Tonight (Oct. 16) the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum held their annual Medallion Ceremony to formally induct this year’s new members. “Modern Era Artist” category: Randy Travis “Veteran Era Artist” category: Charlie Daniels “Non-Performer” category: Fred Foster, Monument Records founder The event took place at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville and…… MORE
Wichita Falls Neighborhood Takes Getting To Know Your Neighbor To The Next Level
One Wichita Falls neighborhood is taking “getting to know your neighbor” to the next level to have a better and safer community. With several recent high profile crimes and shootings in Wichita Falls, it is normal for many people to be afraid. However, police say residents should not be alarmed, but instead be proactive. Find…… MORE
The Army Needs Your Help Finding A Missing Fort Hood Soldier
Pvt. Dakota Stump has been missing since Monday, and his family and chain of command need your help. Stump, 19, an infantryman assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division, is missing from Fort Hood, Texas, a spokesman confirmed to Army Times Friday. The 1st Cavalry Division is exhausting all resources to look for him, Master Sgt.…… MORE
Drew Baldridge Talks About Small-Town Livin’, His Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative and His New Single, “Rebound”
Jim Casey talks with new artist Drew Baldridge about small-town living, his new single, “Rebound,” his new breast cancer awareness initiative, “Rebound from Cancer” and more. Show Participants Drew Baldridge Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Links & Notes Drew Baldridge’s website Read about Drew’s Rebound From Cancer breast cancer awareness initiative Buy a Rebound From Cancer t-shirt…… MORE
The Cadillac Three’s Jaren Johnston and Wife Evyn Expecting Their First Child
Congratulations to The Cadillac Three’s frontman, Jaren Johnston and his wife Evyn, who are expecting their first child in April 2017. The singer/songwriter made the announcement last night (Oct. 13) in Nashville during their set on Florida Georgia Line’s Dig Your Roots Tour. Jaren told the crowd about the baby before launching into, “White Lighting,”…… MORE
Photo Gallery and Video: Florida Georgia Line Rocks Nashville With Nelly and the Backstreet Boys
Last night (Oct. 13), Florida Georgia Line thrilled the crowd at the sold-out Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Part of their year-long Dig Your Roots Tour, the show featured pyrotechnics, an inflatable forest, the duo’s trademark high-energy performances and special guests the Backstreet Boys, Jake Owen and Nelly. Check out videos and photos from the show below!…… MORE
5 Songs That Hit Songwriter J.T. Harding Wishes He Had Penned
Hit songwriter J.T. Harding is just a city boy, born and raised in South Detroit—just like is says in Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’,” a band that comes up later in our hour-long conversation at Nashville’s Crema coffee shop. We’ll get to that in a minute. But first, a little more about J.T.’s city-boy mentality, which…… MORE
US Removes Limits On Bringing In Cuban Rum, Cigars
The Obama administration announced Friday that it is eliminating a $100 limit on the value of Cuban rum and cigars that American travelers can bring back from the island. The administration is also lifting limits on cargo ship travel between the U.S. and Cuba and easing U.S. and Cuban researchers’ ability to conduct joint medical…… MORE
Get to Know Nash Next Finalist Trey Teem
The Nash Next Challenge is down to its 10 finalists, and in the lead-up to the announcement of the champion on Oct. 25, NCD will be profiling each of the 10 finalists. Today, we are getting to know finalist Trey Teem. In July, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited aspiring country artists and…… MORE
Kip Moore Reveals New EP, “Underground,” Slated for Oct. 28 Release
It’s been almost 14 months since Kip Moore dropped his second studio album, Wild Ones, in August 2015. While Kip hasn’t been able to recapture the radio magic of his 2011 No. 1 “Somethin’ ’Bout a Truck” with Wild Ones’ two singles—“I’m to Blame” (No. 20) and “Running for You” (No. 13)—his passionate fan base…… MORE
