Steve Nedved
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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 …
Feb 05
Nashville notes: New album from Kacey Musgraves + Warren Zeiders’ “Heartbreaker”
Kacey Musgraves teased her forthcoming new album on Sunday, February 4. While a release date for the as-yet-untitled project hasn’t been announced, its trailer and preorder links are now up on Kacey’s website. Warren Zeiders has dropped a new song, “Heartbreaker.” The track, which Warren penned with Mags Duval and Julian Bunetta, arrives as his debut single, “Pretty Little Poison,” continues its ascent to the top …
Feb 05
Craig Morgan joins US Army Reserve as warrant officer
Jason Davis/Getty Images Craig Morgan was sworn in as Warrant Officer 1 in the U.S. Army Reserve on February 3. The ceremony took place at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, with Craig’s family and friends in attendance. “Amazing day with my Army reserve unit 313th United States Army Band for my pinning ceremony. Special thanks to everyone who came,” the …
Feb 05
Chris Janson, Dolly Parton, Michael Ray + more cover Lynyrd Skynyrd on new tribute album
Get Joe Records Some of your favorite country singers are paying tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd on a new album, Anthems – Honoring The Music Of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Assembled by former Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle, the 13-song project features covers of Skynyrd classics by Dolly Parton (“Freebird”), Chris Janson (“The Ballad of Curtis Loew”), Lee Brice (“Workin’ for MCA”), Brooks & Dunn‘s Ronnie Dunn (“Sweet Home Alabama”), Michael Ray (“I Know a Little”), Shenandoah‘s Marty Raybon (“Gimme Three Steps”) and more. “This project …
Feb 05
Cody Johnson breaks record with sold-out Nashville show
ABC “If you got a dream, chase it,” Cody Johnson sings in “‘Til You Can’t” — and that dream-chasing attitude sure’s been paying off. While making his headlining debut at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena February 2, Cody broke the venue’s ticket sales record. “Thanks y’all for a sold out show at @bridgestonearenaofficial that set a record for the most tickets …
Feb 05
Lauren Alaina marries Cam Arnold in “very heartfelt ceremony”
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Lauren Alaina is officially off the market. The “Road Less Traveled” singer married her husband, Cam Arnold, on Sunday, February 4, at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The ceremony, which Lauren described as “very emotional” and “very heartfelt,” hosted 450 guests, including Jason and Brittany Aldean, Dan + Shay‘s Shay Mooney and HARDY and his wife, Caleigh Ryan. “Here’s the funny thing: I wanted a small wedding …
Feb 05
“Double Down” on a good time with Chris Young
Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville Chris Young has rolled out a new track, “Double Down.” The uptempo, feel-good track arrives as Chris’ thank you to fans for their support when he was charged for allegedly assaulting a Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission agent. Those charges are now dismissed. “It’s not something I wish anybody has to go through ever. But, like I said, the …