Steve Nedved
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Nov 08
HARDY is hoping “Wait in the Truck” wins CMA Song of the Year
ABC “Wait in the Truck” notched early wins for Musical Event and Music Video of the Year ahead of the 2023 CMA Awards broadcast. It’s still in the running for two more awards: Single and Song of the Year, the latter of which HARDY‘s hoping will emerge victorious this year. “A huge, huge goal of mine is to win Song of the …
Nov 08
Brothers Osborne on their longtime CMA Awards love
ABC Brothers Osborne have already notched five wins for CMA Vocal Duo of the Year, and they’re nominated for their sixth one this year. In a recent interview with ABC Audio, the pair’s John and TJ discussed their longstanding CMA love and the potential secret to their victories. “I would guess, like, we’re really good huggers, and we like to give …
Nov 08
Cody Johnson’s CMA Awards performance will feature an “elaborate stage plot”
ABC Cody Johnson‘s saddling up to take his latest single, “The Painter,” to the CMA Awards stage. Speaking with ABC Audio recently, Cody teased his upcoming performance and shared what audiences can expect. “This is probably the most elaborate stage plot I’ve ever used. There’s a lot of visual. I mean, I don’t want to give away too much. There’s going …
Nov 08
HARDY on the importance of “Wait in the Truck” + jumping on “Lainey mania”
Courtesy of Big Loud Records HARDY and Lainey Wilson‘s “Wait in the Truck” has earned four nominations at the 2023 CMA Awards, two of which the song’s already won: Musical Event and Music Video of the Year. “It’s important for me in my career, but I think also what it stands for and what it says is very important,” HARDY tells ABC Audio …
Nov 08
Old Dominion is keeping things fresh as a band
ABC As reigning Vocal Group of the Year Old Dominion readies to step into Country Music’s Biggest Night, lead singer Matthew Ramsey shares how the band keeps things interesting every year. “The music keeps it fresh for us. Just the excitement that we have around creating new music and performing it and touring and all of that. You know, if we were sort …
Nov 08
Lainey Wilson on her CMA Awards performance: “It’s a nod to the folks who raised me”
ABC Lainey Wilson is set to take the CMA Awards stage to sing her autobiographical “Wildflowers and Wild Horses.” The track, which Lainey co-wrote, pays homage to her hometown roots and the people part of her formative years. “This one is a nod to my family, it’s a nod to the folks who raised me and the place who raised me. …
Nov 08
Jelly Roll recalls finding out about his CMA Awards nods + previews opening performance with surprise guest
ABC Being the most nominated male artist for this year’s CMA Awards is something Jelly Roll didn’t see coming. His wife, Bunnie XO, initially thought he didn’t get a nod. “I woke up and went straight online. I didn’t send it to my wife. I just looked at my phone and I said, ‘You’re not going to believe this.’ And …
Nov 08
Ashley McBryde hopes to evoke nostalgia with her CMA Awards performance
ABC As Ashley McBryde readies to deliver her “Light On in the Kitchen” performance on the CMA Awards, she spoke with ABC Audio about the autobiographical song and what she hopes to evoke in the audience. “I was just looking on my phone during glam this morning, and right now my mom is taking care of her sister who had …
Nov 08
Morgan Wallen is HARDY’s pick for CMA Entertainer of the Year
ABC HARDY knows who his pick for 2023 CMA Entertainer of the Year is, and it’s none other than his Big Loud Records labelmate and buddy Morgan Wallen. “Morgan should win. Nobody in the format has entertained more people than Morgan Wallen this year. Morgan Wallen should win,” HARDY tells ABC Audio. “He’s played multiple nights at …
Nov 08
Carly Pearce talks CMA wins + teases performance with Chris Stapleton
ABC Carly Pearce is ready to add to her collection of trophies if she notches more wins at the 2023 CMA Awards. “I have like a wall, a shelf. It has the five records that my grandmother always played for me. It has now my Grammy on it. It has my CMAs, my ACMs,” Carly tells …