Steve Nedved
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Oct 25
Garth Brooks reveals new album title + cover
Courtesy of Blue Rose Inc. Garth Brooks has announced his new studio album, Time Traveler, and revealed its album cover. Produced by Garth, the project will be included in his upcoming seven-disc box set, The Limited Series. The collection will also feature Man Against Machine, Gunslinger, Fun and the three-disc Triple Live. “There are a lot of different eras on this album, thus the name,” says …
Oct 25
Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll + more to perform on 57th CMA Awards
ABC/Connie Chornuk The first round of performers for the 57th annual CMA Awards has been announced. This year’s lineup features a mix of superstars, veterans and newcomers, such as Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, K. Michelle, Chris Stapleton, Old Dominion, Carly Pearce, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town, Megan Moroney and Tanya Tucker. Jelly will kick off the show with an opening performance of “Need a Favor,” before joining K. Michelle …
Oct 25
Jon Pardi makes Opry history, with a little help from Garth Brooks
© Grand Ole Opry, photos by Chris Hollo More than a decade after making his Opry debut, Jon Pardi became the first native Californian ever inducted into the esteemed country music institution on Tuesday night. Fighting allergies to perform, Jon vowed to “keep on rockin’,” delivering hits like “Your Heart or Mine,” “Last Night Lonely” and “Heartache …
Oct 24
Nashville notes: Bryce Leatherwood joins UMG Nashville + Ricky Skaggs’ Christmas tour
The Voice‘s season 22 winner Bryce Leatherwood has signed a joint record deal with Universal Music Group Nashville and Republic Records. “Not only am I excited to start putting music out to my fans, but I’m looking forward to writing some kick-ass songs with the incredible writers here in Nashville. I’d like to thank God, my family, and all …
Oct 24
Make an album collage at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Getty Images If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at designing an album cover, you’re in luck. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is holding an Album Collage family event on Saturday, November 4, at its Taylor Swift Education Center. Magazines, fabric and other supplies will be provided to visitors to make a collage of an album …
Oct 24
Darius Rucker surprised with CMA Humanitarian of the Year award
ABC/Larry McCormack Darius Rucker was presented the 2023 CMA Humanitarian of the Year award while on The Kelly Clarkson Show. The honor came as a surprise to Darius. After Darius recounted the charitable life lessons his mom instilled in him, Kelly told Darius, “Well, I have a surprise for you and I was very excited to do this.” “Really?” asked Darius. “Yeah, he …
Oct 24
Dierks Bentley gives daughter Evie driving lesson
ABC When Dierks Bentley is off the road, he’s carrying out duties as the head of the house. Sometimes, that includes driving his children to school, and other times, it’s teaching them how to drive. Dierks shared an Instagram video on October 24 of him giving his 14-year-old daughter, Evie, driving lessons. “Driving lessons with @eviedayb8 begin [facepalm emoji],” he …
Oct 24
Jason Aldean scores #1 with “Try That in a Small Town”
Courtesy of BBR Music Group Jason Aldean has notched his 28th #1 single with “Try That in a Small Town.” The Kelley Lovelace, Kurt Allison, Neil Thrasher and Tully Kennedy-penned track sits atop the Mediabase Country chart after first topping the Billboard Hot 100 earlier this year. “To me, this song summarizes the way a lot of people feel about the world right now,” says Jason. “It …
Oct 24
Garth Brooks previews new music on Inside Studio G
NBC Garth Brooks gave fans a preview of two new songs off his forthcoming as-yet-untitled album during the October 23 episode of his Inside Studio G Facebook livestream. Garth performed the two songs, “Pleasure in the Pain” and “Saint Paul Minneapolis (A True Story),” on acoustic guitar. He also announced that the merch store of his Friends in Low …
Oct 24
Jon Pardi unveils ‘Merry Christmas From Jon Pardi’ track list
Courtesy of UMG Nashville Jon Pardi has revealed the track list for his upcoming holiday album, Merry Christmas From Jon Pardi. Arriving October 27, the 12-track project includes festive staples like “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” “Winter Wonderland, “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow,” “Please Come Home for Christmas” and Buck Owens‘ “Santa Looked …