Granger Smith took a nasty fall offstage and broke two of his ribs on Dec. 2 while performing at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, N.J. While singing “City Boy Love,” Granger was standing on a monitor that gave way, sending Granger offstage and into a metal barricade. Ganger returned to the stage to finish his…… MORE
Live From New York, It’s Maren Morris on “Saturday Night Live”
Maren Morris is striking while the iron is hot. The CMA New Artist of the Year will appear as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on Dec. 10, while WWE star John Cena will be handling the hosting duties. In the past two years, a handful of country stars have performed on SNL, including…… MORE
Amy Grant Talks New Christmas Album, Christmas Traditions and Christmas Shows with Husband Vince Gill
Lisa sat down with Amy Grant to talk about her new Christmas album, Tennessee Christmas, some of her family’s unique Christmas traditions, this year’s Christmas shows with her husband, Vince Gill, at the Ryman Auditorium and more. Show Participants Amy Grant Lisa Konicki, NCD Editor in Chief Show Links & Notes Amy Grant’s website Amy’s…… MORE
It’s a Girl! Eli Young Band’s Jon Jones and wife Sarah Welcome Daughter, Lila Pascale
Congratulations are going out to Eli Young Band’s Jon Jones and his wife Sarah on the arrival of their second child, Lila Pascale Jones. Little Lila, who weighed in at 7 lbs. and measured 19 1/2 inches, joined her dad, mom and 4-year-old brother Hudson on Wednesday morning (Nov. 30) at 1:30am. “We are overwhelmed…… MORE
Blake Shelton Gushes About Girlfriend Gwen Stefani and Plays a Game of Wet Head on “Ellen”
With The Voice season coming to a close, Blake Shelton showed up on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Friday (Dec. 2) to talk about the current season, his American Music Award win and his girlfriend, Gwen Stefani. While on the show Blake was roped into playing a game of Wet Head with Ellen and two contestants…… MORE
Tim McGraw Takes on New Role in Faith-Based Movie, “The Shack” [Watch Trailer]
Tim McGraw is coming to a big screen near you. The father of three was cast in a new film called The Shack, based on the New York Times best-selling novel by William Paul Young. The movie, about a father’s life-transforming journey, is set to hit theaters in March 2017. Tim is no stranger to…… MORE
Watch Kane Brown Make His National Television Debut On “Ellen” With Upbeat Performance of “Thunder In The Rain”
Kane Brown made his national television debut Thursday (Dec. 1) on Ellen, where he performed his current single, “Thunder In The Rain,” from his self-titled debut album. Ellen introduced the newcomer as the “artist to watch, who is breaking all the rules of country music,” before Kane took to the stage. Dressed casually in camouflage…… MORE
Charlie Daniels 80th Birthday Volunteer Jam Celebrates a Night of Great Music for a Worthy Cause [Photo Gallery]
Overshadowed by the hubbub surrounding the Luke Bryan incident, the Charlie Daniels 80th Birthday Volunteer Jam on Nov. 30 was a tremendous night of music that benefited The Journey Home Project, an organization that supports U.S. military veterans. In addition to a surprise appearance by Randy Travis to help present Charlie with a humanitarian award,…… MORE
Dolly Parton and Jennifer Nettles Talk “Christmas of Many Colors” and Their Own Christmas Traditions
Dolly Parton and Jennifer Nettles returned to television Wednesday night (Nov. 30) in the highly anticipated holiday sequel, Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love, on NBC. The sequel was a follow-up to Dolly’s original family story, Coat of Many Colors, which aired to rave reviews earlier this year. Dolly Parton’s Christmas of…… MORE
We Consult a Nashville Lawyer About the Luke Bryan “Striking” Incident—Stupid Hilarity Ensues
In light of the Luke Bryan incident last night at the Charlie Daniels 80th Birthday Volunteer Jam, I decided to contact a lawyer for a quick Q&A regarding the legal ramifications of Luke striking a concertgoer. In full disclosure, the lawyer, Kevin Baltz, Esq., is my old college roommate who is a partner at a…… MORE
