Category Archives: NCD News

2018 Bonnaroo Lineup Includes Sturgill Simpson, Midland, Old Crow Medicine Show, Brothers Osborne & More

2018 Bonnaroo Lineup Includes Sturgill Simpson, Midland, Old Crow Medicine Show, Brothers Osborne & More

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival unleashed its 100-plus-artist lineup for 2018, and it includes a number of country-centric performers, including Sturgill Simpson, Midland, Brothers Osborne, Ole Crow Medicine Show, Tyler Childers, Sheryl Crow and more. The 2018 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival will take place June 7–10 at Great Stage Park, the 700-acre farm and…MORE

Loretta Lynn “Is in Good Spirits” After Falling and Breaking Her Hip

Loretta Lynn “Is in Good Spirits” After Falling and Breaking Her Hip

According to a post on Crystal Gayle’s Twitter page, her sister, Loretta Lynn, fell and broke her hip last week. “My birthday wish is for everyone to send love and prayers to my sister, Loretta Lynn, who fell and broke her hip last week,” Crystal said, in part. “I was with Loretta yesterday. She is…MORE

Rascal Flatts’ Gary LeVox Escapes Bus Fire Unharmed

Rascal Flatts’ Gary LeVox Escapes Bus Fire Unharmed

Rascal Flatt’s lead singer Gary LeVox and his brother, Kevin, escaped unharmed after the tour bus they were riding in caught fire. Gary and his brother were on their way to a hunting trip in Louisiana when the malfunction occurred. Gary posted a video of smoke pouring out of the bus on Instagram with the…MORE

LANCO Drops New Single, “Born to Love You” [Listen]

LANCO Drops New Single, “Born to Love You” [Listen]

Riding high from the momentum of their recent No. 1 single, “Greatest Love Story,” LANCO—which consists of Brandon Lancaster, Chandler Baldwin, Jared Hampton, Tripp Howell and Eric Steedly—has released its follow-up single, “Born to Love You.” Co-penned by Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, Josh Osborne and LANCO lead singer Brandon Lancaster, the track is the next…MORE

Carrie Underwood Previews New Super Bowl Song, “The Champion” [Listen]

Carrie Underwood Previews New Super Bowl Song, “The Champion” [Listen]

During halftime of the NFL playoff game between the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints on Jan. 6, fans were given a sneak preview of Carrie Underwood’s new song, “The Champion.” The new tune will be part of the opening segment before Super Bowl 52 on February 4. “I’ve been working my whole life /…MORE

Watch Chris Janson Perform “Drunk Girl” on “Today”

Watch Chris Janson Perform “Drunk Girl” on “Today”

Dapperly dressed Chris Janson stopped by the Today show (Jan. 5) to perform his new single, “Drunk Girl.” The tune—which was co-penned by Chris, Tom Douglas and Scooter Carusoe, is the second single from Chris’ 2017 sophomore album, Everybody. “Both of my co-writers are legendary,” said Chris to Nash Country Daily. “They certainly didn’t need…MORE

Mickey Gilley Fractures Ankle and Shoulder in Auto Accident

Mickey Gilley Fractures Ankle and Shoulder in Auto Accident

Mickey Gilley, 81, is recovering after fracturing his left ankle and right shoulder in an automobile accident on Jan. 3. Mickey and his son were on their way back to Branson, Mo., after an event in Texas when the accident occurred. Mickey’s son also sustained minor injuries and is on the mend. “I had an…MORE

Chris Stapleton Will Be Featured on Justin Timberlake’s New Album

Chris Stapleton Will Be Featured on Justin Timberlake’s New Album

No one’s stock in country music has increased more in the past couple of years than Chris Stapleton’s. The Kentucky native became the darling of the 2015 CMA Awards, winning three trophies, while putting on a show-stopping performance with Justin Timberlake during their collaborations on “Tennessee Whiskey” and “Drink You Away.” Grammys Awards, ACM Awards…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,…