Category Archives: NCD News

Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert revealed rescheduled dates for her Wildcard Tour, which will now resume in October. Originally scheduled dates in April and May have been rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Miran...
Cumulus Media Apr 03, 2020

Ray Benson Releases Statement After COVID-19 Diagnosis: “I Am Filled With So Much Love & Gratitude”
One day after revealing his COVID-19 diagnosis on March 31, Asleep at the Wheel frontman Ray Benson, 69, released a statement via his publicity firm on April 1 to provide additional details and thank ...
Cumulus Media Apr 01, 2020

Tenille Townes Enlists Abby Anderson, Kassi Ashton, Adam Hambrick & More for Friendly Cover of “Lean on Me” [Watch Video]
Bill Wither’s 1972 No. 1 hit, “Lean on Me,” has often served as a soundtrack of hope during charity events and times of need.With the COVID-19 pandemic, we are in a time of need.Teni...
Cumulus Media Apr 01, 2020

Dolly Parton Commits $1 Million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for COVID-19 Research
Dolly Parton revealed via Twitter on April 1 that she is donating $1 million to Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center for COVID-19 research.“My longtime friend Dr. Naji Abumrad,...
Cumulus Media Apr 01, 2020

Country Music Association Pledges $1 Million to COVID-19 Relief Fund
The Country Music Association-through its philanthropic arm, the CMA Foundation-has pledged $1 million to the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund, which was created by The Recording Academy to help people ...
Cumulus Media Apr 01, 2020

Morgan Wallen Loves the Eagles, Man
Unlike Jeff Bridges’ character The Dude in The Big Lebowski, Morgan Wallen loves the Eagles, man.Morgan has been turning heads with music, mullet and easygoing manner since bursting on the scene...
Cumulus Media Apr 01, 2020

April 1: Live-Stream Show Calendar With Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Lindsay Ell, Drake White & More
Country stars are trying to do their part to keep us entertained during our self-quarantines (hopefully) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Here’s a rundown of what to expect as some of our favorite s...
Cumulus Media Apr 01, 2020

CMA Fest 2020 Has Been Canceled
Nashville’s 2020 CMA Fest on June 4-7 has been canceled. It will not be rescheduled.The Country Music Association issued the following statement on March 31:After careful deliberation, and in fo...
Cumulus Media Mar 31, 2020

Sara Evans to Drop New Album and New Book in the Coming Months
Sara Evans will be keeping busy over the next few months with the release of a new album, Copy That, and the release of a new book, Born to Fly.Copy That, which will drop on May 15, is a 13-song colle...
Cumulus Media Mar 31, 2020

Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson Reveals COVID-19 Diagnosis
Asleep at the Wheel frontman Ray Benson, 69, revealed via Facebook on March 31 that he has been diagnosed with COVID-19.“Well folks, the bad news I’ve contracted the corona virus!!” ...
Cumulus Media Mar 31, 2020