Steve Nedved
Author's posts
Aug 21
Nashville notes: Payton Smith’s “In That Case” + Zach Bryan’s album track list
Payton Smith has dropped a spirited, romantic new song, “In That Case.” Country stars Morgan Wallen and HARDY penned the track alongside songwriters Matt Dragstrem and Brett Tyler. Payton will celebrate his release with an upcoming performance at the Grand Ole Opry on August 24. Zach Bryan has shared the track list for his upcoming new album. The project will feature collabs with Kacey Musgraves, The War And Treaty and more. …
Aug 21
Kenny Chesney to drop 10th anniversary Blue Chair Bay Rum special
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum To celebrate Blue Chair Bay Rum’s 10th anniversary, Kenny Chesney and Blue Chair Bay will release a limited edition 16-year-old rum from the U.S. Virgin Islands. “Like Old Dominion’s song, everything’s ‘Easier Said with Rum.’ Wherever I am, whomever I’m with, we’ve got a little bit of this special …
Aug 21
Jon Pardi’s excited about taking country music overseas
ABC/Larry McCormack Jon Pardi‘s set to take his Mr. Saturday Night World Tour across the pond soon. Even though shows will be in smaller venues compared to his stateside runs, performing to fans abroad is something he’s thrilled about. “I’m just looking forward to seeing the fans out there, playing some venues that we haven’t played before and …
Aug 21
Get a glimpse of HARDY’s summer on tour with Morgan Wallen
ABC/Larry McCormack Ever wondered what happens before HARDY takes the stage? Well, he’s giving you a glimpse in the latest episode of his SOLD OUT SERIES on YouTube. Directed by Tanner Gallagher, the video features snippets of HARDY’s summer with Morgan Wallen on the One Night At A Time World Tour. The clip includes footage of HARDY on the tour bus, private jet and backstage, and special …
Aug 21
Luke Bryan, Conner Smith + Chayce Beckham join for “Buy Dirt” onstage
ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Bryan recently invited his Country On Tour openers Conner Smith and Chayce Beckham to join him onstage for “Buy Dirt.” Conner shared the special moment with fans on Instagram. “Best weekend yet out w/ @lukebryan. Thank y’all for making these shows so awesome,” he captioned the video. The clip features Conner singing the heartfelt chorus to fans as Luke plays …
Aug 21
Wynonna Judd announces Back To Wy Tour
ABC Wynonna Judd is hitting the road this fall on her Back To Wy Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will feature Wynonna performing songs from her first two solo albums — 1992’s Wynonna and 1993’s Tell Me Why — front to back, followed by a finale of hits alongside classics from The Judds‘ catalog. The 15-city trek kicks off October 26 in Indianapolis and will …
Aug 21
Kane Brown and wife Katelyn drop live version of “Thank God”
Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Stagecoach Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn, have released a live version of their #1 hit, “Thank God.” The track was recorded when Kane Brown made history in June as the first Black artist to headline Boston, Massachusetts’s Fenway Park. The live song captures the energy of Kane and Katelyn’s romantic onstage duet and includes a clip of Kane …
Aug 21
Lainey Wilson “freaked out” when she heard Kelly Clarkson covered “Heart Like A Truck”
ABC Kelly Clarkson may have numerous country songs in the Kellyoke segment on her namesake talk show, but it’s not every day that she covers one onstage, especially during a Las Vegas residency. During one of the shows on her recently concluded Chemistry: An Intimate Evening residency, Kelly put her spin on Lainey Wilson‘s “Heart Like A Truck.” As soon as Lainey found out, …
Aug 18
Nashville notes: Sara Evans’ Opry invitation + Tyler Booth’s EP
Sara Evans was invited to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry on Thursday, August 17. Country legend Bill Anderson extended the invitation to her, with Opry members Lady A and Carly Pearce joining him onstage. A video of the special moment is up on the Opry’s Instagram now. Rising country artist Tyler Booth will drop his new EP, Keepin’ It Real, on September 15. The project can be …
Aug 18
Quench your thirst with Reba’s Porch Day Lemonade
ABC Country icon Reba McEntire is sharing with fans her summer-ready Porch Day Lemonade recipe. The easy-to-make recipe uses sugar, water, fresh basil leaves and, of course, lemons. You can check out the recipe in full on Reba’s Instagram. Reba’s Porch Day Lemonade recipe will be included in her forthcoming lifestyle book, Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, …