Category Archives: NCD News

Lady Antebellum Announces “Ocean 2020 Tour” With Jake Owen and Maddie & Tae

Lady Antebellum Announces “Ocean 2020 Tour” With Jake Owen and Maddie & Tae

Lady Antebellum announced they will embark on a 40-date headlining tour, dubbed the Ocean 2020 Tour, which takes its name from their 2019 album. Kicking off on May 21 in Albuquerque, the tour will make additional stops in San Diego, Chicago, Dallas, Nashville and more. Jake Owen and Maddie & Tae will serve as support.…MORE

Sam Hunt Drops New Song, “Sinning With You” [Listen]

Sam Hunt Drops New Song, “Sinning With You” [Listen]

Sam Hunt dropped a new song, “Sinning With You,” on Jan. 3. Co-penned by Sam, Paul DiGiovanni, Josh Osborne, and Emily Weisband, “Sinning With You” is expected to be featured on Sam’s upcoming sophomore album, which is slated to drop later this year. “I’m thankful to have found some inspiration and have some music ready…MORE

Dierks Bentley’s Hot Country Knights Sign Record Deal

Dierks Bentley’s Hot Country Knights Sign Record Deal

The Hot Country Knights—a band fronted by an incognito Dierks Bentley—signed a recording contract with Universal Music Group Nashville, which is Dierks’ longtime label partner. The Hot Country Knights are comprised of Dierks’ road band, performing ’90s country covers while donning mullet wigs and over-the-top attire from the era. A press release from Universal makes…MORE

Morgan Wallen Drops Buzzing New Tune, “This Bar” [Listen]

Morgan Wallen Drops Buzzing New Tune, “This Bar” [Listen]

Morgan Wallen kicked off 2020 by dropping a spirited new tune, “This Bar.” Co-penned by Morgan, Michael Hardy, Jackson Morgan, Jake Scott, Ernest K. Smith and Ryan Vojtesak, “This Bar” takes a nostalgic look back at a 21-year-old’s buzz-filled bar days, featuring the chorus: “I found myself in this bar / Making mistakes and making…MORE

Carrie Underwood Will Not Return as CMA Awards Host in 2020

Carrie Underwood Will Not Return as CMA Awards Host in 2020

After 12 years as the co-host of the CMA Awards, Carrie Underwood says that “it’s time to pass the hosting torch” in 2020. Carrie revealed the news via Instagram, saying: “One of the highlights of 2019 and of my entire career so far was being on stage with the legends that are Reba and Dolly…MORE

New Year’s Eve TV Lineups: Ring in 2020 With Blake Shelton, Sam Hunt, FGL, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Keith Urban & More

New Year’s Eve TV Lineups: Ring in 2020 With Blake Shelton, Sam Hunt, FGL, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Keith Urban & More

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest Channel: ABC Time: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. ET Hosts: Ryan Seacrest (NYC), Lucy Hale (NYC), Ciara (Hollywood), Billy Porter (New Orleans) Performers: NYC (Eastern Time Zone) Post Malone, BTS, Sam Hunt, Alanis Morissette and the Broadway cast of Jagged Little Pill Miami (Eastern Time Zone)…MORE

Play It Forward: Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey Says Check Out Abby Anderson’s Music

Play It Forward: Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey Says Check Out Abby Anderson’s Music

NCD is closing out the year with our “Play It Forward” segment, which beckons our featured artists to recommend a singer or song that mainstream country fans may not be familiar with. Today’s recommendation comes from Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey. “I follow Abby Anderson,” says Matthew. “Man, when she sits down and plays the piano…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,…