Category Archives: NCD News
Russell Dickerson Talks Musical Influences, Singing Sexy Jams, Debut Album, “Yours” & More
Jim Casey talks with Russell Dickerson about:the extraordinary streaming success of his single, "Yours"getting serious about songwritingmusical influences growing up in Tennesseetouring with Thomas Rh...
Cumulus Media Oct 12, 2017
Get to Know 2017 Nash Next Finalist Alexis Gomez
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 fin...
Cumulus Media Oct 12, 2017
Lady Antebellum Wants Your Help for New Music Video, “Army”
Lady Antebellum is teaming with National Geographic and Musicians on Call for their new “Army” video-and the trio wants your help, too.Lady A is asking fans to submit photos or clips of th...
Cumulus Media Oct 11, 2017
Keith Urban to Be Featured on Upcoming Grammy Television Special
Keith Urban will be representing the country music-loving community when he appears on an upcoming CBS television broadcast, Grammy’s Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special.The retrospecti...
Cumulus Media Oct 11, 2017
First Round of 2017 CMA Awards Announced for Radio Stations and Personalities
The Country Music Association announced its first round of winners for 2017 CMA Awards, which included top honors for radio stations and radio personalities.Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley will team...
Cumulus Media Oct 11, 2017
Kane Brown’s “What Ifs” Dethrones Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road” After a Record 34 Weeks Atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart
After a record 34 weeks atop Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, Sam Hunt's "Body Like a Back Road" has been dethroned by Kane Brown's "What Ifs," featuring Lauren Alaina.Sam's "Body Like a Back Road...
Cumulus Media Oct 10, 2017
“Nash Next 2017” Competition Announces Its 10 Finalists
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...
Cumulus Media Oct 10, 2017
Kenny Rogers to Be Inducted Into the Music City Walk of Fame
Following in the footprints of country stars like Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Randy Travis and more, Kenny Rogers will be inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame on Oct. 24 at 1 p.m.T...
Cumulus Media Oct 10, 2017
Jason Aldean & Wife Brittany Return to Las Vegas to Visit Mass Shooting Survivors
After opening Saturday Night Live on Oct. 7 with a message of hope and a performance, Jason Aldean returned to Las Vegas with wife Brittany on Oct. 8, exactly one week after a lone gunman killed 58 pe...
Cumulus Media Oct 08, 2017
Cole Swindell’s “You Should Be Here” Takes On New Meaning After Vegas Attack
Brennan Stewart, 30, was among the 58 people killed during the Las Vegas attack on Oct. 1.Brennan, a Las Vegas native, loved country music according to his Facebook profile: “I really enjoy sing...
Cumulus Media Oct 06, 2017