Steve Nedved
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Jul 24
Lauren Alaina mourns loss of father: “I really don’t have words yet”
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM Lauren Alaina is mourning the death of her father, J.J. Suddeth. The “Getting Good” singer announced to fans on Wednesday morning that she lost her dad and has rescheduled upcoming shows. “We lost my daddy last night, and I really don’t have words yet. I wanted to let y’all know that …
Jul 24
Miranda Lambert previews ‘Postcards From Texas’ with “Alimony”
Courtesy of Republic Records Miranda Lambert has announced her hotly anticipated new album, Postcards From Texas. Arriving Sept. 13, the 14-track record includes lead single “Wranglers,” the recently released “Dammit Randy” and “Alimony,” which dropped with Miranda’s announcement. “My parents were private investigators in Dallas, Texas who worked a ton of divorce cases in highfalutin parts of …
Jul 24
Find out why Keith Urban had to name his upcoming album ‘High’
Courtesy of Capitol Nashville If there’s a word that encapsulates Keith Urban‘s forthcoming album, it’s “high.” “It’s a one-word title, and I think that kind of summed up the whole spirit and energy of the record, and it ended up also being a word that started appearing in many songs on the record, unbeknownst to me, …
Jul 23
Nashville notes: Maren Morris’ “Push Me Over” + Sara Evans’ Christmas Tour
Maren Morris has teased a new track, “Push Me Over,” from her upcoming Intermission EP, arriving Aug. 2. You can hear it on Maren’s Instagram and presave Intermission now. Sara Evans‘ 21 Days of Christmas Tour kicks off Dec. 5 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The eight-date trek wraps Dec. 22 in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. You can grab tickets starting …
Jul 23
Bailey Zimmerman’s just “enjoying the moment” on tour
Disney/Tanner Yeager If there’s one thing Bailey Zimmerman‘s not experienced on tour yet, it’s waking up thinking he’s home sweet home. “All my band has been talking about that! ‘Man, have you woke up and, like, thought you were home?’ And I’m like, ‘No. I’ve never had that happen.’ ‘Like, dude, this morning I woke up and …
Jul 23
Miranda Lambert teases twangy new track, “Alimony”
ABC Miranda Lambert is throwing it back with her unreleased new track, “Alimony.” While a release date’s yet to be announced, Miranda hopped on Instagram to share a snippet of the neo-traditional country-leaning song. “Only one thing can console me/ If you’re gonna leave me in San Antone/ Remember the alimony,” she sings in the twangy uptempo …
Jul 23
Dylan Scott plots I Owe You One Tour
Danielle Del Valle/Getty Images If you thought Dylan Scott owes you a tour, you’re in luck. Dylan heard you and has announced his headlining I Owe You One Tour. The trek kicks off Aug. 1 in Elma, Washington, and will wrap Oct. 11 in Hiawassee, Georgia. “I told y’all I Owe You One!!! The I Owe You …
Jul 23
Post Malone + Luke Combs’ “Guy for That” arrives Friday
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Recording Academy The wait is almost over for Post Malone and Luke Combs‘ “Guy for That.” Posty hopped on social platform X to announce that the track’s slated for release on Friday. “Guy For That out 7.26 @lukecombs,” Posty shared on X with a clinking beer mugs emoji. His post was …
Jul 23
Morgan + ERNEST’s “Cowgirls” gallops to #1
Courtesy of Big Loud Records Morgan Wallen and ERNEST have hit #1 on the country charts with “Cowgirls.” It’s Morgan’s 15th #1 and ERNEST’s first as an artist. “11th number 1 as a writer and 1st number 1 as an artist. I wouldn’t have a hand full of em if it weren’t for @morganwallen cutting em or having …
Jul 23
Having “Bigger Houses” on country radio is a “dream come true” for Dan + Shay
Disney/Frank Micelotta Having “Bigger Houses” spinning on the airwaves is not something Dan + Shay take for granted. “It’s exactly what we’re going through right now. It feels genuine, it feels authentic, and it feels from our hearts,” Dan Smyers shares in a press interview. “It’s an important message that we needed to hear for ourselves. And it’s a message …