The past, present and future are bright for Dierks Bentley’s recent Black album. In addition to debuting at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums chart in June, the album’s lead single, “Somewhere on a Beach,” hit No. 1 on both the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Billboard Country Airplay charts in April. Dierks’ current…… MORE
See the Track List to Chris Young’s New Christmas Album That Features Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley and Boyz II Men
More details are emerging from Chris Young about his upcoming holiday album, It Must Be Christmas, which is scheduled to drop on Oct. 14. Chris revealed today (Sept. 19) that the 10-song offering features vocals from Alan Jackson (“There’s a New Kid in Town”), Brad Paisley (“The First Noel”) and R&B icons Boyz II Men…… MORE
Merle Haggard’s New Marijuana Line to Hit the Market Soon
In 2015, Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson teamed up for the duets album Django and Jimmie, which featured the tune “It’s All Going to Pot.” Their art is imitating life. Willie introduced his new marijuana brand, Willie’s Reserve, earlier this year, and now Merle, who passed away in April 2016, will soon have his own…… MORE
Watch Carrie Underwood’s TV Debut of New Single “Dirty Laundry” on “Ellen”
In addition to having the bejesus-take-the-wheel scared out of her by host Ellen DeGeneres on Friday (Sept. 16), Carrie Underwood also debuted her new single, “Dirty Laundry,” on Ellen. Written by Zach Crowell, Ashley Gorley and Hillary Lindsey, “Dirty Laundry” is the fourth single from Carrie’s 2015 album, Storyteller, following Billboard No. 1 singles “Heartbeat”…… MORE
Check Out the Premiere of Jordan Rager’s Lyric Video for New Single “Now That I Know Your Name”
After dropping his debut Top 40 single, “Southern Boy,” earlier this year, Georgia native Jordan Rager is back on the country radio airwaves today (Sept. 19) with the release of his new single, “Now That I Know Your Name.” Penned by Jeremy Stover, Chris Janson and Jason Gantt, “Now That I Know Your Name” is…… MORE
Go Behind the Scenes on Keith Urban’s “Blue Ain’t Your Color” & See New Music Video
Over the course of the 13 songs on his recent Billboard No. 1 album, Ripcord, Keith Urban blurs the lines between country, dance, hip hop, electronica and more. “There’s new music being made all the time that’s fascinating to me,” Keith said to NCD in May when the album dropped. “It’s sort of like being…… MORE
After 50-Year Wait, Loretta Lynn Set to Release New Holiday Album, “White Christmas Blue”
Good things come to those who wait. If you believe that, good news: Loretta Lynn is set to release a new holiday album, White Christmas Blue, on Oct. 7. The 12-song offering will be Loretta’s first yuletide collection since 1966’s Country Christmas. White Christmas Blue features 12 studio performances, including new versions of two original…… MORE
Watch Dolly Parton’s Bright New Lyric Video for “Head Over High Heels”
Does Dolly Parton ever slow down? The answer is no. If you’re waiting on Dolly, you’re backing up. Not only did the petite songstress celebrated two milestones this year—she turned 70 years old and celebrated 50 years of marriage to husband Carl Dean—but she also embarked on her biggest tour in 25 years and released…… MORE
Watch Kiefer Sutherland Cover Merle Haggard’s “The Bottle Let Me Down” in Opry Debut
Making your debut on the Grand Ole Opry stage is both a career-defining and nerve-racking moment for almost every artist who gets the honor. You can add Kiefer Sutherland’s name to that list. After Kiefer stepped onto the famed Grand Ole Opry circle to make his debut on May 31, the Emmy-winning actor, who has…… MORE
Aaron Lewis Questions Country Music With New Single, “That Ain’t Country”
The ongoing debate about today’s country music not being “real country” continued this week when Aaron Lewis—lead singer of the rock group Staind and now country singer—stepped onto a Colorado stage and told the audience the inspiration behind his latest country single,”That Ain’t Country.” “I’d like to thank Sam Hunt–oh, I know, he’s so pretty…… MORE
