Steve Nedved
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Dec 01
Nashville notes: Jordyn Shellhart’s holiday EP + Conner Smith’s LP
Jordyn Shellhart has released her Christmas EP, Cross-Legged By The Fireplace. The four-track set includes a cover of Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani‘s “You Make It Feel Like Christmas” with Austin Snell. “I made this EP for people who want their Christmas music to sound like mulling spices, watching snow fall gently with a single deer in the distance or sitting cross-legged by fireplaces. …
Dec 01
Dollywood’s searching for singers for new musical
Miller Mobley/NBC Ever wanted to perform at the famed Dollywood? Here’s your chance. Its entertainment team is holding auditions in Nashville on Friday, December 15, to find both male and female country singers to tell Dolly Parton‘s life story in a new musical at its Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, theme park. Per a press release, the team’s looking for those …
Dec 01
Deck the halls with Cody Johnson
ABC It’s time to get in the festive spirit with Cody Johnson. CMT has announced a new holiday special, A Cody Johnson Christmas. Named after Cody’s 2021 album, the event will feature the Texas native and his family delivering yuletide tunes for viewers. Cody’s 10-track A Cody Johnson Christmas arrived in November 2021, and features a cover of Willie Nelson‘s “Pretty Paper” and Merle Haggard‘s …
Dec 01
Head to the “Southeast Oklahoma Pines” with Corey Kent
Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville Corey Kent has released an autobiographical new song, “Southeast Oklahoma Pines.” The acoustic-leaning track was penned by Corey, Luke Preston and Jack Hummel, and it finds Corey basking in the stillness of his old stomping grounds. “Broken Bow, Oklahoma just might be my favorite place in the world. It’s where my family has been for generations running lumber mills & cattle,” shares …
Dec 01
Sam Hunt shares gender, name of second child
Todd Owyoung/NBC Sam Hunt is no longer the only male in the Hunt household. The “Take Your Time” hitmaker shared with People that he and wife Hannah Lee Fowler have welcomed their second child, a boy, named Lowry Lee. The baby boy’s name is derived from his parents’ middle names: Lowry is Hunt’s and Lee is Hannah’s. Lowry joins his 18-month-old big sister, Lucy Louise, who arrived in May 2022. Sam’s announcement comes …
Dec 01
Carly Pearce praises Jelly Roll: “To know him is to love him”
ABC There’s another person who’s a big fan of Jelly Roll, and it’s none other than fellow country artist Carly Pearce. The “What He Didn’t Do” singer recently posted a photo of her hugging Jelly onstage alongside a heartfelt caption praising him. “I. Am. Not. Okay. Yall…. I have played so many shows over the last 7 years, but none like …
Dec 01
Cole Swindell revisits parents’ divorce in “3 Feet Tall”
Warner Music Nashville Cole Swindell isn’t shying away from the emotional aftermath of his parents’ divorce in his new song, “3 Feet Tall.” Jordan Walker, Trannie Anderson and Trey Lewis wrote the track, which finds Cole chronicling a divorce from the lens of the couple’s young son. “There’s a lot I don’t remember, but that cryin’ down the hall/ Had a way of makin’ …
Dec 01
Chayce Beckham’s “This Ol’ Rodeo” is inspired by a true story
19 Recordings/BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records Chayce Beckham has released his brand new song, “This Ol’ Rodeo.” Chayce and Stephen Wilson Jr. penned the breezy neo-traditional ode, which chronicles a longtime passion Chayce’s friend had. “‘This Ol’ Rodeo’ is a song I wrote about a buddy of mine who was a steer wrestler, a bulldogger, and I used to live …
Nov 30
Nashville notes: Scotty’s autographed ornaments + Kacey’s Elvis cover
Scotty McCreery is giving away five limited-edition autographed ornaments. Per Scotty’s post on X, formerly Twitter, “These collector’s items were previously available only to fan club members.” Enter for a chance to win now via the contest link. Kacey Musgraves performed her cover of Elvis‘ hit song “Can’t Help Falling in Love” on NBC’s Christmas at Graceland. If you missed her performance, check …
Nov 30
Elle King to host ‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’
ABC/Robby Klein Elle King is set to host CBS’ New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash alongside Entertainment Tonight‘s Rachel Smith. “New Year’s Eve is the one party we celebrate all over the world,” says Elle. “I wouldn’t want to spend it any other place than Music City! I’m so excited to get to host another beautiful night of music, friends, love, and …