Steve Nedved
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Jun 29
Country stars share their first CMA Fest memory
Courtesy of Country Music Association It’s time to take a trip down memory lane with some of your favorite country stars. The Country Music Association recently shared a preview clip of its upcoming 75-minute documentary, CMA Fest: 50 Years of Fan Fair. In the Instagram video, artists such as Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire sat down to chat about their first …
Jun 29
Jon Pardi on “Your Heart Or Mine” + why it’s resonating with fans
NBC Jon Pardi‘s fast ascending the country charts with his single “Your Heart Or Mine.” Though Jon didn’t pen it, he recalls it being pitched by his co-producer Bart Butler, who wrote the jaunty track with John Pierce and Justin Ebach. “He played it for me [and was] like, ‘Man, this song’s special. It’s cool. I like the story of it. I like the beat, …
Jun 28
Nashville notes: Patty Loveless’ new exhibit + Conner Smith’s live track
The career of 2023 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Patty Loveless will take the spotlight in a new exhibit, Patty Loveless: No Trouble with the Truth. Set to open on August 23, it’ll feature various items from Patty’s career, including instruments, a monogrammed USO jacket, stage outfits and manuscripts. For more information, visit countrymusichalloffame.org. Conner Smith has announced that he’s dropping a live version …
Jun 28
Check out Paula Deen’s Red, White and Blue bundle
John Parra/Getty Images for Food Network SoBe Wine & Food Festival Getting ready to whip up a meal for family and friends this Fourth of July? Then be sure to check out Paula Deen‘s new Red, White and Blue Kitchen Care Package. The four-item bundle includes a white berry size colander, Time to Eat spatula, red crocheted pot holder and navy blue crocheted …
Jun 28
Miranda’s MuttNation Foundation and Tractor Supply Company donate to 52 animal shelters
Charles Sykes/Bravo Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation and Tractor Supply Company have joined forces for the third year to donate over $250,000 to 52 animal shelters across the country. Additionally, through MuttNation’s Mutts Across America program, one outstanding shelter or foster-based rescue in every state is presented with a surprise $5,000 grant. “Finding deserving shelters and rescue groups across the country is easy. It’s narrowing …
Jun 28
Stream Michael Ray’s EP release party on Friday
Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Missed Michael Ray‘s Dive Bars & Broken Hearts EP release party in Nashville? Fret not, he’s got you covered. The entire release party will stream on YouTube on Friday, June 30, at 10 a.m. CT. “This whole event is my full band, my live band playing every song on the Dive Bars & Broken Hearts record,” Michael shares …
Jun 28
Darius Rucker’s next stop: The Hollywood Walk of Fame
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Darius Rucker will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Earlier this week, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced the Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2024. The new selections in the Recording category are Darius, Gwen Stefani, Toni Braxton, Def Leppard and Andre “Dr. Dre” Young, among others. “The Selection Committee which is made up of fellow Walk of Famers, carefully …
Jun 28
Morgan Wallen + Luke Combs lead Billboard’s Hot 100 chart
For the first time in 42 years, two country songs are helming the top spots on Billboard‘s all-genre Hot 100 chart. Morgan Wallen‘s “Last Night” reigns at #1 for its 12th week, while Luke Combs‘ cover of Tracy Chapman‘s “Fast Car” rises from #3 to #2. According to Billboard, the last time country songs took the top two spots on its Hot 100 chart was on the chart …
Jun 28
Lauren Alaina to debut a new song on ‘The Bachelorette’
Jason Davis/Getty Images for SiriusXM Fresh off the release of her Unlocked EP, Lauren Alaina is set to perform on an upcoming episode of ABC’s The Bachelorette. The episode will feature a special one-on-one date as Lauren delivers a brand new, unreleased song for the newest bachelorette, Charity Lawson. Unlocked arrived earlier in June and includes “Thicc As Thieves,” a fun and sassy duet with Lainey Wilson. Catch Lauren on The Bachelorette Monday, …
Jun 28
Gabby Barrett talks second album, shares what fans can expect
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Anxiously waiting for Gabby Barrett‘s sophomore album? Well, good news: It’s likely to drop later this year. Sharing an update with ABC Audio, Gabby says she’s been working hard on her second album, “even through maternity leave.” “I am co-producing this album with Ross Copperman. The date? I don’t have a specific date, but I have a timeline. Hopefully, early fall …