Steve Nedved
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Oct 30
Nashville notes: ERNEST’s “Kiss of Death” + Carrie’s Halloween treat
ERNEST is kicking off a new chapter of music with “Kiss of Death.” “I’m digging deeper into some of the stuff I was cutting my teeth on as a real young kid with a banjo and a dream,” says ERNEST, who co-wrote the track with Andy Albert and Ryan Vojtesak. “I’ve been playing ‘Kiss of Death’ and some other new ones on the …
Oct 30
Dolly Parton teams with Cracker Barrel for new rocking chairs + rewards campaign
Miller Mobley/NBC Cracker Barrel has tapped global music icon Dolly Parton to front their Rewards That Rock campaign, which honors the newly launched Cracker Barrel Rewards program and Dolly’s forthcoming album, Rockstar. “Cracker Barrel and I have had a relationship for many years, and I am happy to say it continues with the launch of my new Rockstar album on Nov. 17 and Cracker Barrel’s Rewards …
Oct 30
Cody Johnson recalls dressing up as a cowboy for Halloween
ABC Cody Johnson‘s typically in his cowboy hat, shirt and jeans, sometimes even on Halloween. While he enjoys dressing up alongside his two daughters Clara Mae and Cori, he recounts one time where he simply dressed up as himself — a cowboy. “Well, my girls, they love dressing up for Halloween, and they’re hilarious. They’ve done everything from princesses to goblins, all …
Oct 30
Dylan Scott joins Dylan Marlowe for “Boys Back Home”
Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville Country music’s latest Dylan-squared collab has arrived. Dylan Scott and Dylan Marlowe have teamed up for their anthemic new song, “Boy Back Home.” Marlowe penned the track with Joe Fox and Seth Ennis, and the autobiographical tune pays homage to Marlowe’s buddies back home in Statesboro, Georgia. “The song came from a real spot,” says Marlowe. “When I moved to Nashville I …
Oct 30
Jackson Dean plots debut headlining tour
ABC Jackson Dean is hitting the road in 2024 for his first headlining tour. Titled the Head Full Of Noise Tour, the trek kicks off January 12 in Denver, Colorado, and will wrap up in Portland, Maine, on April 13. Newcomers Dee White, Mae Estes and Grace Tyler will open for Jackson on select dates. “Excited to announce my first ever headlining tour. …
Oct 30
Chayce Beckham gets real in “Whiskey on the Wall”
Courtesy of BBR Music Group Chayce Beckham has dropped a new song, “Whiskey on the Wall.” The American Idol alum penned the emotional track with Blake Pendergrass and Kyle Clark, and it chronicles the life of a man who turns to whiskey to mend his broken heart. “I’m very excited to be releasing ‘Whiskey on the Wall,’” shares Chayce. “I wrote this song for those who are …
Oct 30
Bailey Zimmerman rolls out new dates for Religiously. The Tour.
ABC If you couldn’t get tickets to Bailey Zimmerman‘s sold-out 2024 Religiously. The Tour., fret not, he’s got you covered. Bailey has announced new dates for his headlining trek. Additional cities include Lubbock, Texas; Waukee, Iowa; Raleigh, North Carolina; New Braunfels, Texas; Wilmington, North Carolina; and Durant, Oklahoma, which will be the concluding stop for Bailey’s tour. Up-and-comer Josh Ross will open on select …
Oct 30
Brothers Osborne’s John talks Halloween memories + his twins’ costumes
ABC With Halloween right around the corner, Brothers Osborne‘s John Osborne is taking a trip down memory lane to recount some of his favorite childhood memories. John and TJ grew up in a lower-middle-class household without much money, but their parents didn’t let that curtail them from giving their kids the best Halloween experience. “Our parents were creative people and they …
Oct 27
Nashville notes: New tunes from Bryce Leatherwood, Maggie Rose, Matt Schuster
The Voice season 22 winner Bryce Leatherwood has released his Republic Nashville debut track, “The Finger.” The soaring romantic anthem was authored by Randy Montana, Jeremy Spillman and Brett Sheroky. “As I’ve spent time in Nashville doing a lot of writing, I’ve also had the opportunity to hear a lot of great songs that have been written by other writers,” shares Bryce. “The second I …
Oct 27
Hop on a spooky Ryman Haunted History Tour
John Greim/Loop Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images If you’re going to be in Nashville on November 3, here’s one thing you don’t want to miss. The Ryman Auditorium has rolled out one final 2023 date for its in-demand Ryman Haunted History Tour. The 40- to 45-minute guided tour will take visitors around the historic venue, on …