Steve Nedved
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Nov 10
Bailey Zimmerman teams with Jonas Brothers for “Strong Enough”
Courtesy of Republic Records Bailey Zimmerman has joined Jonas Brothers on their jubilant new song, “Strong Enough.” The track arrives after both artists teased their collaboration on social media over the past few weeks. “I’ve been a fan of the Jonas Brothers for as long as I can remember. I literally grew up with them!” shares Bailey. “It’s been incredible to get to …
Nov 10
Kenny Chesney’s “Take Her Home” captures “everything life is made of”
Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Kenny Chesney has dropped his new single, “Take Her Home.” The track was penned by HARDY, Hunter Phelps and Zach Abend, and it’s one that resonated with Kenny as soon as he heard it. “Take her home, fall in love/ Thank the good Lord up above/ That He sent one down into your arms/ And put …
Nov 10
Gabby Barrett drops new song on motherhood from ‘Chapter & Verse’
Robby Klein/Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Gabby Barrett has released “Growin’ Up Raising You,” the newest preview of her forthcoming album, Chapter & Verse, arriving February 2. Written with Jon Nite, Zach Kale and Jimmy Robbins, the autobiographical ballad chronicles Gabby’s candid reflection on being a 23-year-old mother. “We’ll get it wrong, we’ll get it right/ Whole lotta tears we’ll both have to cry/ You’ll learn …
Nov 10
Jelly Roll reacts to first Grammy nomination: “I haven’t cried like this since my daddy died”
Disney/Frank Micelotta Jelly Roll is both elated and moved to have received his first Grammy nomination. The singer took to Instagram on Friday, November 10, to share his tear-filled reaction to notching this achievement. “I’m not sure if I’ll post this or not because I’m so emotional but, the greatest honor an artist can ever hear is that they’ve …
Nov 10
Chris Stapleton hopes fans enjoy ‘Higher’
Courtesy of Mercury Records/UMG Nashville Chris Stapleton‘s hotly anticipated new album, Higher, has arrived. The record, produced by Dave Cobb, Chris and his wife, Morgane Stapleton, features its lead single, “White Horse.” Of the anticipation leading up to Higher‘s release, Chris shares, “Whenever we’re releasing new music, we don’t have a specific ritual really, but I think there’s a little bit of apprehension, …
Nov 10
Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll + more notch 2024 Grammy nominations
Disney/Frank Micelotta The Recording Academy announced its nominees list for the 66th annual Grammy Awards Friday, November 10, and Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini and Zach Bryan are a few of the country artists with nods. Chris and Zach earned three nominations; Lainey, Jelly Roll and Brothers Osborne notched two, and Morgan and Carly Pearce snagged one each in the Best Country Song category. Jelly and The War And Treaty also represent country …
Nov 10
Ashley McBryde knew she wanted to embark on her sobriety journey privately
Disney/Scott Kirkland Ashley McBryde decided to quit drinking alcohol in June 2022, and no one in the public knew about it. The decision to keep it hush-hush was very much intentional for the “Girl Goin’ Nowhere” singer. “I decided that I wasn’t gonna talk about it at all until at least a year, because what I …
Nov 09
Nashville notes: Carly Pearce’s new journal + Walker Hayes’ “Fancy Like Christmas”
Carly Pearce has dropped a new Say Anything Journal in her merch store. The item is priced at $25 and includes a special printed note from Carly with her autograph. Get yours now at carlypearceshop.merchmadeeasy.com. Walker Hayes is dropping a festive remake of his #1 hit, “Fancy Like,” on Friday, November 10. The fresh rendition is titled “Fancy Like Christmas” …
Nov 09
Experience a country music-themed Cirque du Soleil
Kate Green/Getty Images for The National Lottery Cirque du Soleil and Universal Music Group Nashville have teamed up for a country music-themed tour. The fresh trek will meld acrobatics with the melodies of beloved country tunes and pay tribute to the genre with delightful, breathtaking performances. “Our collaboration with Universal Music Group Nashville presents an exciting opportunity for …
Nov 09
Lainey Wilson on her five CMA Awards wins: “This is the dream y’all”
Disney/Frank Micelotta Lainey Wilson is grateful to be the biggest winner at the 57th CMA Awards. The “Heart Like a Truck” hitmaker walked home with five awards, including the coveted Entertainer of the Year, her first win in that category. “The ride just keeps getting wilder,” Lainey captions an Instagram carousel shared after her celebratory night. “Country music has wrapped its arms around …