Yearly Archives: 2017

Watch Brad Paisley Induct Chris Young Into the Grand Ole Opry

Watch Brad Paisley Induct Chris Young Into the Grand Ole Opry

Chris Young fulfilled a bucket-list goal on Oct. 17 as Brad Paisley officially inducted him into the Grand Ole Opry. After Chris performed two of his four songs, Brad walked onstage and welcomed Chris into the Opry family. “When I was first made a member of this crazy family, I had no idea the actual…MORE

First Round of Performers Announced for 51st CMA Awards: Garth Brooks, Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Eric Church & More

First Round of Performers Announced for 51st CMA Awards: Garth Brooks, Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Eric Church & More

The Country Music Association announced its first round of performers set to take the stage at the 51st CMA Awards on Nov. 8. The all-star list includes Garth Brooks, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett and Carrie Underwood. But that’s not all—2017…MORE

Kenny Chesney Announces 2018 “Trip Around the Sun Tour”

Kenny Chesney Announces 2018 “Trip Around the Sun Tour”

Kenny Chesney may be coming to a stadium near you in 2018. Kenny’s 2018 Trip Around the Sun Tour will kick off in April and visit 18 major stadiums through August, including stops in Atlanta, Denver, Chicago, Seattle, Nashville and more. Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion and Brandon Lay will hit the road with Kenny during…MORE

Kacey Musgraves Shares New Wedding Photos, Including One With a Horsey

Kacey Musgraves Shares New Wedding Photos, Including One With a Horsey

Kacey Musgraves shared a handful of wedding photos via Instagram today (Oct. 17), including one of her kissing her groom, Ruston Kelly, and one with her horse. Kacey and Ruston were married on Oct. 14. Kacey captioned her first post by stating: “Saturday, in a sacred place where two rivers meet and join together, I…MORE

Jason Isbell Gets Rare Honor From the Country Music Hall of Fame

Jason Isbell Gets Rare Honor From the Country Music Hall of Fame

Fresh off of performing six sold-out shows at the Ryman Auditorium last week, Jason Isbell is adding another feather to his cap: artist-in-residence at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Jason will perform three intimate performances at the Hall of Fame’s CMA Theater on Dec. 5, 12 and 19. Established in 2003, the museum’s artist-in-residence…MORE

Get to Know 2017 Nash Next Finalist Schatzi + the String Boffin

Get to Know 2017 Nash Next Finalist Schatzi + the String Boffin

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 sibling duo Schatzi + the String Boffin. In May, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited…MORE

Baby Breakdown: Which Country Stars Have Babies On the Way? (Here’s a Hint: A Lot)

Baby Breakdown: Which Country Stars Have Babies On the Way? (Here’s a Hint: A Lot)

If you’ve been trying to keep up with which country stars are expecting babies in the coming months, NCD has ya covered—or should we say “swaddled.” Check out who’s expecting. Clay Walker and wife Jessica Baby ? Due in October/November Brantley Gilbert and wife Amber Baby boy Due in November Jason Aldean and wife Brittany…MORE

Watch Scotty McCreery Perform the National Anthem Before Broncos vs. Giants Game

Watch Scotty McCreery Perform the National Anthem Before Broncos vs. Giants Game

Scotty McCreery performed the national anthem at Denver’s Mile High Stadium on Oct. 15 before the Broncos played the New York Giants. Although Scotty is a New England Patriots fan (his dad is from New England), the former American Idol treated the 76,000 fans in Denver to a sterling rendition of the anthem. Check out…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,…