Steve Nedved
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Jul 27
‘Don’t We’ set records? 7 ‘Problem’ songs make history
Morgan Wallen’s ‘I’m the Problem’ (Big Loud) The records keep coming from Morgan Wallen, as “Don’t We” becomes his 21st #1 on Billboard Country Airplay. Equally impressive is that it’s his seventh chart-topper from his most recent record, 2025’s I’m the Problem. That makes him the only artist in the chart’s history to have done …
Jul 27
‘Ring, Ring,’ it’s Reba on the line
Reba McEntire’s ‘Ring Ring’ (MCA) Reba McEntire’s fourth music capsule is telephone-themed, anchored by the new song “Ring Ring,” which was co-written by American Idol favorite Kellie Pickler. The EP also includes two #5 hits, 1993’s “It’s Your Call” and 1994’s “Why Haven’t I Heard from You.” Two album cuts complete the collection: “Long Distance Lover” from …
Jul 24
Dan + Shay’s reasons are ‘Her, the Kids and Jesus’
Dan + Shay’s The Young Tour (Live Nation) You can now hear the full studio version of “Her, the Kids and Jesus,” after Dan + Shay debuted it back in December during a pop-up at Nashville’s La La Land Cafe. “Thank y’all for loving on this song since the first time we played it acoustic,” …
Jul 24
Only The Family will be able to tell the extent of Brothers Osborne’s ‘SELLOUT’
Brothers Osborne’s “R.I.P” (SELLOUT EDIT) (MCA) Brothers Osborne are starting their new musical era by say “R.I.P.” to selling out. “R.I.P. is us getting back to our musical roots,” John Osborne says. “This new music is a rearview glimpse into where we came from while still driving forward into the new and unknown.” The siblings …
Jul 24
Little Big Town ‘Could Have It All’ with ‘It’s a Dying Art’
Little Big Town’s ‘It’s a Dying Art’ (MCA) Little Big Town’s keeping a Dying Art alive, with their latest preview of their upcoming 12th studio album. “We Could Have It All” was written by Ashley Monroe and LBT’s Jimi Westbrook and Karen Fairchild, who also co-produced the project. “Hope is never gone/ Honey just hold on/ …
Jul 24
Midland takes their ‘Drinkin’ Problem’ to the dance floor
‘Midland Country Night Remixes’ (Blue Highway Records) Midland’s headed to the dance floor with three new versions of their songs reimagined by DJ duo Country Night. Midland Country Night Remixes includes new versions of their debut #1 hit, “Drinkin’ Problem”; 2024’s “Barely Blue”; and “Shooting Memories with Tequila” from their sixth studio album, Stages, which just came …
Jul 24
Kenny Chesney’s been ‘Living in Fast Forward,’ and he can’t quite believe it
‘Kenny Chesney: Living in Fast Forward’ (Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) You can now vicariously experience Kenny Chesney’s journey from East Tennessee to superstardom in Nashville through his new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. “It’s a lot to take in, and a lot of fun, heart, moments,” he …
Jul 23
20 years later, Bob Seger’s collab with Patty Loveless arrives on streaming
Patty Loveless (Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) Bob Seger loves Patty Loveless so much, he came to Nashville in 2023 to help induct her into the Country Music Hall of Fame, performing her 1996 hit “She Drew a Broken Heart” in her honor. Now the rock legend’s rereleasing the …
Jul 23
Good girls, cowgirls and hurtin’: 2 new songs on the way from Zach Top
Zach Top’s “Good Girls & Cowgirls” and “Other Side of Hurtin’” (Leo33) There’s new music coming from Zach Top in August. “Make it a double! 2 songs are dropping next month and I’m excited for you all to hear them,” he announced Thursday on Instagram. “Good Girls & Cowgirls” and “Other Side of Hurtin’” will …
Jul 23
Tigerlily Gold’s got ‘Something to Drink About’ with ‘Country & Midwestern’
Tigirlily Gold’s ‘Country & Midwestern’ (Sony Music Nashville) Tigirlily Gold’s new record is titled Country & Midwestern, in a nod to the duo’s North Dakota roots. “We could not be more excited to finally announce our sophomore album, Country & Midwestern!” Kendra Olson and Krista Slaubaugh say in a news release. “This album came to …