Steve Nedved
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Nov 06
Miranda Lambert + Jon Randall launch new label imprint, Big Loud Texas
ABC Miranda Lambert and hit songwriter/producer Jon Randall have teamed up with Big Loud Records to launch a new label imprint, Big Loud Texas. Miranda and Jon will be directly involved in the signing and development of artists on their label’s roster, with Jon also serving as president of A&R and producer. “As a teenager chasing my dreams in the honky-tonks of …
Nov 06
Keith Urban, Lady A, Darius Rucker + more to present at 57th CMA Awards
ABC/Connie Chornuk The Country Music Association has revealed its star-studded list of presenters for the 2023 CMA Awards. Keith Urban, Lady A, Darius Rucker, Parker McCollum, Chris Young, Brian Kelley, Jordan Davis, Hailey Whitters, Martina McBride, Bill Anderson, Sara Evans and Craig Morgan will present at Country Music’s Biggest Night. Also joining them are Paula Abdul; Grammy-nominated comedian, podcaster, director and producer Nate Bargatze; Tony Award-nominated actor Kevin Cahoon; 2023 World Series MVP Corey Seager; and The …
Nov 06
Michael Ray drops “Spirits and Demons” video
Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Heartbreak comes to life in Michael Ray and Meghan Patrick‘s “Spirits and Demons” music video. Directed by Sean Hagwell, the visualizer captures Michael and Meghan delivering their aching post-breakup sentiments surrounded by empty glasses, alluding to how alcohol can’t ever mend a broken heart. “There’s great contrast in the video between my individual shots and Meghan’s shots,” shares Michael. “It shows how people …
Nov 06
Lainey Wilson talks full-circle moment with CMA nominations + Entertainer of the Year nod
ABC Lainey Wilson was once a young, wide-eyed girl dreaming of being part of the historic CMA Awards. Fast-forward to 2023, she now leads this year’s nominations with nine nods, including one for the coveted Entertainer of the Year. “Watching the CMA Awards was a big deal in my house as a child. We would sit around the TV, we knew …
Nov 04
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Inductee Willie Nelson performs, Carrie Underwood salutes George Michael
Disney/Jennifer Pottheiser For the second year in a row, country music was acknowledged in a big way at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, held this year in Brooklyn, New York, and now available for streaming on Disney+. Willie Nelson was ushered into the Hall by his friend and fellow Farm Aid …
Nov 03
Nashville notes: New tunes from Drake Milligan, Travis Denning + Griffen Palmer
Drake Milligan has dropped a full-length version of his latest track, “I Got a Problem.” The extended rendition features a slow piano intro that spotlights Drake’s rich baritone before he soars on the romantic ode. Travis Denning‘s “Going Places” is out now. “Lyrically, I wanted to paint a picture of a storyline of two people that ran together then blew apart into …
Nov 03
Filson to drop new Chris Stapleton-inspired jacket
ABC Filson has announced its new Chris Stapleton Signature Mackinaw Cruiser jacket. The limited-edition black jacket drops November 7 and is made with deadstock Mackinaw Wool from Filson’s archives. Earlier in October, Filson released its Traveller Collection with Chris. The line is comprised of an outfitter bag, duffle bag, stowaway backpack, dopp kitt and suit cover. Of the collab, …
Nov 03
Trisha Yearwood, Tanya Tucker + Brenda Lee go “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”
Courtesy of UMG Nashville Country icons Trisha Yearwood and Tanya Tucker have joined Brenda Lee for the “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” music video. It’s the first time the song has received a video treatment following its 1958 release, when Brenda was 13. In the festive visualizer, Trisha and Brenda spend time baking cookies in the kitchen, before Tanya and friends arrive to …
Nov 03
Kelsea Ballerini returns to Knoxville for ‘Homecoming Show’: “There’s no place like home”
ABC Kelsea Ballerini made her headlining arena show debut on November 2 in her hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee. The Homecoming Show kicked off with opening sets by up-and-comer Georgia Webster and “More Hearts Than Mine” hitmaker Ingrid Andress before Kelsea arrived for her sold-out concert. “there’s no place like home. we did it,” Kelsea captioned an Instagram carousel of photos from the special night, including …
Nov 03
Tyler Hubbard gets romantic on “A Lot With a Little”
Courtesy of EMI Records Nashville Tyler Hubbard has released his new song, “A Lot With a Little.” The romantic ode was penned by Tyler, Casey Brown and Parker Welling, and it’s all about taking time to enjoy the simple things in life. “Still got a little moonlight/ Still got a little windin’ road/ Still got a little all-night/ Left in the throttle/ Yeah, girl, we …