While we celebrate America’s birthday on July 4th, let’s remember to thank and support the members of our military for their service to our great nation. Country stars Kip Moore, Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley, Karen Fairchild and more recently shared messages of appreciation for our servicemen and women below. Kip Moore “I’m a very, very…… MORE
Scotty McCreery Talks Songwriting, Performing on the Opry, Upcoming Album and New Single, “Five More Minutes”
Jim Casey talks with Scotty McCreery about releasing his new single, “Five More Minutes,” working on his upcoming album, the cathartic songwriting process, making a very personal music video, performing on the Grand Ole Opry, how Laurent Alaina’s success has been validating and more. Show Participants Scotty McCreery Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes &…… MORE
Watch Blake Shelton Rev Some Engines in New NASCAR Opening
For the third year in a row, Blake Shelton and his 2014 No. 1 hit, “Bringing Back the Sunshine,” will open NBC’s NASCAR coverage on television. The reworked clip features Blake performing the song onstage, interspersed with race footage and driver close-ups, including Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kyle Bush, Danica Patrick, Brad Keselowski and more. Watch…… MORE
“Choc” the Lab and His New Family Will Soon Be “Huntin’, Fishin’ & Lovin’ Every Day”
Luke Bryan added a new four-legged friend to his family over the weekend—a chocolate lab named Choc. The “Huntin’, Fishin’ & Lovin’ Every Day” singer made the revelation on Instagram by posting a couple of photos of Choc. Check them out below. Meet the new pup. Choc. A post shared by Luke Bryan Official (@lukebryan)…… MORE
Charlie Daniels Covers Johnny Cash’s “Ragged Old Flag” in New Video [Watch]
Charlie Daniels covers Johnny Cash’s socially conscious single, “Ragged Old Flag,” in a new video. Penned by Johnny and featured on his 1974 album of the same name, “Ragged Old Flag,” became a standard of The Man in Black’s live shows until his death in 2003. Charlie’s new spoken-word ditty, which features additional vocals from…… MORE
Parmalee Announces July 21 Release of New Album, “27861,” + Listen to Lead Single, “Sunday Morning”
Move over 90201, there’s a new “it” zip code: 27861. North Carolina quartet Parmalee will release its upcoming sophomore album, 27861, on July 21. Named in honor of the zip code of their hometown, Parmale, N.C., the 12-song offering features a host of top songwriters, including Ross Copperman, Josh Osborne, Craig Wiseman, busbee, Rodney Clawson,…… MORE
The Nostalgia of July 4th Reminds Keith Urban About His First Trip to the U.S. in July 1989
New Zealand-born Keith Urban has been one of the hardest working men in Music City since moving to Nashville in 1992. Over the past 25 years, the guitar virtuoso has won just about every major award the industry has to offer, including multiple Grammy Awards, CMA Awards and ACM Awards. Just this past month, Keith…… MORE
Watch Lee Brice Perform New Single, “Boy,” During “Fox & Friends” Summer Concert Series
Lee Brice was up early this morning (June 30) for a performance on Fox & Friends’ All-American Summer Concert series. In addition to treating fans to tunes from his past catalog, including No. 1 hit, “I Don’t Dance,” Lee performed his new single, “Boy,” which is currently No. 48 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart…… MORE
Alan Jackson’s Favorite Fourth of July Memory? Family + Boat + NYC + Statue of Liberty + Fireworks
Alan Jackson had a Fourth of July experience a few years ago that’s hard to top, and it involved taking his wife and three daughters on a trip up the East Coast on an antique motor yacht. Alan and his family stopped in New York City and were treated to a fireworks show in front…… MORE
From Happiness to Heartbreak, Kelsea Ballerini’s New “Legends” Video Covers a Range of Emotions [Watch]
Kelsea Ballerini’s new video for her current single, “Legends,” is an emotional roller coaster full of twists and turns. The new clip opens at the scene of a car crash, before flashbacks show a couple as they get married and raise a family. A tragic twist ensues (the car crash), but the video ends on…… MORE
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