Steve Nedved

CMA If things had gone differently, “A Guy Walks into a Bar” hitmaker Tyler Farr might be the one singing Jason Aldean‘s latest smash, “Drowns the Whiskey.” “I was actually producing some sides on Tyler Farr, a couple years back…” Jason recalls, “And it was a song that I actually wanted to record on him. …

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BMLGAs Brett Young’s “Mercy” tops the Billboard chart this week, the California native also got the news that he’s sold-out his first headlining show at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. “It’s been crazy to watch the momentum build every time we play live,” Brett reflects. “Last year I was lucky enough to headline a sold-out club tour and always …

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ABC/Image Group LA Eric Church‘s Desperate Man album won’t be out until October 5, but the North Carolina native is keeping his fans satisfied by supplying a steady stream of previews from the new record. Eric proves he’s ready to rock on the latest one, “Hangin’ Around,” a rhythm-and-blues infused jam that’s the record’s second cut. As …

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BBR Music Group On the heels of signing a new record deal with BBR Music Group, it already “Feels Like a Party” for LOCASH. Preston Brust and Chris Lucas co-wrote their new single with Florida Georgia Line‘s Tyler Hubbard and writer/producer Corey Crowder.  “It was so great to team up with Cory and Tyler on this song,” Chris says. “Those guys are unbelievably …

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ABC/Image Group LA Maren Morris dreams of playing Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway, and the best advice she ever got was “Wear underwear at all times.” Those are just two of the tidbits the “Rich” hitmaker revealed in a Twitter question-and-answer session with her fans. While passing the time on a long flight, Maren also shared a significant amount of …

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Warner NashvilleMorgan Evans‘ surprise self-titled EP is available to stream or download now, as his debut single, “Kiss Somebody,” continues its climb in country’s top five. The Aussie stopped by Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge on Thursday to announce the surprise release, treating fans to a round of shots to celebrate. The famed Nashville honky tonk is …

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ABC/Image Group LA Rascal Flatts was forced to end the Indianapolis-area stop on their Back to Us Tour before the encore on Thursday night, due to a safety issue. “Last night a safety concern presented itself during the Rascal Flatts’ concert in Indianapolis,” the Hamilton Country Sheriff’s Office tells ABC Radio in a statement. “Venue staff …

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Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum The Judds‘ complicated relationship was on full display earlier this week, as Wynonna and Naomi traded one liners at the party celebrating their new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. The comedy started soon after Naomi brought her …

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Andrew Lipovsky/NBCBrad Paisley was Jimmy Fallon‘s musical guest on Thursday’s The Tonight Show, and also sat down with Fallon to talk about his current your, and he and Carrie Underwood co-hosting their 11th straight CMA Awards show. Another highlight: Brad treated fans to a previously unreleased song — a twisted take on first romance.  “First …

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ABC RadioJason Aldean celebrated the #1 success of “You Make It Easy” Thursday at his Kitchen + Rooftop Bar in downtown Nashville, alongside the song’s co-writers, Florida Georgia Line and Morgan Wallen.  Talking to reporters before the party started, FGL revealed they’ve recorded a new song with Jason for their next album. “I just think it can’t come out …

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