Steve Nedved
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Sep 13
Jelly Roll recalls feeling the immediate impact of his Hulu documentary
ABC With five nominations notched as a first-time CMA Awards nominee, Jelly Roll‘s truly been on a roll this year. Earlier in May, he released his Hulu documentary, Jelly Roll: Save Me, which set the stage for his debut country album, Whitsitt Chapel, in June. Speaking with ABC Audio recently, Jelly recounts the almost immediate impact he felt as soon as his candid documentary premiered. …
Sep 12
Nashville notes: Travis Tritt’s 2024 tour + Nancy Jones’ ‘Playin’ Possum’
Travis Tritt is hitting the road next year for his Travis Tritt Solo Acoustic Tour 2024. The trek will feature Travis performing his hits and songs in a stripped-down and intimate fashion. It kicks off March 1 in Nashville and will wrap March 22 in Mobile, Alabama. For a full list of dates and tickets, visit travistritt.com. To celebrate …
Sep 12
Get lost in Reba’s new corn mazes
ABC “Here’s your one chance” to get lost in Reba McEntire-themed corn mazes. Utah’s The MAiZE has teamed up with 40 farms across the U.S. to roll out new country music corn mazes honoring the “Fancy” hitmaker. “Growing up on a ranch in Oklahoma, I know how important agriculture is and I love being involved with something that brings more …
Sep 12
Luke Bryan to host new Hulu docuseries, ‘It’s All Country’
ABC/Eric McCandless A new docuseries, It’s All Country, is coming to Hulu. Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning serve as executive producers, with Luke doubling as host for the six-episode series. While a premiere date has yet to be announced, a press release shares that It’s All Country will explore the timeless country songs and singers that have transformed country music’s landscape forever. The series will also celebrate the …
Sep 12
George Strait + Chris Stapleton announce 2024 stadium tour
Essential Broadcast Media/Codigo 1530/MTG Saddle up, country music fans. George Strait and Chris Stapleton are set to continue their run of stadium shows in 2024. The newly announced nine dates kick off May 4 in Indianapolis before making stops in Jacksonville, Charlotte, Chicago and more. It’ll wrap in Las Vegas on December 7. “Pontoon” hitmakers Little Big Town will open for George and Chris. …
Sep 12
Maren Morris is crossing ‘The Bridge’ with new music
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Maren Morris has announced a forthcoming two-pack, The Bridge. Arriving Friday, September 15, the two-song set includes new tracks “The Tree” and “Get The Hell Out Of Here.” “BRIDGE; a connecting, transitional or intermediate route or phase between two adjacent conditions. ‘The Bridge’ honors where I’ve been and but also feels like a forward step …
Sep 12
Maddie & Tae’s Maddie Font welcomes first child
Danielle Del Valle/Getty Images Congratulations are in order for Maddie & Tae‘s Maddie and Jonah Font, who announced on September 11 that they’ve welcomed their first baby, a boy. Forrest Henry Font was born Saturday, September 9, at 4:03 p.m. after a “really scary experience” and weighed 7 pounds and 10 ounces. “After 37 hard hours of labor, finally getting to push, and ending up having …
Sep 12
Kelsea Ballerini plots ‘Homecoming Show’ in Knoxville arena
ABC Kelsea Ballerini‘s making her headlining arena show debut soon, and it’ll be back in her old stomping ground. The “half of my hometown” singer has announced that she’s headed back to Knoxville, Tennessee, on November 2 for The Homecoming Show. The one-night-only concert will take place at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center with Ingrid Andress and Georgia Webster serving as openers. “Throughout the last decade and …
Sep 12
Brian Kelley talks partnering with Jason Aldean + Tom Glavine for new restaurant, Papa Surf Burger Bar
Catherine Powell/Getty Images Brian Kelley‘s Papa Surf Burger Bar has finally opened. The new restaurant — which is a collaboration between Brian, Jason Aldean and baseball legend Tom Glavine — arrives as an answer to a dearth of burgers in Florida’s 30A. “30A has a burger need. There’s a need for good burgers. There’s really nothing going on down there …
Sep 11
Nashville notes: Colin Stough’s “Promiseland” + James Barker Band’s “Champagne”
American Idol season 21 alum Colin Stough has released “Promiseland.” Colin wrote the rocking track with Alex Maxwell and Dawson Edwards. “Man, ‘Promiseland’ describes me and my roots,” says Colin. “It’s a song about where I’m from; and, it’s a reminder to myself that no matter where I am or what I’m doing, nothing or no one will change me.” James Barker Band has …