Rhode Island’s Newport Folk Festival (July 26–28) featured a heavy-hitting lineup of musical A-listers, including the first live performance from The Highwomen (Amanda Shires, Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Natalie Hemby), a surprise appearance by Dolly Parton, and billed performances from Kacey Musgraves, Sheryl Crow, Lucas Nelson and more. Nash Country Daily affiliate WPRO of Providence…… MORE
Maren Morris’ “Girl” ascended to the top of both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart this week. Penned by Maren, Sarah Aarons and Greg Kurstin, who also produced the song, “Girl” is the lead single and title track from Maren’s 2019 album. The tune features the encouraging chorus: “Girl, don’t hang your head…… MORE
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The Highwomen—Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, Maren Morris and Natalie Hemby—have shared the second track, “Crowded Table,” from their upcoming self-titled album (Sept. 6). “Crowded Table,” which was penned by Natalie, Brandi and Lori McKenna, follows last week’s release of lead single, “Redesigning Women.” On their upcoming debut album that was produced by Dave Cobb, The…… MORE
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The Highwomen—Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, Maren Morris and Natalie Hemby—released their first single, “Redesigning Women,” from their upcoming self-titled album, which is slated to drop on Sept. 6. The new track, which was penned by Natalie and Rodney Clawson, was produced by Dave Cobb. “‘Redesigning Women’ is the life most women are living today,” says…… MORE
No one in country music has had a bigger month that Maren Morris. In addition to notching her fourth Top 10 single with “Girl” (currently No. 8), Maren landed on cover of Women’s Health and scored a feature in Playboy. She’s also been hitting the touring trail, creating new music with supergroup The Highwomen (Brandi…… MORE
The Teen Choice Awards announced its first wave of nominations on June 19. Dan + Shay, Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Kacey Musgraves, Kane Brown, Billy Ray Cyrus and Lil Nas X earned multiple nominations on the country front. Lil Nas X led all artists with five nominations, including three for his crossover hit, “Old Town…… MORE
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One day after her Playboy interview and photos were posted online, Maren Morris stopped by the Ty Bentli Show to talk about why she decided to take part in the Playboy feature. NCD has obtained exclusive excerpts from the interview that will air on country radio on June 29 [update, the interview was posted to…… MORE
Maren Morris’ new interview and photo spread in Playboy was posted online on June 18. The almost-3,000-word interview covers a wide range of topics, spanning music, marriage, fears, sexuality, gender inequality more. ✨I didn’t come to play, BOY…// did one of my favorite interviews in @playboy this month. Photographed, styled, and interviewed by WOMEN for…… MORE
Sheryl Crow released the art and track listing for her upcoming album of collaborations, Threads, which is set to drop on Aug. 30. The 17-song album features collaborations with a number of country artists, including Maren Morris, Chris Stapleton, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Margo Price, Jason Isbell, Kris Kristofferson, Emmylou Harris and Vince Gill. Sheryl…… MORE
Elaina Smith is back with the second season of her award-winning podcast, Breaking Thru With Elaina, formerly titled Women Want to Hear Women. Elaina kicked off Season 2 with one of her favorite guests from Season 1 . . . the one and only Maren Morris. In addition to chatting with Maren about country radio,…… MORE
Morgan Wallen is BAAAACK. On Instagram, that is. Morgan has reactivated his account and dropped a HUGE announcement to go along with it. As part of his One Night at a Time Tour, Morgan just added a show at Neyland Stadium, home of the Tennessee Volunteers. Morgan said, “I’ve had the honor of playing in…
New music just released recently: 1. “Ain’t in Kansas Anymore” by Miranda Lambert: This is on the “Twisters” soundtrack. 2. “Am I Okay?” by Megan Moroney 3. “Addictions” by Warren Zeiders 4. “Bones” by Russell Dickerson 5. “Overdrive” by Thomas Rhett Morgan Wallen canceled his concert a couple hours before it was set to start…