Steve Nedved
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Feb 07
Thomas Rhett remembers Toby Keith: “I’ve known Toby since I was a kid”
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Thomas Rhett and Toby Keith go way back, long before Thomas became a country artist. Taking to Instagram, Thomas recalled fond memories forged with Toby and shared a childhood photo of him, his dad, Rhett Akins, and the “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” singer. “It breaks my heart to hear about the passing of Toby Keith… I’ve known Toby since …
Feb 07
Old Dominion’s “Can’t Break Up Now” wasn’t meant to be a duet
Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville Not every duet was written as one — just ask Old Dominion‘s Matthew Ramsey. In a recent interview with ABC Audio, Matthew shared that the Megan Moroney-assisted “Can’t Break Up Now” wasn’t intended to be a duet. All that changed, however, when Emily Weisband, a co-writer on the song who he describes as “an insane vocalist,” started …
Feb 06
Nashville notes: More stars remember Toby Keith, Bryce Leatherwood + Anne Wilson’s tours
The outpouring of tributes continues as more country singers remember the late Toby Keith. Among those reacting and sharing memories are Dustin Lynch, Jackson Dean, Brooks & Dunn, Chris Janson, Zach Bryan, Randy Houser, Tanya Tucker, Josh Turner and Megan Moroney. You can read them now on the artists’ respective socials. Rising country singer and The Voice season 22 winner Bryce Leatherwood has announced his Neon Does Tour. The 11-city trek will kick off April …
Feb 06
Blake Shelton + Ole Red want your best cocktail recipe
Disney/Randy Holmes Got a cocktail recipe you’re proud of? Blake Shelton wants in. The “God’s Country” hitmaker and his restaurant and bar, Ole Red, are searching for the best drink recipe to spotlight at Ole Red Las Vegas. “Send us your best drink recipe at the link below and @blakeshelton will be picking his favorite to be featured at Ole …
Feb 06
Jelly Roll ordered via Uber Eats while filming his Uber Eats Super Bowl ad
Courtesy of Uber Eats Jelly Roll is just one of many stars who’ll be appearing in a Super Bowl ad for Uber Eats. But he may be the only one who actually used the app to order food while he was on set filming. The Grammy nominee tells People that he’s a real-life user of the app, explaining, “We do …
Feb 06
Carrie, Jason, Old Dominion + more pay tribute to Toby Keith
Erika Goldring/Getty Images for BMI Country music’s biggest stars are remembering the late Toby Keith, who passed away Monday after a battle with stomach cancer. Among those sharing tributes are Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Old Dominion and Brantley Gilbert. “Saddle up the horses, Jesus, ’cause a true blue COWBOY just made his ride up to heaven!!!” Carrie captioned her Instagram carousel, which featured photos …
Feb 06
Chris Janson takes “All I Need Is You” to #1
Courtesy of BMLG Records/Harpeth 60 Records Chris Janson has earned his fifth career chart-topper with “All I Need Is You.” “I am incredibly grateful, to be Number 1 in Country Music,” says Chris, who co-wrote the real-life-inspired song with Ashley Gorley, Brad Clawson and Mitch Oglesby. “Thank you so much to the country radio community, my team, and fans. Love you all so …
Feb 06
Zach Bryan enlists Matthew McConaughey for “Nine Ball” video
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Zach Bryan has dropped the music video for his song “Nine Ball.” The cinematic video, which was directed by Matthew Dillon Cohen, features a star-studded bill of actors, including Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan and Scott Shepherd. It chronicles a father-son relationship in a small-town pool hall and their two-decade journey together. “thank you for being so kind and open-hearted these …
Feb 06
Toby Keith dies at 62 after cancer battle
Jason Kempin/Getty Images, FILE Toby Keith, a country singer known for hit songs including “Beer for My Horses” and “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” died on Monday. He was 62. He “passed peacefully” on Monday night, his official Instagram account said in a statement on Tuesday. The “Red Solo Cup” singer said in June 2022 that he’d been diagnosed with …
Feb 06
Dan + Shay on paying homage to their humble beginnings with ‘Bigger Houses’
Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Amazed by the tiny house on Dan + Shay‘s Bigger Houses cover and wondering where it is now? Fret not, the duo has an update for you. “My kids ask about it every single day. I don’t know where it is right now. I think it’s probably in storage,” Shay Mooney tells ABC Audio. “We’re also …