Steve Nedved
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Oct 19
Dierks, Jon, Jelly Roll + more join Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa
ABC The full lineup for Luke Bryan‘s 2024 Crash My Playa has been revealed. Joining Luke for the four-day event are Dierks Bentley, Jon Pardi, Jelly Roll, Montgomery Gentry‘s Eddie Montgomery, Bailey Zimmerman, Mitchell Tenpenny, ERNEST and more. Dierks and Eddie will perform with Luke on the January 20 closing concert dubbed “Luke & Friends.” Additionally, Luke has invited rising artists Ashley Cooke, Avery Anna, Lily Rose and Zach Top to join the lineup, and Dustin …
Oct 19
Eric Church, Keith Urban + Jake Owen to headline Country Fest 2024
ABC/Larry McCormack Country Fest has announced its star-studded 2024 lineup. Dubbed “the country’s largest party in a hayfield,” the three-day festival will take place June 27 to June 29 in Cadott, Wisconsin, with headliners Jake Owen, Keith Urban and Eric Church. Other acts on the performance bill include Scotty McCreery, Hailey Whitters, Chayce Beckham, Ashley McBryde, Conner Smith, Morgan Evans and Dalton Dover. For the full lineup and tickets, …
Oct 19
Lady A shares BTS clip of “Love You Back”
Courtesy of BMLG Records Ever wondered how Lady A’s harmonies blend together so effortlessly? Well, you’re in luck. The group’s Dave Haywood is taking fans behind the scenes and sharing how all three members’ vocals came together for their latest release, “Love You Back.” “Here’s how we arranged some of our vocals on ‘Love You Back.’ Check this out,” Dave shares in the …
Oct 19
Brantley Gilbert + Jelly Roll celebrate new achievement
Courtesy of The Valory Music Co. Brantley Gilbert and Jelly Roll‘s collab, “Son of the Dirty South,” has been certified Gold by the RIAA. Brantley shared the news alongside a single cover picture celebrating their latest accomplishment. “Gassed up and GOLD baby… Son of the Dirty South is the track that keeps on giving y’all… So excited to share it’s officially …
Oct 19
Chayce Beckham surprised with RIAA Platinum plaque during Opry debut
ABC October 18 was a special day for rising country artist and American Idol alum Chayce Beckham. Not only did he make his long-awaited Grand Ole Opry debut, but he was surprised with a plaque for his RIAA-certified single, “23.” The news was shared on the Opry’s Instagram. “Chayce Beckham’s debut single was certified platinum, and presented with it just …
Oct 19
Kenny Chesney has something up his sleeves
CBS Kenny Chesney recently posted a cryptic Instagram Reel, leaving fans wondering what exciting news he’s teasing. The caption-less clip features two wooden chairs on the beachside overlooking a sunset as the waves crash ashore. It opens with Kenny and Uncle Kracker‘s “When the Sun Goes Down” before switching frames to Zac Brown Band‘s “Toes,” Megan Moroney’s “I’m Not Pretty” and concluding with Uncle Kracker’s “Smile.” Could Kenny …
Oct 19
‘Billboard’ Music Awards moving online for 2023
Courtesy DCP After years of airing on broadcast TV, the Billboard Music Awards are moving online for 2023. On November 19, the awards show will release performances and award winners across the BBMA and Billboard social channels as well as on BBMAs.watch, which isn’t live yet. According to Dick Clark Productions, which produces the event, the performances and award presentations …
Oct 19
Dustin Lynch recounts finding out Thomas Rhett wrote “Stars Like Confetti”
Courtesy of BBR Music Group With “Stars Like Confetti” ascending to the pinnacle of the country charts, Dustin Lynch is sharing how he first chanced upon the track. “‘Stars Like Confetti” was a very well-fleshed-out demo that [producer] Zach [Crowell] sent me. And the first time I heard that song, I was on the boat and he sent it to me, …
Oct 18
Nashville notes: Jason Aldean’s giveaway + Restless Road’s album release party
To celebrate the release of his upcoming album, Highway Desperado, Jason Aldean is giving away a signed poster and jersey to some lucky fans. You can sneak a peek at the items on X, formerly known as Twitter, and enter to win at tunespeak.com. Restless Road is set to drop their debut album, Last Rodeo, on Friday, October 20. If you’re in Nashville, you …
Oct 18
Dolly’s ‘Behind The Seams: My Life in Rhinestones’ has arrived
Katherine Bomboy/NBC Dolly Parton has released her brand new book, Behind The Seams: My Life in Rhinestones. The book showcases Dolly’s various outfits from the span of her multi-decade career and features behind-the-scenes stories from Dolly on how her unique and universally beloved fashion style came to be. “I am happy, proud, and excited to present my book Behind the Seams to the …