Sam Hunt Added as Performer at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards

“Body Like a Back Road” singer Sam Hunt will perform at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards on May 21. Sam joins previously announced performers Florida Georgia Line, Camila Cabello, Drake, Imagine Dragons, John Legend, Lorde, Bruno Mars, Nicki Minaj, Ed Sheeran, The Chainsmokers and Halsey. While Sam didn’t cop a nomination at this year’s Billboard…MORE

Snopes Quashes Ridiculous Claim That Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard Are Getting Married . . . to Each Other

Fact-checking website Snopes.com debunked the absurd claim that Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard were planning to take their bromance to the next level and get married . . . to each other. According to Snopes, the bogus rumor originated at NC Scooper, an entertainment website that “provides social criticism in a satirical,…MORE

As “Hurricane” Eyes the No. 1 Spot on the Country Charts, Luke Combs Is Finding More Common Ground With “Super Nice Dude” Eric Church

Let’s play a little Thursday trivia. How many singles did Eric Church release before reaching No. 1? Give up? 10. It wasn’t until Eric’s 10th single, “Drink in My Hand,” in 2011 that he scored a Billboard No. 1 tune. Depending on which way the wind blows, Luke Combs’ debut single, “Hurricane”—currently No. 2—could be…MORE

Weekend Plans? Join Me For The Ride For Mom in Modesto!

If you’re just making your weekend plans, I’m gonna be out this doing the 6th Annual Ride For Mom in Modesto!  I’m doing the 35, or part of the 35 hehe! (posted by Tammy Cruise)     This is a great event, and a great way to honor your Mom or anyone close to you…MORE

Chris Young Teases May 12 Release of New Single, “Losing Sleep” [Listen]

For the past week, Chris Young has been teasing the May 12 release of his new single, “Losing Sleep,” by posting instrumental audio clips on his Instagram page. “Losing Sleep” will be the first single from Chris’ upcoming studio album, and it follows three consecutive No. 1 singles from his 2015 album, I’m Comin’ Over.…MORE

Dear Banned Missouri Fraternity, Please Don’t Come to Nashville to Fulfill Your “Bet” With Carrie Underwood

As we reported in April, a fraternity that was banned from the University of Missouri as a recognized student organization because of alcohol—and buttocks—violations issued a challenge to Carrie Underwood. The Sigma Pi fraternity of Columbia, Mo., posted a Twitter video on April 25 with their challenge: If the Nashville Predators beat the St. Louis…MORE

Crystal Gayle Posts New Twitter Update on Loretta Lynn Following Stroke

As NCD reported last week, Loretta Lynn suffered a stroke on May 4 at her Tennessee home. The update on Loretta’s website on May 5 stated, in part, that Loretta “is currently under medical care and is responsive and expected to make a full recovery.” Loretta’s sister, Crystal Gayle, also reached out to fans on…MORE

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