Steve Nedved
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Nov 02
Nashville notes: Chris Stapleton’s listening party + Eric Church’s merch sale
Indie record stores nationwide are hosting a special listening party for Chris Stapleton‘s Higher on November 7, three days ahead of its November 10 release. You can visit chrisstapleton.com to find a participating record store near you. Eric Church is holding his 2023 Chief Merchandise Holiday Sale all month long. You can shop the discounted merch items now at Eric’s merch store. Kassi …
Nov 02
Get ready for Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas
Katherine Bomboy/NBC It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, especially at Dollywood. The theme park’s annual Smoky Mountain Christmas event is set to return on Saturday, November 4. A 15-time winner for Best Theme Park Christmas Event, the festival will feature over six million dazzling lights, Christmas trees, special holiday shows, delectable Christmastime food such as turkey skillets and …
Nov 02
Carrie Underwood is honored to be nominated for CMA Entertainer of the Year
ABC Being nominated for the coveted CMA Entertainer of the Year award is not something Carrie Underwood takes lightly. She’s grateful and honored for the nod and opportunity to vie for the award alongside superstars who, like her, have worked tirelessly on their craft. “It is, I mean, obviously such an honor to be nominated in [the] Entertainer of the Year …
Nov 02
Garth Brooks + Ronnie Dunn plot return to radio with “Rodeo Man”
Courtesy of Big Machine Records Miss hearing ’90s country legends Garth Brooks and Brooks & Dunn‘s Ronnie Dunn on radio? Good news, they’re making their return soon. Garth and Ronnie have teamed up for their new single, “Rodeo Man,” and it’s slated to drop Monday, November 6. It’ll arrive via a world premiere on country radio, and Amazon will be the …
Nov 02
Lady A wraps up “really special” Request Line Tour
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM Lady A recently concluded their 22-date Request Line Tour with shows in New York City, Syracuse and Washington. The trek, which kicked off at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, allowed fans to request songs they wanted to hear and interact with the band during their show. “The Request Line Tour was full of joy, connection, …
Nov 02
Cody Johnson says ‘Leather’ is his best album yet
ABC Cody Johnson is saddling up to drop his new album, Leather, on Friday, November 3. The 12-track project will be Cody’s third studio record released via COJO Music/Warner Music Nashville, and he says it’s his best one yet. “Leather is my best album I’ve ever recorded. Human was a wonderful album, but Leather is definitely going to beat it in my opinion,” the Texas native shares. “I …
Nov 02
Conner Smith announces debut album, ‘Smoky Mountains’
Courtesy of The Valory Music Co. Conner Smith is set to release his long-awaited debut album, Smoky Mountains, on January 26. The announcement arrived alongside the scenic album cover and the 12-song project’s track list. Conner also shared a preview clip of the jubilant title track, which is slated to drop November 3. Conner is currently touring the country on his …
Nov 02
Reba loves the camaraderie present between ‘The Voice’ coaches
NBC Reba McEntire may be the newest coach on The Voice, but this ain’t her first rodeo. She’s starred in multiple movies and television shows, including her beloved namesake sitcom, Reba. In fact, for the “Fancy” singer, the friendship she has with fellow coaches Gwen Stefani, Niall Horan and John Legend reminds her of her time with her Reba cast members. “We have our coaches …
Nov 01
Nashville notes: Dalton Dover’s headlining tour + Ashley Monroe’s music news
Dalton Dover has announced his debut headlining club trek, Never Giving Up On That Tour. The 2024 trek kicks off February 9 in Birmingham, Alabama, and wraps in Macon, Georgia, on April 27. For the full schedule and to grab tickets, head to Dalton’s website. Ashley Monroe is kicking off her new chapter of music with “Over Everything.” The …
Nov 01
Kelsea Ballerini teams with CoverGirl for new eyeshadow collection
ABC Kelsea Ballerini and CoverGirl have launched their debut makeup collaboration, Exhibitionist by Kelsea Ballerini Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow. Available for purchase now, the collection was personally created by the “HEARTFIRST” singer and inspired by her favorite holiday looks. The highly pigmented liquid eyeshadow comes in five shades of rose gold: Glitter Up, Nashville Dream, Golden Magic, Sparkly Boots and Forever. “I’m a glitter girl. …