Steve Nedved
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May 28
Lainey Wilson loved making her first movie & now she’s ready to write some music
Francis Specker/CBS It was late April when Variety broke the news that Lainey Wilson would be making her feature film debut in the big-screen adaptation of Colleen Hoover‘s Reminders of Him. But only days later at the ACM Awards, Lainey revealed the movie’s already wrapped. “We’re done filming,” she told ABC Audio. “I’m getting to — first time …
May 27
Nashville notes: Midland’s new ‘Glass’ + Brett Young’s Garage date
Brett Young will play a special set Friday, June 6, at 5 p.m. CT as part of Garage Fest Week, celebrating the fourth anniversary of the Gibson Garage Nashville on 10th Avenue South. Chase Rice is adding 13 new dates to his Go Down Singin’ International Tour. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 30, at …
May 27
Josh Ross’ ‘Single Again’ takes the slow boat to the top 10
The Core Entertainment / Universal Music Group Canada Josh Ross has his biggest hit so far in the States, as “Single Again” moves up one spot to land in the top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay ranking. And the Waterdown, Ontario, native has set a bit of a record doing it. At 60 weeks, “Single Again” …
May 27
Dylan Scott’s got some new wheels & a new deal
Curb When you’re the newest national ambassador for Ford Trucks, you’ve got to have the right wheels. That’s why the automaker presented Dylan Scott with the keys to a new black Ford SuperDuty F-250 King Ranch Edition at his album release party in Nashville. “I bought my first Ford when I was a senior in high school,” he …
May 27
Morgan Wallen dominates the ‘Billboard’ Hot 100
Big Loud Taking over the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 isn’t a “problem” for Morgan Wallen, especially with some help from Canadian pop star Tate McRae. “What I Want,” their duet that appears on Morgan’s new album, I’m the Problem, has debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It’s Tate’s first #1 on that tally and Morgan’s …
May 27
‘American Idol’ plans a CMA Fest takeover
19/BMG American Idol will be showing up at CMA Fest in a big way. The hit ABC show will put on a four-hour free concert Wednesday, June 4, starting at 4 p.m. CT at 6th and Peabody in downtown Nashville. Winner Jamal Roberts and runner-up John Foster are set to play, along with Idol favorites …
May 27
Dierks Bentley’s working to mend Music City’s ‘Broken Branches’
MCA Dierks Bentley‘s created the Broken Branches Fund to help provide mental health resources to Nashville’s music community. He’s also made a multiple-year financial commitment to the initiative, which takes its name from his forthcoming 11th record. “Making this album and prepping for the tour, I’ve never been more aware of the sacrifice that the …
May 27
Gabby Barrett’s about to open a new chapter with new music
John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM Though she put out her Christmas album, Carols and Candlelight, in late 2024, Gabby Barrett hasn’t released new music since her second record, Chapter & Verse, came out more than a year ago. That’s all about to change, though. “I wish I would’ve had music out by now. That was the plan, originally,” she …
May 27
American Music Awards 2025: The winners
Courtesy CBS The 2025 American Music Awards, hosted by Jennifer Lopez, took place Monday night in Las Vegas. Billie Eilish was the top winner, taking home seven awards. Here’s the complete list of winners: Artist of the year: Billie Eilish New artist of the year: Gracie Abrams Album of the year: Billie Eilish, HIT ME …
May 23
Nashville Notes: Dasha’s new mix, Josh Turner’s video & more
Dasha has teamed up with legendary French DJ/producer David Guetta for a remix of her song “Not at This Party.” The remix combines her country-pop vocals with a dance beat. “hope you blow your speakers out with this one,” Dasha writes on Instagram. She also performed the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday. Right in time for …