Steve Nedved
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Sep 14
Carrie Underwood’s excited for “more denim, more rhinestones”
Theo Wargo/Getty Images Carrie Underwood‘s getting ready to showcase “more denim” and “more rhinestones.” The country superstar joined NBC’s Today on September 14 to perform and chat about Denim & Rhinestones and why she’s giving her latest album the deluxe treatment. “Well basically, I kind of just didn’t want it to end. So we decided to add some tracks that kind of fit in the …
Sep 14
Dan + Shay plot 2024 The Heartbreak On The Map Tour
ABC/Larry McCormack Dan + Shay have announced their headlining The Heartbreak On The Map Tour. The 2024 trek kicks off in Greenville, South Carolina, on February 29 before hitting Charlottesville, Austin, Knoxville, Nashville, Philadelphia, Newark and more cities. The concluding show will be in Boston on April 13. “Everything She Ain’t” hitmaker Hailey Whitters and Nashville-based singer/songwriter Ben Rector will serve as openers. …
Sep 14
Luke Bryan gets an epic roast from Dierks Bentley: “You’re old dude”
ABC Luke Bryan recently celebrated achieving 30 career #1 singles at country radio. Present at his Nashville party were members from the music industry, his team at Universal Music Group Nashville and several country stars, including Dierks Bentley. Just before delivering a cover of Luke’s “Play It Again,” Dierks surprised Luke and attendees with a hilarious roast about the 47-year-old’s age. …
Sep 13
Nashville notes: John Morgan’s EP + Pat Boone’s ‘Country Jubilee’
Rising country singer/songwriter John Morgan — who co-wrote Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood‘s “If I Didn’t Love You” — is set to release his debut EP, Remember Us?, on Friday, October 6. The six-song set is available for presave now. Music legend Pat Boone has released his new country album, Country Jubilee. The 25-track project includes “Grits,” covers of country classics and a duet with Crystal Gayle on her hit song “You and …
Sep 13
Miranda Lambert celebrates 5 years of Idyllwind
ABC Idyllwind Fueled by Miranda Lambert is officially five. Miranda celebrated her lifestyle brand and fashion line’s fifth anniversary on X, formerly known as Twitter, sharing, “.@Idyllwind turns 5 today! We’re all badass and imperfect. And this line celebrates embracing that about ourselves. Thank y’all for the love and support.” To further celebrate this milestone, Miranda’s Idyllwind is having a contest with …
Sep 13
Dustin Lynch + Jelly Roll to drop new collab on Friday
Alysse Gafkjen/Courtesy of Broken Bow Records Dustin Lynch is set to release his duet with Jelly Roll, “Chevrolet,” on Friday, September 15. After teasing a “little surprise” announcement earlier, the country star finally shared the exciting news with fans on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday, September 13. “Chevrolet” w/ my bubba @JellyRoll615 out Friday! Summer ain’t quite over yet, hope …
Sep 13
Conner Smith to set sail on Creek Will Rise Tour
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Conner Smith has announced his headlining Creek Will Rise Tour. Named after his current single, the trek kicks off November 2 in Athens, Georgia, and will hit Orlando, Chattanooga, Grand Rapids, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Boston and more. Conner’s last two shows will be in Nashville and Tuscaloosa on January 26 and January 27, respectively. Up-and-comers Lauren …
Sep 13
Carrie Underwood extends Vegas residency through 2024: “I’m so excited”
ABC Carrie Underwood‘s extending her REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency into 2024. The global country superstar has announced 18 new dates in addition to her upcoming 2023 shows, which resume September 22 and wrap on December 16. Dates set for 2024 are March 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, May 22, 25, 26, 29, 31, June 1, August 14, 16, 17, 21, 23 …
Sep 13
Kelsea Ballerini graces cover of 2023 ‘TIME100 Next’ magazine
NBC Kelsea Ballerini is the cover star of the 2023 TIME100 Next issue. The list, which recognizes “100 emerging leaders from around the world who are shaping the future and defining the next generation of leadership,” features a cover profile with Kelsea. In the interview, Kelsea shared about her Rolling Up The Welcome Mat EP, non-music endeavors, existing issues in country music and when she realized …
Sep 13
Luke Bryan celebrates 30 #1s with Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley + more
ABC September 12 was a special day for Luke Bryan. The country superstar, his label Universal Music Group Nashville and numerous music industry members gathered at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl to celebrate Luke’s 30 career #1s. The special event featured tribute performances from Dierks Bentley, Lady A‘s Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood, Shenandoah‘s Marty Raybon and Jason Aldean. Dierks performed Luke’s “Play It Again,” Dave — who co-wrote “Do …