Yearly Archives: 2017

Chris Young Talks New Album, New Tour, Opry Induction & More

Chris Young Talks New Album, New Tour, Opry Induction & More

Jim Casey talks with Chris Young about: • the Las Vegas shooting • induction into the Grand Ole Orpy • his hurricane relief efforts • current Top 20 single, “Losing Sleep” • new album, Losing Sleep • new tour with Kane Brown and LANCO • being a mentor to young artists like Kane Brown •…MORE

Get to Know 2017 Nash Next Finalist Radio Romance

Get to Know 2017 Nash Next Finalist Radio Romance

The 2017 Nash Next challenge is down to 10 finalists, and in the lead-up to the announcement of the champion on Nov. 1, NCD will be profiling each of the 10 finalists. Today, we are getting to know Radio Romance. In May, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited aspiring country artists and bands…MORE

Dolly Parton Joins Forces With the One America Appeal for Hurricane Relief

Dolly Parton Joins Forces With the One America Appeal for Hurricane Relief

Dolly Parton has joined forces with the One America Appeal for Hurricane Relief, an organization backed by the five living former Presidents to provide relief to those affected by the devastation of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. In addition to a financial contribution to the One America Appeal, Dolly is launching a partnership with her…MORE

Check Out Our Red Carpet Photo Gallery From the CMT Artists of the Year Awards, Including Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman, Luke Bryan, FGL & More

Check Out Our Red Carpet Photo Gallery From the CMT Artists of the Year Awards, Including Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman, Luke Bryan, FGL & More

Last night (Oct. 18) at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, CMT honored its 2017 Artists of the Year—Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Chris Stapleton and Keith Urban—with a star-studded television extravaganza. In addition, Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road” was awarded the inaugural CMT Song of the Year. The evening featured a number…MORE

Reba McEntire’s Faith-Based Album Wins a Dove Award

Reba McEntire’s Faith-Based Album Wins a Dove Award

Reba McEntire can add another trophy to her mantle—if she has room. Reba’s 2017 double-disc album, Sing It Now: Songs of Faith and Hope, won the Dove Award for Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year. The 48th annual Dove Awards on Oct. 17 recognized the work of Christian artists in a range of music genres. “It’s…MORE

Lady Antebellum Looks Back on 2017 Highlights in New 4-Minute Video [Watch]

Lady Antebellum Looks Back on 2017 Highlights in New 4-Minute Video [Watch]

After taking a hiatus in 2016 to pursue individual projects and spend time with their families, the members of Lady Antebellum—Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood—have had an action-packed 2017. A handful of Lady A’s 2017 highlights include: releasing their seventh studio album, Heart Break performing at the ACMs singing the national anthem before…MORE

Get to Know 2017 Nash Next Finalist Ashley Jordan

Get to Know 2017 Nash Next Finalist Ashley Jordan

The 2017 Nash Next challenge is down to 10 finalists, and in the lead-up to the announcement of the champion on Nov. 1, NCD will be profiling each of the 10 finalists. Today, we are getting to know Ashley Jordan. In May, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited aspiring country artists and bands…MORE

Parmalee: Hotdamalama Tour

Parmalee: Hotdamalama Tour

Parmalee will hit the road with opener Kasey Tyndall for their headlining Hotdamalama Tour (if you need an explanation of the “word,” here you go) on Nov. 3. Hotdamalama Tour Nov. 3 Jim Thorpe, PA Penn’s Peak Nov. 4 Providence, RI Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel Nov. 10 Charlotte, NC Coyote Joe’s Nov. 11 Jacksonville, FL St.…MORE

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Our Thoughts on NBC’s Opry 100

Our Thoughts on NBC’s Opry 100

The Grand Ole Opry’s 100th Anniversary celebration on NBC Wednesday night (3-19) was a cavalcade of country music stars singing classic country songs. The show began with Reba McEntire singing Loretta Lynn’s “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” followed by a duet with Trisha Yearwood on “The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia.” Ketch Secor, Jamey…

Spring Break Ideas for the Kiddos…

Spring Break Ideas for the Kiddos…

If your kids are anything like ours, they’re already bored. Thanks to Gretchen at BoiseDev – here are some fun things to do with your Spring Breakers this week: ·         🎳Cheap Bowling: Emerald Lanes in Boise charges $4.75 per person per game or $30 per lane per hour Monday through Thursday.…

Top Things We’re Looking Forward to This Weekend in Kissin’ Country!

Top Things We’re Looking Forward to This Weekend in Kissin’ Country!

Spring is almost here, and this weekend in Kissin’ Country is packed with awesome events for the whole family! We’ve teamed up with our friend Becca at BoiseWithKids.com to highlight some of the best activities happening around town. From sweet treats to festive celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Pi Day Deals – Friday,…