Check out the 40 hottest hits for the week of March 13, 2017 based on the official Mediabase country music chart.… MORE
Damn Fine Music: Listen to the Mavericks’ Horn-Happy New Single, “Damned (If You Do)”
With a catalog of crowd-pleasing hits like “What a Crying Shame,” “Here Comes the Rain” and “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down,” the Mavericks have been a staple of country music for more than 25 years. And the band is showing no signs of slowing down. Two years after releasing their award-winning album,…… MORE
“Nashville” Enlists Rachel Bilson and Kaitlin Doubleday For Upcoming Season
Just as we were trying to get over the demise of Rayna James, played by Connie Britton, CMT’s drama Nashville announces that actresses Rachel Bilson and Kaitlin Doubleday will be added to the weekly soap opera. “We welcome Rachel and Kaitlin into our incredibly talented ensemble,” said Marshall Herskovitz, executive producer and showrunner. “We fondly…… MORE
Sunny Sweeney Bares Her Soul on New Album, “Trophy”
Sunny Sweeney is not one to mince words. In fact, the words she uses on her fourth studio album, Trophy—released today (March 10)—will no doubt pierce your heart, but at the same time make you roll with laughter. Trophy is not for the faint of heart. The 10-track soul-baring record will give you a glimpse…… MORE
Watch Willie Nelson’s Easygoing New Video for “It Gets Easier” From Upcoming Album, “God’s Problem Child”
Even at 83 years old, Willie Nelson makes everything look and sound effortless. His easygoing demeanor is on full display in a new video for “It Gets Easier,” a tune he co-wrote with pal and producer Buddy Cannon. The new tune will appear on Willie’s upcoming album, God’s Problem Child, which will drop on April…… MORE
The Song Remembers When: “You Look Like I Need a Drink” – Justin Moore
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 Justin Moore’s “You Look Like I Need a Drink.” … MORE
Kidde Hero of the Week: Matthew Bilodeau
Our Kidde Hero of the Week spotlights Matthew Bilodeau. Have a special hero in your life? Learn how you can salute that person or organization as the Kidde Hero of the Week.… MORE
Zac Brown Band Keeps It Authentic in New Song, “Real Thing” [Listen NOW]
After their wide-ranging 2015 album, Jekyll + Hyde, Zac Brown Band announced in September that their upcoming album, Welcome Home, was going “straight back to our roots.” With the release of the album’s lead single, “My Old Man,” which is currently No. 29 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, ZBB lived up to its authentic declaration.…… MORE
Josh Turner Talks Discovering His Booming Voice, Paying Homage to Randy Travis and the Ins & Outs of His New Album, “Deep South”
Jim Casey talks with Josh Turner about when and how he discovered his distinct baritone voice, singing “Three Wooden Crosses” at the recent Randy Travis tribute concert, his experience writing his first book, Man Stuff, his latest single, “Hometown Girl,” his new album, Deep South, and more. Show Participants Josh Turner Jim Casey, NCD managing editor…… MORE
Vote Now: Round 2 of the 3rd Annual Nash Music Madness Championship—Carrie, Keith, Kelsea, Blake, Dolly & More
In honor of college basketball’s craziest month, I created a bracket with 16 of the hottest acts in country music. I seeded them based on the strength of their current “season,” which ran from the ACM Awards in April 2016 to the Grammy Awards in February 2017. After thousands of votes were cast in Round…… MORE