Category Archives: NCD News

Luke Bryan Drops “Down to One” as Sultry New Single [Listen]

Luke Bryan Drops “Down to One” as Sultry New Single [Listen]

Luke Bryan will try to score his 26th No. 1 single with the release of “Down to One” on Oct. 12. Penned by Dallas Davidso, Justin Ebach and Kyle Fishman, “Down to One” is the fourth single from Luke’s seventh studio album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here. The new tune follows the album’s previous No.…MORE

“Video of the Year” Finalists Revealed for CMT Awards [Vote Now]

“Video of the Year” Finalists Revealed for CMT Awards [Vote Now]

CMT announced the six finalists for Video of the Year at the 2020 CMT Music Awards on Oct. 21. Carrie Underwood – “Drinking Alone” Keith Urban – “Polaroid” Kelsea Ballerini – “homecoming queen?” Luke Combs – “Beer Never Broke My Heart” Miranda Lambert – “Bluebird” Tanya Tucker – “Bring My Flowers Now” Fans can vote…MORE

Tim McGraw’s “I Called Mama” Reaches No. 1 on Mediabase Chart

Tim McGraw’s “I Called Mama” Reaches No. 1 on Mediabase Chart

Tim McGraw’s new single, “I Called Mama,” reached No. 1 on the Mediabase chart this week. Penned by Lance Miller, Marv Green and Jimmy Yeary, “I Called Mama” is about the special connection mothers share with their children, especially when times are tough. “On the one hand, this song is literally, ‘Hey, call your mom,’” says Tim.…MORE

Dolly Parton’s “A Holly Dolly Christmas” Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Top Country Albums Chart

Dolly Parton’s “A Holly Dolly Christmas” Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Top Country Albums Chart

Dolly Parton’s new holiday album, A Holly Dolly Christmas, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart this week. The new release, which is Dolly’s first holiday album since 1990’s Home for Christmas, moved 27,000 equivalent album units, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. The 12-song collection features several holiday standards, including “Mary,…MORE

Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani Drop Creative New Lyric Video for “Happy Anywhere” [Watch]

Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani Drop Creative New Lyric Video for “Happy Anywhere” [Watch]

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani released a creative new lyric video for their single, “Happy Anywhere.” Penned by Ross Copperman, Josh Osborne and Matt Jenkins, “Happy Anywhere” is currently Top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. “As I’ve said, ‘Happy Anywhere’ feels like the perfect song for right now,” Blake said. “I’m proud to…MORE

Watch Lindsay Ell’s Stylish New Video for “Want Me Back”

Watch Lindsay Ell’s Stylish New Video for “Want Me Back”

Lindsay Ell dropped a new video for “wAnt me back,” the lead single from her recent concept album, heart theory (Aug. 14). The new tune was penned by Lindsay, Kane Brown, Matt McGinn and Lindsay Rimes. Produced by Dann Huff, heart theory is comprised of 12 tracks that journey through each stage of grief: shock,…MORE

Virtual Tin Pan South Festival to Feature Carly Pearce, Jimmie Allen, Wade Bowen, Lori McKenna & More

Virtual Tin Pan South Festival to Feature Carly Pearce, Jimmie Allen, Wade Bowen, Lori McKenna & More

The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) revealed the lineup for this year’s virtual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival on Oct. 19–24. The five-day event will feature more than 20 pre-recorded performances from 70-plus singer/songwriters, including Josh Osborne, Lori McKenna, Shane McAnally, Carly Pearce, Liz Rose, Jimmie Allen, John Paul White, Trevor Rosen, Matthew Ramsey, Ernest,…MORE

Blogs