Steve Nedved
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Mar 27
Riley Green needed to make it less weird in the ‘Worst Way’
Disney/Scott Kirkland When it came time for Riley Green to choose his co-star in the steamy “Worst Way” video, there was one thing on his mind: trying to make it less awkward. “When you start lookin’ at an actress or model for a music video like this, my thing was I knew it was gonna …
Mar 26
Nashville notes: Lauren Alaina’s ‘Household’ + Blake Shelton’s road diaries
You can check out the final episode of Blake Shelton‘s series about his Friends & Heroes Tour on YouTube. Kip Moore‘s video for “Livin’ Side” from his new Solitary Tracks album is out now. Lauren Alaina‘s dropping a new track titled “Household” on Friday. Copyright © 2025, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
Mar 26
The countdown’s on to #newmusic from Old Dominion
Disney/Scott Kirkland Old Dominion fans have something to look forward to. In a new Instagram video, the band sits at a bar while a snippet of an unknown song plays. “Couple days, couple weeks, couple months, get away from it,” they sing. “Now I see why they say every heartbreak’s got a lesson you can take …
Mar 26
For Scotty McCreery, it’s not the ‘Fall of Summer,’ it’s a fall onstage
Disney/Eric McCandless You can now add Scotty McCreery to the list of performers who’ve had a memorable fall onstage. Luckily, he’s OK — if a little embarrassed — but he’s embracing the minor mishap with humor. In a new social media video that starts with the caption “The Stage: 1, Me: 0,” you can witness the misstep for …
Mar 26
Take a trip to ‘Mayberry’ with Rascal Flatts & Blake Shelton Friday
Big Machine Rascal Flatts are headed back to “Mayberry” with Blake Shelton. “Can’t think of anyone we’d rather share a cherry coke with than our friend @BlakeShelton!” the band shared on their socials. “Hear our version of ‘Mayberry’ this Friday.” The track is part of Rascal Flatts’ upcoming album reimagining their biggest songs as collabs. Life Is …
Mar 26
Jelly Roll has ‘Beautifully Broken’ his own record
Disney/Eric McCandless As Jelly Roll spends a sixth consecutive week atop the Billboard Country Airplay chart with “Liar,” he’s beat his own record. “Liar” now ranks as his longest-reigning #1, besting “Need a Favor,” which spent four weeks at the top starting in August 2023. Jelly has seven consecutive chart-toppers, and we now know what …
Mar 26
Country Music Association reveals star-studded lineup for CMA Fest 2025
Country Music Association The lineup is out now for this year’s CMA Fest, set to take place in Nashville Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 8. Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Jordan Davis, Riley Green, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Rascal Flatts, The Red …
Mar 26
Don’t it make a superstar starstruck? Keith Urban’s surreal Opry moments
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Even international superstars like Keith Urban still get starstruck. Like, for example, when he got to perform the signature hit of a crossover icon at the Opry 100 celebration. “It’s surreal and very intimidating playing ‘Don’t It Make [My] Brown Eyes Blue’ in front of Crystal Gayle sitting on the front row,” he …
Mar 25
Nashville notes: Maren Morris’ ‘Dreamsicle’ + CMA Fest’s Riverside Retreat
The fourth album from Maren Morris, titled Dreamsicle, is set to arrive May 9. “Carry me through,” the first taste of the 14-track record, arrives Thursday. The 10th anniversary of Ty Herndon‘s Concert for Love & Acceptance will take place June 2 in Nashville at Luke Combs‘ Category 10, formerly known as Wildhose Saloon. Look for …
Mar 25
Carrie Underwood’s setting records like Dolly Parton
Warner Music Nashville Sure, Carrie Underwood‘s busy being a new judge on American Idol and wrapping up her Vegas residency. But she’s finding time to set some records, too. Carrie and Cody Johnson have hung on for a second week at #1 on the Mediabase chart with “I’m Gonna Love You.” That means Carrie has the …