Category Archives: NCD News

Luke Combs Gets Comfortable at No. 1 for the Third Straight Week

Luke Combs Gets Comfortable at No. 1 for the Third Straight Week

Luke Combs found a spot he likes: the top. Luke’s current single, “She Got the Best of Me,” is No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for the third consecutive week. Only two other songs have accomplished that feat in 2018: Brett Young’s “Like I Loved You” and Luke Bryan’s “Most People Are Good.” “She…MORE

Take a Mystic Journey in Tim McGraw’s New Video for “Neon Church” [Watch]

Take a Mystic Journey in Tim McGraw’s New Video for “Neon Church” [Watch]

Tim McGraw released a new video for his single, “Neon Church,” which is currently No. 25 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after four weeks. The new clip, which was directed by Shane Drake (“Meanwhile Back at Mama’s” and “Southern Girl”), follows a lone traveler who makes his way to a local bar for a spiritual…MORE

“Women Want to Hear Women With Elaina” Featuring Maren Morris

“Women Want to Hear Women With Elaina” Featuring Maren Morris

As of today, there is only one woman in the Top 30 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart: Maren Morris, whose single “Rich” is currently No. 5. Maren stopped by Women Want to Hear Women this week and delivered an open and honest dialogue about the current state of women in the country industry, differences…MORE

Listen to Cole Swindell’s Guilt-Ridden New Single, “Love You Too Late”

Listen to Cole Swindell’s Guilt-Ridden New Single, “Love You Too Late”

Cole Swindell will try to score the ninth No. 1 hit of his singing career with the release of his new single, “Love You Too Late.” Penned by Cole, Michael Carter and Brandon Kinney, “Love You Too Late” follows No. 1 lead single, “Break Up in the End,” from Cole’s third album, All of It,…MORE

Listen to Carly Pearce’s Spirited New Single, “Closer to You”

Listen to Carly Pearce’s Spirited New Single, “Closer to You”

Following the success of hit singles “Every Little Thing” and “Hide the Wine” from her 2017 debut album, Carly Pearce is giving fans the first taste of her sophomore set with the release of “Closer to You.” Produced by busbee and co-penned by Hillary Lindsey, Gordie Sampson and Troy Verges, “Closer to You” will impact…MORE

Brett Young Marries Longtime Girlfriend Taylor Mills

Brett Young Marries Longtime Girlfriend Taylor Mills

Brett Young married longtime girlfriend Taylor Mills in Palm Springs, Calif., on Nov. 3. Brett and Taylor, who got engaged in February 2018, have known each other for more than 10 years. Love has been a constant theme for Brett since releasing his self-titled debut album in February 2017. The 12-track offering—of which Brett co-wrote…MORE

Chris Stapleton & Wife Morgane Announce They Are Expecting Their Fifth Child

Chris Stapleton & Wife Morgane Announce They Are Expecting Their Fifth Child

Chris Stapleton announced that he and wife Morgane are expecting their fifth child. Chris broke the news onstage during his concert at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 2, with his wife by his side. “I’ve got an announcement to make,” said Chris during his extended rendition of “Tennessee Whiskey.” “Some of you may know that…MORE

Country-Themed Night on “Dancing With the Stars” to Feature Cole Swindell, Lauren Alaina, Chris Janson, Carly Pearce & Lanco

Country-Themed Night on “Dancing With the Stars” to Feature Cole Swindell, Lauren Alaina, Chris Janson, Carly Pearce & Lanco

On Nov. 5, ABC’s Dancing With the Stars will get fans in a country state of mind for the upcoming CMA Awards on Nov. 14. DWTS’s country-themed episode will feature live performances by Lauren Alaina (“Ladies in the ’90s”), Chris Janson (“Can’t Help Falling in Love”), Lanco (“Born to Love”), Carly Pearce (“Every Little Thing”)…MORE

George Strait Announces Rare Concert Date in 2019 With Chris Stapleton & More

George Strait Announces Rare Concert Date in 2019 With Chris Stapleton & More

Since George Strait trotted off into the sunset on his Cowboy Rides Away Tour in 2014, his appearances onstage have been few and far between—outside of his 18 “Strait to Vegas” concerts. However, George has announced he will take the stage on March 30 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The King of Country will be…MORE

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