Steve Nedved
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Aug 15
Luke Combs announces 2024 Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour
ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Combs will hit the road in 2024 for his Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour. The 25-show trek will hit 13 cities, with each city having both a Friday night and Saturday night show. The tour kicks off in Milwaukee on Friday, April 12, 2024, before hitting Buffalo, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Phoenix and more. Luke will then …
Aug 15
Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey + Brad Tursi weren’t big fans of school
ABC/Larry McCormack With August being back-to-school month in several states, Old Dominion‘s sharing with ABC Audio some core memories from their academic years. “I was not good in school,” lead singer Matthew Ramsey quickly admits. “When I think about back in school, I think about, like, high school,” shares Brad Tursi. “And when I think about high school, I actually think about sneaking …
Aug 14
Nashville notes: New songs from Restless Road, Dalton Dover + HunterGirl
Restless Road has released a stirring new song, “Roll Tide Roll,” off their upcoming debut album, Last Rodeo. The trio’s Zach Beeken and Garrett Nichols wrote it with Kyle Sturrock. Dalton Dover has released a rollicking ’90s country-inspired new track, “Night To Go.” “When I heard this song for the first time, it took me back to being a kid. This is the kind of music I grew …
Aug 14
Brett Eldredge’s teaming up with Lowe’s for Christmas promotion
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Brett Eldredge and Lowe’s will partner up for a new campaign this holiday season. As part of the promotion, one lucky fan in Nashville will be treated to an exclusive acoustic performance from Brett, along with having their backyard “decked out in Christmas trees, garlands and inflatables.” “I very much wanna be able to get in …
Aug 14
Riley Green drops new track, “Mississippi Or Me”
Courtesy of Big Machine Label Group Riley Green has released a brand new song, “Mississippi Or Me.” The midtempo track was penned by Riley, Josh Thompson and Tyler Reeve. “I ain’t gonna lie, when those headlights/ Pulled into my drive tonight/ It was a sight for sore eyes, last thing I thought I’d see/ And is somethin’ wrong? What brought you home?/ …
Aug 14
Dan + Shay surprise Hailey Whitters with Platinum plaque
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for ACM Hailey Whitters was recently surprised onstage by Dan + Shay with a plaque for the RIAA Platinum certification of her single, “Everything She Ain’t.” “WE PLATINUM BABY,” Hailey captions her Instagram reel of the onstage surprise. “thank you @danandshay for the best surprise ever, thank you to my label and team who’ve worked relentlessly on bringing …
Aug 14
Luke Bryan is taking things “Southern and Slow”
Courtesy of Capitol Records Nashville Luke Bryan is taking a moment to enjoy the blessings in life on his new song, “Southern and Slow.” “‘Southern and Slow’ reflects on simple times,” says Luke. “Those picture-perfect moments like the sun setting behind a water tower, honey dripping off a spoon, well, it doesn’t get much country’er than that. Let’s slow it down …
Aug 14
Carly Pearce drops autobiographical “Country Music Made Me Do It”
Courtesy of Big Machine Records Carly Pearce‘s “Country Music Made Me Do It” has arrived, and it’s a song that reflects her lifelong relationship with country music. “‘Country Music Made Me Do It’ is the essence of this next chapter for me,” shares Carly, who wrote the track with Josh Osborne and Shane McAnally. “I wrote this song as an autobiographical anthem, but …
Aug 14
Old Dominion announces 18-song album, ‘Memory Lane’
Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville After releasing a four-song sampler and eight-song EP earlier this year, Old Dominion has announced their long-awaited full-length album, Memory Lane, slated to arrive October 6. “We always knew this was going to be a full album, but we wanted to give our fans the opportunity to absorb it completely,” says lead vocalist Matthew Ramsey. “Over the …
Aug 14
“See You Next Summer” speaks to Brian Kelley on a personal level
Courtesy of Big Machine Records Brian Kelley‘s now on country radio with his first solo single, “See You Next Summer.” In a recent interview with ABC Audio, Brian shared why he wanted to record the track and why its romantic narrative hit home. “One reason I fell in love with the song [is] it’s not just the summer love …