Miranda Lambert had a big night at the 53rd annual ACM Awards on April 15, taking home three trophies for Female Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year (performer and songwriter for “Tin Man”). Miranda now has 32 ACM awards, topping Brooks & Dunn’s longstanding record of 29 trophies. “I didn’t know that…… MORE
Backstage With ACM Award Winners Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Lauren Alaina, Midland & More
NCD was backstage at the ACM Awards on April 15 to snag photos of many of the night’s big winners, including Miranda Lambert, Lauren Alaina, Jason Aldean, Midland, Old Dominion, Brett Young and more. Check out the photos, courtesy of Arroyo-O’Connor/AFF-USA.com. If the gallery does not display, visit nashcountrydaily.com to see the pics. Miranda Lambert:…… MORE
111 of Our Favorite Red Carpet Photos From the ACM Awards, Including Reba, Miranda, Scotty & More
Before the 53rd ACM Awards kicked off in Las Vegas on April 15, the stars walked the red carpet—actually, it was a blue carpet—at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Check out our red blue carpet photo gallery featuring Reba, Chris Young, Scotty McCreery, Sugarland, Miranda Lambert, Cam, Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne, Kelsea Ballerini, Jason Aldean…… MORE
“Hipster Index” Survey Shows Grand Prairie is the Least Hipster in the U.S.
The “International Hipster Index” factored five data things: the number of vegan eateries, coffee shops, tattoo studios, vintage boutiques and record stores. Ranked by a moving research website called Move Hub, Portland as the most hipster city in the U.S. and Grand Prairie is the least. The study included 446 cities across 20 countries, and…… MORE
Chris Stapleton & Wife Welcome Twin Boys
Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane have welcomed twin boys the same night he was winning awards at ACM which happened to be his birthday too. Chris and Morgane have been together for 14 years, married since 2007 have two kids ages 6 and 8; one boy and one girl and now a family of…… MORE
RIP Marine Sgt and Actor R. Lee Ermey Dead at 74
Released from long-time manager Bill Rogin: It is with deep sadness that I regret to inform you all that R. Lee Ermey (“The Gunny”) passed away this morning from complications of pneumonia. He will be greatly missed by all of us. Ronald Lee Ermey was an actor and a former United States Marine Corps Staff…… MORE
ACM Awards: The Winners
We’ve got all of the winners—as they are announced—from the 53rd annual Academy of Country Music Awards on April 15. The Winners New Female Vocalist of the Year Lauren Alaina WINNER Danielle Bradbery Carly Pearce RaeLynn New Male Vocalist of the Year Brett Young WINNER Kane Brown Luke Combs Devin Dawson Russell Dickerson New Vocal…… MORE
“ACM Stories, Songs & Stars” Event With Jon “Elvis” Pardi, Little Big Town, Cam, Kip Moore, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell & More [Photo Gallery]
The Academy of Country Music hosted its ACM Stories, Songs & Stars event in Las Vegas on April 13 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The guitar pull format featured a number of singers and songwriters sharing stories and singing their tunes, including Jon Pardi, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, Midland, Kip Moore, Lee Brice,…… MORE
Barbara Bush in Failing Health Refuses Medical Treatment
Spokesman: Former first lady Barbara Bush in failing health “Following a recent series of hospitalizations, and after consulting her family and doctors, Mrs. Bush, now age 92, has decided not to seek additional medical treatment and will instead focus on comfort care,” spokesman Jim McGrath said in a news release. She has been treated for decades…… MORE
Jo Dee Messina Planning a Comeback
Jo Dee Messina was diagnosed with cancer last year, saying she’s doing much better and the song is about going from a very dark place and coming back after intense struggles. The lyrics speak of “waves crashing in” and “darkness surrounding,” In her own words: “In the summer of 2017, I was facing struggles with…… MORE
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Keep Those Texas Babies Reading
Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…