Craig Wayne Boyd and wife Taylor announced they are expecting their third child—a baby boy—in January. The new addition to the Boyd family will join siblings Dakota Lynne, (18 months), and Jaxon, (5). “Taylor and I are thrilled about the arrival of our new #BabyBoyd,” said Craig Wayne to People. “We’re so blessed. I think…… MORE
Darius Rucker Announces October 20 Release Date of Upcoming Album, “When Was the Last Time”
Darius Rucker announced that his upcoming fifth country album, When Was the Last Time, will be released on Oct. 20. The news follows yesterday’s release of the album’s second single, “For the First Time,” to country radio. The album’s lead single, “If I Told You So,” hit the top of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart in…… MORE
Social Media Roundup: Darius Rucker’s Little Dog Staredown, Sam Hunt’s Wild Boat Ride, Kip Moore’s Dancing & 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: Darius Rucker makes big eye contact with a tiny dog Sam Hunt & Co. go fly fishing and motor-boating Charles Kelley’s son cheers on Kelsea Ballerini’s Good…… MORE
Kellie Pickler & Phil Vassar: A Christmas Tour
Phil Vassar and Kellie Pickler are teaming up this season for A Christmas Tour that launches at the end of November and continues through December. Tickets for A Christmas Tour go on sale Friday, July 28. In honor of the tour, Kellie and Phil are releasing a Christmas single this holiday season called “The Naughty…… MORE
Watch Kelsea Ballerini Perform “Legends” on “Good Morning America”
After Kelsea Ballerini spilled the beans about the release date (Nov. 3) and name (Unapologetically) of her upcoming sophomore album on Good Morning America, she performed the album’s lead single, “Legends.” Co-penned by Kelsea, Glen Whitehead and Hillary Lindsey, “Legends” follows a string of hits from Kelsea’s debut album, The First Time, including “Love Me…… MORE
Dylan Scott Talks Growing Up in Louisiana, Early Musical Influences, Moving to Nashville, No. 1 Hit, “My Girl,” New Single, “Hooked,” & More
Jim Casey talks with Dylan Scott about growing up in Louisiana, his early musical influences, moving to Nashville when he was 19, how his wife inspired his No. 1 single, “My Girl,” his new Deluxe album . . . and Dylan reveals the title of his new single, “Hooked.” Show Participants Dylan Scott Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial…… MORE
10 Days Away From the Release of His New Self-Titled Album, Brett Eldredge Is “Excited for the World to See a Whole New Level of Musicality”
Following the back-to-back successes of previous studio albums Bring You Back (2013) and Illinois (2015), Brett Eldredge is gearing up for the release of his upcoming self-titled album on Aug. 4—exactly 10 days away. For Brett, the build-up to the release of the 12-song offering—all of which he co-wrote—is part of the fun. “It’s the…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini Announces November 3 Release Date for Sophomore Album, “Unapologetically”
Today (July 25), Kelsea Ballerini announced on Good Morning America—with a follow-up post on Twitter—that her sophomore album, Unapologetically, will be released on November 3. November 3nd my sophomore album "Unapologetically" will be released. whoomp there it is…💕✨ — Kelsea Ballerini (@KelseaBallerini) July 25, 2017 “[Unapologetically] is about years 21 through 23,” says Kelsea to…… MORE
Garth Brooks Reveals Gender of Concertgoers’ Baby & Offers to Pay for College Tuition
Garth Brooks can’t help himself. He loves interacting with his concertgoers . . . and digging into his pockets to help them. In the last few months, he has offered to pay for a couple’s honeymoon, invited a teen onstage, given his guitar to a fan and serenaded an 89-year-old. At his show in Los…… MORE
Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road” Ties FGL’s Record for Most Weeks Atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart
Slow and steady is winning the race for Sam Hunt. Sam’s “Body Like a Back Road” has been “doin’ 15 in a 30” for 24 straight weeks atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, which ties the record set by Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise” in 2012 and 2013. “I wrote ‘Body Like a Back Road’ with…… MORE
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Our Thoughts on NBC’s Opry 100
The Grand Ole Opry’s 100th Anniversary celebration on NBC Wednesday night (3-19) was a cavalcade of country music stars singing classic country songs. The show began with Reba McEntire singing Loretta Lynn’s “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” followed by a duet with Trisha Yearwood on “The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia.” Ketch Secor, Jamey…
Spring Break Ideas for the Kiddos…
If your kids are anything like ours, they’re already bored. Thanks to Gretchen at BoiseDev – here are some fun things to do with your Spring Breakers this week: · 🎳Cheap Bowling: Emerald Lanes in Boise charges $4.75 per person per game or $30 per lane per hour Monday through Thursday.…
Top Things We’re Looking Forward to This Weekend in Kissin’ Country!
Spring is almost here, and this weekend in Kissin’ Country is packed with awesome events for the whole family! We’ve teamed up with our friend Becca at BoiseWithKids.com to highlight some of the best activities happening around town. From sweet treats to festive celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Pi Day Deals – Friday,…