Category Archives: NCD News

Tenille Townes Enlists Abby Anderson, Kassi Ashton, Adam Hambrick & More for Friendly Cover of “Lean on Me” [Watch Video]
Bill Wither’s 1972 No. 1 hit, “Lean on Me,” has often served as a soundtrack of hope during charity events and times of need.With the COVID-19 pandemic, we are in a time of need.Teni...
Syndicated Author Apr 01, 2020

Dolly Parton Commits $1 Million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for COVID-19 Research
Dolly Parton revealed via Twitter on April 1 that she is donating $1 million to Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center for COVID-19 research.“My longtime friend Dr. Naji Abumrad,...
Syndicated Author Apr 01, 2020

Country Music Association Pledges $1 Million to COVID-19 Relief Fund
The Country Music Association-through its philanthropic arm, the CMA Foundation-has pledged $1 million to the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund, which was created by The Recording Academy to help people ...
Syndicated Author Apr 01, 2020

Morgan Wallen Loves the Eagles, Man
Unlike Jeff Bridges’ character The Dude in The Big Lebowski, Morgan Wallen loves the Eagles, man.Morgan has been turning heads with music, mullet and easygoing manner since bursting on the scene...
Syndicated Author Apr 01, 2020

April 1: Live-Stream Show Calendar With Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Lindsay Ell, Drake White & More
Country stars are trying to do their part to keep us entertained during our self-quarantines (hopefully) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Here’s a rundown of what to expect as some of our favorite s...
Syndicated Author Apr 01, 2020

Jennifer Nettles Releases Hopeful New Rendition of Broadway’s “Tomorrow” [Listen]
Jennifer Nettles released a new rendition of the show tune “Tomorrow,” which originally appeared in the 1977 musical, Annie.Jennifer recorded the song with Tony- and Grammy-winning compose...
Syndicated Author Mar 30, 2020

March 30: Live-Stream Show Calendar With Thomas Rhett, Lee Brice, Justin Moore, Caylee Hammack & More
Country stars are trying to do their part to keep us entertained during our self-quarantines (hopefully) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Here’s a rundown of what to expect as some of our favorite s...
Syndicated Author Mar 30, 2020

Country Stars Remember Joe Diffie, Including Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw & More
A number of country artists shared their sentiments regarding Joe Diffie, who passed away from complications of COVID-19 on March 29.Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Scotty McCreery, Chris Y...
Syndicated Author Mar 29, 2020

John Prine Hospitalized With COVID-19 Symptoms: “His Situation Is Critical”
Singer/songwriter John Prine, 73, has been hospitalized after suffering from COVID-19 symptoms.John’s family released a statement via Instagram on March 29: "After a sudden onset of COVID-19 sym...
Syndicated Author Mar 29, 2020

Joe Diffie Dies at 61 After Complications From COVID-19
Two days after confirming he tested positive for COVID-19, Joe Diffie, 61, died on March 29, according to a statement from his PR company: “Grammy-winning country music legend Joe Diffie passed ...
Syndicated Author Mar 29, 2020



