Steve Nedved
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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. …
Nov 01
Reba to livestream sold-out Ryman event
NBC Reba McEntire is teaming up with streaming service Veeps to livestream her sold-out Not That Fancy: An Evening with Reba & Friends event live from Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. The one-night-only special will be hosted by the country icon’s Reba co-star Melissa Peterman and will feature personal stories from Reba about her New York Times bestselling book, Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting …
Nov 01
Cody, Megan, ERNEST, Martina + more to perform at Texas’ Two Step Inn
ABC/Connie Chornuk Two Step Inn is returning to San Gabriel Park in Georgetown, Texas, in 2024 with a star-studded lineup. Happening April 20 and April 21, the two-day festival will be headlined by Cody Johnson and Turnpike Troubadours. Artists on the performance lineup include Megan Moroney, ERNEST, Martina McBride, Hank Williams Jr., Ian Munsick, Lee Ann Womack, Kassi Ashton, Clint Black, Drake Milligan, Mark Chesnutt, Jake Worthington, Deana Carter and Hannah Dasher. Presale begins November 3 …
Nov 01
Jason Aldean weighs in on “Try That in a Small Town” controversy
ABC As Jason Aldean readies to release his new album, Highway Desperado, he joined CBS Mornings‘ Jan Crawford on November 1 for his first network news interview about the backlash he got for his latest #1 hit, “Try That in a Small Town.” “There was people of all color doing stuff in the video. That’s what I don’t understand,” Jason said candidly, addressing the racism …
Nov 01
‘The Voice’ taps Wynonna Judd as mega mentor
ABC Wynonna Judd has been announced as The Voice‘s season 24 mega mentor. Wynonna will mentor contestants on coaches Reba McEntire, Gwen Stefani, Niall Horan and John Legend‘s teams as they ready for the three-way Knockouts starting November 6. “I’m a Judd, not a judge,” Wynonna shared on Instagram. “It is SUCH a privilege to be the Mega Mentor on this season of @nbcthevoice!!!!” “Surprise! I …
Nov 01
Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Ashley McBryde + more added to CMA Awards performance lineup
ABC The second round of performers for the 57th annual CMA Awards has been revealed. Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Ashley McBryde, Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Dan + Shay, Jordan Davis, Cody Johnson, HARDY, Zac Brown Band, The War And Treaty, Mac McAnally and singer/rapper Post Malone have been added to the performance bill for Country Music’s Biggest Night. Luke will perform his new single “Where the Wild Things Are,” Ashley …