Steve Nedved
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Jun 30
TR’s dad, Rhett Akins, to be inducted as newest member of Grand Ole Opry
son Thomas Rhett, daughter Kasey Brandon, Rhett Akins, wife Sonya, son Brody, friend/artist rep Lisa Boullt (© Grand Ole Opry, photos by Chris Hollo) Thomas Rhett’s dad, Rhett Akins, will officially become a member of the Grand Ole Opry later this year, after Jon Pardi extended the surprise invitation on Sunday. It came during a …
Jun 30
‘Alan Jackson: The Last Show’ to air in December
Alan Jackson (John Sheerer/Getty Images) More than 80,000 fans turned out to see the final touring show of Alan Jackson’s career Saturday night in Nashville; watch parties on Broadway, at Belmont University and at the Country Music Hall of Fame added to the sold-out crowd at Nissan Stadium. If you missed it, however, you’ll have …
Jun 30
Keith Urban, Dan + Shay booked for ‘GMA’ Summer Concert Series
Keith Urban (Disney/Connie Chornuk) Keith Urban will kick off the 2026 Good Morning America Summer Concert Series July 10 on ABC, with Dan + Shay set to follow on July 31. Keith released his new yacht rock covers album, flow state, on June 12, while Dan + Shay’s new record, Young, comes out Aug. 21. …
Jun 30
Tim McGraw delivers a ‘Song for America’ for July Fourth
Tim McGraw (Disney/Connie Chornuk) Tim McGraw’s here with a “Song for America,” just in time for the United States’ 250th birthday. It’s an occasion that instantly transports Tim back in time to his childhood. “As a kid, the first thing I remember about Fourth of July was 1976 in Rayville, Louisiana, and riding my bicycle …
Jun 29
Nashville notes: Shania Twain, Frank Ray + Carter Faith’s duets
New artists Carter Faith and Wyatt Flores have teamed up on the new duet, “Nothin’ Better to Do,” which is out now. It’ll appear on Carter’s Cherry Valley Forever deluxe edition, which drops July 24. The new five-track EP from Frank Ray, Good for the Soul, is out now. The “Country’d Look Good on …
Jun 29
Reba McEntire’s ready with a new song to celebrate this Fourth of July
Reba McEntire’s ‘Ain’t Gonna Keep It Waitin” (MCA) Reba McEntire will debut her new song, “Ain’t Gonna Keep It Waitin’,” on Saturday’s Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash. It’s the title track of the legend’s third music capsule, which is out now. Reba picks up the tempo on the new collection with her “best songs for driving …
Jun 29
If you’re looking for encouragement, Gabby Barrett’s ‘In On It’
Gabby Barrett’s “In On It” (Warner Records Nashville) Gabby Barrett’s focusing on faith in her first new music of 2026. “If you’re thinking of someone who’s walking through a confusing season, send this to them,” she posted on Instagram. “My new song ‘In On It’ is officially out now. This song is really about trusting …
Jun 29
Josh Ross makes it two in a row with ‘Hate How You Look’
Josh Ross’ “Hate How You Look” (MCA/CORE Records/Universal Music Canada) Josh Ross may “Hate How You Look,” but he loves how it feels: his current single becomes his second #1 in a row, topping both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay charts. “I still can’t believe I get to do this,” he says. “Seeing ‘Hate How …
Jun 29
Report: Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney and more to attend Taylor Swift’s NYC wedding
Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney perform at the Bridgestone Arena on September 17, 2011 in Nashville. (Frederick Breedon IV/WireImage) More details are leaking out about Taylor Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce, which is allegedly taking place this weekend at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Both Rolling Stone and Page Six say Stevie Nicks is set to perform, along with …
Jun 29
The ‘Church Girl’ is an ‘Honest Woman’: Carly Pearce gets bold on album #5
Carly Pearce’s ‘Honest Woman’ (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville) Carly Pearce’s pivotal 2021 album, 29: Written in Stone, painted an unflinching picture of a young woman in the aftermath of a very public divorce from fellow star Michael Ray. On 2024’s hummingbird, she began to spread her wings, somewhere between the breakup angst of “We Don’t …