Category Archives: NCD News

During the 1,985 Days Between Albums, Sam Hunt Came to a “Pretty Big Fork in the Road,” So He Took It
Sam Hunt dropped his sophomore album, Southside, on April 3.The 12-song set, which features his recent No. 1 hit, “Kinfolks,” and new single, “Hard to Forget,” follows Sam̵...
Cumulus Media Apr 06, 2020

Kane Brown & John Legend Drop Self-Directed Video for “Last Time I Say Sorry” [Watch]
After collaborating with cross-genre artists Marshmello, Becky G, Khalid and more, Kane Brown teamed with EGOT-winner John Legend for a new ballad, “Last Time I Say Sorry.”“Last Time...
Cumulus Media Apr 06, 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

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

Thomas Rhett Teams With Keith Urban, Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott & Chris Tomlin for Bright New Tune, “Be a Light” [Listen]
Thomas Rhett teamed with Reba McEntire, Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin and Keith Urban to record a bright new tune, “Be a Light.”Thomas Rhett, who is celebrating his 3...
Cumulus Media Mar 30, 2020

John Prine’s Wife Provides Update on His Condition
John Prine’s wife, Fiona, provided two updates on her husband’s condition via Twitter on March 30, one day after a post on John’s official Instagram account revealed he had been hosp...
Cumulus Media Mar 30, 2020

Joe Diffie Reflects on Biggest Career Milestone During One of His Final Interviews
We lost a good one.Joe Diffie passed away on March 29 from complications of COVID-19.The Oklahoma native topped the charts with “Home,” “If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets),”...
Cumulus Media Mar 30, 2020

Jennifer Nettles Releases Hopeful New Rendition of Broadway’s “Tomorrow” [Listen]
Jennifer Nettles released a new rendition of the show tune “Tomorrow,” which originally appeared in the 1977 musical, Annie.Jennifer recorded the song with Tony- and Grammy-winning compose...
Cumulus Media Mar 30, 2020

March 30: Live-Stream Show Calendar With Thomas Rhett, Lee Brice, Justin Moore, Caylee Hammack & 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 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