Steve Nedved
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Mar 31
Nashville notes: Parker McCollum on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ + Griffen Palmer’s “Unlearn”
Parker McCollum appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on March 30 to perform “Handle On You.” The single is currently number four and rising on the country charts. Watch Parker’s performance on YouTube and check out photos from his visit on Instagram. Big Loud Records newcomer Griffen Palmer has announced his debut album with the release of its powerful title track, “Unlearn.” “I’ve …
Mar 31
Charlie Puth enlists Dan + Shay for “That’s Not How This Works”
Atlantic Records Charlie Puth has tapped hit country duo Dan + Shay for his new song, “That’s Not How This Works.” Penned by Charlie, Jordan Reynolds and Dan Smyers of Dan + Shay, the searing heartbreak tune centers around a protagonist who struggles to heal from a breakup because of an ex who’s still leading him on. “Really proud of this song we created with our friend …
Mar 31
Watch Kelsea Ballerini’s hilariously dramatic “IF YOU GO DOWN (I’M GOIN’ DOWN TOO)” video
Black River Entertainment Class, style, fashion, Southern charm and malice are humorously highlighted in Kelsea Ballerini‘s new music video for “IF YOU GO DOWN (I’M GOIN’ DOWN TOO).” Directed by Patrick Tracy, the cinematic visualizer features Kelsea as a happy-go-lucky woman who enjoys quality time with her tale-telling girlfriends in the neighborhood. What the public doesn’t know, however, is that this always-chirpy lady is also …
Mar 31
Darius Rucker believes that “Fires Don’t Start Themselves”
UMG Nashville Darius Rucker has dropped a new single, “Fires Don’t Start Themselves.” Composed by Dan Isbell, Ben Hayslip and Jacob Rice, the song features a nostalgic ’90s country-inspired production with infectious guitar lines. “So, let’s drink what’s left of this bottle of wine/ Move a little closer ’til the sparks start flyin’/ Turn the lights down low and pull the …
Mar 31
Megan Moroney called her mom as soon as she got her first CMT nominations
Catherine Powell/Getty Images for CMT Megan Moroney‘s hit “Tennessee Orange” is up for two awards at the 2023 CMT Music Awards: Breakthrough Female Video of the Year and CMT Digital-First Performance of the Year. This is a big deal to Megan, a Savannah, Georgia, native who once thought she’d be an accountant. “I’m nominated for two, which is crazy,” Megan …
Mar 31
Justin Moore + Riley Green’s “Everybody Get Along” celebrates unity
The Valory Music Co. Justin Moore has enlisted Riley Green for his new song, “Everybody Get Along.” The uptempo track finds Justin and Riley offering quips about their polar opposite likes and dislikes in the verses, before highlighting the value of unity in the chorus. “I like this and I like that/ But when it comes down to it, we got each other’s backs/ …
Mar 31
2023 CMT Music Awards: Gary Clark Jr. to tribute Steve Ray Vaughan + presenters announced
CMT More stars have been announced as performers and presenters at the upcoming 2023 CMT Music Awards. Acclaimed musician and artist Gary Clark Jr. will join the show to perform a special tribute to the late Texas Blues icon Stevie Ray Vaughan. A slew of stars across the music, sports and entertainment worlds have also been tapped to be presenters. This includes Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Charles Esten, Dixie …
Mar 31
Kelsea Ballerini is excited to “wear all the hats” for the 2023 CMT Music Awards
ABC With the 2023 CMT Music Awards just days away, co-host Kelsea Ballerini is excited to join the show in ushering in its “new chapter” this year. “CMTs are moving to Austin at this beautiful new venue called the Moody Center, and it’s just going to be, like, a new chapter,” Kelsea tells ABC Audio. “A new breath …
Mar 30
Nashville notes: Jimmie’s new single + Reba on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’
Jimmie Allen has announced “be alright” as his next single. A special version of the song, “be alright (15 edition),” will hit country radio on Monday, April 10, and will be available digitally on Saturday, April 15. “be alright” is featured on Jimmie’s latest album, Tulip Drive. Reba McEntire appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show recently to talk about joining The Voice as a Mega …
Mar 30
Get a sample of Brothers Osborne’s new ‘Sampler’
ABC Brothers Osborne‘s Nobody’s Nobody Sampler won’t be out until April 7, but you can hear snippets of all three tracks in an Instagram video now. The clip, which features footage of John and T.J. Osborne in the recording studio, offers fans previews of the uptempo “Nobody’s Nobody,” piano-driven “Rollercoaster (Forever and a Day)” and rowdy “Might As Well Be Me.” This release will be Brothers Osborne’s …