When Sugarland’s Kristian Bush signed on in 2016 to produce Lindsay Ell’s debut album, The Project, he gave Lindsay a “homework” assignment: re-record your favorite album. Lindsay’s favorite album? John Mayer’s 2006 album, Continuum, which spawned hits such as “Waiting on the World to Change” and “Say.” “Kristian gave me three rules: I needed to…… MORE
If you like simple yet compelling storytelling in the songs and videos you consume—without overproduction—look no farther than Lindsay Ell’s “Criminal.” Over the weekend, Lindsay dropped a criminally good new video for the single, which she co-penned with Chris Stevens and Fred Wilhelm. The song is currently No. 21 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, making…… MORE
Lindsay Ell will join Keith Urban’s Graffiti U World Tour for eight dates this summer and fall. Keith’s 58-city tour will kick off on June 15 in St. Louis and will make stops in Nashville, Denver, Philadelphia, Chicago, New Orleans, Dallas and more, as well as 10 dates in Canada. Lindsay, who was born in…… MORE
The NHL All-Star game is going country. Brett Young, Chase Rice and Lindsay Ell will perform as part of the NHL All-Star game on Jan. 28 in Tampa Bay, Fla. Brett will sing the U.S. national anthem, while Canadian-born Lindsay Ell will sing her home country’s anthem. Chase will perform during player introductions. In addition,…… 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
Brad Paisley kicked off his 15th headlining tour—dubbed the Weekend Warrior Tour—in May, with more than 35 dates across the U.S., Canada and Europe before capping in September. Brad and his merry gang of openers—Dustin Lynch, Lindsay Ell and Chase Bryant—must have enjoyed the experience because they are extending the tour into 2018 with 26…… MORE
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Lee Ann Womack sits down with “The Killer.” Jason Aldean delights in his unborn child’s outlaw spirit. Blake Shelton is excited to return to The Voice. Tyler…… MORE
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Dan + Shay and Keith Urban shred on guitar. Chris Young’s video co-star has hair envy. Frankie Ballard jams out. Thompson Square finds Travis Tritt in…… MORE
In support of the Aug. 11 release of her debut album, The Project, Lindsay Ell took her talents to NYC for an appearance on the Today show (Aug. 9). Lindsay treated fans to a performance of the album’s lead single, “Waiting on You,” a song she co-penned with Adam Hambrick and Andrew DeRoberts. “‘Waiting on…… MORE
After host Jim Casey mockingly “cancels” his interview with Lindsay Ell because of her boyfriend, Lindsay talks about the real hubbub that went down in Sacramento in June, her new album, The Project, working with producer Kristian Bush, touring with Brad Paisley and more. Show Participants Lindsay Ell Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes &…… MORE
