Steve Nedved
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Nov 21
Family time is what Cole Swindell loves about Thanksgiving
ABC Ask Cole Swindell what he loves most about Thanksgiving, and he’d tell you in a heartbeat that it’s time spent with family. “We’ve always had a close family, so it’s really the holidays — whether it be Thanksgiving, Christmas, whatever — is the only time we really all get to be together as a family,” says Cole. For …
Nov 21
Jordan Davis is excited to be the “turkey-frying guy” on Thanksgiving
ABC Jordan Davis has a lot to look forward to every Thanksgiving. In addition to family time and watching football, Jordan says he anticipates prepping up the turkey — a favorite Thanksgiving tradition of his. “I just recently got into frying the turkey, so I’m the turkey-frying guy, and I’m getting pretty good at it. So, I …
Nov 21
A real-life breakup inspired Bailey’s “Where It Ends”
Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville/Elektra Records If you thought Bailey Zimmerman sounded like he lived the excruciating breakup in “Where It Ends,” you’re right. The burgeoning country star recently recounted how his lived-through emotions seeped into the writing and recording session of his new single. “At the time when I recorded ‘Where It Ends’ and I went in to actually …
Nov 21
Megan, Dustin, Walker + more to salute the troops
ABC Country stars, icons and newcomers have been tapped for America Salutes You’s Concert For Gratitude. The fundraising event will feature performances from Megan Moroney, Walker Hayes, Jo Dee Messina, Craig Morgan, Lee Greenwood, Alana Springsteen, Clint Black and hosts Dustin Lynch and Chrissy Metz, among others. Concert For Gratitude will take place at Belmont University’s Fisher Center For The Performing Arts in Nashville on Friday, December 15, at …
Nov 21
Tim McGraw celebrates #1 with surprise EP, ‘Poet’s Resumé’
Tyler Conrad/Courtesy of Big Machine Records Tim McGraw has surprise-released his new EP, Poet’s Resumé. The six-song set arrives on the heels of Tim scoring his 47th career #1 with “Standing Room Only.” “In the spirit of being thankful, I’m so grateful for all of you and the ways you have supported me, my family and my music …
Nov 21
Warren Zeiders always knew “Pretty Little Poison” was special
Courtesy of Warner Records It’s not every day that one’s debut single as a new artist cracks the top 20 and continues its ascension on the country charts. But that is what’s happening to Warren Zeiders‘ “Pretty Little Poison.” Speaking with ABC Audio recently, Warren recounted the day he penned the song with Ryan Beaver and Jared Keim, and the premonition-like hunch he had while authoring it. …
Nov 20
Nashville notes: Carrie’s Black Friday sale + Maren’s new duet
The Black Friday sale has begun at Carrie Underwood‘s merch store with a 20% storewide discount and 50% discount of selected items. You can shop Carrie’s merch this holiday season at store.carrieunderwood.fm. Maren Morris has joined pop singer/songwriter Teddy Swims for a duet rendition of his song “Some Things I’ll Never Know.” “Teddy’s vulnerability on this song really struck a chord, so …
Nov 20
Dierks loves his non-alcoholic cocktail mixes
ABC Dierks Bentley is teaming with Nashville-based beverage company WithCo Cocktails to bolster the market availability of its non-alcoholic cocktail mixes nationwide. Made of fresh juices and real botanicals, the collection features nine signature blends — Bouquet, Espresso Martini, Ellis Old Fashioned, Agave Margarita, Hey Girl, Bloody Mary, Ginger Mule, Honey Sour and Paloma — that can be made as a cocktail or mocktail. …
Nov 20
Cody Johnson’s got a soft spot for Thanksgiving desserts
ABC Cody Johnson used to love sugary food but not anymore. “Man, I’ve really changed my eating habits over the years, and I’ve grown to where I really don’t like sweets anymore,” Cody says, before swiftly admitting his gastronomical soft spot for the classic Thanksgiving desserts. “Come Thanksgiving, now that’s different. I’m gonna clean you out of the banana …
Nov 20
Saddle Up as Chase Rice gets Western
Disney/Scott Kirkland Get cowgirl and cowboy-ready for Chase Rice‘s Get Western Tour. Chase will kick things off in Seattle, Washington, on February 10 before making stops in 11 Canadian cities, including Toronto and Montreal. Up-and-comers Owen Riegling and Palmer Anthony will open on select dates. “From radio to live shows, Canada has always been so good to us,” notes Rice. “I …