Steve Nedved
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Oct 31
Kelsea Ballerini talks ‘PATTERNS,’ Chase Stokes + ‘Outer Banks’ on ‘The Tonight Show’
Todd Owyoung/NBC Kelsea Ballerini recently clocked in some couch time with Jimmy Fallon on his namesake late-night talk show. Kelsea reflected on her debut headlining show at Madison Square Garden, her first impression of her boyfriend, Chase Stokes, whether she’s seen Chase’s hit show Outer Banks and, of course, PATTERNS. After their interview, the country-pop star took the …
Oct 31
The ‘High Road’ is leading Jessie Murph to more collabs, and she loves it
Chris Saucedo/Getty Images for SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios Jessie Murph‘s latest album features songs with some of music’s biggest names, including Jelly Roll, Bailey Zimmerman and Teddy Swims. So, what is it about cross-genre collaborations that appeal to Jessie? “I enjoy doing it because I always think it’s better to have two voices as opposed to one. I …
Oct 30
After 50 years, The Grammys are moving to ABC
Recording Academy For the past 50 years, The Grammys have aired on CBS. But starting in 2027, they’ll have a new home. The award show, known as Music’s Biggest Night, is moving to ABC, Hulu and Disney+, where it will remain through 2036. The Recording Academy will produce multiple Grammy-branded music specials as part of …
Oct 30
Nashville Notes: Tiera Kennedy’s ‘Evergreen’ + Mickey Guyton’s Nashville show
Tiera Kennedy has dropped a two-track set, Evergreen, featuring the original title track and a cover of “Auld Lang Syne.” “There’s a special energy around Christmas that makes you want to turn on the fireplace, grab some hot chocolate, and cozy up and celebrate life with friends and family so I hope people feel that when they …
Oct 30
‘Holy Smokes’: Bailey Zimmerman’s still in awe of his global fanbase
Disney/Tanner Yeager Bailey Zimmerman may have burst onto the country scene two years ago, but he’s already a big name in the U.S. and beyond. And when we say beyond, we mean Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand — and they’re all places he’s played shows to. “People in Australia and New Zealand and Canada and …
Oct 30
Ashley McBryde fondly recalls surprising kids for Halloween
Disney/Larry McCormack When it comes to a favorite Halloween costume, Ashley McBryde‘s is synonymous with her favorite spooky-season memory in Music City. “My friends and I take Halloween really seriously, and we try to have a themed party every year. One year we did superheroes only. We did it in East Nashville where [it] was super …
Oct 30
Sam Hunt’s dropping ‘Liberty’ on Friday
ABC Sam Hunt‘s back with a new track on Friday. The song’s called “Liberty,” and it’ll be Sam’s first new release since April’s Locked Up EP. A preview clip of “Liberty” is up on Sam’s socials and offers the lyrics: “Had a dream that I was eight years older/ Burying the dog with my eight-year-old/ …
Oct 30
Kelsea Ballerini thanks fans for Madison Square Garden show, adds new dates to 2025 arena tour
Kevin Mazur for Getty Hot off the heels of her debut Madison Square Garden headlining show, Kelsea Ballerini has added six new dates to her 2025 arena tour. On top of the earlier announced shows, Kelsea will now hit Kansas City, Missouri, Omaha, St. Louis, Tulsa, Greenville and Charleston. Tickets go on sale Friday at kelseaballerini.com. …
Oct 30
Blake Shelton, Tyler Hubbard, Chris Janson + more join United Way Benefit for Hurricane Relief lineup
Disney/Larry McCormack United Way Worldwide and Paramount Global have teamed for the United Way Benefit for Hurricane Relief, a star-studded concert that’ll air on CBS and CMT on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. Tyler Hubbard, Chris Janson, Brittney Spencer, gospel singer Jonathan McReynolds and American Idol‘s Clay Aiken are set to perform, while Blake Shelton, Kelsea Ballerini, Zac Brown …
Oct 30
Why Luke Bryan’s dad was on his ‘Mind’ while working on latest album
Courtesy of Capitol Records Nashville Real-life questions were on Luke Bryan‘s mind when he started working on his aptly titled latest album, Mind Of A Country Boy. “Every day I wake up and I have all these crazy thoughts in my head, like, ‘What’s the price of corn?’ and ‘Why is my dad still working? He’s …