Steve Nedved
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Jan 19
Not bad for a “Girl Going Nowhere”: The ironic origins of Ashley McBryde’s debut album
Warner Music NashvilleNewcomer Ashley McBryde’s Warner Nashville debut, Girl Going Nowhere, is set to arrive March 30. The album takes its title from a track the Arkansas native performed during her Grand Ole Opry debut, one inspired by a bad experience in high school algebra class. “…We were going around the room saying what we wanted to do …
Jan 19
Miranda Lambert will be pulling the “Little Red Wagon” on the Livin’ Like Hippies Tour
ABC/Image Group LA Miranda Lambert’s already adopted eight rescue dogs herself, and she’ll continue her animal activism on her new Livin’ Like Hippies Tour. At the entrance to each venue on the trek, her “Little Red Wagon” will be set up to accept dog food, treats, supplies and donations to benefit a local shelter, through …
Jan 19
Devin Dawson’s “Dark Horse” drawing was designed to draw you in
Warner Music Nashville“All on Me” hitmaker Devin Dawson grew up in California, used to be in a successful rock band, and realized not long ago that he’s happier wearing all black and white. So when it came time to create the cover art for his debut album, it’s no surprise that he decided to color outside the …
Jan 18
From Tootsie’s to the Ryman, Chris Janson is grateful to be a sell-out
ABC RadioChris Janson’s February 5 show at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium is a sell-out. That accomplishment is especially sweet for the “Fix a Drink” hitmaker, since he started his career playing across the alley from the Ryman, at the famed Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge. “I could not be more grateful and excited to headline this sold-out …
Jan 18
As Maren hits #1, she cheers Kelsea on and plans a new tattoo
ABC/Mark LevineIf you’re hoping Maren Morris’s next single will be the first taste of new music from her sophomore album, well, you’ll likely have to wait a little longer. The Texas native tells Billboard she expect to release a fourth single from her 2016 debut, Hero, as the follow-up to her #1, “I Could Use a Love Song.” With …
Jan 18
Keith Urban reveals the “Parallel Line” that leads to “Graffiti U”
ABC/Image Group LA While we know that Keith Urban’s new album will be called Graffiti U, we don’t know exactly when his follow-up to Ripcord will be out. However, in addition to “Female” — his lead single in the U.S. — we will soon be able to hear another new track from the record. The Aussie superstar has been …
Jan 18
That’ll be two tequilas, for Chris Young and The Rock
RCA NashvilleChris Young loves the Jumanji sequel, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle — and it turns out The Rock loves Chris Young, too. “Ok…. the new Jumanji movie is insanely good… Well done!!” the “Losing Sleep” hitmaker tweeted, tagging the star of the film, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The movie star not only tweeted back, he took it one step further. “Thank ya man. Glad you …
Jan 18
High Noon Neon: Jason Aldean maps out 2018 trek with Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina
ABC/Image Group LA As Jason Aldean unveils plans for his High Noon Neon Tour with Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina, he’s also giving us a preview of his new album. “We named this tour after a song that’ll be on my next record,” the two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year says. “It reminds me of the bars I grew up …
Jan 18
“Ambassador of Fun” Dustin Lynch leads the party at Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa
ABC/Image Group LA For the next few days, the biggest party in country music is in Riviera Maya, Mexico, as stars like Sam Hunt, Blake Shelton, Dustin Lynch, Maren Morris, and Brett Young head to the Caribbean for Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa getaway vacation. Dustin, who’s a veteran of quite a few tours with Luke, is already expecting the unexpected. “I …
Jan 18
Grammys tribute to victims of concert violence will feature Brothers Osborne, Maren Morris & Eric Church
The Recording AcademyThis Grammy Awards will feature past and present nominees coming together to honor those who lost their lives to gun violence and terrorism at various music events last year. Brothers Osborne, Maren Morris and Eric Church, all of whom performed at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas in October, will team …
