Steve Nedved

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“Through My Ray-Bans,” Eric Church sees the power of human connection from the vantage point of the stage

UMG NashvilleEven in the midst of a difficult year, Eric Church is placing his bets on the resilience of the human spirit. That’s because he’s seen it first-hand, he sings in the lyrics of his just-released song, “Through My Ray-Bans.” The song celebrates the magic and solidarity Eric has seen while performing onstage, looking out …

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Kane Brown’s wife and daughter co-star in his woodsy “Worship You” music video

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicKane Brown’s latest single, “Worship You,” is a tribute to his family. In its lyrics, he sings about how his wife Katelyn and the couple’s one-year-old daughter, Kingsley, elevate his faith, bringing him closer to God and spirituality. In the music video for the song, Kane takes that premise to ethereal new heights, bringing …

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The second half of Granger Smith’s ‘Country Things’ album is on its way

Jeremy Cowart/BBR Music GroupLast month, Granger Smith unleashed his Country Things Vol. 1, the first half of his tenth studio album. But the singer’s not done: He announced plans on Friday to drop the second leg of the double album on November 27. Like the first half of the project, Country Things Vol. 2 will …

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Luke Combs gears up for Amazon livestream performance and fan Q&A

ABC/Image Group LALuke Combs will be taking the virtual stage next week for a conversation with his fans and a livestream performance of some of the songs off his new deluxe album, What You See Ain’t Always What You Get. The stripped-down show comes courtesy of Amazon Music, and will kick off Friday, November 6 …

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Christmas will be “Lit This Year,” thanks to Florida Georgia Line’s first-ever holiday release

Courtesy of BMLG RecordsFlorida Georgia Line are adding a splash to their trademark down-home swagger for your holiday season with the release of “Lit This Year,” a two-stepping, good-time Christmas song. It’s the first time the country duo have ever released music for the holidays, and the song is one that the bandmates co-wrote, together with …

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Carrie Underwood feels the love in son Isaiah’s heart on “The Little Drummer Boy”

Universal Music Group NashvilleWhile Carrie Underwood loves hearing her son Isaiah‘s voice on “The Little Drummer Boy,” it’s the heart behind it that makes it extra special. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Carrie shares that her 5-year-old son was very animated while recording the song that appears on her new holiday album My Gift in the studio, pouring his excitement into …

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Darius Rucker featured on lead single of Diane Warren’s debut album

David McClister Darius Rucker is making an appearance on legendary songwriter Diane Warren‘s upcoming debut album, Diane Warren: The Cave Sessions Vol. 1.  The country star is featured on the album’s lead single “Time Like This,” which will be released on November 10, Billboard reports.  “Diane is such a legend, so I was absolutely honored when she called saying that …

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Jay DeMarcus’ father has died: “I lost my musical hero”

Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for ExtraJay DeMarcus’ father Stanley Wayne DeMarcus has passed away. The Rascal Flatts star turned to social media today to share the news that his father passed away this morning. In a tribute post on Twitter, Jay calls the man affectionately known as “Wayno” his “musical hero” and attributes his father, who was at one time an aspiring …

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Kane Brown wishes happy birthday to his “angel” daughter on first birthday

Jason Kempin/ACMA2020/Getty Images for ACMKane Brown can’t believe his daughter is one year old.  The hit country star commemorated daughter Kingsley‘s first birthday today with a sweet Instagrampost acknowledging the special day in a year when time is hard to grasp.  “I have a 1 year old wtf lol this year went way to fast as slow!! Happy …

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Dustin Lynch, Maddie & Tae among performers at Farm Must Go On

Connor DwyerSeveral country artists are using the power of music to show their support for farmers across the country. Dustin Lynch, Maddie & Tae, Travis Denning, Mickey Guyton and Tyler Farr are all performing at the benefit show The Farm Must Go On, hosted by John Deere, at the Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville on December 9. Donations made at the event go toward nonprofit Farm …

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