Steve Nedved
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Jan 10
New music from Chris Young is just days away
Sony Music Nashville Chris Young‘s gearing up to unleash his first new music since his latest #1. “’Looking For You’ and ‘All Dogs Go To Heaven’ drop this Friday,” the Tennessee-born hitmaker teased on social media, calling the new tracks “two of my favorite songs I’ve written.” The post also includes a brief instrumental hook from …
Jan 10
For Luke Combs, the right riff at the right time equals “Going, Going, Gone”
ABC Luke Combs is in the middle of an incomparable career streak: Last year, “The Kind of Love We Make” became his 14th consecutive #1 song. Even more incredible, that means every single the CMA Entertainer of the Year has ever released has gone all the way to the top of the chart. The song that’s likely …
Jan 09
Nashville notes: ERNEST’s new Cadillac + Corey Kent’s Opry debut
“Wild as Her” hitmaker Corey Kent is set to make his Grand Ole Opry debut this Saturday at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. “Flower Shops” hitmaker and eight-time chart-topping songwriter ERNEST is starting his own publishing company, known as ERN’s Cadillac Music. Copyright © 2023, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
Jan 09
Jon Pardi reveals daughter’s name
ABC Jon Pardi‘s first child will be a daughter named Presley Fawn Pardi. Jon and his wife, Summer, revealed their baby’s name on social media over the weekend. “Presley Fawn Pardi, we’re counting down the days till we get to meet you baby girl!” Summer posted on Instagram, along with a photo of herself decked out in a hot …
Jan 09
Old Dominion offers an extended trip down ‘Memory Lane’
ABC It turns out “Memory Lane” goes a little farther than it first appeared. Last week, Old Dominion released their new single, titled “Memory Lane.” On Monday they revealed it’s actually the title track from a new, surprise EP. “Why release one new song when you can release four?” the band posted on social media. “Easier Said with Rum,” “Ain’t Got a Worry” and “Freedom …
Jan 09
Jelly Roll rises to #1 with “Son of a Sinner”
After finding massive success in the rock world with “Dead Man Walking,” Jelly Roll officially has his first #1 country hit, as “Son of a Sinner” tops the chart this week. “My first number 1 on country radio is official,” he tweeted. “Words can’t even begin to describe my gratitude. Thank y’all for changing my life.” It’s a …
Jan 09
From “Sin Wagon” to Sin City: Chicks line up Vegas dates
NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images The Chicks are the latest country artists headed to Vegas. Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines and Emily Strayer will play six dates at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas starting May 3. “Finally getting to play live in 2022 left us hungry to continue our tour,” the Chicks said in a statement. “After so many …
Jan 09
Nate Smith’s simply “telling the truth” with “Whiskey on You”
ABC Not that long ago, Nate Smith was a worship leader whose hometown of Paradise, California, had been devastated by a fire. Now he has his first top-five hit with “Whiskey on You,” which he recently found out has been certified Gold. “I got really surprised at the Opry the other night when they surprised me with that plaque, and …
Jan 06
Nashville notes: Chase Hates Cowboys & OD gets lyrical
You can check out the lyric video for Old Dominion‘s new single, “Memory Lane,” now. Kelsea Ballerini guests on pop singer FLETCHER‘s new music video for “Better Version.” Chase Rice unveiled one of the title tracks off his new album, I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go to Hell, Friday morning on ABC’s Good Morning America. The full record comes out February 10. Copyright © …
Jan 06
Bailey Zimmerman heads into 2023 with a handful of Platinum
ABC 2022 was a good year to be Bailey Zimmerman. The newcomer grabbed two Platinum singles: one with his first #1, “Fall in Love,” and another with his current hit, “Rock and a Hard Place.” That makes Bailey the reigning country king of RIAA’s Class of 2022, but not the only one who made an impressive showing. Avery …