Steve Nedved
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May 07
Nashville Notes: Old Dominion teases new music + CMA Fest adds stars
Old Dominion teased an unreleased song called “Break Your Mama’s Heart” on social media, along with a reminder ahead of Mother’s Day. “Just a reminder this Sunday is an important holiday” they captioned the post, along with #newmusic. Even more stars have been added to the CMA Fest lineup at Nissan Stadium this June. Deana Carter, Charles Esten and Rita Wilson are among the artists …
May 07
Gabby Barrett announces Life I’m Living Tour 2025
Jason Koerner/Getty Images Gabby Barrett is back. She’ll launch a headlining trek called Life I’m Living Tour 2025 June 7 in Nebraska, right after her June 5 and 6 performances at CMA Fest. The tour is currently set to wrap up Oct. 5 in Ocean City, Maryland, at the Country Calling Festival. Visit Gabby’s official website for …
May 07
Jordan Davis launches new initiative to support American tradespeople
Steve Jennings/Getty Images Jordan Davis is launching a new tour – but not the music kind. The singer is teaming up with the work boot and apparel company Wolverine for a tour to support American skilled tradespeople. The Wolverine x Jordan Davis Trades Tour will provide eight American skilled trades businesses with financing and resources to …
May 07
Parker McCollum releases new song, ‘Big Sky’
MCA Nashville Parker McCollum has released a new song off his upcoming self-titled album. “Big Sky” is described as “a wanderer’s anthem about boundless freedom while still looking for something to be tethered to.” The track follows Parker’s previous releases from the album, his current hit “What Kinda Man” and “Hope That I’m Enough.” Parker releases his …
May 07
Maren Morris says co-parenting son Hayes is ‘really easy,’ says she’s in a ‘peaceful’ place
Whitten Sabbatini for TZR Maren Morris is launching her new album Dreamsicle on Friday, but in addition to her career, she’s also mom to her five-year-old son Hayes, who she shares with her ex-husband, Ryan Hurd. Maren says thankfully, their co-parenting hasn’t been a hassle. Speaking to TZR, Maren says that her Nashville home is just …
May 07
Nominee Kelsea Ballerini teases her ACM performance has ‘Baggage’
Ayisha Collins/FilmMagic Kelsea Ballerini is a three-time nominee at this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards. She’s up for female vocalist of the year, musical event of the year and, most impressively, entertainer of the year at Thursday night’s awards. She tells ABC Audio the nominations are a big deal to her. “I’ve had to really …
May 07
Presenters announced for the 60th annual ACM Awards
Academy of Country Music A star-studded lineup of presenters has been announced for Thursday’s 60th annual ACM Awards. Country artists set to present include Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Clint Black, Crystal Gayle, ERNEST, Gabby Barrett, Gretchen Wilson, Jordan Davis, Lee Ann Womack, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Parker McCollum, Riley Green, Sara Evans, Sugarland, The Oak Ridge …
May 07
Cody Johnson wants to win ACM entertainer, but he’s content with the suspense of the ‘gender reveal’
Academy of Country Music Cody Johnson heads into Thursday night’s 60th Academy of Country Music Awards tied for the most nominations of any male artist with Morgan Wallen, at seven each. While the Texan would obviously love to win ’em all, he does try to look at each category objectively. “I really do look at other artists …
May 06
‘I’m the Problem,’ UK Edition: Morgan Wallen’s heading to London
Big Loud / Mercury Records Morgan Wallen‘s British fans are in for a treat: Billboard reports that he’s scheduled a one-night-only show in London. The May 28 concert at London’s Roundhouse marks Morgan’s only show outside of North America this year — at least, so far. Last year, he headlined the BST Hyde Park Summer …
May 06
Nashville Notes: Luke Combs’ festival date, Brad’s guitar and more
Luke Combs is the sole country headliner for this year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival, which runs over two weekends: Oct. 3-5 and Oct. 10-13. Three-day tickets for both weekends will go on sale Tuesday at 12 p.m. CT at aclfestival.com. One-day tickets will be available at a later date; payment plans are available. Brad Paisley is …