Steve Nedved
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Jul 12
Reba McEntire’s celebrating her book launch at the Ryman
ABC/Connie Chornuk Reba McEntire will celebrate her upcoming lifestyle book with a special event, Not That Fancy: An Evening with Reba & Friends, on Sunday, November 5, at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Reba’s former Reba co-star and longtime friend Melissa Peterman will host, and the one-night-only event will feature stories told by the “Fancy” hitmaker. Tickets for Reba’s Ryman event go on sale Friday, July …
Jul 12
‘I’m In Love’: Hailey Whitters announces new EP + drops title track
Courtesy of Pigasus / Songs & Daughters / Big Loud Hailey Whitters is “in love,” and so are we. The “Everything She Ain’t” singer has announced her new six-song EP, I’m In Love, arriving July 28. Of her upcoming project, Hailey reflects, “My last two LPs were concept records – The Dream being about my Nashville experience, and Raised was a love …
Jul 12
Jordan Davis is a big believer in authenticity: “You got to stay true to the songs that mean a lot to you”
ABC/Connie Chornuk With six career chart-toppers under his belt, one thing’s become significantly easier for Jordan Davis: creating set lists. “Hits are great. When people know the songs, it makes making set lists a lot easier,” Jordan tells the press backstage at this year’s CMA Fest. “I think tonight we’re playing for 30 minutes and I can remember when 30 …
Jul 11
Nashville notes: Ryan Griffin explains ‘Phases’ + Morgan Wade’s “80’s Movie”
Ryan Griffin‘s new EP, Phases, drops July 14. Ahead of its release, Ryan’s sharing with fans the significance of his EP’s title and how he arrived at it. Watch the video now on Instagram. Morgan Wade has released a new song, “80’s Movie.” The track is the latest preview of her forthcoming album, Psychopath, due out August 25. The Country Music Association is having a merch sale on …
Jul 11
Paula Deen’s got your kitchen essentials
Tamargo/Getty Images for Food Network SoBe Wine & Food Festival It’s time to swap out your old kitchen towels and oven mitts for Paula Deen‘s new Kitchen Basics Bundle. The new care package includes a blue bowl scraper, a printed towel with temperatures and measurements and an oven mitt with cooking temperatures printed on it. Originally priced at …
Jul 11
Ashley McBryde talks milestones in new ‘Made For This’ video
ABC/Connie Chornuk Ashley McBryde‘s Made For This YouTube series is back. Out now, the season 2 premiere episode features interviews with Ashley and her band about the “pivotal moments of the past year” and the various milestones they’ve hit. For Ashley, one of these milestones is being invited to join the Grand Ole Opry as a member. “The most important thing …
Jul 11
Mickey Guyton announces surprise duet with Kane Brown
Catherine Powell/Getty Images for Save The Music After several video teases on social media, Mickey Guyton‘s finally revealed the title and duet partner of her upcoming song. The track is titled “Nothing Compares To You” and will feature country hitmaker Kane Brown. “Alright y’all, no more bleeping [grinning squinting face emoji] SO excited for you to hear ‘Nothing Compares To You’ …
Jul 11
Lainey Wilson captures young love in “Watermelon Moonshine” video
Courtesy of BBR Music Group Lainey Wilson has dropped a nostalgic music video for her new single, “Watermelon Moonshine.” Directed by Alexa King Stone and Stephen Kinigopoulos, the movie-like visualizer depicts the blossoming romance of a young couple after a few drinks of watermelon moonshine. “I’m so excited to premiere the Watermelon Moonshine music video. This song is about the young, wild, crazy love that …
Jul 11
Luke Bryan + Conner Smith sing “Buy Dirt” onstage
ABC/Connie Chornuk What happens when you have a talented group of artists opening for you? You bring them onstage for a surprise duet, which is what happened on Luke Bryan‘s Country On Tour. Luke recently invited opener Conner Smith to perform his #1 hit “Buy Dirt” with him onstage. “Buy Dirt w/ @lukebryan this weekend. Fired up to see y’all on the …
Jul 11
“Memory Lane” becomes Old Dominion’s ninth #1
Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville Old Dominion has ascended to the top of the country charts with their latest hit, “Memory Lane.” The vibrant track, which the group’s Brad Tursi, Matthew Ramsey and Trevor Rosen wrote with Jessie Jo Dillon, is also their ninth career #1 single. “Thank you so very much to our amazing fans and to country radio for giving us …