Steve Nedved
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May 15
Ashley Cooke, Drew Baldridge and more to play ‘Billboard’ Country Live at CMA Fest
Catherine Powell/NBC Billboard Country Live is taking over Category 10 during Nashville’s CMA Fest in June. Ashley Cooke and Drew Baldridge are set to play a showcase-style concert Thursday, June 5, at the venue formerly known as the Wildhorse Saloon. Alexandra Kay, Max McNown and Reyna Roberts will take the stage as well. There’s also a Country …
May 15
Scotty McCreery launches ‘Bottle Rockets’ with a retro Hootie twist
Triple Tigers Scotty McCreery‘s new single, “Bottle Rockets,” not only captures the nostalgia of young love, it also includes a full-on rerecording of 1994’s “Hold My Hand” by Hootie & the Blowfish. “This song takes me back to those summers of having fun with no responsibilities with good times and good tunes,” Scotty says. “For …
May 15
‘Guitar Town’: Chris Young lends another musician a helping hand
Disney/Frank Micelotta Chris Young knows what it feels like when an airline destroys your guitar, so he was eager to help a fellow musician in that situation. His publicist confirms the “Young Love & Saturday Nights” hitmaker recently stepped in and bought acquaintance Sam Hayes a new guitar after his was damaged during a flight on United Airlines. …
May 15
How Good Is That? Old Dominion’s ‘Coming Home’ to arenas this fall
Catherine Powell/NBC Old Dominion‘s adding eight arenas to their How Good Is That World Tour this September. Previously, the trek was primarily amphitheaters. “There’s a special kind of joy at shows that are built for the ODIES,” Matthew Ramsey says, using the band’s nickname for its fans. “They want the deep cuts. They want to …
May 15
Lainey Wilson and Blake Shelton will spend Memorial Day at the AMAs
CBS/Dick Clark Productions Blake Shelton will perform on the upcoming American Music Awards for the very first time, doing a song from his new For Recreational Use Only album. His wife, Gwen Stefani, is set to sing on the show as well, along with favorite female country artist nominee Lainey Wilson. Jennifer Lopez will host …
May 15
Carly Pearce is feeling ‘a little bit more redneck’ with ‘Truck on Fire’
Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal If you’re a longtime country music fan, you’ve probably noticed the similar sentiments expressed in Carrie Underwood‘s 2006 smash “Before He Cheats” and Carly Pearce‘s current hit, “Truck on Fire.” There’s one significant difference, though: While Carrie keys that “pretty little souped up four wheel drive,” Carly sends the whole situation up in flames. …
May 14
Nashville notes: Thompson Square’s ‘You Were There’ + MCC’s ‘Home’ song
Mary Chapin Carpenter‘s new track, “Home Is a Song,” is out now, ahead of the release of her new album, Personal History, which arrives June 6. Ashley McBryde, Shelly Fairchild and Grace Bowers all join Tami Neilson on her new track, “Borrow My Boots,” from her Neon Cowgirl record, out July 11. CMA and ACM …
May 14
Willie Nelson helps Steve Perry recreate Journey’s ‘Faithfully’
Dark Horse Records Former Journey frontman Steve Perry has teamed with legendary country crooner Willie Nelson for a new version of the Journey power ballad “Faithfully.” The reimagined take on the song is being released in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid, for which Nelson is a board member. All proceeds from the …
May 14
The Fan Fair about Trisha Yearwood and Rascal Flatts at CMA Fest
Country Music Association What’s now known as CMA Fest started out as Fan Fair decades ago, and the Country Music Association’s keeping that tradition alive with Fan Fair X inside Music City Center. The chance for fans to get up close and personal with their favorite stars kicks off Thursday, June 5, and runs through …
May 14
Dustin Lynch is throwing a free pool party + show during CMA Fest
Jason Kempin/Getty Images The Pool Situation‘s getting even more serious for Dustin Lynch. For the third year in a row, Dustin will put on a Nashville version of his popular pool party during CMA Fest. What’s even better? It’s free. The 18+ event will take place June 6 at the rooftop pool at Margaritaville Hotel …