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, has been know to take his cohorts up in his plane from time to time, including current tourmate Cole Swindell.…… MORE
After host Jim Casey mockingly “cancels” his interview with Lindsay Ell because of her boyfriend, Lindsay talks about the real hubbub that went down in Sacramento in June, her new album, The Project, working with producer Kristian Bush, touring with Brad Paisley and more. Show Participants Lindsay Ell Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes &…… MORE
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 entertainment world. With wife Kim by his side, Glen revealed that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, which eventually robs one of…… MORE
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 announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and legendary singer and guitarist, Glen Travis Campbell, at the age of 81, following his…… MORE
During Season 12 of The Voice earlier this year, coach Blake Shelton enlisted the help of Luke Bryan as an advisor for his team during the battle rounds. For Season 13, which debuts on NBC on Sept. 25, Blake is tripling down with a few Rascals. Fresh off of their recent No. 1 single, “Yours…… MORE
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Luke Combs covers Garth’s “Callin’ Baton Rouge.” Luke Bryan slows things down. Alan Jackson goes off-road. Brett Eldredge finds a tag-team partner. Chris Janson takes a…… MORE
Kip Moore’s upcoming third studio album, Slowheart, is brimming with . . . well, Kip-ness. From the album’s conception to completion, Kip helmed every aspect, including co-writing 11 of the 13 songs, producing/co-producing 12 tracks, singing vocals as well as the majority of the background harmonies and playing guitar. Even the album’s title is an…… MORE
The guys from Locash—Preston Brust and Chris Lucas—shared an Instagram post yesterday (Aug. 7) that featured the duo and a couple of their cohorts covering TLC’s 1995 No. 1 hit, “Waterfalls,” while chilling on their tour bus. The cover caught the ear of TLC’s Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, who responded on Instagram: “My boys @LoCash did…… MORE
With the June release of his new single, “Happens Like That,” Granger Smith has given fans a taste of what to expect from his upcoming album, which is slated to drop this fall. Over the weekend (Aug. 5), Granger released a new video for the tune, which is currently No. 44 on Billboard’s Country Airplay…… MORE
Fresh off the release of his self-titled album on Friday, Aug. 4, Brett Eldredge took his talents to NYC to headline Today’s Summer Concert series (Aug. 7). The Illinois native treated the crowd to the new album’s lead single, “Somethin’ I’m Good At,” as well as new single, “The Long Way.” Brett also sampled a…… MORE
Happy “Morgan Wallen Released an Album Day” to you, and yours. Have you had a chance to listen to it? It’s a whopping 37 songs. Here’s everything you need to know about Morgan’s newest double album “I’m the Problem”: 1. When he released the album name in January it angered a bunch of Swifties. That’s…
Toni Braxton wore a sheer black button-up blouse and a see-through lace skirt to her son’s college graduation, and some people thought it was inappropriate. Jelly Roll is currently on the Big [Butt] World Tour right now with Post Malone. But the “World” part of this tour has never been fully guaranteed for Jelly due…