Steve Nedved

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Kelsea Ballerini says yes to ‘Another Drink’ with Marshmello

Marshmello & Kelsea Ballerini’s “Another Drink” (Mercury Records/Big Loud Records) Kelsea Ballerini’s having “Another Drink” with Marshmello, continuing the country tradition he started with Kane Brown and “Miles on It” back in May 2024. “I loved the challenge of bringing my own approach to country production on this track, and I’m grateful to Kelsea for …

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Zach John King’s debut album is ‘I’m What You Get’

Zach John King’s ‘I’m What You Get’ (Sony Music Nashville) Zach John King’s 20-track debut album, I’m What You Get, is set to arrive Aug. 28, featuring his first top-20 hit, “Get to Drinkin’.”  The Fayetteville, Georgia, native co-produced the album, which seems every bit as autobiographical as the title makes it sound. “I wanted to …

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‘Dear Big City,’ Dylan Scott wants to talk to you about his child

Dylan Scott’s “Dear Big City” (Curb Records) It’s been more than a year since Dylan Scott released his latest album, Easy Does It, but with the arrival of his new radio single, it seems like the follow-up may be coming together.  “Dear Big City” is a parent’s letter to the place that will someday lure …

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Criminal charges dropped against Bailey Zimmerman after canceled New Mexico concert

Bailey Zimmerman performs during the CMA Fest 2026 day three, June 7, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images) Criminal charges have been dropped against Bailey Zimmerman after an incident at a concert in New Mexico. The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s office in Albuquerque confirmed the dropped charges to ABC News on Thursday. “The criminal …

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‘Hands Up’: Jelly Roll’s new song captures 3 moments of his life

Jelly Roll (Disney/Larry McCormack) If you watched the annual CMA Fest special Thursday on ABC, you got to witness Jelly Roll putting his “Hands Up” as he debuted his new radio single on national TV.  For the man born Jason Bradley DeFord, it’s an expression whose meaning has changed through the years. “Man, this song …

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Nashville notes: Carrie Underwood’s Opry return + Dylan Scott’s ‘Big City’ single

Dylan Scott’s new radio single, “Dear Big City,” is out now, along with its music video.  Gretchen Wilson’s new version of “Here for the Party” with Ella Langley is the first release from her re-recording of her breakthrough album of the same name. The full project is set to be released in early 2027, with …

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Brad Paisley’s ‘Out of the Picture’ in Europe as he brings tour to US

Brad Paisley performs at Tollwood Summer Festival at Olympiapark on June 23 in Munich, Germany. (Mark Wieland/Getty Images) Brad Paisley’s closing the chapter on his 10th European tour, having sold out all 10 shows in nine cities.  The trek kicked off June 8 in Helsinki, Finland, and wrapped Wednesday in Zurich, Switzerland, with stops in Norway, …

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‘Still the One’: Alan Jackson covers Orleans ahead of touring finale

Alan Jackson’s “Still the One” (MCA) As Alan Jackson prepares to wrap up his touring career with a sold-out show Saturday at Nissan Stadium, he’s dropping new music as a tribute to his wife of 50 years.  When Alan initially met Denise Jackson, “she was a cheerleader for Newnan High School practicing her dance routine for the …

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Koe Wetzel can’t put ‘The Night Champion’ to bed

Koe Wetzel adds 5 songs to ‘The Night Champion.’ (Columbia Records) Just two weeks after the release of his new album, The Night Champion, Koe Wetzel is adding five new songs to the collection.  “Anyone who’s followed me for a while knows I’m not very good at calling it a night,” he says. “With how …

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Miranda Lambert’s been cooking a whole album with ‘Crisco’

Miranda Lambert’s ‘Crisco’ (MCA) If you like what Miranda Lambert’s been cooking up with “Crisco,” you’ll be glad to know the song is also the title track of her new record arriving Oct. 2.  The 12-song collection also includes “A Song to Sing” with Chris Stapleton, her cover of Jim Croce’s “I’ll Have to Say I …

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