Category Archives: NCD News

Garth Brooks Announces Second Stop on “Dive Bar Tour”
During Inside Studio G on Facebook Live on July 29, Garth Brooks revealed the location and venue for the second stop of his Dive Bar Tour: Buck Owens' Crystal Palace in Bakersfield, Calif.The date of ...
Cumulus Media Jul 29, 2019

Maren Morris’ “Girl” Reaches No. 1 on the Country Charts
Maren Morris’ “Girl” ascended to the top of both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart this week.Penned by Maren, Sarah Aarons and Greg Kurstin, who also produced t...
Cumulus Media Jul 29, 2019

Randy Travis’ New Book Wins “AudioFile” Award for Narration by Rory Feek
Randy Travis’ new book, Forever and Ever, Amen: A Memoir of Music, Faith, and Braving the Storms of Life, was recognized by AudioFile with their Earphones Award, which is given out monthly to ...
Cumulus Media Jul 29, 2019

Watch Lady Antebellum Perform New Single, “What If I Never Get Over You,” on “GMA” Summer Concert Series
Lady Antebellum headlined Good Morning America's Summer Concert Series in Central Park on July 26.In addition to performing crowd-favorites such as “Bartender” and “Need You Now,R...
Cumulus Media Jul 29, 2019

Listen to Trisha Yearwood’s New Song, “Workin’ on Whiskey,” Featuring Kelly Clarkson
Trisha Yearwood released a new track, “Workin’ on Whiskey,” from her upcoming album, Every Girl, which is set to drop on Aug. 30. Penned by Jessica Mitchell, Dave Thomson and Patrici...
Cumulus Media Jul 29, 2019

Mass Shooting at California Festival Results in Multiple Deaths & Injuries
A gunman opened fire at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in Gilroy, Calif., on July 28, killing three people, including a six-year-old boy, and injuring 15 people.Gilroy police engaged and killed the gunman...
Cumulus Media Jul 29, 2019

The Highwomen Drop Second Track, “Crowded Table” [Listen]
The Highwomen-Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, Maren Morris and Natalie Hemby-have shared the second track, “Crowded Table,” from their upcoming self-titled album (Sept. 6).“Crowded Ta...
Cumulus Media Jul 26, 2019

Dolly Parton, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Raybon & More Earn International Bluegrass Music Awards Nominations
Nominees for the 2019 International Bluegrass Music Awards were announced today (July 24) at a press conference in Nashville. Notable names earning nominations-with country music ties-include Dolly Pa...
Cumulus Media Jul 24, 2019

Oak Ridge Boys Announce New Holiday Album & 30th Annual Christmas Tour
The Oak Ridge Boys-Joe Bonsall, Duane Allen, William Lee Golden and Richard Sterban-are getting a jump on the Christmas season by announcing the release of their new holiday album and upcoming tour.Pr...
Cumulus Media Jul 24, 2019

Keith Urban Says It’s a Challenging Time to Create Art Because Haters Want to “Yuck Your Yum”
Keith Urban has always marched to the beat of his own drum when it comes to creating country music.Ambition and talent didn't make him an immediate star when he first visited Nashville in 1989. Keith ...
Cumulus Media Jul 24, 2019