If you’ve been trying to keep up with which country stars are expecting babies in the coming months, NCD has ya covered—or should we say “swaddled.” Check out who’s expecting in 2019 . . . and who’s delivered. Steve Moakler & wife Gracie Baby: Boy, Jackson (Jack) Thomas Moakler Born: Jan. 5 View this post……
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For Sale: Dale Earnhardt’s $4.2 Million Yacht, “Sunday Money,” Which Was Named After the Brooks & Dunn Song
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Texas Traditionalist Cody Johnson Has a New No. 1 Album . . . and Nothing But “Love & Respect for Florida Georgia Line & Sam Hunt”
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Jason Aldean Earns 22nd No. 1 Single With “Girl Like You”
After topping the charts with “You Make It Easy” and “Drowns the Whiskey” from his 2018 album, Rearview Town, Jason Aldean has scored his third No. 1 single from the album with “Girl Like You.” The tune ascended to No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week. Penned by Jaron Boyer, Josh Mirenda……
Joe Diffie Celebrates 25th Anniversary as Grand Ole Opry Member
Joe Diffie celebrated his 25th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry with a performance—and cake—during the Opry at the Ryman showcase on Jan. 25. The showcase also included performances by Vince Gill, Michael Ray, Ricky Skaggs and more. Joe, who was inducted into the Opry on Nov. 27, 1993, was a mainstay……
Mason Ramsey Announces New Spring Tour Dates
Tim McGraw to Release Hard-Charging New Single, “Thought About You,” on Feb. 4 [Listen]
After releasing his first solo single in more that two years with “Neon Church” in October 2018, Tim McGraw is ready to ship another song to country radio. Tim will send his new single, “Thought About You,” to country radio on Feb. 4. The anthemic tune, which was penned by Brad Warren, Brett Warren and……
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