Steve Nedved
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Jun 24
Nashville notes: Lainey Wilson’s Beatles cover + Niko Moon’s Palm Tour
The Toby Keith Foundation raised $1.3 million for the late singer’s OK Kids Korral through the 21st Toby Keith & Friends Sweet 16 Golf Classic. His widow, Tricia Covel, and Sammy Hagar hosted the fundraiser, which helps run the free home for children with cancer. Niko Moon kicks off his 13-show American Palm Tour Oct. …
Jun 24
‘Man or the Song’? How OD’s Matthew Ramsey is keeping the music alive
Disney/Randy Holmes Matthew Ramsey‘s keeping the music playing in more ways than one. On Tuesday, the lead singer of Old Dominion donated $50,000 to keep the concert band alive at Nashville’s J.T. Moore Middle School. The school announced in March that it would do away with the program due to a lack of funds. Since then, …
Jun 24
Jake Owen is off to the races with Tim McGraw and MLB
Erika Goldring/Getty Images Jake Owen‘s joining the festivities before the MLB Speedway Classic Aug. 2 at Bristol Motor Speedway. He’ll headline the show in the Speedway Classic Fan Zone, which will also feature a 110-foot Ferris wheel, an appearance by the Budweiser Clydesdales and much more. Adam Doleac, Reyna Roberts and Timothy Wayne are set …
Jun 24
‘Time’s Ticking,’ but it’s not too late for Justin Moore’s ‘This Is My Dirt’ surprise
Big Machine Justin Moore just scored a pretty sweet bonus from the boss. Last October Justin scored his 13th #1 with “This Is My Dirt,” but he’d have to wait until CMA Fest in early June for a special thank-you from his label. Big Machine founder Scott Borchetta surprised him with a totally redone, customized …
Jun 24
Corey Kent just conquered a career milestone with Morgan Wallen
John Medina/Getty Images Corey Kent‘s summer is in full swing after his weekend gig with the reigning CMA entertainer of the year. “Opening the first weekend of Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem Tour in Houston was something I’ll never forget,” Corey posted on his socials, along with a video recap. “My first stadium show, sharing the …
Jun 24
Kane Brown slips into the driver’s seat with his latest #1
ABC/Heidi Gutman Kane Brown‘s taking the wheel as “Backseat Driver” hits the top of the chart. It’s his eighth #1 in a row and his 13th overall. It’s also his second chart-topper from his latest album, The High Road, following “Miles On It” with Marshmello. Kane recently released the non-album track “2 Pair” as his …
Jun 24
Megan Moroney marks a moment in time on Thursday’s CMA Fest special
CMA/Acacia Evans If you’ve been watching the annual CMA Fest special the past few years on ABC, you’ve probably been able to chart the trajectory of Megan Moroney‘s career. “I got to play the platform stage two years ago,” Megan said during CMA Fest in early June. “And then I was on the main stage …
Jun 23
Nashville notes: Kacey Musgraves’ anniversary + Trisha Yearwood’s date with Rosanne Cash
Colbie Caillat‘s new duet with Ryan Hurd, “Can’t Say No,” drops Friday, following recent collabs with Russell Dickerson and Mitchell Tenpenny. Rosanne Cash and Trisha Yearwood will play a special show Sept. 12 at Riceland Hall inside Arkansas State’s Fowler Center. Proceeds benefit the preservation of the boyhood home of Rosanne’s father, Johnny Cash, in Dyess, …
Jun 23
Spend four Christmas nights with Little Big Town at the Ryman
Greg Gayne/NBC We’re a little more than six months away from Christmas, but Little Big Town‘s hoping you’ll go ahead and make some holiday plans. The foursome is planning four shows at the Mother Church of Country Music this year to showcase their yuletide album. “It’s always been a dream of ours to play Christmas shows …
Jun 23
Have a hotdog with Garth & Trisha this Fourth of July
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are inviting you over for a bite on the Fourth of July. You read that right: While you won’t exactly get to go to their house, they do hope you’ll stop by their Friends in Low Places bar on Nashville’s Lower Broadway and have a hot dog — on …