Steve Nedved
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Apr 16
Wynonna and Jake Owen set to headline as CMA Fest takes over Ascend
Country Music Association The big nightly concerts during CMA Fest happen at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, but that’s not the only game in town. The Country Music Association also has big plans for Ascend Amphitheater across the river. On Thursday, June 5, Whiskey Jam will take over the Ascend stage for a night inspired by the …
Apr 16
Jackson Dean wants to ‘Be Your Man’
Disney/Tanner Yeager With “Heavens to Betsy” making its way into the top 30, Jackson Dean‘s getting ready to put out new music. “We’ve been in the studio cooking the last couple months and exploring some new territory,” he revealed in a video on his socials. “We’re getting ready to let one go on May 9. …
Apr 16
Morgan Wallen + Post Malone return with ‘I Ain’t Comin’ Back’
Will Heath/NBC Morgan Wallen and Post Malone are coming back with a track called “I Ain’t Comin’ Back.” “’I Ain’t Comin’ Back” feat. @postmalone- out this Friday,” Morgan announced on socials, along with a photo of the two together. Of course, their previous collab, “I Had Some Help,” not only topped the country chart, but …
Apr 16
Parker McCollum’s next album reminds him of his musical heroes
MCA Nashville Parker McCollum‘s so into his new record, it reminds him of the music he loved when he was a teen. “Fifteen-, 16-year-old Parker, if he was listening to this record while hauling a** to his grandparents’ barn on a Friday afternoon after school, he would have thought of that guy the way that …
Apr 15
Nashville notes: HARDY’s ‘Favorite Country Song’ + Brad Paisley’s big benefit
“Burned Down Heaven” is the debut single from new Big Machine artist Chase McDaniel. Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley‘s Groceries with Dignity & Comedy Without benefit Sunday night in Nashville was a sell-out. Over the last three years, the show’s raised more than $500,000 for their nonprofit The Store. HARDY‘s new country single is the appropriately titled …
Apr 15
If ‘Nothing Else,’ Thomas Rhett could still sing after he broke his ankle
Disney/Scott Kirkland There’s little doubt about it: Thomas Rhett is a trouper who can make the best of a bad sitch. You can catch up on his current situation in a new Instagram video he titled “How I Broke My Ankle at a Forrest Frank Concert.” “I can’t sing Thomas Rhett’s verse, can I?” the Christian singer …
Apr 15
Chris Janson readies new music as he returns to Warner
Mindy Small/Getty Images Chris Janson is back at the label that brought him his breakthrough, and this time he’ll have his own imprint. Warner Music put out his first three albums, Buy Me a Boat, Everybody and Real Friends, launching hits like “Fix a Drink,” “Drunk Girl,” “Good Vibes” and “Done.” Now, Chris returns to Warner …
Apr 15
‘We Got History’: Mitchell Tenpenny marks milestones at hometown arena
Disney/Scott Kirkland It was a big weekend for Mitchell Tenpenny Saturday night in Nashville, as the Music City native played Bridgestone Arena on Kane Brown‘s High Road Tour. “Nashville was a dream! What an honor to play my hometown arena,” Mitchell posted on his socials. “Thank you to everyone including my family and friends that came …
Apr 15
Riley Green, Miranda Lambert and more join Dierks Bentley on ‘Broken Branches’
Capitol Nashville Riley Green and Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson join Dierks Bentley on the title track of his new album, Broken Branches, which comes out June 13. “This album represents what country music is to me,” Dierks reflects, “a group of people and songs that come together in a way that’s imperfect, …
Apr 15
Kenny Chesney opens up new seats for Sphere residency
Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal Kenny Chesney‘s continuing to mold the experience as he gets ready to become the first country artist to play Sphere in Las Vegas in May. As things come together, there are new tickets on the table: he’s opening up reserved seats on the 100 level. “If you’re feeling more like you’re not ready …