“Huntin’, fishin’, and lovin’ every day / That’s the prayer that a country boy prays,” sings Luke Bryan in his 2016 No. 1 hit. Just don’t own kangaroos. Colleen O’Brien, the vice president for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), released a statement that calls for Luke to relinquish ownership of two…… MORE
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The country music-loving community added more than 20 babies into the “family” in 2017. Check out all of the country stars who welcomed bundles of joy into their families over the past year. Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman Daughter: Dolly Grace The New Year brought our family new love. We’re so excited to introduce you…… MORE
Keith Urban braved the frigid temperature in Nashville on Dec. 31 to help ring in the New Year as the featured performer during Jack Daniel’s Music City Midnight celebration. Before the traditional Music Note Drop and accompanying fireworks helped signal the start of 2018, Keith treated fans to a medley of songs that paid tribute…… MORE
With nominations at both the CMA Awards and ACM Awards, Chris Lucas and Preston Brust of Locash are coming off of a banner year in 2017. Locash is looking to continue its upward trend in 2018 with a new album, the follow-up to 2016’s The Fighters, which spawned No. 1 hit, “I Love This Life.”…… MORE
Craig Wayne Boyd and his wife, Taylor, welcomed a baby boy to their family over the holidays. Graydon Scott Boyd was born on Dec. 28 at 10:18 p.m. in Nashville. Graydon, who weighed 6 lbs., 4 oz., joins older siblings Dakota Lynn, 2, and Jaxson, 5. “Tay, Jax, Kota, and I are proud to announce…… MORE
In a recent letter to her fan club members, Carrie Underwood revealed that she suffered more than a broken wrist after falling at her home on November 10. In addition to requiring surgery to mend her wrist, Carrie needed more than 40 stitches on her face. As she heads back into the studio this week,…… MORE
NCD hosted more than 80 podcasts in 2017, including featuring a number of alum from CMT’s Next Women of Country franchise—a campaign to bring awareness to inspiring female vocalists in country music. In addition to sharing their unique perspectives, many of the singer/songwriters talked about releasing new music, spreading their brand of country music, overcoming…… MORE
A handful of country stars will help ring in the New Year with televised performances on Dec. 31. Florida Georgia Line, Sugarland and Kane Brown will perform as part of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2018. Mariah Carey, Camila Cabello, Nick Jonas, Kelly Clarkson, Halsey, Imagine Dragons and Britney Spears will…… MORE
NCD hosted more than 80 podcasts in 2017, including featuring a handful of guests who are the proud sons of Texas: Aaron Watson, Pat Green, Josh Abbott, Granger Smith and Wade Bowen. In addition to sharing their unique Lone Star State perspectives, the singer/songwriters talked about making their new albums, spreading their distinctive brand of…… MORE
Lady Antebellum’s Dave Haywood and wife Kelli are the proud parents of a baby girl, Lillie Renee, who was born on Dec. 22. Lillie Renee, who weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz., joins older brother, Cash, 3. Dave made the announcement via Instagram, saying, in part, that everyone was “happy and healthy.” We’d like to welcome…… MORE
