Steve Nedved
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Feb 01
Report: Luke Combs + Tracy Chapman to perform at Grammy Awards
ABC Luke Combs is reportedly set to perform his hit cover of “Fast Car” with Tracy Chapman at the 2024 Grammy Awards. Variety reports that Tracy, who released her pop song in 1988, will return to the spotlight for the performance after years of being away from the public eye. Her upcoming appearance with Luke is particularly noteworthy because “she has only performed for the cameras three …
Feb 01
Gabby Barrett embraces her country roots on ‘Chapter & Verse’
Jason Kempin/Getty Images If you’re a fan of more country-sounding albums, Gabby Barrett‘s Chapter & Verse might be up your alley. “This album will definitely be more cohesive in sound. The first one [2020’s Goldmine] leaned more country-pop, and then [Chapter & Verse] will definitely be just more country, which is what I love and want to stay within,” Gabby tells …
Jan 31
Nashville notes: Hailey Whitters’ Valentine’s Day tease + more
Hailey Whitters is working on something new for Valentine’s Day. The “I’m In Love” singer shared a clip on X, formerly known as Twitter, of her at a photoshoot while eating heart-shaped chocolates, wearing red-colored shades and more. “valentine’s day mode loading… y’all get ready,” Hailey teased. Dylan Scott is holding a Valentine’s Day sale in his merch store. Select CDs …
Jan 31
Miranda Lambert’s celebrating Valentine’s Day with a giveaway
ABC Idyllwind Fueled by Miranda Lambert is giving you a chance to win one of 20 fragrance gift sets, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The prize includes the Velvet Rodeo Eau de Parfum fragrance gift set, Eau de Parfum fragrance gift set and a card signed by Miranda. For contest details and to preview what you could win, head to Idyllwind by Miranda …
Jan 31
Conner Smith raises the “Creek” on ‘Today’
Courtesy of The Valory Music Co. Conner Smith brought his latest single, “Creek Will Rise,” to NBC’s Today on Wednesday. Before performing, the rising country star spoke with Today‘s Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager about his childhood, career and longtime love for country music. “Growing up in Nashville, you’re kind of around the creativity of songwriters in country music. It really encapsulates this whole …
Jan 31
Gabby Barrett’s celebrating ‘Chapter & Verse’ with fan events
Robby Klein/Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Calling all Gabby Barrett fans: If you’re going to be in Nashville February 1 and February 2, Gabby’s got something special planned for you. To celebrate the release of her sophomore album, Chapter & Verse, Gabby will launch a two-day Experience event at Fifth + Broadway in downtown Nashville. The Experience event will be open February 1 …
Jan 31
Lee Brice has new collab + video coming Friday
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Lee Brice is teaming up with Christian music duo for KING & COUNTRY for a new song, “Checking In.” The track is off the soundtrack of the forthcoming movie Unsung Hero, which is inspired by the family of KING & COUNTRY’s Joel and Luke Smallbone. “Checking In” and its accompanying music video drop Friday, February 2, while Unsung Hero will hit theaters nationwide April 26. Lee’s …
Jan 31
Keith Urban casually teases new track from the studio
ABC/Connie Chornuk Could Keith Urban be working on a new collection of music? Quite possibly, yes. The country hitmaker recently took to social media to share a clip of him in the recording studio. In the video, Keith sits by the mixing console with his back facing the camera as he bops along to the unreleased uptempo tune. “hi !” Keith casually greets fans and followers …
Jan 31
“Holy Smokes,” Bailey Zimmerman’s working on new music
ABC Bailey Zimmerman is getting fans excited about new music as he readies his headlining tour. The fast-rising star recently took to Instagram to tease an unreleased song, “Holy Smokes,” via a Reel. “Well I was only scared of the devil and her dad/ So we parked somewhere we knew they’d never look/ Naw I’d never seen nothin’ like her/ …
Jan 31
Parmalee on reliving shooting incident for music video: “It really took a lot out of us”
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Parmalee didn’t set out to revisit their horrifying shooting incident when writing “Gonna Love You.” But as the creative process unfolded, the band felt it was the right time to share their story. “[We thought] ‘Gonna Love You’ is just all about love and unconditional love. That person, [your] ride or die, that one,” Parmalee’s Matt Thomas tells ABC Audio. “We’re doing the …