Category Archives: NCD News

Luke Bryan Scores 24th No. 1 Single With “What She Wants Tonight”
Luke Bryan scored the 24th No. 1 single of his career as “What She Wants Tonight” ascended to the top of both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and the Mediabase chart this week.Co-penne...
Cumulus Media Mar 31, 2020

Nashville Singer/Songwriter Kalie Shorr Reveals COVID-19 Diagnosis
Nashville singer/songwriter Kalie Shorr revealed via Twitter on March 30 that she has been diagnosed with COVID-19.“Despite being quarantined (except for a handful of trips for groceries) for th...
Cumulus Media Mar 31, 2020

March 31: Live-Stream Show Calendar With Mitchell Tenpenny, Tenille Townes, Craig Campbell, Chris Lane & More
Country stars are trying to do their part to keep us entertained during our self-quarantines (hopefully) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Here’s a rundown of what to expect as some of our favorite s...
Cumulus Media Mar 31, 2020

Kenny Rogers Tops Billboard Country Albums Chart for First Time in 34 Years
Kenny Rogers may be gone, but the country music icon is definitely not forgotten.One week after Kenny’s death on March 20, his 2018 album, The Best of Kenny Rogers: Through the Years, reached No...
Cumulus Media Mar 30, 2020

Country Stars Remember Joe Diffie, Including Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw & More
A number of country artists shared their sentiments regarding Joe Diffie, who passed away from complications of COVID-19 on March 29.Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Scotty McCreery, Chris Y...
Cumulus Media Mar 29, 2020

John Prine Hospitalized With COVID-19 Symptoms: “His Situation Is Critical”
Singer/songwriter John Prine, 73, has been hospitalized after suffering from COVID-19 symptoms.John’s family released a statement via Instagram on March 29: "After a sudden onset of COVID-19 sym...
Cumulus Media Mar 29, 2020

Joe Diffie Dies at 61 After Complications From COVID-19
Two days after confirming he tested positive for COVID-19, Joe Diffie, 61, died on March 29, according to a statement from his PR company: “Grammy-winning country music legend Joe Diffie passed ...
Cumulus Media Mar 29, 2020

Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood to Headline Live Concert Event on CBS on April 1
After Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood broke the Internet on March 23 during their at-home concert on Inside Studio G via Facebook Live, the tandem has decided to take their talents to CBS on April 1 ...
Cumulus Media Mar 29, 2020

Grand Ole Opry Member Jan Howard Dies at 91
Longtime Grand Ole Opry member Jan Howard, 91, “passed away peacefully” on March 28 in Gallatin, Tenn., according to a statement from the Opry.Jan scored a number of Top 20 hits in the 196...
Cumulus Media Mar 29, 2020

Joe Diffie Releases Statement After Testing Positive for COVID-19
Joe Diffie, 61, has confirmed he tested positive for COVID-19.The “John Deere Green” singer released a statement on March 27: “I am under the care of medical professionals and curren...
Cumulus Media Mar 27, 2020