Steve Nedved
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Jan 30
Luke Bryan launches the Country On Tour this summer
ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Bryan plans to “Country On” in 2023. The superstar’s summer tour will take its name from his 30th #1, kicking off a 36-city run July 15 in Syracuse, New York. An impressive slate of newcomers will join him on the trek, including Jackson Dean, Chayce Beckham, Jon Langston, Conner Smith, Hailey Whitters, Tyler Braden, Ashley Cooke and Alana Springsteen. “Artists get into …
Jan 30
From designing his dream album covers to hitting #1, Nate Smith is making his mark
ABC This week, newcomer Nate Smith scores his first #1 on the country chart as his debut single, “Whiskey on You,” takes its place at the top. Next up, the Paradise, California native is set to release his self-titled debut album — something he’s been dreaming of for quite awhile. “It’s like one thing to put out singles, you …
Jan 27
Nashville notes: Miranda’s lyrics + the return of Jason Michael Carroll
Miranda Lambert‘s signed, handwritten lyrics to “Bluebird” are just one of the items included in the MusiCares Charity Relief Auction, which will take place Sunday, February 5, leading up to the Grammys. You can find out more details at JuliensAuctions.com. “Alyssa Lies” hitmaker Jason Michael Carroll is back with the new track “Pass It On Around,” a prelude …
Jan 27
Chase Rice tackles mental health struggles in dramatic “Bench Seat” video
Kaiser Cunningham Chase Rice‘s new song, “Bench Seat” — and its accompanying video — were inspired by a friend who was going through a tough time. “My buddy was in a really dark place, to the point where he was ready to end his own life,” he explains. “It took a lot for him to take me back …
Jan 27
Chris Janson’s “All I Need Is You” is a tribute to wife Kelly
BMLG/Harpeth 60 Records Chris Janson‘s first new music on Big Machine has finally arrived. Just like his chart-topping hit “Done,” the new single, “All I Need Is You,” is a tribute to his wife, Kelly. “There are so many things we all want,” Chris says, before quoting a couple things mentioned in the song’s beginning lyric. “We’ve all …
Jan 27
Jake Owen’s “Boots Miss Yours”
ABC Jake Owen‘s ushering in 2023 with a brand new track called “My Boots Miss Yours.” “My boots miss yours/ What ya say we get ’em back together/ Make a little trail of clothes and leather/ Let ’em hang out on the bedroom floor/ My boots miss yours,” the Florida native sings in the uptempo two-step. “It’s a new year, so …
Jan 27
Luke, Cody and Keith have a Watershed moment
ABC Luke Bryan, Cody Johnson and Keith Urban will headline this year’s Watershed Music and Camping Festival August 4, 5, 6 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington. Carly Pearce, Lainey Wilson, Travis Denning, Ernest, Kameron Marlowe, Parker McCollum, Niko Moon, Kylie Morgan, Conner Smith, Tenille Townes and more will also perform that weekend. Newcomers Avery Anna, Chayce Beckham, Pillbox Patti, MacKenzie Porter, Aaron Raitiere and others will play the Next From Nashville stage, as …
Jan 27
Cole Swindell’s stereotype is broken
Warner Nashville Cole Swindell‘s new single, “Drinkaby” — which rhymes with lullaby — is out now, and his new deluxe album will be out soon. Stereotype Broken comes out April 28 and adds a track called “Broken,” a remix of his smash “She Had Me at Heads Carolina,” as well as “Sad A** Country Songs” and the new single. “Drinkaby” …
Jan 27
Tyler Hubbard channels a dance party with his kids into his latest hit
EMI Nashville Tyler Hubbard‘s put out five albums as part of Florida Georgia Line, but now he steps into the spotlight by himself as his self-titled debut solo album arrives. Among the mammoth record’s 18 tracks are his first solo #1, “5 Foot 9,” and his latest hit, “Dancin’ in the Country.” He wrote it with recent tour mate Keith Urban and …
Jan 26
Nashville notes: Kelly loves Hailey + Conner’s gettin’ romantic
You can check out Hailey Whitters making her late-night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! as she performs her hit “Everything She Ain’t.” You can also count Kelly Clarkson as a fan, since she recently covered the song on Kellyoke. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will unveil the latest edition of its American Currents: State of the Music exhibit March 8, …