When Sugarland’s Kristian Bush signed on in 2016 to produce Lindsay Ell’s debut album, The Project, he gave Lindsay a “homework” assignment: re-record your favorite album. Lindsay’s favorite album? John Mayer’s 2006 album, Continuum, which spawned hits such as “Waiting on the World to Change” and “Say.” “Kristian gave me three rules: I needed to…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini Is 1 of 16 Artists to Headline “Good Morning America” Summer Concert Series
Kelsea Ballerini will head to the Big Apple on Aug. 3 to headline Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series. Taking place at NYC’s Central Park, the free Summer Concert Series has become a staple of the ABC broadcast. While Kelsea is the only country artist slated to perform this season, the lineup also features Pitbull,…… MORE
Darius Rucker, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean & Charles Kelley Collaborate on “Straight to Hell” Video
For a cover of Drivin’ N’ Cryin’s “Straight to Hell” on his 2017 album, When Was the Last Time, Darius Rucker enlisted the help of a few of his A-list friends—Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley—to provide vocals on the tune. “‘Straight to Hell’ was huge in my day—when it was played…… MORE
Watch Keith Urban Perform New Single, “Coming Home,” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
Keith Urban treated fans in L.A. to an outdoor performance of tunes from his new album, Graffiti U, during his visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live on April 30. Keith performed his current single, “Coming Home,” as well as “Same Heart,” which is also featured on the new album. As Keith told NCD in April, he…… MORE
Never at a Loss for Words, Lauren Alaina Is “Doin’ Fine” as She Gears Up to Join Jason Aldean’s Tour
Lauren Alaina notched two No. 1 singles in 2017 as both “Road Less Traveled” and “What Ifs”—her duet with Kane Brown—reached the top of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. 2018 has been just as bountiful for Lauren. After earning the ACM Award for New Female Vocalist of the Year in April, Lauren is gearing up to…… MORE
Johnny Cash Museum Unveils Cash’s First Gold Record for “I Walk the Line”
More than 60 years after Sam Phillips of Sun Records presented Johnny Cash with his first Gold Record for “I Walk the Line,” the rare piece of memorabilia was unveiled for display at Nashville’s Johnny Cash Museum. After Johnny’s death in 2003, the Gold Record was auctioned off, ending up in the hands of a…… MORE
MAY 2, 2018
The musical Mean Girls, adapted from the 2004 movie, and the cartoon turned musical, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical both each received 12 Tony nominations. Angels in America, a play about AIDS, life and love in the 1980s received 11 nominations – the most for any play. JK Rowling’s Harry Potter franchise and a revival…… MORE
Maddie & Tae Talk Growing Up, Psychic Abilities, New Single, Upcoming Concept Album & More
Jim Casey talks with Maddie & Tae about: their 2014 breakout single, “Girl in a Country Song” trying to enjoy their successes in the moment growing as artists over the last four years making the transitions between being 18-year-old girls to 22-year-old women the inspiration from Maddie’s little sister for writing their new single, “Friends…… MORE
Lady Antebellum Earns Tony Awards Nomination for “SpongeBob SquarePants Musical”
Thanks to a cartoon sponge with buck teeth, Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley can add a Tony Awards nomination for Best Original Score to their list of accolades. SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Sandy Cheeks, Squidward, Mr. Krabs and the rest of the motley crew from Bikini Bottom hit the Broadway stage…… MORE
Dan + Shay Gave New Single, “Tequila,” a Cool Twist “Between Title and Content”
Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay are shooting their way up the charts with their new single, “Tequila,” which is currently No. 14 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after 16 weeks. The reflective ballad, which was co-penned by Dan, Jordan Reynolds and Nicolle Galyon, is the duo’s first offering from their unannounced…… MORE
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