Category Archives: NCD News
Watch Toby Keith Honor Glen Campbell With Performance of “Wichita Lineman” at New York Concert
Glen Campbell’s impact on country music and many of today’s artists cannot be overstated. Since the news of Glen’s passing broke on Aug. 8, there has been an outpouring of tributes a...
Aug 11, 2017
Everything Country Fans Need to Know About Sunday’s Teen Choice Awards
The Teen Choice Awards will air live on Fox on Sunday, Aug. 13, at 8 p.m. ET.Sunday's show will include performances from Louis Tomlinson and Bebe Rexha; Clean Bandit with Zara Larsson; an opening num...
Aug 11, 2017
Thomas Rhett Drops New Lyric Video for Nostalgic Tune, “Sixteen” [Watch]
Thomas Rhett will release his third studio album, Life Changes, on Sept. 8. The new 14-song offering features 10 songs that TR co-wrote, including his new single, "Unforgettable," which follows the al...
Aug 11, 2017
Check Out the Ultimate List of Banned Wedding Songs, Including a Few Country Ditties
ESPN’s FiveThiryEight.com-a website that uses statistical analysis to tell stories about politics, sports, science, music and pop culture-recently put together an interesting post: The Ultimate ...
Aug 10, 2017
Watch John Mayer Pay Tribute to Glen Campbell With a Cover of “Gentle On My Mind” During Nashville Concert
John Mayer headlined a gig at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena last night (Aug. 8) as news broke that Glen Campbell had passed way after a lengthy battle against Alzheimer’s.Not surprisingly,...
Aug 09, 2017
Watch April Kry’s Cry-Worthy Cover of Chris Stapleton’s “Fire Away”
As country up-and-comer April Kry gets ready to drop her debut album this fall, the Connecticut-born-Nashville-transplant is keeping fans engaged with her #KrySesh posts on YouTube.In her latest sessi...
Aug 09, 2017
George Strait, Kelsea Ballerini, LBT, Thomas Rhett & More to Perform at the 11th Annual ACM Honors Ceremony
The Academy of Country Music announced its first round of performers for the 11th annual ACM Honors ceremony on Aug. 23: George Strait, Kelsea Ballerini, Vince Gill, Toby Keith, Little Big Town, Maren...
Aug 09, 2017
Cole Swindell Is Enjoying the View While Touring . . . and Flying With Dierks Bentley
In addition to the onstage view of the party-loving sold-out crowds, one of the benefits of being on Dierks Bentley’s What the Hell Tour is the view from above.Dierks, who is a licensed pilot, h...
Aug 09, 2017
Glen Campbell: His Courageous Fight with Alzheimer’s Disease
Originally published in the June 24, 2013 issue of Country Weekly magazine.Two years ago, Glen Campbell came forward with a powerful, completely candid announcement that rippled throughout the enterta...
Aug 08, 2017
Country Music Hall of Famer Glen Campbell Has Died at 81
Glen Campbell, country music's "Rhinestone Cowboy," died today (Aug. 8) following a long fight against Alzheimer’s disease. He was 81 years old.“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we a...
Aug 08, 2017
