Yearly Archives: 2017

2017 CMA Nominations: 11 Snubs, Duds and Surprises

2017 CMA Nominations: 11 Snubs, Duds and Surprises

The nomination for the 51st annual CMA Awards were announced on Sept. 4, and while artists like Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, and Little Big Town racked up multiple nominations, there were more than a few questionable omissions—as well as inclusions—in the nomination process. Here are the snubs, duds and surprises of the 51st annual CMA…MORE

Expectant Parents Jason Aldean and Brittany Reveal Their Baby Name

Expectant Parents Jason Aldean and Brittany Reveal Their Baby Name

Jason Aldean and wife Brittany are expecting the birth of their first son in late November/early December. While Jason and Brittany continue planning for their upcoming bundle of joy, the couple has already taken care of two very important details: the baby’s name and his nursery. According to Jason’s recent Instagram post, the baby’s name…MORE

Locash’s Chris Lucas and Wife Welcome Baby Girl, Violet Reid Lucas

Locash’s Chris Lucas and Wife Welcome Baby Girl, Violet Reid Lucas

Locash’s Chris Lucas and wife Kaitlyn welcomed a baby girl, Violet Reid Lucas, into the world on Sunday, Sept. 3 at 9:42 p.m. in Franklin, Tenn. Violet, who weighed 8 lbs., 1 oz., joins brother Caden, 7, and sister Remi McKenna, 17 months, in the Lucas household. On Sunday night, Chris—with the help of Charles…MORE

Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban & Little Big Town Lead the List of Nominees for the 51st CMA Awards [Full List]

Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban & Little Big Town Lead the List of Nominees for the 51st CMA Awards [Full List]

Brothers Osborne, Lauren Alaina and Dustin Lynch helped announced the nominees in six categories for the 51st annual CMA Awards on ABC’s Good Morning America on today (Sept. 4). The remaining six categories were announced via GoodMorningAmerica.com, Yahoo and Good Morning America’s Facebook page. Miranda Lambert tops the list of nominees with five nominations, while…MORE

In Honor of Labor Day, We’ve Got the 40 Hardest Working Songs in Country Music

In Honor of Labor Day, We’ve Got the 40 Hardest Working Songs in Country Music

It’s time to clock in—we’ve got the 40 Hardest Working Songs in Country Music. Country music throughout the decades has not only embraced its working class roots, it’s made a point to praise them. Yes, work is tough, as Merle Haggard wrote in “Workin’ Man’s Blues” or as George Strait sang in “Amarillo by Morning.”…MORE

Watch Florida Georgia Line’s “Smooth” Performance on “Today”

Watch Florida Georgia Line’s “Smooth” Performance on “Today”

Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley stopped by the Today show this morning (Sept. 1) to share some of their “Smooth” vibes with co-hosts Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford and the studio audience. The duo performed their new single, “Smooth,” which is currently No. 30 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after four…MORE

Kip Moore Talks Finding His Musical Calling, Appreciating His Ever-Growing Fan Base, Making His Gratifying New Album, “Slowheart,” & More

Kip Moore Talks Finding His Musical Calling, Appreciating His Ever-Growing Fan Base, Making His Gratifying New Album, “Slowheart,” & More

Jim Casey talks with Kip Moore about growing up in Georgia, picking up the guitar for the first time, deciding to make music his career, traveling the world, his ever-growing fan base, achieving highs and lows, releasing his upcoming album, Slowheart, and more. Show Participants Kip Moore Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links…MORE

Blogs

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,…