight: New Year’s Eve in Nashville—will take place at the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (approximately one mile…… MORE
Photo Gallery: Alan Jackson’s Hall of Fame Ceremony With George Strait, Randy Travis, Oak Ridge Boys & More
The Country Music Association inducted Alan Jackson (modern era), Jerry Reed (veteran era/posthumously) and Don Schlitz (songwriter) into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, Oct. 22. During the ceremony, Bobby Bare, Vince Gill and Connie Smith presented Alan, Don and the family of Jerry with their official Hall of Fame medallions, while musical…… MORE
Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay Marries Hannah Billingsley
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
American Country Countdown Chart – Week of October 23, 2017
Check out the 40 hottest hits for the week of October 23, 2017 based on the official Billboard Country Airplay Chart powered by Nielsen.… MORE
The Song Remembers When: “Better Man” – Little Big Town
We take you behind the scenes and explore the making of one of our favorite tunes with The Song Remembers When… This week, we take a look at Little Big Town’s “Better Man.”… 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
Kidde Hero of the Week: Matt Cuddihy
An off-duty EMT who sprang into action to save lives is this week’s Hero. Have a special hero in your life? Learn how you can nominate them as the Kidde Hero of the Week.… MORE