Jim Casey talks with Aaron Watson about working hard, persevering despite being ignored by industry bigwigs, aspiring to be the King of Texas, writing a special song for his daughter, and his new album, Vaquero, which drops on February 24. Show Participants Aaron Watson Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Links & Notes Aaron Watson’s website…… MORE
The Academy of Country Music revealed today (Feb. 9) the musical lineup and additional fan events for the 5th annual Party for a Cause in Las Vegas, March 30–April 2. The four-day country music smorgasbord culminates with the 52nd annual ACM Awards on April 2 in Las Vegas. The Week Vegas Goes Country will feature…… MORE
Paraskevidekatriaphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th, but we found 13 artists who are laughing in the face of the almost-unpronounceable word by performing a show today (Jan. 13). In fact, Eric Church is launching his massive 65-city Holdin’ My Own Tour today, so he must have zero regard for the unlucky number, while…… MORE
Running from March 7–26—yes, 20 days—Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the largest rodeo and livestock exhibitions in the world. Rodeo Houston features a carnival, a bar-b-que contest, 10K race and some of the best live entertainment in the country. The event pulled in almost 2.5 million attendees during last year’s festivities and…… MORE
Toby Keith left us 10 months ago. But his music keeps on keepin’ on in a big way. He just went GOLD and PLATINUM again. His whole catalog has seen a boost since he passed away from cancer in February at the age of 62. The RIAA honored him this week with four more certifications,…
While 2024 certainly had its moments of inspiration and incredible country music . . . we also lost more than a few country superstars. Here are some members of the country music family that passed away this year: 1. Toby Keith. July 8th, 1961 to February 5th, 2024 2. Kris Kristofferson. June 22nd, 1936 to…