Steve Nedved
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Jul 12
Old Dominion admits “Hotel Key” is “definitely a sex song”
ABC/Image Group LA Reigning ACM Group of the Year Old Dominion isn’t afraid to admit that they’ve written quite a few songs about sex, particularly their latest hit, “Hotel Key.” “That is definitely a sex song,” lead singer Matthew Ramsey tells HITS Daily Double. “It’s about a one-night stand. But the truth is, it could just be one night where …
Jul 12
Down on the farm: Spotify creates fields of dreams starring Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Kelsea Ballerini
SpotifyIf you pay attention to the socials of Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, or Kelsea Ballerini, you’ve probably noticed the three stars sharing photos of some pretty impressive crop art bearing their likenesses. Since none of the artists offered any details or explanation about the pictures initially, it wasn’t clear at first what was going on. But on Thursday, …
Jul 12
Eric Church returns as a “Desperate Man” on new album, coming October 5
EMI Records NashvilleEric Church’s new album, Desperate Man, is set to arrive October 5, nearly three years since the surprise release of Mr. Misunderstood. The North Carolina native announced the project to his fan club, the Church Choir, in a video clip posted to his socials on Thursday morning. “It’s been a while,” Eric says. “I just want …
Jul 12
Cam follows the “Road to Happiness” in new song
ABC/Image Group LA Cam gets philosophical on “Road to Happiness,” the new track that’s the latest preview of her forthcoming sophomore album. “It’s the wild unknown, it’s a ball and chain,” she sings on the song that’s similar stylistically to her chart-topping breakthrough from 2015, “Burning House.” She continues: “It’s a knowing destination, we keep driving …
Jul 12
Blake, Luke, TR and Rascal Flatts can’t be wrong: “Every Little Thing” points to Carly Pearce as country’s “it” girl
ABC/Image Group LA Carly Pearce is currently enjoying her second top-25 hit with “Hide the Wine,” on the heels of her breakthrough chart-topping single, “Every Little Thing.” The Kentucky native certainly seems to be the “it” girl this year when it comes to new female vocalists, as she heads out on no fewer than four major …
Jul 11
Michael Ray brings the summer vibes to “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” with “One That Got Away”
Atlantic/Warner Music NashvilleMichael Ray will make his late night TV debut next Monday on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. He’ll play the latest release from his new Amos album, the track “One That Got Away.” “Growing up in South Florida,” Michael says, “there were those summer grooves that just felt anthemic. On this album, for me, that song is ‘One That …
Jul 11
Jake Owen will take Jack & Diane to the dive bars next month
ABC RadioJake Owen’s getting ready to go Live at the Dive. The native of the Sunshine State will do four dive bar performances next month, as part of a partnership with Budweiser. If you’re of legal drinking age, you can win a chance to attend the shows at JakeOwenLiveAtTheDive.com. You can be sure he’ll play his John …
Jul 11
Coming soon: Kenny Chesney sets sail with “Better Boat” from “Songs for the Saints”
Blue Chair/Warner Bros. NashvilleOn Friday, we’ll get to hear another new cut from Kenny Chesney’s new album, Songs for the Saints. This time, it’s the track “Better Boat,” which features Americana favorite Mindy Smith. All of the proceeds from the record will go to help the Virgin Islands rebuild after last year’s hurricanes. Kenny previously revealed he often …
Jul 11
Is Eric Church unveiling his new single Thursday morning?
ABC/Image Group LA Odds look good that we’ll be able to hear new music from Eric Church this Thursday at 9 a.m. ET. If you check any of the Chief’s socials, you’ll notice they all feature the same message, in a simple white font on a black background, conveying that date and time. If you visit his website, there’s …
Jul 11
Watch now: Keith Urban strips it down for an acoustic take on “Coming Home”
ABC/Randy HolmesAs Keith Urban’s top five hit, “Coming Home,” continues its climb up the chart, the Aussie superstar has recorded a new acoustic version of the second single from Graffiti U. While the original starts with a sample of Merle Haggard’s 1968 classic, “Mama Tried,” and includes guest vocals from pop star Julia Michaels, Keith goes it alone on …
