Category Archives: NCD News

Lady Antebellum Announces Rescheduled Dates on “Ocean 2020 Tour”
Lady Antebellum revealed rescheduled dates for their Ocean 2020 Tour, which will now kick off in July. Originally scheduled dates in May and June were rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Lady A...
Cumulus Media Apr 02, 2020

April 2: Live-Stream Show Calendar With Kelsea Ballerini, Jon Pardi, Old Dominion & 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...
Cumulus Media Apr 02, 2020

Ray Benson Releases Statement After COVID-19 Diagnosis: “I Am Filled With So Much Love & Gratitude”
One day after revealing his COVID-19 diagnosis on March 31, Asleep at the Wheel frontman Ray Benson, 69, released a statement via his publicity firm on April 1 to provide additional details and thank ...
Cumulus Media Apr 01, 2020

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...
Cumulus Media 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,...
Cumulus Media 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 ...
Cumulus Media Apr 01, 2020

John Prine’s Wife Provides Update on His Condition
John Prine’s wife, Fiona, provided two updates on her husband’s condition via Twitter on March 30, one day after a post on John’s official Instagram account revealed he had been hosp...
Cumulus Media Mar 30, 2020

Joe Diffie Reflects on Biggest Career Milestone During One of His Final Interviews
We lost a good one.Joe Diffie passed away on March 29 from complications of COVID-19.The Oklahoma native topped the charts with “Home,” “If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets),”...
Cumulus Media Mar 30, 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...
Cumulus Media 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...
Cumulus Media Mar 30, 2020