Steve Nedved
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Jan 24
Nashville notes: CMT Next Women of Country + Brooks & Dunn’s Reboot Tour presale
CMT has unveiled its Next Women of Country class of 2024. Among the 14 newcomers are Anne Wilson, Ella Langley, Emily Ann Roberts, HunterGirl, Karley Scott Collins, Mae Estes, Tanner Adell, The Castellows and Tigirlily Gold. You can read more about this year’s class on Billboard now. The artist presale for Brooks & Dunn‘s Reboot 2024 Tour has begun. You can grab tickets now ahead of the January …
Jan 24
Savor Chris Stapleton’s new Traveller Whiskey
Disney/Scott Kirkland “Tennessee Whiskey” hitmaker Chris Stapleton has teamed with Kentucky-based Buffalo Trace Distillery to launch a new liquor: Traveller Whiskey. Inspired by his 2015 album, Traveller, Chris says collaborating with Buffalo Trace master distiller Harlen Wheatley is “kind of a dream scenario” for him. “It’s the company that makes the things that I’m the biggest fan of in the space,” Chris tells USA Today in a …
Jan 24
Jordan Davis sees himself in first son Locklan
ABC “Next Thing You Know,” Jordan Davis is watching his kids, 4-year-old Eloise, 2-year-old Locklan and 7-month-old Elijah, grow up before his eyes. One thing he’s realized recently is how similar Locklan is to his childhood self. “It’s really weird, because my mom said that Locklan is me as a kid. I was into everything, always had to make sure I wasn’t …
Jan 24
Nate Smith to drop new song, “Bulletproof”
Disney/Scott Kirkland Nate Smith is kicking off his next chapter of music with a new song, “Bulletproof.” Dropping February 9, the uptempo track will preview Nate’s forthcoming as-yet-untitled sophomore album, the follow-up to 2023’s self-titled debut record. The announcement arrived via an Instagram Reel where Nate and a burrito-eating Bailey Zimmerman revealed the release date of “Bulletproof.” A snippet of the heartbreak tune can also be found …
Jan 24
Attorney for Chris Young releases statement: “He never should have been arrested” on assault charges
Disney/Scott Kirkland In response to Chris Young‘s recent arrest and charges for alleged disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and assault of an officer, his attorney, Bill Ramsey, has offered a statement. “What happened to my client Chris Young at a bar in Nashville on Monday night was wrong and he never should have been arrested and charged in the …
Jan 24
Bailey Zimmerman offers a glimpse of his hometown
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for ACM While Bailey Zimmerman sings about closure in his latest single, “Where It Ends,” he’s also proud of where it all began for him: in his hometown of Louisville, Illinois. “I grew up in a village of around twelve hundred called Louisville, Illinois. If you’re driving through it, you will miss it if you’re not careful,” …
Jan 24
Conner Smith’s taking his hometown show digital
Disney/Scott Kirkland Not able to make it for Conner Smith‘s sold-out album release show in Nashville? Fret not, he’s got you covered. Conner will livestream the show for free on Friday, January 26, at 9:15 p.m. CT on YouTube and Facebook. “Sold out, hometown, album release show this Friday at @bbowlnashville. We’ve set up a free livestream for y’all to watch …
Jan 24
Parker McCollum wrote “Burn It Down” with the Love Junkies when he was burned out
Courtesy of MCA Nashville Perhaps unbeknownst to fans, the writing of Parker McCollum‘s “Burn It Down” happened rather serendipitously. “Live, it’s great. I look forward to it in the show every night,” Parker says. “It’s turned out to be a really big hit for us. But that song came out of nowhere. I didn’t want to write that day. …
Jan 23
Nashville notes: Jason Aldean’s merch + Eli Young Band’s tour
Jason Aldean has rolled out new Highway Desperado merch. The newly launched products include a long-sleeved shirt, a vintage photo T-shirt, whiskey stones and a keychain. Grab yours now at store.jasonaldean.com. Eli Young Band has announced their 10 Years – 10,000 Towns Tour. “March 4th will mark 10 years since we put out our album ‘10,000 Towns’ – and what an …
Jan 23
Saddle up for Pioneer Woman’s cowboy cookies
Getty Images If you’ve never heard of or had cowboy cookies, here’s your chance to make some of your own. The Pioneer Woman has shared a recipe for delicious, chocolate-loaded cowboy cookies. According to The Pioneer Woman, the cookies were “made famous by former First Lady Laura Bush, who submitted them for a baking contest during the 2000 presidential …