Steve Nedved
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Sep 27
Dolly Parton on why she recorded 30 songs for ‘Rockstar’: “I want them to last many lifetimes”
Butterfly Records/Big Machine Label Group Dolly Parton‘s star-studded rock album, Rockstar, is set to arrive November 17. The collaborative project boasts 30 songs, 21 of which are covers of rock classics and nine that are new originals. So, why did Dolly decide to stack her debut rock album with a whopping 30 tracks? Well, it was both a passion-driven and pragmatic move for …
Sep 26
Nashville notes: Brad Paisley readies new music + Anne Wilson’s ‘REBEL (The Beginning)’
Brad Paisley is set to release two new songs later this week: “Son Of The Mountains” and “The Medicine Will.” In conjunction with this rollout, Brad will premiere the music video for both tracks via an exclusive YouTube livestream event Friday, September 29, at noon CT. While you wait, you can check out the trailer for his upcoming album, Son of …
Sep 26
Cozy up this fall with Darius Rucker’s Southern Comfort candle
ABC/Larry McCormack It’s finally fall, y’all, and Darius Rucker has a candle just for you. The “Fires Don’t Start Themselves” singer has rolled out his new Southern Comfort candle set. Named after Darius’ latest song, “Southern Comfort,” the two-piece item comprises a 12-ounce candle and a matchbook. “Is it even fall until you fire up a candle?!? New Southern Comfort candles + …
Sep 26
Bailey Zimmerman scores third #1 with “Religiously”: “I can’t thank y’all enough”
Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Fast-rising country star Bailey Zimmerman has notched his third consecutive #1 on country radio with “Religiously.” It follows the previous chart-toppers “Fall In Love” and “Rock and a Hard Place,” both of which have been certified double Platinum by the RIAA. “I CANT THANK YALL ENOUGH [crying + heart emoji],” Bailey writes in the …
Sep 26
Lainey Wilson to livestream debut Red Rocks show
NBC Not able to make it out for Lainey Wilson‘s debut headlining show at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre? Fret not, Lainey has you covered. The country star has teamed up with streaming platform Veeps to livestream her entire concert, including opening sets from Jake Worthington and Flatland Calvary, on Tuesday, September 26. “We are getting so close to my show at the iconic …
Sep 26
Lady A brings “Love You Back” to ‘Today’
Courtesy of BMLG Records Lady A joined NBC’s Today to perform their brand new song, “Love You Back,” and 2013 chart-topper, “Downtown.” While on the show, the group also talked about their ongoing Request Line Tour as well as Charles Kelley‘s sobriety journey and how that’ll shape their upcoming music. “Dave and I wrote a song called ‘As Far As You Could,” which is kind …
Sep 26
Chris Stapleton sets sights on 2024 UK + Ireland tour
ABC Global country superstar Chris Stapleton is bringing his All-American Road Show to the U.K. and Ireland in 2024. The trek includes stops at Manchester’s AO Arena, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro arena, Dublin’s 3Arena, Birmingham’s Utilita Arena and London’s The O2. Country icon Marty Stuart will open for Chris on this international leg. Tickets for Chris’ U.K. and Ireland dates go on …
Sep 26
Morgan Wallen unveils 10 stadium dates for 2024
ABC Morgan Wallen is extending his One Night At A Time tour into 2024 with 10 stadium dates. Kicking off in April, the newly announced trek includes stops in Indianapolis, Nashville, Denver, Tampa, Arlington, Las Vegas and more. Bailey Zimmerman, Jelly Roll, Jon Pardi, Lainey Wilson, Nate Smith, Bryan Martin, Lauren Watkins and Ella Langley are part of the rotating list of opening acts. “Thank y’all …
Sep 26
Brothers Osborne recall how “Nobody’s Nobody” unexpectedly came to life in the writing room
Courtesy of EMI Records Nashville As Brothers Osborne‘s “Nobody’s Nobody” continues to ascend the country charts, the duo’s John Osborne is sharing how the song came about in an unexpected way. “It was kind of a tough day writing. We couldn’t quite really nail anything. We went outside, to you know, to have a smoke, a coffee, just kind our clear heads,” recalls …
Sep 25
Nashville notes: ‘The Voice’ returns with Reba + Martina McBride’s ‘Eleven (Deluxe)’
Season 24 of NBC’s The Voice premieres Monday, September 25. Country icon Reba McEntire will make her debut as a coach and join returning coaches Gwen Stefani, John Legend and Niall Horan. Be sure to tune in. Martina McBride is set to release a deluxe edition of her 2011 album, Eleven. It’ll feature four tracks that were previously only available on the Target Exclusive version …