“Body Like a Back Road” singer Sam Hunt will perform at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards on May 21. Sam joins previously announced performers Florida Georgia Line, Camila Cabello, Drake, Imagine Dragons, John Legend, Lorde, Bruno Mars, Nicki Minaj, Ed Sheeran, The Chainsmokers and Halsey. While Sam didn’t cop a nomination at this year’s Billboard……
Snopes Quashes Ridiculous Claim That Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard Are Getting Married . . . to Each Other
Fact-checking website Snopes.com debunked the absurd claim that Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard were planning to take their bromance to the next level and get married . . . to each other. According to Snopes, the bogus rumor originated at NC Scooper, an entertainment website that “provides social criticism in a satirical,……
As “Hurricane” Eyes the No. 1 Spot on the Country Charts, Luke Combs Is Finding More Common Ground With “Super Nice Dude” Eric Church
Let’s play a little Thursday trivia. How many singles did Eric Church release before reaching No. 1? Give up? 10. It wasn’t until Eric’s 10th single, “Drink in My Hand,” in 2011 that he scored a Billboard No. 1 tune. Depending on which way the wind blows, Luke Combs’ debut single, “Hurricane”—currently No. 2—could be……
Shania Twain’s “Life’s About to Get Good” Featured in New Promo for the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea [Watch]
Chris Young Teases May 12 Release of New Single, “Losing Sleep” [Listen]
For the past week, Chris Young has been teasing the May 12 release of his new single, “Losing Sleep,” by posting instrumental audio clips on his Instagram page. “Losing Sleep” will be the first single from Chris’ upcoming studio album, and it follows three consecutive No. 1 singles from his 2015 album, I’m Comin’ Over.……
Dear Banned Missouri Fraternity, Please Don’t Come to Nashville to Fulfill Your “Bet” With Carrie Underwood
As we reported in April, a fraternity that was banned from the University of Missouri as a recognized student organization because of alcohol—and buttocks—violations issued a challenge to Carrie Underwood. The Sigma Pi fraternity of Columbia, Mo., posted a Twitter video on April 25 with their challenge: If the Nashville Predators beat the St. Louis……
Crystal Gayle Posts New Twitter Update on Loretta Lynn Following Stroke
As NCD reported last week, Loretta Lynn suffered a stroke on May 4 at her Tennessee home. The update on Loretta’s website on May 5 stated, in part, that Loretta “is currently under medical care and is responsive and expected to make a full recovery.” Loretta’s sister, Crystal Gayle, also reached out to fans on……
Jason Aldean’s Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit to Open May 26
Two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean will be featured in an upcoming Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit, Jason Aldean: Asphalt Cowboy. The new exhibit, which opens on May 26, will explore the life and career of the Georgia native and will include childhood mementos, memorabilia from Jason’s early career, stage wear, guitars,……
Florida Georgia Line’s BK & T-Hubb Are Getting Into the Nashville Restaurant Biz With New Venue, FGL House
The boys from Florida Georgia Line are the latest country artists to turn their tastes to the restaurant biz. Following in the foodie footsteps of Toby Keith, Blake Shelton, Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley and more, FGL’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley will launch their new restaurant and entertainment venture—FGL House—in Nashville in June 2017. The……
Vote Now: Whose Predators National Anthem Performance Was Your Favorite—Carrie, Luke, LBT, Vince or Lady A?
The Nashville Predators pulled out all of the stops in the first two rounds of the NHL playoffs by unleashing Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Vince Gill and Lady Antebellum to perform the national anthem before their five home games. And wouldn’t you know it, the Preds won all five games. That’s some……
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