Category Archives: NCD News

Gwen Stefani Gives Her Hits a Country Makeover With the Help of Jimmy Fallon [Watch]
Gwen Stefani was a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Oct. 19.The tandem decided to have a little fun by creating an infomercial for Gwen’s “new” album, Gwen’s ...
Cumulus Media Oct 21, 2020

David Nail & Wife Catherine Welcome Baby Girl
David Nail and wife Catherine welcomed their third child-a baby girl named Ellie Britton Nail-on Oct. 19.David shared the news via Instagram, saying, in part: “Words do no justice. Just complete...
Cumulus Media Oct 21, 2020

Bronze Statue of Loretta Lynn Unveiled at Ryman Auditorium
A bronze statue of Loretta Lynn was unveiled outside Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Oct. 20.Loretta’s statue joins two others-Bill Monroe and Little Jimmy Dickens-as part on the RymanR...
Cumulus Media Oct 20, 2020

Jennifer Nettles to Receive Inaugural “CMT Equal Play Award”
Jennifer Nettles will receive the inaugural CMT Equal Play Award during the CMT Awards on Oct. 21.Jennifer will be recognized during the telecast for her ongoing advocacy for women and diverse voices ...
Cumulus Media Oct 20, 2020

Jason Aldean Is Climbing the All-Time List for No. 1 Singles on Billboard Country Airplay Chart
By scoring his 22nd No. 1 single (“Got What I Got”) on the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week, Jason Aldean continued to climb the ladder on the all-time list. Jason is in seventh p...
Cumulus Media Oct 20, 2020

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood to Release Cover of “Shallow” as New Single
Garth Brooks revealed that his new cover of “Shallow” with wife Trisha Yearwood will be shipped to country radio as a single. Garth and Trisha’s cover of “Shallow” will b...
Cumulus Media Oct 20, 2020

Lucky 13: Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” Is No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs Chart for 13th Week
Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart (streaming, sales and airplay-based) for the 13th week, which is the second-longest run by a solo female ar...
Cumulus Media Oct 20, 2020

Kix Brooks to Host Westwood One’s “A Salute to Our Military Veterans” Radio Special
In recognition of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Kix Brooks will help honor the men and women who have served our country by hosting Westwood One’s annual radio special, A Salute to Our Military Veter...
Cumulus Media Oct 20, 2020

Watch Reba McEntire Perform “Rumor Has It,” “Fancy” & More at Ryman Auditorium
Reba McEntire was one of the 35 artists taking part in the virtual Save Our Stages Festival on Oct. 16-18.The three-day virtual festival, in partnership with National Independent Venue Association (NI...
Cumulus Media Oct 20, 2020

Jason Aldean Scores 24th No. 1 Single With “Got What I Got”
Jason Aldean scored his 24th No. 1 single as “Got What I Got” ascended to No. 1 on both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart this week.Penned by Thomas Archer, Alex Palm...
Cumulus Media Oct 19, 2020