Steve Nedved
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May 04
Buckle up for Dollywood’s longest coaster ever
Miller Mobley/NBC Dollywood is set to launch its longest-ever coaster, Big Bear Mountain, on May 12. Spanning 3,990 feet with a 66-foot peak track elevation and a maximum speed of 48 mph, Big Bear Mountain will join 11 other attractions at Dollywood’s Wildwood Grove. The thrilling ride will circle around Wildwood Grove for close to two minutes and feature onboard audio, …
May 04
“We are so proud of you Daddy”: Thomas Rhett’s kids surprise him with tour kickoff gift
ABC/Connie Chornuk Thomas Rhett kicks off his Home Team Tour 23 on May 4. But before the tour officially starts, Thomas’ four girls had surprise gifts for him. Willa Gray, Ada James, Lennon Love and Lillie Carolina decided to express their love and gratitude for their dad with drawings and notes. One drawing from all four of them read, “We are so proud of you …
May 04
Scotty McCreery taps GUSI for Latin mix of “Why She Gotta Be Like That”
Triple Tigers Scotty McCreery has enlisted Colombian singer/songwriter GUSI for a new Latin version of his song “Why She Gotta Be Like That.” Originally titled “Why You Gotta Be Like That” on his 2021 album Same Truck, the fresh remake features Scotty singing the first half in English before GUSI arrives in the second verse and chorus with his Spanish delivery. Toward the end, the two come together to mix …
May 04
Russell Dickerson’s making his acting debut on ‘Call Me Kat’
Chris Haston/NBC Russell Dickerson will be making his acting debut in the upcoming season finale of Call Me Kat. The country singer will play himself on an episode titled “Call Me A Donut Wall” and offer Max (played by Cheyenne Jackson) a new career opportunity that might change his life. “I was super nervous at first, like playing my first concert all over again,” …
May 04
Miranda Lambert’s cookbook lands on New York Times’ Best Sellers list
Charles Sykes/Bravo Miranda Lambert is thrilled about a career-first achievement she has notched. Her cookbook, Y’all Eat Yet?, is number three on the New York Times’ Best Sellers list of Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous books. “Oh em gee y’all. I just got a call from my publishers that Y’all Eat Yet?: Welcome to The Pretty B*tchin’ Kitchen is number three on …
May 04
Garth Brooks reveals what he’s most excited about for the ACM Awards
Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal With the 2023 ACM Awards just one week away, host Garth Brooks is sharing what he’s most looking forward to. No, it’s not making his hosting debut. While he’s definitely excited about that, it doesn’t quite top what he’s truly eager to see — a performance by his co-host, Dolly Parton. “I think what I’m most excited about is just … …
May 04
Willie Nelson’s induction to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has been a long time coming
Katherine Bomboy/NBC Country music’s elder statesman Willie Nelson was recently announced as one of 2023’s inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He follows 2022 member Dolly Parton as the latest country icon to receive this prestigious honor. The recognition has been a long time coming for Willie, who has made an enduring impact on art and society by co-founding Outlaw Country, launching Farm …
May 03
Nashville notes: Ashley McBryde’s new merch items + Shy Carter’s upcoming duet
Ashley McBryde has dropped new items in her merch store, including a black sweatshirt and white T-shirt with the words “trust yourself” from her latest single, “Light On In The Kitchen.” Check it out on store.ashleymcbryde.com. Christ Stapleton has added new All American Road Show tour T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and bandanas to his merch store, as well. Grab yours at Chris’ online …
May 03
Relive Taylor Swift’s eras at the Country Music Hall of Fame
ABC Get very excited, Swifties. A new pop-up exhibit, Through Taylor Swift‘s Eras, has been launched at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame. Open now through May 31, the showcase features Taylor’s iconic outfits, hairstyles and mementos that represent each of her past 10 albums, from her 2006 self-titled debut record to 2022’s Midnights. Items on display include the …
May 03
Scotty McCreery walks down memory lane in candid ‘CMT Stages’ episode
Courtesy of CMT Digital Scotty McCreery takes center stage on the newest episode of CMT Digital’s docuseries CMT Stages. Sitting down with CMT in a living room setup, Scotty reflected on his American Idol journey, the roller-coaster music career after, a candid recount of being dropped by his first record label after a failed single and how he made a comeback with …