Steve Nedved
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May 25
Could Thomas Rhett have the Song of the Summer with “Life Changes?”
ABC/Mark LevineThomas Rhett‘s autobiographical “Life Changes” is likely to be a huge hit this summer on country radio — that’s kind of a given. But the music experts at Spotify are predicting the self-referential tune may be bigger than that. TR’s latest single is the only country title included in Spotify’s all-genre list of predictions …
May 25
Have it your way: Bartender Trisha Yearwood loves her fans’ variations on Summer in a Cup
Williams-SonomaMemorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to summer, and weather permitting, lots of Americans will spend the holiday lounging by the pool or the lake with an adult beverage. That’s where Trisha Yearwood comes in. The two-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year and culinary guru created her mixer, Summer in a Cup, specifically for occasions like …
May 25
Darius Rucker and Jimmy Fallon sing “Only Wanna Thank the Troops” on “The Tonight Show”
ABC/Image Group LA Darius Rucker was Jimmy Fallon‘s musical guest on Thursday’s The Tonight Show and also joined host Jimmy in a tribute to our armed forces in honor of the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend. Thursday’s Tonight Show audience was made up entirely of service men and women in town for New York City’s annual Fleet Week. So Jimmy and Darius …
May 24
Trisha Yearwood, Michael Ray, the “Property Brothers” and more check into the HGTV Lodge during CMA Fest
HGTVFor the seventh year in a row, HGTV will set up its two-story, 3,500-square-foot HGTV Lodge in downtown Nashville during CMT Fest. Michael Ray will kick things off Thursday, June 6 with a 10 a.m. appearance. In the days that follow, Dustin Lynch, Jon Pardi, Kip Moore, Lee Ann Womack, Lee Brice and Luke Combs are scheduled to play as well. Look for Ashley McBryde, Cam, Chris …
May 24
Devin Dawson returns to “Seth Meyers” to debut “Asking for a Friend”
ABC/Image Group LA You can tune in for the television debut of Devin Dawson‘s new single on Monday, June 11, when the California native performs “Asking for a Friend” on Late Night with Seth Meyers. Devin made his first TV appearance on Seth Meyers‘ show last year, singing his breakthrough hit, “All on Me.” You can watch the …
May 24
Tim McGraw’s “Humble and Kind” becomes “Never Forget to Love” in the new Spanish version of his hit
Columbia NashvilleMore than two years after Tim McGraw released his inspirational hit, “Humble and Kind,” in English, the superstar is putting out a new Spanish version of the song. Claudia Brant translated Lori McKenna‘s original composition into “Nunca Te Olvides de Amar,” which actually means “Never Forget to Love.” “Recording this song in Spanish has been my hope of making …
May 24
Watch now: Kenny Chesney relives opening night on his Trip Around the Sun Tour in new “Get Along” video
Allister AnnKenny Chesney captures the vibe of the fans he calls No Shoes Nation in his new video for “Get Along.” The clip was shot at the opening concert on his Trip Around the Sun Tour last month at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. “It made for a couple long days, doing a video the …
May 24
Jake Owen and Cole Swindell join CMA Fest’s superstar lineup at Nissan Stadium
CMAWith only two weeks to go before CMA Fest takes over downtown Nashville, the nightly lineup of superstars at Nissan Stadium continues to grow. “I Was Jack (You Were Diane)” hitmaker Jake Owen joins Friday night’s roster, with Cole Swindell returning to play CMA Fest’s main stage on Sunday. Cole’s new single, “Break Up in the End,” is currently …
May 24
Luke Combs teams up with R&B star Leon Bridges for a new outdoor edition of “CMT Crossroads”
CMTLuke Combs is set to shoot a new episode of CMT Crossroads in the days leading up to this year’s CMA Fest. The “Hurricane” hitmaker will team up with R&B sensation Leon Bridges for the genre-bending show. If you happen to be in Music City, you can check out Luke and Leon’s collaborative concert for free. It’ll take place on …
May 24
Ashley McBryde’s heartbreaking quest to find “The Jacket” that belonged to her dad
Warner Music NashvilleIf you check out Ashley McBryde‘s debut album, Girl Going Nowhere, the Arkansas native will take you to “A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega,” just like her breakthrough hit says. But she’ll also introduce you to her father, through a very personal track called “The Jacket.” The autobiographical tune tells the story of the denim …
