It’s good to have friends in high places. Today show host Hoda Kotb, who adopted a baby girl, Haley Joy, earlier this year, received the cutest gift from her friend Carrie Underwood. The “Church Bells” singer sent Hoda a mini pair of pink cowboy boots and a monogrammed baby blanket for her little girl. After…… MORE
Watch Melissa Etheridge, Cam, Lindsay Ell & More Jam on Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode” at “Skyville Live”
To celebrate the musical power of women, innovative online music series Skyville Live held a concert last night (March 20) with an all-female ensemble featuring Melissa Etheridge, Cam, Lindsay Ell, Orianthi and Troi Irons. Filmed in front of an intimate studio audience, the show was live-streamed to online viewers on Rated Red’s Facebook page. In…… MORE
See Brad Paisley Honor Chuck Berry With Blistering ‘Johnny B. Goode’
At 8 years old, future country superstar Brad Paisley was given his first guitar by his grandfather, Warren Jarvis. Throughout his live shows, his 10 studio LPs and even the 2011 book Diary of a Player, his grandfather’s influence has loomed large. But he certainly wasn’t the only one who shaped Paisley’s musicianship. Watch Brad honor…… MORE
Glen Campbell’s Wife Says He Can No Longer Play Guitar
Glen Campbell’s wife says Alzheimer’s disease has robbed the 80-year-old singer’s ability to play guitar. But Kim Campbell tells The Tennessean that her husband occasionally breaks into a solo air guitar routine, which she says is “kind of fun.” Click here for an update on Glen’s battle with Alzheimer’s.… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini To Perform At 2017 Academy Of Country Music Awards
Kelsea Ballerini will perform at the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards, the ACM announced Monday (March 20). Ballerini won new female vocalist in 2016 and is up for two awards this year, including female vocalist of the year and video of the year for her single “Peter Pan.” Click here for more on Kelsea’s upcoming…… MORE
Faith Hill & Tim McGraw Releasing Joint Album
One of county music’s longtime favorite couples, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, has announced it will release a joint album. The currently untitled LP is set for release later this year from Sony Music Entertainment, with a first single called “Speak to a Girl” scheduled to drop on Thursday. Hill and McGraw will make the song’s…… MORE
William Michael Morgan Talks the Long Road to No. 1 for “I Met a Girl,” Getting Engaged and New Single, “Missing”
Jim Casey talks with William Michael Morgan about cowboy hats, his debut album, Vinyl, new single, “Missing,” recent engagement to Runaway June’s Jennifer Wayne and more. Show Participants William Michael Morgan Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Notes & Links William Michael Morgan’s website Read “After His Debut No. 1 Single, William Michael Morgan Goes ‘Missing’ (In…… MORE
Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Little Big Town To Headline Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam
Sun, surf and sand are three things you can experience this Labor Day Weekend (Sept 1-3) when you head out to the Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach, Fla. You will also get to enjoy the music of three of country’s hottest acts. Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Little…… MORE
Who’s New: Michael Tyler
Age: 23 Hometown: Thayer, Missouri Lives: Nashville Single: “They Can’t See” Album: 317 Twitter: @MichaelTyler93 Website: themichaeltyler.com Influences: Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, Jason Aldean, Tesla, Cinderella, Poison THE SCOOP At the age of 13, Michael Tyler—a big fan of Jason Aldean—wrote a message to Jason’s producer, Michael Knox, via MySpace in hopes of making a connection.…… MORE
Comfortable in Her Own Skin, Lauren Alaina Scores First Top 5 Hit With “Road Less Traveled”
Lauren Alaina has scored the first Top 5 hit of her career with her current single, “Road Less Traveled,” which is currently No. 4 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The anthemic tune, which was penned by Lauren, Jesse Frasure and Meghan Trainor, was released in June and explores topics of self-acceptance—a message that’s especially personal…… MORE
