Steve Nedved
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Jan 09
Nashville notes: HunterGirl goes ‘Somewhere Wild’ + Cody Johnson’s Brandon Lake collab
“Somewhere Wild” is the new track from American Idol runner-up HunterGirl. It’s her first new music since “Dirt,” which came out in October. Brandon Lake‘s new version of “When a Cowboy Prays,” which features Cody Johnson, is out now, along with its accompanying music video. Meanwhile, Brandon’s Jelly Roll collab, “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” continues its …
Jan 09
Kenny Chesney’s expanding his vision for Sphere 2.0
Kenny Chesney Live at Sphere Las Vegas (Messina Touring) Even though Kenny Chesney just got a Pollstar nomination for residency of the year for his time at Sphere Las Vegas, he’s working to take his show to a new level. “Having spent last year’s residency coming to really understand this dynamic technology and how it …
Jan 09
Luke Combs roots for Carolina Panthers as he books Super Bowl show
Luke Combs (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Luke Combs is set to play the Madden Bowl in the days leading up to the Super Bowl. The North Carolina native didn’t hesitate when approached to do the Feb. 6 show at San Francisco’s Chase Center. “Panthers football has been a staple in my life since I was a kid,” …
Jan 09
Country music migrates to RodeoHouston in March
RodeoHouston 2026 lineup (RodeoHouston) Nine artists will make their debut at RodeoHouston in 2026, including Russell Dickerson, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Koe Wetzel and the Red Clay Strays. Non-country acts Lizzo, Forrest Frank, Creed and Pepe Aguilar are set to play the annual event for the first time, as well. Luke Bryan will be back to play the …
Jan 09
Megan Moroney takes flight for ‘Cloud 9’ track reveal
Megan Moroney’s ‘Cloud 9’ (Sony) The track listing for Megan Moroney‘s Cloud 9 is written in the sky, in a new airplane-themed video that reveals the details of her third studio album. In the clip, Megan’s at the airport exiting a plane emblazoned with the logo C9MM3, smiling as she reacts to the 15 titles written in …
Jan 09
Kelsea Ballerini says goodbye to her beloved dog, Dibs
Kelsea Ballerini (Tyler Golden/NBC) Kelsea Ballerini is marking the passing of her beloved dog, Dibs. “my sweet dibs went to doggy heaven yesterday,” she shared on Instagram Thursday. “he spent his last few days in his backyard looking at the sunshine and surrounded and visited by his forever people.” In August 2024, Kelsea revealed Dibs …
Jan 09
Ella Langley manifested her collab with Miranda Lambert on ‘Choosin’ Texas’
Ella Langley & Miranda Lambert (Jason Kempin/Getty Images) With a collection of CMA and ACM awards, two #1 duets with Riley Green and one on her own with “Weren’t for the Wind,” it would have seemed that Ella Langley‘s career couldn’t get much hotter. But the Alabama native envisioned something more: a meeting of the minds …
Jan 08
Scotty McCreery tops the bill as the Opry comes to Carnegie Hall
Scotty McCreery (Disney/Eric McCandless) Scotty McCreery, bluegrass queen Rhonda Vincent, comedian Henry Cho and the Grammy-nominated The War and Treaty will headline An Evening with the Grand Ole Opry at Carnegie Hall. Look for more artists to be announced for the March 20 show that’s part of the United in Sound: America at 250 festival. It’s also …
Jan 08
Midland rides in with the ‘Marlboro Man’
Midland (Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Big Machine Label Group) Midland‘s keeping their cowboy aesthetic strong as they ride in with new music in 2026. “Mountains in the background, hell of a view and we’ve got a brand new song to share with you,” the trio wrote on their socials. “‘Marlboro Man’ is available Jan 16th.” The …
Jan 08
Old Dominion is ‘Making Good Time’ as they head back into the studio
Old Dominion (Disney/Frank Micelotta) We’re only a week into 2026, and Old Dominion‘s already been back in the studio. Just for fun, someone decided to “see what time the band shows up” for a 10 a.m. call time and capture it for social media. Geoff Sprung wins the timeliest award, clocking in at 9:45, sporting …