Category Archives: NCD News
Eric Church’s Brother, Brandon Church, Has Died
Our thoughts and prayers are going out to Eric Church and his family as they mourn the loss of Eric’s brother, Brandon Church, who passed on June 29.The announcement was made via Eric’s fa...
Cumulus Media Jul 03, 2018
Circle of Influence: Robert Earl Keen
Country music maverick Robert Earl Keen is a Lone Star State legend whose circle of influence roams far and wide, from the friendly confines of Texas to parts unknown.Lyle LovettIn the late 1970s, nei...
Cumulus Media Jul 03, 2018

Watch Luke Bryan Lead a Singalong of “Kick the Dust Up” for Kids at Levine Children’s Hospital
Before Luke Bryan performed at the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, N.C., on June 30, he stopped by Seacrest Studios in the Levine Children’s Hospital to lead a singalong of his hit song, “...
Cumulus Media Jul 02, 2018

Rolling Stone’s List of “The 100 Greatest Songs of the Century—So Far” Only Includes Two Country Songs
Rolling Stone reached out to a bevy of artists, producers, critics and industry experts to compile a list of the “100 Greatest Songs of the Century-So Far.”Of the 100 songs included from t...
Cumulus Media Jul 02, 2018

Dan + Shay Double Up With No. 1 Self-Titled Album & No. 1 Single, “Tequila”
Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of duo Dan + Shay doubled up with dual No. 1s this week.The duo’s self-titled album debuted at No.1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart with more than 200,000 equi...
Cumulus Media Jul 02, 2018

Lauren Alaina Shares Update on Stepfather’s Battle With Cancer: “He Is Fighting Harder Than I Thought Was Possible”
ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year Lauren Alaina revealed that her stepfather, Sam Ramker, has been battling cancer since March.In a post on Instagram, Lauren noted that Sam “is fighting harder...
Cumulus Media Jul 02, 2018
Country Music Hall of Fame Reveals Details for Upcoming Exhibit That Honors Ralph Stanley
Ralph Stanley will be the subject of a new exhibit-Ralph Stanley: Voice From On High-at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The new exhibit will open on July 13 and run through Jan. 6, 2019.Ral...
Cumulus Media Jun 20, 2018
Lady Antebellum Reveals Winning Video for “Heart Break” in Fan-Driven Contest [Watch]
Lady Antebellum appealed to the creative community-to the tune of $20,000-to produce new videos for their single, "Heart Break," which is currently No. 16 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart after 38...
Cumulus Media Jun 20, 2018
Songwriter Sarah Buxton’s Instagram Post on “Keeping Families Together Act” Goes Viral
Singer/songwriter Sarah Buxton has penned a bevy of hit songs over her career, including Keith Urban’s “Stupid Boy,” Florida Georgia Line’s “Sun Daze,” The Band Per...
Cumulus Media Jun 20, 2018
Chris Young Keeps the Late-Night Party Going by Extending “Losing Sleep World Tour” With Dan + Shay
After kicking off his Losing Sleep World Tour in January and extending it with dates in February, April and May, Chris Young will keep the party going with 15 new dates this fall and winter.The new le...
Cumulus Media Jun 20, 2018