Steve Nedved
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Oct 05
2023 Record Store Day Black Friday: Exclusive vinyl from Dierks, Willie + more
Courtesy of Capitol Nashville Get ready, vinyl collectors. Record Store Day has unveiled the list of exclusive releases for its 2023 Black Friday event, which will take place at independent record stores on November 24. The upcoming releases include Dierks Bentley‘s Up On The Ridge (10th Anniversary Edition), Willie Nelson‘s Shotgun Willie (50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition), Jerry Lee Lewis‘ At The Palomino Club and Billy Strings‘ two-track 12-inch LP release of “California …
Oct 05
Keith Urban says Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame invitation is one of the “highest honors” of his life
ABC/Eric McCandless As Keith Urban readies for his upcoming induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, he’s taking time to reflect on what this recognition means to him. “Being invited into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame is hands down one of the highest honors that’s ever happened to me,” shares Keith. “I’ve always loved writing songs. I’ve always …
Oct 05
CMT Music Awards returns to Austin in 2024
CMT The CMT Music Awards is returning to Austin, Texas’ Moody Center for its 2024 event. The 2023 CMT Music Awards was the first time the award show was held outside of Nashville, and 2024 will mark the second consecutive year it takes place in Austin. “We couldn’t be more excited to bring the CMT MUSIC AWARDS on CBS back to Austin in …
Oct 05
Morgan Evans’ new song will interpolate John Denver’s hit
ABC Morgan Evans is set to drop his new song, “Thank God She’s a Country Girl,” on Friday, October 6. The track, which Morgan wrote with Jesse Frasure, puts a fresh spin on John Denver‘s 1975 hit “Thank God I’m a Country Boy.” “Making this song has just been pure fun from start to finish. It was an absolute …
Oct 05
Darius Rucker gets his star on the Music City Walk of Fame
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Darius Rucker was inducted into Nashville’s Music City Walk of Fame on Wednesday, October 4. Darius’ favorite wrestler and longtime friend, Ric Flair, helped unveil his star in the presence of the country singer’s family and friends. “American Pie” hitmaker Don McLean, rock ‘n’ roll guitarist Duane Eddy and former record label executive Joe Galante were also inducted at the ceremony. “I’m just a kid from South …
Oct 05
Carly Pearce displays her “Country Music” love on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’
Courtesy of Big Machine Records Carly Pearce took The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon‘s performance stage on October 4 to perform her latest song, “Country Music Made Me Do It.” Carly donned a black top and leopard print skirt as she jubilantly performed the track alongside her band. “Country music made me do it/ Got me drunk and …
Oct 05
Brett Young super-serves fans with “Dance With You”: “They like happy sad songs”
Courtesy of BMLG Records Brett Young knows what his fans like, and that’s sad songs. “My fans like sad songs. They like happy sad songs and they like sad, sad songs,” shares Brett. That’s why he’s served up “Dance With You” as his latest single — a ballad that’s undeniably up their alley. “I guess the method behind ‘Dance With You’ …
Oct 04
Nashville notes: Chris Lane’s EP + Kelleigh Bannen’s “I Know Better Now”
Chris Lane is set to drop his new EP, From Where I’m Sippin’, on October 20. “In this EP, you’ll hear songs about breakups, new perspectives and ultimately being grateful for what you have right where you’re at,” Chris shares. From Where I’m Sippin’ is available for presave now. Kelleigh Bannen has released a heartfelt new song, “I Know Better Now.” “I’ve always felt like this …
Oct 04
Brett Eldredge teams with Minted for holiday collection
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Brett Eldredge and online marketplace Minted are teaming up for a good cause this festive season. A new holiday collection of cards with Brett’s lyrics on it has been launched alongside several other products he specially curated. These include the Woodland Border holiday card, the Custom Engraved Valet Tray, the Nothing is as You Left it canvas painting and more. “I believe Christmas …
Oct 04
Dylan Scott to drop “I’ll Be a Bartender” on Friday
Danielle Del Valle/Getty Images A new Dylan Scott song is on the way. After several teases on social media, Dylan has announced that he’s dropping his new “I’ll Be a Bartender” track on Friday, October 6. “This ain’t a drill! ‘I’ll Be a Bartender’ is out on Friday! Pre-save today!” Dylan shares on X, formerly known as Twitter, alongside the …