Steve Nedved
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Jan 22
“Round Here Buzz”: Eric Church hits #1 as “Mr. Misunderstood” goes platinum
ABC/Image Group LAEric Church may be Mr. Misunderstood, but it seems to be working out for him. The North Carolina native’s surprise 2015 album, which he unveiled more than two years ago at the CMA Awards, has just been certified platinum, as its fourth single, “Round Here Buzz,” climbs to #1 on the country chart. The project’s …
Jan 22
“Singles You Up”: How an engagement inspired Jordan Davis’s hit about stealing another guy’s girl
MCA NashvilleJordan Davis’s breakthrough hit, “Singles You Up,” happens to be a song about wanting to steal another guy’s girl. But the Louisiana native reveals the idea for the clever turn of a phrase actually came out of a very different situation. “My buddy I wrote that with had just gotten engaged,” Jordan tells ABC …
Jan 22
Dierks Bentley gets Mountain High with Brothers Osborne and LANCO in 2018
The GreenRoomBrothers Osborne and LANCO will be trekking up The Mountain with Dierks Bentley this summer. The two-time CMA Vocal Duo of the Year and the “Greatest Love Story” hitmakers will join Dierks on his 2018 Mountain High Tour, which takes its name from his forthcoming ninth studio album. “I can’t wait to fire up the buses and get back out there,” …
Jan 19
Coming soon: Maren Morris is in “The Middle” of new single with pop stars Zedd and Grey
ABC/Image Group LA She’s still riding the wave of her first solo #1 on the country chart, but Maren Morris now has new music coming. It won’t be from her own album though: It’s a collaboration with hitmaking deejay/producer Zedd and electronic duo Grey. Both Maren and Zedd shared the news of their collaboration on social media, along with the artwork for the song, …
Jan 19
“Parallel Line”: Keith Urban gets romantic in new Aussie single
ABC/Image Group LA “Take a little bit of my heart tonight,” Keith Urban invites listeners, in his new song “Parallel Line.” The new tune is the second track the Aussie superstar has released from his forthcoming album Graffiti U, following “Female,” which is still scaling the U.S. chart. “Parallel Line” is Keith’s lead single in his native Australia. …
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 …