Steve Nedved
Author's posts
Jul 20
As Hillary Scott Readies the Release of Her Side Project, She's Already Back in the Studio with Lady Antebellum
EMI NashvilleEven though Hillary Scott is busy promoting her new side project with her family, the Lady Antebellum hitmaker is already writing new music and recording with Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood. “We are in exploratory mode! Exploratative? What’s the word? Just made it up!” she jokes. “We are having a blast. We’re writing. The fall is really what’s marked off for …
Jul 19
Reba's Cracker Barrel Take-Over: Country Icon Launches New Product Line, New CD This Summer
PRNewsFoto/Cracker Barrel Old Country StoreYou’ll soon be seeing a whole lot of Reba at Cracker Barrel. While the Country Music Hall of Famer admits she eats at the comfort food chain a lot, especially when she’s on the road, she’s also launching her new Rockin’ R by Reba collection at the store. “The line is …
Jul 19
"Sweet Baby James" Joins Chris Stapleton and Vince Gill for All for the Hall LA
ABC/Fred LeeChris Stapleton and legendary singer/songwriter James Taylor are teaming up with Vince Gill to help raise money for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The three will play this year’s All for the Hall Los Angeles benefit September 27 at L.A.’s The Novo. The guitar-pull format should make for a lively evening of humor and music, giving …
Jul 19
Kelsea Ballerini Takes "Peter Pan" to the Patients at Phoenix Children's Hospital
ABC/Image Group LA Kelsea Ballerini not only clocked several more dates on Rascal Flatts’ Rhythm & Roots tour this weekend, she also took time to lift the spirits of some special youngsters. The “Peter Pan” songstress partnered with Musicians on Call to take her music to the bedsides of patients, families and caregivers at Children’s Hospital in …
Jul 18
Luke Bryan Gets Ready to "Move" as He Turns 40
ABC/Image Group LALuke Bryan is celebrating his 40th birthday with a new single. “Thank y’all for the birthday wishes,” he tweeted Sunday night. “Love y’all. 40 gonna be crazy.” Monday, he followed with “Move,” the fifth release from his Kill the Lights album, which came out last August. “Kick the Dust Up,” “Strip It Down,” …
Jul 18
Locked & Loaded: Miranda Lambert Reunites with Pistol Annies
Image credit: Becky FlukeNot only is Miranda Lambert back this week with her new single “Vice,” she’s also busy reminding fans that Pistol Annies are still locked and loaded. This weekend, her pals Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley joined her on both her headlining Keeper of the Flame date in Rogers, Arkansas and during her …
Jul 18
Alan Jackson Makes It to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rick Diamond/Getty ImagesThere’s a piece of country music history in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s new exhibit. The guitar Alan Jackson played on the 2001 CMA Awards is featured in “Louder Than Music: Rock, Power & Politics,” an exhibit that chronicles times when music has intersected with major events in American history: in this case, the …
Jul 18
Drum Destroyer Canaan Smith Sets Out to Smash Cancer with His Aggression
Mercury NashvilleEarlier this year, Canaan Smith got caught up in the energy of his concert and demolished a drum during his show. That flash of adrenaline ended up being the spark to start his new Smash Cancer initiative. “While it was fun destroying the drum at the end of our set, we didn’t know what to do …
Jul 18
Miranda Lambert's New Single, "Vice," Drops Today
Image credit: Becky FlukeGet your plastic ready: today’s the day Miranda Lambert‘s new single, “Vice,” will be released. The single will be released to country radio this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. ET, 2:00 p.m. CT. Immediately after that, you’ll be able to buy “Vice” at all the usual digital retailers, as well as stream it. …
Jul 18
Could Chris Lane One Day Be on ABC's "The Bachelorette?"
Big Loud RecordsWith a new album titled Girl Problems, it’s probably not too much of a surprise that newcomer Chris Lane is a huge fan of ABC’s reality dating show The Bachelorette. “I can’t not watch it, like I love it!” he confesses. In fact, Chris admits he’d even entertain the idea of one day being on the show …