One more night, one more round . . . The third annual Nash Country Kick-Off Party went down on June 5 at Nashville’s Cannery Ballroom to help CMA Fest (June 7–10) get the party started early. Reigning ACM New Vocal Group of the Year Midland headlined the gig, with special guests Radio Romance, Abby Anderson…… MORE
Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, CMA Fest week (June 4–10) is Nashville’s nonstop country music party. For all of those early birds, feel free to stop by morning show Ty, Kelly & Chuck as it airs live from The George Jones museum/restaurant on June 6–8 from 6–10 a.m. Special guests will…… MORE
One more night, one more round . . . The third annual Nash Country Kick-Off Party is going down on June 5 at Nashville’s Cannery Ballroom to help CMA Fest (June 7–10) get the party started early. Reigning ACM New Vocal Group of the Year Midland—and their Grammy-nominated “Drinkin’ Poblem”—will headline the Kick-Off Party, with…… MORE
After five months of competition that included more than 1,500 entrants from across the country, Radio Romance earned the title of Nash Next Champion in October 2017. As part of their spoils, the four-piece Nashville band—consisting of Sam Hayes (lead singer), Josh Gramling (lead guitar), Moises Padilla (drums) and Adam Smithwick (bass)—was awarded a recording…… MORE
Jim Casey talks with Radio Romance about: winning Nash Next 2017 celebrating their win with family and friends forming the band naming the band after an Eddie Rabbitt album being inspired by ’90s country and rock writing songs earning their stripes by playing Nashville’s Lower Broadway managing their overly excited manager Show Participants Radio Romance:…… MORE
After more than five months of competition that included hundreds of entrants from across the country, Radio Romance has been named the Nash Next 2017 champion. The four-piece Nashville band, which consists of Sam Hayes (lead singer), Josh Gramling (lead guitar), Moises Padilla (drums) and Adam Smithwick (bass), won over the hometown crowd and judges…… MORE
The 2017 Nash Next challenge is down to 10 finalists, and in the lead-up to the announcement of the champion on Nov. 1, NCD will be profiling each of the 10 finalists. Today, we are getting to know Radio Romance. In May, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited aspiring country artists and bands…… MORE
After more than five months of competition, Nash Next 2017 has announced its 10 finalists. In May, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited aspiring country artists and bands to participate in Nash Next 2017, a grassroots talent search and artist development program for country music. Sponsored nationally by Country Inns & Suites by…… MORE
Rick Moranis will return to once again play Dark Helmet in “Spaceballs 2”!!! Bill Pullman will return as the hero Lone Starr, too. And Mel Brooks will be back as Yogurt . . . and, presumably . . . President Skroob. (He played both characters in the original.) Ted Danson’s wife Mary Steenburgen will play…
Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson has died. His family didn’t announce the exact date or cause of death, but he was diagnosed with dementia and placed in a conservatorship last year. He was 82. Wilson was plagued by drug addiction and mental illness throughout his life. By 1964 he had stopped touring with the band.…