Steve Nedved
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Feb 17
‘Bluebird Days’ are past, present and future for Jordan Davis
MCA Nashville Going into his new album, Bluebird Days, Jordan Davis had a very definitive vision for what he wanted it to be. “The main thing, I wanted it to be the most honest record or collection of songs that I’ve ever put out,” he reveals. “You get songs like ‘Short Fuse,’ ‘Bluebird Days,’ ‘Money Isn’t Real,’ you know, …
Feb 17
‘American Idol’ returns Sunday night — and Ryan Seacrest says watch out for the teens
ABC/Eric McCandless American Idol celebrated its 20th season last year, and Sunday night it kicks off its third decade. The OG of reality singing competitions is still finding promising contestants, which is somewhat surprising for host Ryan Seacrest, who’s been there since the beginning. “Honestly, behind closed doors, sometimes we look at each other and say, …
Feb 16
Nashville notes: Brett’s unusual tour name + Chris gets lyrical
You can check out Nate Smith performing his #1, “Whiskey on You,” as he makes his late-night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. It’s now available on YouTube. Brett Young kicks off his 5 Tour, 3, 2, 1 trek March 20 in Columbus, Ohio. Morgan Evans and Ashley Cooke are set to open. Chris Young‘s new lyric video for “Looking for You” is out now. Copyright © …
Feb 16
It’s ‘Never Enough’ for Parker McCollum
MCA Nashville Parker McCollum’s sophomore album for MCA Nashville is set to arrive May 12. Titled Never Enough, it features the new track “I Ain’t Goin Nowhere,” which comes out Friday. It also includes the previously released “Stoned,” as well as his current top 10 hit, “Handle on You.” Just like his previous album, Gold Chain Cowboy, …
Feb 16
Lainey Wilson’s ready to help make your country music dreams come true
ABC/Randy Holmes Lainey Wilson‘s partnering with Tractor Supply to help find the stars of tomorrow. Ashley McBryde, Jimmie Allen, Dustin Lynch and Kat & Alex are also part of the company’s just-launched Emerging Artists Program. If you’re an aspiring singer who’d like to give it a shot, you just need to submit an original song by March 15. Five finalists …
Feb 16
“Huntin’, Fishin’ And Lovin’ Every Day”: Tate Bryan is a fishing god
ABC Luke Bryan‘s youngest son, Tate, is shaping up to be quite the fisherman. Thursday on Instagram, Luke revealed his progeny’s already outpacing him as an angler. “Took me 45 years to break 10 pounds. Tate did it in 12,” he captioned the post, which shows dad and son weighing the catch. “Ten-two!” Luke exclaims, before an …
Feb 16
“Here I Go Again” at the Ryman: ‘Restless’ Sara Evans has post-‘Masked Singer’ plans
Michael Becker/FOX Sure, it’s fair to assume Sara Evans is a little disappointed after being voted off The Masked Singer during the premiere of its new season. But the 2005 ACM Top Female Vocalist has other big plans for the future. It’s been almost 20 years since her Platinum-selling Restless album came out, and she’ll mark the anniversary with a special …
Feb 16
Little Big Town’s ready to Rock the Ryman
ABC Little Big Town, Caitlyn Smith and The Cadillac Three have been added to the first-ever Rock the Ryman concert. The March 1 show is a collaboration between the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. During the night, artists will pay tribute to the Rock Hall inductees who’ve influenced them. “The Rock & Roll …
Feb 16
Best “Truck” ever? Why Lainey was skeptical about HARDY’s song
ABC/Connie Chornuk There’s no doubt Lainey Wilson is truckin’ right along on the country chart: Her own “Heart Like a Truck” is in the top five, while her duet with HARDY is just a few steps behind in the top 10. While the CMA Female Vocalist of the Year was always down to collaborate with her friend, she was …
Feb 15
Nashville notes: “Guys Like …” Tracy Lawrence + Gary Allan team up
Tracy Lawrence and Gary Allan will cover eight states in two weeks on their first co-headlining tour, which kicks off May 18 in Lincoln, Nebraska. “Guys Like Me” is the new music video from Shane Profitt, the newcomer who’s just broken into the top 20 with his debut single, “How It Oughta Be.” Presales are already underway for Danielle Bradbery‘s just-announced …