After more than 200 performances inside the Grand Ole Opry’s hallowed circle—and becoming an official member in March 2018—it’s safe to say that Chris Janson feels at home on the Opry. One of perks of becoming an Opry member is a personalized mailbox at the Opry Post Office, a tradition carried over from when the…
Known for songs that are as dark as the Kentucky coalmines he once worked, Chris Knight will release a new album, Almost Daylight, on Oct. 11. The upcoming project will be Chris’ first new album since the release of Little Victories in September 2012. The 11-song offering, which was helmed by frequent producer Ray Kennedy…
![Chuck Wicks and Kasi Williams Get Married [Watch Exclusive Video of the Newlyweds]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/268/2019/07/14102314/CHuck-Wick.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Chuck Wicks and Kasi Williams—who is the younger sister of Jason Aldean—got married in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on July 12. The couple tied the knot in front of 103 guests—including Jason Aldean, former MLB player Ryan Klesko and former UFC fighter Dan Henderson—during an evening ceremony at the Cabo Azul Resort, NCD confirms exclusively.…
![Lon Helton of “Country Countdown USA” Earns Nomination for Radio Hall of Fame [Vote Now]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/268/2019/07/15121407/Lon-Helton-USA-AFF.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Lon Helton, the longtime host of Country Countdown USA, has been nominated for the Radio Hall of Fame. Lon is one of four nominees in the Music Format: On-Air Personality category, along with Hollywood Hamilton, the Mark & Brian Show, and Ryan Seacrest. From July 15 to July 28, fans have the opportunity to vote…
Chris Young has extended his Raised on Country Tour with 19 new dates this fall. Eli Young Band and Matt Stell will serve as support for the new fall run. Tickets will go on sale on July 19 at 10 a.m. local time. Raised On Country World Tour 2019 Sept. 26 | Erie, PA |…
Jim Casey talks with singer/songwriter/actress Clare Bowen and her husband, Brandon Robert Young, about: releasing her self-titled debut album in the U.S. on July 12 releasing the album in Germany, U.K. and Australia over the last year starring as Scarlett O’Connor on Nashville for six season growing up in Australia speaking with a Southern U.S.…
![Giddy-Up: Kane Brown Releases New Song, “Like a Rodeo” [Listen]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/268/2019/07/12091413/Kane-Brown-TA.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Kane Brown promised his Instagram followers that he’d release a new track, “Like a Rodeo,” if his recent post—depicting him lip-syncing a snippet of the tune—received 1 million views. Kane’s fans came through on their end with more than 1.2 million views, so Kane kept his word and released the new tune on July 12.…
![Chris Young & Lauren Alaina Team Up for Breakup Anthem, “Town Ain’t Big Enough” [Listen]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/268/2019/07/12081650/Lauren-Alaina-Chris-Young.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Chris Young has found success in the past by collaborating with other artists, including No. 1 hits, “Think of You,” featuring Cassadee Pope, and “Sober Saturday Night,” featuring Vince Gill. Chris has gone back to the well once more by teaming with Lauren Alaina on “Town Ain’t Big Enough,” which will be featured on his…
![Kenny Chesney Releases Savory New Single, “Tip of My Tongue” [Listen]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/268/2019/07/12055228/Kenny-Chesney-AFF.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Almost a year after releasing his previous single, Kenny Chesney returned to country radio on July 12 with a new single, “Tip of My Tongue.” Co-penned by Kenny, Ross Copperman and Ed Sheeran, “Tip of My Tongue” is the first taste of Kenny’s upcoming 18th studio album, which will be released via Blue Chair/Warner Music…
![The Young Fables New Documentary Chronicles Duo’s Real-Life Tragedy & the Resiliency of Music [Watch Trailer]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/268/2019/07/11110701/Young-Fables.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Laurel Wright, 23, and Wesley Lunsford, 32, of The Young Fables have been creating modern country music rooted in tradition since forming their duo in 2015. Backed by Laurel’s sterling lead vocals, Wesley’s virtuosic guitar chops—and a penchant for collaborative songwriting—The Young Fables have built a grassroots following in the country/Americana genre, bolstered by national…
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…