Steve Nedved
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Mar 06
Hardy’s ‘the mockingbird & THE CROW’ tour to continue its epic flight
ABC Hardy has announced the extension of his the mockingbird & THE CROW headlining tour. For this new leg, the Big Loud recording artist will bring fast-rising star Lainey Wilson and newcomer Dylan Marlowe on the road as openers. “I believe I have two of the most authentic, talented acts out there opening for me on this run. I’m honored that Dylan and …
Mar 06
‘Good Things’ and better things: Dan + Shay ready “the best material of our career so far”
ABC Dan + Shay‘s follow-up to 2021’s Good Things is shaping up to be even better things. That’s because last year, Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney decided to go back to their beginnings as they celebrated a career milestone. “We’ve been together for 10 years, been able to, like, live out our dreams, all this cool stuff,” Dan tells ABC Audio. …
Mar 05
Gary Rossington, guitarist and last surviving original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, dies at 71
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Stagecoach Gary Rossington, guitarist for Southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd, passed away Sunday at the age of 71, according to an announcement on the band’s Facebook page. “It is with our deepest sympathy and sadness that we have to advise, that we lost our brother, friend, family member, songwriter and guitarist, Gary Rossington, today,” …
Mar 03
Nashville notes: Jimmie Allen’s cover + Travis Denning’s new tune
Jimmie Allen covered The Rolling Stones‘ 1978 hit “Miss You” for Stoned Cold Country, an upcoming star-studded Rolling Stones tribute album. Travis Denning dropped a nostalgic new track, “Strawberry Wine And A Cheap Six Pack,” and will perform it at the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday, March 28. Priscilla Block looks back on the past on her new song, “Couple Spring Breaks Back.” Copyright © 2023, …
Mar 03
Parker McCollum’s video for “Rest Of My Life” shines a light on addiction
ABC Parker McCollum has unveiled a powerful music video for his song “Rest Of My Life.” The cinematic visualizer tells a heart-rending and, at times, too-hard-to-watch story of addiction, devastation, sobriety and redemption. “’Rest Of My Life’ is my favorite song I have ever written, and I always felt like it deserved a music video,” Parker tells the press. “I …
Mar 03
Ingrid Andress gives ‘Good Person’ the deluxe treatment
Warner Music Nashville Ingrid Andress has dropped a deluxe edition of her sophomore album, Good Person. The 16-track collection includes three additional songs: “Wish You Would,” “Treated Me Good,” and “Runnin” with pop singer JP Saxe. First released in August 2022, the leaner 13-song set was introduced with Ingrid and Sam Hunt‘s single, “Wishful Drinking.” Ingrid’s debut solo album, Lady Like, featured the singer’s first-ever No. 1 …
Mar 03
Lee Brice sends “Save Your Roses” to country radio in memory of his longtime friend Kyle Jacobs
Beth Gwinn/Getty Images Lee Brice had plans to send a new single from an upcoming album to radio, but things changed when his confidant, producer and co-writer Kyle Jacobs died on February 17. This left Lee wanting to honor Kyle’s life and legacy with another single — “Save the Roses.” The touching ballad is told from the viewpoint of someone who has …
Mar 03
Dierks Bentley will hit the road with a diverse group of artists for his Gravel & Gold Tour
ABC Dierks Bentley has unveiled details for his upcoming Gravel & Gold Tour. The 28-city summer trek will kick off on June 1 in Toronto, before wrapping up in Auburn, Washington, on August 26. Elle King, Tracy Lawrence, Tyler Braden, Caylee Hammack, Kameron Marlowe, The Cadillac Three, The Red Clay Strays, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Shane Smith & the Saints, Caitlyn Smith, Hailey Whitters and Dierks’ parody band, Hot Country Knights, …
Mar 03
‘One Thing at a Time’: Morgan Wallen does surprise hometown show
ABC Morgan Wallen has released his long-awaited third studio album, One Thing at a Time. The expansive 36-song record spotlights Morgan’s diverse musical influences, which include country, alternative and hip-hop, and features collaborations with Eric Church, Hardy and Ernest. “This record is as personal and honest as I know how to be, and represents my journey over the past two years,” Morgan says. “I …
Mar 03
Whatever’s next from Brothers Osborne, well, TJ and John are working on it
ABC Brothers Osborne haven’t released a new album since Skeletons came out in October 2020. And if you’re anxious for new music from the CMA and ACM Duo of the Year, well, just know it’s at the top of their list. “We took about, I don’t know, four months off from the road to get ready for this …