Steve Nedved
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Mar 24
Peek into the first night of Kenny Chesney’s I Go Back 2023 Tour
Catherine Powell/Getty Images for Kenny Chesney Kenny Chesney kicked off the first night of his I Go Back 2023 Tour at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Thursday, March 23. The venue, though one of the smallest he’s played in years, was still filled with Kenny’s signature stadium-sized energy. Kenny had the crowd singing along to hits such as “‘Til It’s Gone,” …
Mar 24
Maren Morris has read just about every book on Dolly Parton
Charles Sykes/Bravo In celebration of Women’s History Month, Maren Morris is sharing a little about a fellow female country artist who has inspired her — Dolly Parton. “There are many women that have shaped me as a, not just an artist or writer, but as a woman myself. Dolly Parton is a huge one for me, in all …
Mar 23
Nashville notes: Easton on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ + Boy Named Banjo’s Opry debut
“A Little More Country Than That” hitmaker Easton Corbin was on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Wednesday, March 22, to perform his new romantic single, “Marry That Girl.” If you missed it, you can watch the performance on YouTube. Hailey Whitters is set to appear on NBC’s Today on Tuesday, March 28. “Takin’ some country up to the big city next week to perform …
Mar 23
Carrie Underwood loves her vintage band T-shirts
ABC Carrie Underwood may be known for her glittery outfits, flowy dresses and even a little “denim and rhinestones.” But she’s also a big fan of vintage band T-shirts. On Wednesday, March 22, Carrie posted a photo montage on Instagram of the outfits she wore for all 43 meet-and-greet sessions during her recently concluded Denim & Rhinestones Tour. Featured in the clip were vintage T-shirts from artists …
Mar 23
Collaborations + more performers announced for the 2023 CMT Music Awards
CMT More of your favorite stars have joined the performance lineup for the 2023 CMT Music Awards. Darius Rucker, The Black Crowes, Wynonna Judd, Ashley McBryde, Tyler Hubbard and Jelly Roll have been announced as additional performers for the upcoming show. Darius and The Black Crowes will deliver a collaboration of the band’s hit “She Talks to Angels,” while Wynonna and Ashley will perform a duet of an as-yet-unannounced song. Previously …
Mar 23
Get a peek into ‘My Kind of Country’ with Mickey Guyton
ABC Mickey Guyton joined CBS Mornings Thursday, March 23, to share more about Apple TV+’s new country talent competition, My Kind of Country. The series, which is executive produced by Reese Witherspoon and Kacey Musgraves, will feature contestants from India, South Africa and Mexico, with Mickey, Jimmie Allen and Orville Peck serving as mentors and scouts for the next big country star. “Country music is universal and there are …
Mar 23
All aboard: Join Old Dominion on their train ride to “Memory Lane”
Jason Kempin / Staff Old Dominion has dropped a cinematic music video for their single “Memory Lane.” Directed by Mason Allen and Nicki Fletcher, the visualizer spotlights a madly in love couple dancing their way through multiple cabins on a train, before others join in on their free-spirited fun. Old Dominion is also featured in the clip performing the song in an empty container …
Mar 23
Never experienced a Carly Pearce concert? Fret not, she’s got a live album for you
ABC If you’ve never had the chance to attend a Carly Pearce concert, don’t worry, she’s got you covered. On Friday, March 24, Carly will drop her anticipated live album, 29: Written In Stone (Live From Music City). The collection will feature live versions of tracks from her monumental 2021 record, 29: Written In Stone, including “What He Didn’t Do,” “Never Wanted To Be That …
Mar 22
Nashville notes: Chris Janson’s fifth Opry anniversary + Brett Eldredge’s new vinyl
ABC Chris Janson celebrated his fifth year as a Grand Ole Opry member in style by arriving in Minnie Pearl’s Cadillac. He also wore Johnny Cash‘s coat while performing a cover of “Folsom Prison Blues” onstage. View photos from Tuesday night’s event on the Opry’s Instagram post. Brett Eldredge is dropping a brand new vinyl exclusively for his The Locals fan club members. The …
Mar 22
Ingrid Andress takes the NPR Tiny Desk spotlight
ABC Ingrid Andress is the latest country artist featured on NPR’s celebrated Tiny Desk concert series. Premiering March 22, the live performance features Ingrid on the piano with a guitarist and steel guitar player as she delivers acoustic renditions of her number one hit “More Hearts Than Mine,” as well as “Yearbook” and her new single, “Feels Like This.” “Ingrid Andress writes songs that …