Steve Nedved
Author's posts
Apr 05
Get to know Morgan Wallen with “If I Know Me”
Big Loud RecordsAs Morgan Wallen’s breakthrough hit “Up Down” climbs the chart, his debut album, If I Know Me, is set to follow later this month. The East Tennessee singer unveiled the album’s artwork Wednesday night, after performing his collaboration with Florida Georgia Line in front of thousands at a free concert in Music City. “I moved to town …
Apr 05
Lady A and Chris Janson will Let Freedom Sing! this Fourth of July in Nashville
ABC/Randy HolmesThe Fourth of July celebration in Music City is known as Let Freedom Sing!, and this year, Lady Antebellum, Chris Janson and Lucie Silvas will help the annual event live up to its name. The free concert begins at 4 p.m. CT on July 4, on a special stage that will be set up at 5th Avenue and Broadway in Nashville. At …
Apr 05
FGL suits up with the Tennessee Titans for a massive free show in downtown Nashville
John Shearer/Getty ImagesFootball season got underway a little early in Nashville this year, as Florida Georgia Line put on a free concert Wednesday night to unveil the Tennessee Titans’ new uniforms for their upcoming 20th season. The crowd packed the street at the intersection of Broadway and 1st Avenue, with Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley blazing through a set of nothing but hits, …
Apr 05
Kenny Chesney stands up for “the original hillbilly rock star”: “It’s time we hear David Lee Murphy again”
Reviver Kenny Chesney‘s on the verge of having a top ten hit with his pal, “Dust on the Bottle” hitmaker David Lee Murphy. Long before they recorded “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,” their current single together, Kenny and David Lee struck up a friendship during the recording of Kenny’s 2007 album, Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates. …
Apr 05
Get Mountain High at Dierks Bentley’s Seven Peaks Music Festival this Labor Day
The GreenRoomDierks Bentley‘s forthcoming album, The Mountain, was inspired by the time he spent in Telluride, Colorado, and now he wants to share that experience with his fans. The Arizona native is staging his very own Seven Peaks Music Festival in Buena Vista, Colorado on Labor Day weekend. “This is a dream come true for me,” …
Apr 05
The Gambler’s Last Deal ends early, as Kenny Rogers cancels his 2018 shows
Donald Kravitz/Getty ImagesAt age 79, Kenny Rogers was already winding down his final year of touring. But it looks like he may be forced to end his last stand early: He’s canceled his shows through the end of 2018. “Kenny Rogers has been working through a series of health challenges,” his publicist said in a statement. “His …
Apr 05
Keith Urban is “Coming Home” very soon: “Graffiti U” due April 27
Capitol NashvilleKeith Urban‘s new single, “Coming Home,” will be the opening song for his new record, Graffiti U, which is due later this month, on April 27. The Australian superstar revealed the details of his ninth studio album on Thursday morning, including both the cover art and the track listing. Keith’s last album, Ripcord, came out two …
Apr 04
On Friday, you can say “Alexa, give me the scoop on Elton John’s new (country) tribute album”
Island Records/Universal Music Group NashvilleCome Friday, if you want to find out the story behind the making of the new Elton John tribute albums Revamp and Restoration, all you’ll need do is ask Alexa. Elton has teamed with Amazon Music for The Soundboard with Elton John, described as an “immersive original audio program” which will feature conversations with Elton, his longtime lyricist Bernie Taupin, …
Apr 04
Take a Trip Around the Sun like a “Big Star”: Kenny Chesney’s outrageous contest
Allister AnnIf you haven’t quite figured out how you can make it to one of Kenny Chesney’s concerts this summer, the “Big Star” himself is ready to help you out. It gets even better from there: Kenny’s partnering with his Blue Chair Bay Rum to bring one fan and five friends to Kenny’s favorite show of …
Apr 04
Mom saves the world: Linda Davis helps Hillary Scott out, as she’s home taking care of twins
Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for SESACLady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott has her hands full these days, following the birth of her twin daughters in late January. Even with all the help she’s getting from husband Chris Tyrrell and nearly-five-year-old daughter Eisele, the timing’s not quite right for Hillary to make the trek to HSN to unveil the new additions to her LaBellum …
