Category Archives: NCD News

Over the last couple of years, Michael Hardy, known professionally as Hardy, has earned a rep as one of Nashville’s hottest songwriters.The Mississippi native has co-penned recent No. 1 singles ...

Michael Hardy, known professionally as Hardy, is climbing the charts with his debut single, “Rednecker,” which is currently No. 28 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart.Before his success a...

Luke Combs’ current single, “Beer Never Broke My Heart,” continued its reign at No. 1 on Billboard's Country Airplay for a second week.With his latest No. 1 single, Luke is first cou...

Lady Antebellum dropped an intimate video via Vevo for their new song, “Pictures.”The new tune, which was penned by Lady A’s Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott with Sarah...

The Academy of Country Music announced its second round of talent participating at the 13th annual ACM Honors ceremony: Lauren Alaina, Bobby Bones, Caylee Hammack, Miranda Lambert, Shane McAnally, Mid...

Blake Shelton will try to score the 27th No. 1 single of his career with the release of “Hell Right” on Aug. 16.The new tune, which features vocals from Trace Adkins, was penned by David G...

Martina McBride announced she will hit the road for her ninth annual The Joy of Christmas Tour. The 14-date holiday tour kicks off on Nov. 29 in Biloxi, Miss., and makes additional stops in Philadelph...

Tyler Childers’ new album, Country Squire, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart this week.Produced by Sturgill Simpson and Dave Ferguson, Country Squire moved 32,000 equiva...

Brothers Osborne will commemorate their sold-out, three-night run at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium in February 2019 with a new album, Live at the Ryman.The 12-song offering, which features fan-fa...

The Teen Choice Awards handed out hardware during its live show from Hermosa Beach, Calif., on Aug. 11.On the country front, Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay were the big winners, copping awar...