Category Archives: NCD News

Luke Bryan Scores 24th No. 1 Single With “What She Wants Tonight”
Luke Bryan scored the 24th No. 1 single of his career as “What She Wants Tonight” ascended to the top of both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and the Mediabase chart this week.Co-penne...
Cumulus Media Mar 31, 2020

Joe Diffie Dies at 61 After Complications From COVID-19
Two days after confirming he tested positive for COVID-19, Joe Diffie, 61, died on March 29, according to a statement from his PR company: “Grammy-winning country music legend Joe Diffie passed ...
Cumulus Media Mar 29, 2020

Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood to Headline Live Concert Event on CBS on April 1
After Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood broke the Internet on March 23 during their at-home concert on Inside Studio G via Facebook Live, the tandem has decided to take their talents to CBS on April 1 ...
Cumulus Media Mar 29, 2020

Grand Ole Opry Member Jan Howard Dies at 91
Longtime Grand Ole Opry member Jan Howard, 91, “passed away peacefully” on March 28 in Gallatin, Tenn., according to a statement from the Opry.Jan scored a number of Top 20 hits in the 196...
Cumulus Media Mar 29, 2020

Joe Diffie Releases Statement After Testing Positive for COVID-19
Joe Diffie, 61, has confirmed he tested positive for COVID-19.The “John Deere Green” singer released a statement on March 27: “I am under the care of medical professionals and curren...
Cumulus Media Mar 27, 2020

Craig Morgan Announces New Album, “God, Family, Country”
Craig Morgan will drop a new album, God, Family, Country, on May 22.The 10-song offering features five new songs, as well as five newly remastered tunes from Craig’s past catalog, including R...
Cumulus Media Mar 27, 2020

Charlie Daniels Reveals Lineup for 2020 Volunteer Jam at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena
Charlie Daniels announced the lineup for his all-star concert, Volunteer Jam, which will take place at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Sept. 15. Since its inception in 1974, Charlie's Volunteer...
Cumulus Media Mar 27, 2020

Kane Brown Teams With John Legend in New Ballad, “Last Time I Say Sorry” [Listen]
After recording tunes with Marshmello, Becky G, Khalid and more, Kane Brown added to his cross-genre collaborations by teaming with John Legend for the new ballad, “Last Time I Say Sorry.”...
Cumulus Media Mar 27, 2020

Florida Georgia Line Drops 5th Album’s Lead Single, “I Love My Country” [Listen]
Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line dropped a new single, “I Love My Country,” on March 27.“I Love My Country” was co-written by Corey Crowder, Ernest K. Smi...
Cumulus Media Mar 27, 2020

Kip Moore Announces 4th Studio Album, “Wild World”
Kip Moore will release his fourth studio album, Wild World, on May 29.The 13-song offering features 12 songs that Kip co-wrote, including lead singe, “She’s Mine,” which is currently...
Cumulus Media Mar 27, 2020