Yearly Archives: 2017

Adam Craig Talks Getting His Start in Nashville, Loving the Class of ’89 and His New Single, “Just a Phase”

Adam Craig Talks Getting His Start in Nashville, Loving the Class of ’89 and His New Single, “Just a Phase”

Lisa talks with new artist Adam Craig about the country music that he loves and is influenced by, writing songs like Parmalee’s “Close Your Eyes” and Jason Aldean’s “Church Pew or Bar Stool,” getting his own record deal, his self-titled debut EP, new single, “Just a Phase” and more. Show Participants Adam Craig Lisa Konicki, NCD editor

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Hello Kitties: Miranda Lambert and Boyfriend Anderson East Adopt Three Cats

Hello Kitties: Miranda Lambert and Boyfriend Anderson East Adopt Three Cats

Miranda Lambert and boyfriend Anderson East added a clowder of cats to their family with the adoption of three new furry felines named Bobbi [sic] McGee, Nick Saban and Bear Bryant. Miranda and Anderson adopted the cats from the Maury County Animal Shelter in Columbia, Tenn., about 45 miles south of Nashville. If you’re wondering

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Keith Urban’s Dedication To Music Earns Him A Big Honor

Keith Urban’s Dedication To Music Earns Him A Big Honor

You can add one more honor to Keith Urban’s list of accolades this year. In addition to receiving seven ACM Award nominations—including Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year—Keith is being honored by the Recording Academy with the Recording Artists’ Coalition Award for his contributions to the music community and dedication to

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Thomas Rhett Throws Kung Fu Party to Celebrate Two No. 1 Songs, “T-Shirt” and “Star of the Show”

Thomas Rhett Throws Kung Fu Party to Celebrate Two No. 1 Songs, “T-Shirt” and “Star of the Show”

Thomas Rhett’s 2017 is off to a memorable start. The 26-year-old singer, who will welcome two babies into his family this year, recently kicked off his first-ever headlining Home Team Tour—and yesterday (March 1), he celebrated two No. 1 songs, “T-Shirt” and “Star of the Show,” with a party at Nashville’s Kung Fu Saloon. “I’m

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Blake Shelton Immortalized in Wax For Madame Tussauds Nashville Attraction

Blake Shelton Immortalized in Wax For Madame Tussauds Nashville Attraction

Famous pop star girlfriend and No. 1 hits aside, Blake Shelton is now immortalized in wax. The Today Show teamed up with Madame Tussauds on Monday (Feb. 27) to help reveal Blake’s first-ever wax figure. Blake will be a part of the Madam Tussaud’s Nashville attraction when it opens it’s doors in April. The Voice

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In Honor of Texas Independence Day, Listen to Willie Nelson Recite William Barret Travis’ “Victory or Death” Letter

In Honor of Texas Independence Day, Listen to Willie Nelson Recite William Barret Travis’ “Victory or Death” Letter

Today (March 2) is Texas Independence Day. On March 2, 1836, Texas officially declared its independence from Mexico and created the Republic of Texas. In honor of the historic day, listen to Willie Nelson recite William Barret Travis’ “Victory or Death” letter, which Willie recorded on his 1968 album, Texas in My Soul. William Barret

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Watch High-Haired Chris Lane Hit the High Notes in Performance of “For Her” on “Conan”

Watch High-Haired Chris Lane Hit the High Notes in Performance of “For Her” on “Conan”

Chris Lane made a trip to the West Coast to perform his current single, “For Her,” on Conan. The tune, which was written by Kelly Archer, Sarah Buxton and Matt Dragstem, is the second single from Chris’ studio album, Girl Problems. Currently, “For Her” is No. 39 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. Watch high-haired Chris

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Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Take Manhattan For the Premiere of “The Shack”

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Take Manhattan For the Premiere of “The Shack”

New York City’s Museum of Modern Art was getting countrified Tuesday night (Feb.28) when Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Dan+Shay, Lori McKenna and songwriter Shane McAnally hit the red carpet for the world premiere of “The Shack.” The movie, based on the New York Times best-selling book of the same name, stars Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer

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After More Than 90 Years, the Grand Ole Opry Is Still the Best Show in Town

After More Than 90 Years, the Grand Ole Opry Is Still the Best Show in Town

No, this isn’t a paid advertisement by the Grand Ole Opry. It’s just an acknowledgment of how fortunate Nashville is to have an entity like the Opry, which entertains house crowds and radio listeners four nights a week. After more than 90 years, the Opry is still going strong, and it shouldn’t be taken for

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Chuck Wicks Has Fractured Skull and Vertebrae After Car Wreck—But His Outlook Is Promising & Hopes to Be Released From Hospital Today

Chuck Wicks Has Fractured Skull and Vertebrae After Car Wreck—But His Outlook Is Promising & Hopes to Be Released From Hospital Today

The co-hosts of NASH morning show Ty, Kelly & Chuck—Ty Bentli, Chuck Wicks and Kelly Ford—and the show’s producer, Glenn Johnson, were involved in a serious single-car accident Monday night (Feb. 27) while traveling from Columbus, Miss., to New Orleans, where they were scheduled to be grand marshals in the Mardi Gras parade on Feb.

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FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2025

A new “Air Bud” movie is in the works, and expected to hit theaters next summer.  It’s called “Air Bud Returns”. New in Theaters:  “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” TV This Weekend:  “Happy Gilmore 2” he world lost an ’80s icon yesterday when Hulk Hogan passed away.  But did you know that he and Dolly


WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2025

75-year-old Stevie Wonder isn’t going anywhere.  He says, quote, “For as long as you breathe, for as long as your heart beats, there’s more for you to do . . . as long as you let your mind work, you don’t have to retire.” Riley Green played the York State Fair in Pennsylvania on Sunday