Category Archives: NCD News

Tyler Childers Announces 4-Night Residency at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium

Tyler Childers Announces 4-Night Residency at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium

Fresh off of debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart last week with Country Squire, Tyler Childers has announced a four-night residency at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The shows will take place on Feb. 6 (special guest TBA), Feb. 7 (special guest TBA), Feb. 15 (special guest Larry Cordle) and Feb. 16…MORE

Jason Aldean Returns to Las Vegas for Three Shows in December

Jason Aldean Returns to Las Vegas for Three Shows in December

Jason Aldean will return to Las Vegas for three shows in December as part of the Jason Aldean: Ride All Night Vegas mini-residency. The concerts will take place on Dec. 6, 7 and 8 at the 5,200-seat Park Theater in Park MGM. Jason was onstage at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas…MORE

Listen to Jon Pardi’s Laid-Back New Song, “Tequila Little Time”

Listen to Jon Pardi’s Laid-Back New Song, “Tequila Little Time”

Following in the long line of agave-inspired country songs, Jon Pardi released a new tune, “Tequila Little Time,” from his upcoming album, Heartache Medication, which drops on Sept. 27. Written by Jon, Rhett Akins and Luke Laird, the laid-back song features a south-of-border flair with horns, accordion and stylized strings. ‘It’s about picking up a…MORE

Randy Travis Releases Affectionate New Single, “Lead Me Home” [Listen]

Randy Travis Releases Affectionate New Single, “Lead Me Home” [Listen]

Warner Music Nashville has shared a previously unreleased song, “Lead Me Home,” by Country Music Hall of Fame member Randy Travis. Randy recorded the bluegrass-infused ballad prior to his stroke in 2013. The new tune follows the release of “One in a Row” in May and comes out on the heels of the release of…MORE

Dierks Bentley to Host Westwood One’s Labor Day Special

Dierks Bentley to Host Westwood One’s Labor Day Special

While Dierks Bentley has plenty of sizzling songs in his cache of hits—including “Feel That Fire,” “Somewhere on a Beach” and “Burning Man”—the Arizona native will help say goodbye to summer and hello to cooler weather (hopefully) when he hosts Westwood One’s Labor Day special: Workin’ Hard Country. During the four-hour radio special, Dierks will…MORE

Watch Brett Young Team With Gavin DeGraw for Acoustic Version of “Chapters”

Watch Brett Young Team With Gavin DeGraw for Acoustic Version of “Chapters”

Brett Young continues to roll out songs from his monthly video series, Acoustic Sessions, which features stripped-down performances of tunes from his recent sophomore album, Ticket to L.A. The new installment teams Brett with Gavin DeGraw for a performance of “Chapters,” which the tandem co-penned with Ross Copperman. “This song is so special to me,”…MORE

Alabama Cancels More Shows as Randy Owen Deals With Health Issues

Alabama Cancels More Shows as Randy Owen Deals With Health Issues

After canceling four shows in July (19th, 20th, 26th and 27th), Alabama has scratched their upcoming shows in Lewisburg, W.Va. (Aug. 16), and Holmdel, N.J. (Aug. 17), as frontman Randy Owen continues to deal with vertigo and migraines. Alabama’s management company, Conway Entertainment Group, released a statement via Instagram on behalf of the Hall of…MORE

Listen to Blake Shelton’s New Single, “Hell Right,” Featuring Trace Adkins

Listen to Blake Shelton’s New Single, “Hell Right,” Featuring Trace Adkins

Blake Shelton will try to score the 27th No. 1 single of his career with the release of “Hell Right.” The new tune, which features vocals from Trace Adkins, was penned by David Garcia, Brett Tyler and Michael Hardy, who is one of the co-writers behinds Blake’s most recent No. 1 hit, “God’s Country.” “The…MORE

Watch Hardy’s Stripped-Down Performance of Blake Shelton’s No. 1 Hit, “God’s County”

Watch Hardy’s Stripped-Down Performance of Blake Shelton’s No. 1 Hit, “God’s County”

Over the last couple of years, Michael Hardy, known professionally as Hardy, has earned a rep as one of Nashville’s hottest songwriters. The Mississippi native has co-penned recent No. 1 singles “God’s Country” (Blake Shelton), “Simple” (Florida Georgia Line) and “Up Down” (Morgan Wallen). Hardy also had a hand in writing FGL’s “Talk You Out…MORE

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Our Thoughts on NBC’s Opry 100

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…

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!

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,…