Steve Nedved
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May 08
Megan Moroney talks favorites and emotions on her debut album, ‘LUCKY’
Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records Fast-rising newcomer Megan Moroney has dropped her long-awaited debut album, LUCKY. Produced by Sugarland‘s Kristian Bush, the record boasts 13 songs that uniquely showcase “every sort of emotion” there is. “There’s happy songs, sad songs, but it’s like everything I love about country music,” Megan tells ABC Audio. “There’s snarky, funny songs. There’s really heartbreaking songs. And …
May 05
Nashville notes: Shy Carter and Caitlyn Smith’s duet + Carter Faith’s “Wild”
Shy Carter has enlisted Caitlyn Smith for a spellbinding duet, “How Did You Sleep.” Written by Carter, Smith and Bryan Simpson, the soaring breakup tune finds both singers coming to terms with their exes’ decisions to move on, while still reeling from the hurt. Carter Faith has released her debut track of the year, “Wild.” Of her new love song, Carter shares, “It’s a fun, upbeat, and …
May 05
Grab your Mother’s Day gift at the Opry Shop
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images To celebrate Mother’s Day, the Opry Shop is having a sale of 20% off on select products. The on-sale items include various female country stars’ merchandise, including the Carly Pearce Opry Exclusive 100th Show Retro Face T-shirt, Reba 35th Anniversary Hatch Show Print, Dolly Parton Photo Tote Bag and Ashley McBryde Official Opry Induction Hatch Print. Additionally, country-centric apparel and accessories …
May 05
Justin Moore’s ‘Stray Dog’ has arrived
Courtesy of The Valory Music Co. Justin Moore‘s seventh studio record, Stray Dog, is out. The eight-track project was recorded at the famed Castle Recording Studios in Franklin, Tennessee, and features Justin as a co-writer on every song. “A long time ago I decided I wasn’t going to play games or pursue things that didn’t make me happy, perhaps that’s made …
May 05
Kimberly Perry drops nostalgic “If I Die Young Pt. 2”
RECORDS Nashville/Columbia Records Kimberly Perry‘s debut solo single, “If I Die Young Pt. 2,” has arrived. Written by Kimberly, Jimmy Robbins and Nicolle Galyon, the nostalgic track serves as the sequel to The Band Perry‘s 2010 hit “If I Die Young.” “‘If I Die Young’ has always been my North Star,” says Kimberly, who was the lead singer of the now-disbanded The Band …
May 05
Luke Bryan gears up for summer with “But I Got A Beer In My Hand”
Capitol Records Nashville Luke Bryan has dropped his vibrant new single, “But I Got A Beer In My Hand.” Of the track’s story, Luke shares, “It’s about a guy that obviously, his girl leaves him and he’s expecting to really be down about it. Instead, he goes out, gets a beer in his hand, starts partying and …
May 05
Get ‘LUCKY’ with Megan Moroney’s debut album
Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records Megan Moroney has released her highly anticipated debut album, LUCKY. The 13-track collection was produced by Sugarland‘s Kristian Bush and features her single “Tennessee Orange,” which is in the top 10 and rising on the country charts. “After we wrote the title track ‘Lucky,’ I knew I wanted it to be the name of my debut …
May 05
Chris Janson, Dolly Parton and Slash know we can’t be “21 Forever”
BMLG Records Chris Janson, and music icons Dolly Parton and Slash have teamed up for a new collaboration, “21 Forever.” The track, written by Chris, Tom Douglas and Tommy Cecil, offers a powerful perspective on growing up, and leaving one’s carefree and party-heavy younger days. “There’s a time for young and dumb/ For lovers, lines and songs/ You go to bed in the morning/ After you/ …
May 05
Luke Bryan says anything could change at this point of the ‘American Idol’ competition
ABC/Eric McCandless With less than three weeks until American Idol crowns its season 21 winner, the completion is heating up. Most recently, Mary Beth Byrd and Tyson Venegas were sent home, with judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Ritchie deciding to save Oliver Steele. “[As] judges, we sent some people through that maybe some fans were not happy about. But we’re going on hunches and we’re working quick,” Luke tells ABC …
May 04
Nashville notes: Tyler Rich’s music video + Canaan Smith’s new duet
Tyler Rich has dropped a music video for his song “Heaven Is Your Hometown.” The track is off his three-song EP, I Know You Do, which dropped in March. Canaan Smith is teaming up with Emily Weisband for a new duet, “Diamond on the Dresser.” Presave the song now to be the first to hear it on Friday, May 5. Russell Dickerson‘s merch store …