Steve Nedved
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May 16
Dolly Parton gets candid about “World on Fire” inspiration on ‘Today’
Theo Wargo/Getty Images Dolly Parton appeared on NBC’s Today recently for a sit-down interview with correspondent Jacob Soboroff. The conversation started with Dolly offering candid insight on the lyrics of her new rock single, “World on Fire,” which she recently debuted at the 2023 ACM Awards. As pointed out by Soboroff, Dolly sings openly in the song, “Don’t get me started on politics/ Now how are …
May 16
Parker McCollum’s “extremely grateful” to have three number-ones under his belt
ABC/Connie Chornuk Parker McCollum has notched his third consecutive country radio chart-topper with “Handle On You.” Speaking with ABC Audio recently, Parker recalled the moment he found out about the news. “I’d just woken up on my bus somewhere in Missouri and rolled over, and had a bunch of text messages saying ‘congrats’ and a bunch of …
May 15
Nashville notes: The Cadillac Three & Friends at CMA Fest + Jordyn Shellhart’s “Joni”
Celebrate CMA Fest with The Cadillac Three & Friends on Friday, June 9. Hosted and headlined by The Cadillac Three, the one-night event includes performances from Elvie Shane, Tenille Townes, Boy Named Banjo, Randy Rogers Band and other special guests. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster now. Jordyn Shellhart has dropped her moody new song, “Joni.” The track serves as the final preview of her Warner Music Nashville debut album, Primrose, …
May 15
Willie Nelson’s new book will take fans inside his career-defining songs
Katherine Bomboy/NBC Willie Nelson is set to release his new book, Energy Follows Thought: The Stories Behind My Songs, on October 31 via William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. The collection, which Willie co-authored with David Ritz and Mickey Raphael, will feature backstories of 160 of Willie’s favorite songs, from his big commercial hits to lesser-known B-side cuts. Additionally, the 2023 Rock & Roll …
May 15
Bailey Zimmerman’s hotly anticipated ‘Religiously. The Album.’ is here
Warner Music Nashville/Elektra Bailey Zimmerman has released his long-awaited full-length debut record, Religiously. The Album. The expansive 16-song collection features Bailey as a co-writer on 11 tracks, and includes the number-one singles “Fall In Love” and “Rock And A Hard Place,” as well as the title track, which serves as Bailey’s new single on country radio. The fast-rising newcomer is currently opening for Morgan Wallen on his 2023 One …
May 15
Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll to appear on ‘American Idol’ finale
Nathan Congleton/NBC Country stars Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll are slated to perform on American Idol‘s season 21 finale on Sunday, May 21. Keith, who served as a judge on the show from seasons 12 to 15, will also return as a guest mentor to the top three finalists: Colin Stough, Megan Danielle and Iam Tongi. Most recently, Lainey joined Jelly Roll at the 2023 …
May 15
Parker McCollum’s ‘Never Enough’ contains some “seriously personal songs”
MCA Nashville Parker McCollum has dropped his highly anticipated fourth studio album, Never Enough. Produced by Jon Randall, the 15-track set includes Parker’s recent chart-topping single “Handle On You,” as well as earlier releases “Stoned,” “Speed” and the heartbreaking neo-traditional ballad, “Tails I Lose.” “This album, Never Enough, is probably my favorite record I’ve ever put out!” Parker says. “Some seriously personal songs on this …
May 15
Meet The Voice’s new coach: Reba McEntire
NBC Country icon and multimedia entertainment mogul Reba McEntire has officially joined NBC’s The Voice as the new coach for season 24. Reba replaces longtime host Blake Shelton, who is departing after 23 seasons. This season, Reba returned to The Voice as a mega mentor, assisting Blake, Kelly Clarkson, Niall Horan and Chance the Rapper in coaching their contestants. On the music front, Reba’s set to release her new …
May 15
Russell Dickerson announces Big Wheels and Back Roads fall tour
ABC/Connie Chornuk Russell Dickerson has unveiled his Big Wheels and Back Roads fall tour. The 15-date trek will kick off on September 21 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with stops in a total of 13 states. Restless Road will open for Russell on all dates, while Parmalee and Niko Moon will join him on select dates. “To me, there’s nothing better than performing live and getting …
May 15
Luke Bryan’s investing in “generational” ‘American Idol’ talent like Chayce Beckham
ABC/Mark Seliger The “journey to the finale” officially gets underway on American Idol Monday night. While superstars like Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson are seemingly too few and far between, Luke Bryan says that’s the goal he and his fellow judges still have firmly in their sights. “It’s very important for me and Lionel [Richie] and Katy [Perry] and Ryan [Seacrest] and everybody behind the scenes at Idol,” Luke tells ABC Audio. …