Steve Nedved
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Jul 22
Jason Aldean on William Michael Morgan: "He Could Be the Dude"
Warner Music NashvilleNewcomer William Michael Morgan is getting high praise from ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean. “Just a really, really cool voice, and it’s very country,” Jason says, evaluating WMM’s abilities. “I think it’s really important to have those guys that are the traditionalists, that carry the flag in country music, and after hearing this guy sing …
Jul 22
Guitar-B-Que Prep: Kip Moore Riffs on Josh Turner at St. Jude
MCA NashvilleNext month, Kip Moore headlines Nashville’s annual Guitar-B-Que fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, but last week in Memphis, he got the chance to visit with some of the patients the concert will help. You can see Kip in action with the kids in a new YouTube clip, laughing, hugging and performing an impromptu rendition of Josh Turner’s …
Jul 22
Brantley Gilbert's Winter Crowds Get Him Ready for "The Weekend"
Cover Art Courtesy of The Valory Music Co.Brantley Gilbert is back with a new single, just in time for “The Weekend.” It’s a song that was inspired by the crowds on his Blackout Tour last winter. “We were rolling through the Midwest, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Minnesota, and you see how hard people work– and how …
Jul 22
After 10 Years of Making Dreams Come True, Rascal Flatts Re-records "My Wish"
Courtesy BMLG/Photo Credit: Sheryl NieldsIt’s been ten years since Rascal Flatts’ “My Wish” topped the charts, and for the entire decade since its release, ESPN has used the song as the soundtrack for its series that follows the Make-a-Wish Foundation as they turn dreams into reality for children with life-threatening illnesses. To celebrate the anniversary, …
Jul 22
Everybody Dance Now: Jon Pardi Reveals the Texas Tradition that Inspired "Head over Boots"
Capitol Records NashvilleJon Pardi may’ve grown up in California, but his latest hit, “Head over Boots,” actually has its roots in the Lone Star State. He was visiting his dad, who lives near San Antonio, when the inspiration struck. “Texas has a bunch of dance halls,” Jon recalls, “so we were out there kinda hanging out, …
Jul 22
Little Big Town Performs a Countrified Version of Oasis’ “Wonderwall” on "Greatest Hits"
ABCLittle Big Town and Bonnie Raitt were among the artists who explored the years 1990-1995 on Thursday night’s episode of ABC’s musical tribute show Greatest Hits. Thursday’s show saw the “Girl Crush” quartet put their spin on the Oasis hit “Wonderwall,”with the band giving the 1995 song a southern twist. Andra Day teamed up with …
Jul 21
Florida Georgia Line Offers a Trippy Peek at the Dig Your Roots Tour
BMLGYou can get a psychedelic peek at what’s it like on the road with Florida Georgia Line’s Dig Your Roots tour, in a trippy new video clip that recaps the duo’s recent dates in Raleigh, North Carolina; Bristow, Virginia; and Wantagh, New York. Set to the new tune “Blame” by electronic duo Zeds Dead, producer …
Jul 21
The Opry Takes a Summer Vacation to New York City
BBR Music GroupFor the next three Tuesdays, the Grand Ole Opry and Southwest Airlines are teaming up to bring country music to New York City. This summer, they’re sponsoring a handful of free acoustic shows in Manhattan’s Bryant Park. Parmalee plays the first concert on July 26, with Lindsay Ell and Thompson Square following on …
Jul 21
Craig Morgan Releases New Statement Regarding Son's Death
Black River EntertainmentCraig Morgan has released a new statement regarding the death of his son, Jerry Greer, earlier this month. “The loss of our son Jerry is the hardest thing we have ever had to endure as a family,” a post on Morgan’s Facebook page, featuring a photo of his late son, began. “Karen and …
Jul 20
Chris Stapleton Plans an 80th Birthday Jam with Charlie Daniels
ABC/Mark LevineCharlie Daniels is adding one of the hottest concert draws around to his 80th Birthday Volunteer Jam this fall in Nashville. Chris Stapleton will join the all-star lineup, which already includes Kid Rock and Larry the Cable Guy, with more artists to be revealed in the future. “This is going to be one of them magic evenings,” Charlie says. “I’m …