The ongoing debate about today’s country music not being “real country” continued this week when Aaron Lewis—lead singer of the rock group Staind and now country singer—stepped onto a Colorado stage and told the audience the inspiration behind his latest country single,”That Ain’t Country.” “I’d like to thank Sam Hunt–oh, I know, he’s so pretty…… MORE
The 17th annual Americana Music Festival invades Nashville for six days and nights next week (Sept. 20–25). With more than 200 acts hitting 14 stages around town, Music City becomes Roots Music City for the week. While it’s impossible to see every show (you’d need the ability to time-warp), NCD has you covered with the…… MORE
The CMA Awards are pulling out all of the stops for their 50th anniversary on Nov. 2. In a momentous move, 30 of country music’s biggest stars—both past and present—have come together to record a new song and video, “Forever Country,” for the CMA’s golden anniversary. The star-studded mashup features a fresh take on three…… MORE
The CMA Awards are pulling out all of the stops for their 50th anniversary on Nov. 2. In a momentous move, 30 of country music’s biggest stars—both past and present—have come together to record a new song and video, “Forever Country,” for the CMA’s golden anniversary. The star-studded mashup features a fresh take on three…… MORE
Later this afternoon (Sep. 16) Carrie Underwood will make her 10th appearance on the talk show Ellen. If you think that sounds like grounds for a heartfelt anniversary gift from hostess Ellen DeGeneres, you’d be dead wrong. Instead, Ellen sets up Carrie with a little small talk before she gets a shocking surprise . . .…… MORE
Have you ever been as relaxed as that dog below? I know I haven’t! So here is a list of 4 ways to feel more rested. 1. Wake up at the same time every day. Even on weekends. Your body likes routine, so anything that interferes makes things more difficult. 2. Eat lettuce and lobster. …… MORE
Since coming out of retirement in 2014, Garth Brooks has defeated the machines with his No. 1 album, Man Against Machine, and now he’s set his sights on becoming the ultimate badass, which if you’ve seen him in concert lately, you already know he is. OK, enough Garth gushing. Today, Garth announced he is collaborating…… MORE
A couple of east Tennessee gals—Kelsea Ballerini and Dolly Parton—got together for a rockin’ interview in the newest installment of Cracker Barrel’s Front Porch series. After Kelsea picked the brain of her “strong woman” icon, the two played a little game of Real or Fake . . . as relating to country song titles. Check…… MORE
Miranda Lambert has been full force ahead as of late, having released her soon-to-be hit single “Vice” and its masterminded video, as well as wrapping her Keeper Of the Flame Tour (a few days early). Now, the superstar songstress and songwriter has shared the next page of her book with fans, teasing her album release on social…… MORE
… MORE
