Steve Nedved
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Oct 07
Nashville notes: Dillon James’ “Walking Man” + Drake White’s ‘The Bridge’
American Idol alum and rising country singer/songwriter Dillon James has released his debut song, “Walking Man.” The autobiographical tune, which Dillon penned with Paul Sikes and Paul Wrock, serves as his first release with Buena Vista Records/UMG Nashville/19 Recordings. Drake White‘s new EP, The Bridge, is out now. The seven-track set includes a duet with Colbie Caillat on “Power of a Woman” and a stripped-down wedding version of “Making Me …
Oct 06
Shop Chris Stapleton’s new Filson Traveller Collection
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Chris Stapleton and Filson’s new Traveller Collection is out now. Named after Chris’ award-winning debut album, the Traveller Collection comprises an outfitter bag, medium duffle bag, stowaway backpack, dopp kitt and suit cover. “It’s been an incredible process developing the ‘Traveller Collection’ with Filson,” says Chris. “Inspired by my needs on the road and the desire to revive archived …
Oct 06
Reba rolls out new acoustic album, ‘Not That Fancy’
Courtesy of MCA Nashville Reba McEntire‘s new album, Not That Fancy, is out now. Dave Cobb produced the 14-track project, which features acoustic versions of Reba’s hits and a brand new song called “Seven Minutes in Heaven.” Dolly Parton and Brooks & Dunn also join Reba on “Does He Love You” and “If You See Him, If You See Her,” respectively. Not That Fancy is the companion album …
Oct 06
Jason Aldean previews new album with “Whiskey Drink”
Courtesy of BBR Music Group Jason Aldean has released a brand new song, “Whiskey Drink.” The track, which was penned by Kurt Allison, Jonathan Edwards, Tully Kennedy and John Morgan, finds Jason personifying his favorite glass of liquor as he drowns his post-breakup woes. “Come on, kick in, whiskey drink/ I don’t wanna think, think, think/ About who she’s with or where …
Oct 06
Tim McGraw shares throwback photo with Faith Hill on 27th wedding anniversary: “I fall for you everyday”
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for WarnerMedia Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are celebrating 27 years of marriage on October 6. Tim, who wedded Faith in 1996, shared the couple’s first photo together, before dedicating an Instagram post to his wife. “This is the very first picture ever taken of us, the very first time we ever met back in spring of 1994. …
Oct 06
Carly Pearce drops surprise new song, “Heels Over Head”
Courtesy of Big Machine Records Carly Pearce‘s love for good ol’ wordplay takes centerstage in her sassy new track, “Heels Over Head.” Carly, who wrote and produced the song with Josh Osborne and Shane McAnally, doesn’t hold back from calling a spade a spade as she candidly reflects on an ex’s new lover. “I bet you’re head over heels this time/ You love the way that she …
Oct 06
Darius Rucker honors his mom with ‘Carolyn’s Boy’
Courtesy of UMG Nashville Darius Rucker has released his new album, Carolyn’s Boy. The record serves as Darius’ tribute to his late mom, Carolyn, who he says had an unwavering belief in him and his dreams. “She believed in me more than I believed in myself. She’d tell me all the time, ‘You’re gonna make it; you’re gonna live your dream. I know …
Oct 06
Take a trip down ‘Memory Lane’ with Old Dominion
Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville Old Dominion‘s hotly anticipated new album, Memory Lane, has arrived. The expansive 18-track project follows their EP of the same title and includes collaborations with Megan Moroney (“Can’t Break Up Now”) and Blake Shelton (“Ain’t Got a Worry”). “We always knew this was going to be a full album, but we wanted to give our fans …
Oct 06
Chayce Beckham talks “23” + reflects on post-‘American Idol’ journey
ABC/Eric McCandless “Two years and ’23’ has finally made its way to country radio,” Chayce Beckham notes with a laugh. His self-penned “23” helped catapult him to being crowned the winner of American Idol’s 19th season. Beyond that, the reflective, autobiographical track is rooted in real-life events he had faced. “It’s a song about my life and it’s just something that I wrote just trying …
Oct 05
Nashville notes: Carly Pearce’s new merch + Jelly Roll’s upcoming collab
To celebrate the start of her Country Music Made Me Do It Tour, Carly Pearce has released brand new merch items. Fresh drops include a tour hoodie, T-shirt and “Country Music Made Me Do It” pennant. Check them out now at Carly’s merch store. Jelly Roll and pop artist Jessie Murph are releasing a new song, “Wild Ones,” on Friday, October 6. …