Steve Nedved

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Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson and Chris Stapleton pull in ‘Pollstar’ awards

Morgan Wallen (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ABA) Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson and Chris Stapleton all took home major wins at Wednesday’s 37th annual Pollstar Awards in Hollywood. Morgan picked up the first-ever fan favorite award for live performer of the year, while Lainey’s Whirlwind World Tour and Stapleton’s All-American Road Show tied for country tour of the …

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Thomas Rhett, Little Big Town and Jake Owen join Alan Jackson’s final show

Alan Jackson’s Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale (Doussan Music Group and Peachtree Entertainment) Even though the final show of Alan Jackson’s touring career is sold out, there’s still more talent joining the all-star lineup.  Thomas Rhett, Little Big Town and Jake Owen are the latest names added to the roster, …

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Kenny Chesney and Rosanne Cash book patriotic show with Springsteen

Kenny Chesney (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Kenny Chesney and Rosanne Cash will represent country music at an all-genre concert on the campus of New Jersey’s Monmouth University. Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us will take place June 4-5 and celebrate America’s 250th birthday, ahead of the opening of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on …

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Ella Langley’s record-setting ‘Texas’ remains the pick on multiple ‘Billboard’ charts

Ella Langley (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Ella Langley and the Lone Star State remain the most popular option it seems, as “Choosin’ Texas” remains atop both Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs and the Hot 100.  This is the track’s sixth non-consecutive week at #1 on the all-genre Hot 100, while it’s spending its 20th week at the pinnacle …

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‘What He’ll Never Have’: Why Dylan Scott’s son shouldn’t expect a check from dad just yet

Dylan Scott (Disney via CMA/Kayla Schoen) Dylan Scott’s son Beckett Scott Robinson has been interested and involved in what his dad does for a living ever since he was singing “Old Town Road” as a toddler back in 2019. The 8-year-old finally got to make his studio debut late last year on his dad’s “Two Christmas …

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Nashville notes: Flatland Cavalry’s ‘Unglued’ video + Russell Dickerson’s ‘Wild’ concert

Flatland Cavalry’s just released their new music video for “Unglued,” on the heels of their third consecutive nomination for ACM group of the year. It’s from their new album, Work of Heart, which came out in March.  Country Thunder Florida is moving to Coachman Park in Clearwater in 2026, with Zach Top, Gavin Adcock and …

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Reba McEntire spends ‘One Night in Tulsa’ to kick off new music series

Reba McEntire’s ‘One Night in Oklahoma’ (MCA) There’s new music on the way from Reba McEntire, and the Country Music Hall of Famer’s delivering it in a new way. Each month, she’ll unveil a new digital music capsule that pairs a new song with tracks from her catalog that match the same theme. The first …

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Keith Urban rides ACM’s Next Wave as Whiskey Jam heads for Vegas

Whiskey Jam Welcome Party + ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash (Academy of Country Music) Keith Urban will headline ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash on Saturday, May 16, ahead of the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday.  He joins the previously announced lineup of Tucker Wetmore, Dasha, Ashley Cooke, Flatland Cavalry and Braxton Keith, …

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Luke Combs is as down-to-earth as he seems — just ask Ed Sheeran

Luke Combs’ 2026 ‘TIME100’ cover (Courtesy Mark Seliger for ‘TIME’) For someone who’s on the cover of TIME‘s annual issue ranking the 100 most influential people in the world, Luke Combs is decidedly low-key.  “I get sneezed on or thrown up on like every day,” the father of three tells TIME in the accompanying interview. …

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As Alan Jackson retires from the road, you can drive away in his Corvette

Alan Jackson’s Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale (Doussan Music Group and Peachtree Entertainment) If you’re an Alan Jackson fan and an auto enthusiast, this is the ultimate: AJ’s giving away his personal 2013 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport convertible as part of a fundraiser. You can also win a VIP trip …

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