Steve Nedved
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Mar 07
Regrets, I’ve had a few: Corey Kent eyes the ‘Girl I Never Met’
Sony Music Nashville Corey Kent‘s entertaining some serious regret in his new track, “Girl I Never Met.” “It sounds like rock n roll. It feels like country heartbreak. It’s not the one that got away… this is about wishing you never met ’em in the first place,” Kent says of the song he co-wrote. This …
Mar 07
Brad Paisley’s rockin’ with Dawes on ‘Raining Inside’
Photo: Francis Specker/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The opening performance of the Grammys has inspired new music from Brad Paisley. The “Mud on the Tires” hitmaker kicked off the February award show playing “I Love L.A.” with Sheryl Crow, Brittany Howard, John Legend, St. Vincent and the rock band Dawes. Brad had previously …
Mar 07
Kelsea Ballerini’s ‘GIDDY’ as she unleashes her expanded ‘Patterns’
Black River The expanded edition of Kelsea Ballerini‘s Patterns is out now, and she can’t wait to find out what her fans think about it. “all it took was time,” she mused on her socials, along with photos and screen grabs of the album-making process. “written and recorded over the holidays on car rides and backstage …
Mar 07
‘If You Hadn’t Been There’: Dolly’s tribute to her late husband, Carl
Butterfly Records Less than a week after the passing of her husband, Carl Dean, Dolly Parton‘s put out a song in his honor. The superstar announced “If You Hadn’t Been There” on Instagram, along with cover art that shows a young Dolly wrapping her arms around her beau. “I fell in love with Carl Dean when …
Mar 07
Carrie Underwood brings a ‘different perspective’ taking over as an ‘Idol’ judge
Disney When Carrie Underwood officially takes over as an American Idol judge on Sunday, she’ll be accomplishing a first. The 2005 winner is the first decision-maker ever to walk a mile in the contestants’ shoes. “I hope I can bring a different perspective to this show,” Carrie says. “There’s never been a former winner …
Mar 06
Nashville notes: Trace Adkins’ jazz moment + Loretta Lynn’s 1976 win
You can relive the moment Loretta Lynn became the first woman ever to win ACM entertainer of the year in 1976 on the Academy of Country Music’s YouTube channel. It is counting down to its 60th annual awards show this May in Frisco, Texas. Trace Adkins‘ new video for “What Color’s Your Wild” was filmed at Rudy’s …
Mar 06
Don’t sweat it: Luke Bryan has an ‘Idol’ superpower
NBCUniversal Going into his eighth season of American Idol, Luke Bryan‘s identified his superpower as a judge. “I can read a fainter when they’re about to faint,” he told Jimmy Fallon during a Tonight Show appearance with co-stars Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie. “We had one kid, and I went behind him and kind of patted him …
Mar 06
The ‘Opry 100’ lineup expands to include even more talent
NBCUniversal The Opry’s three-hour anniversary celebration on NBC just got bigger, adding a multitude of performers to an already star-studded lineup. Alan Jackson, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Jamey Johnson, Keith Urban, Post Malone, Ricky Skaggs, Terri Clark and Travis Tritt join the lineup, along with Christian artists Steven Curtis Chapman and Yolanda Adams. Opry members Bill Anderson, …
Mar 06
Dolly on Carl Dean: ‘He is in God’s arms now and I am okay with that’
Terry Wyatt/WireImage Dolly Parton‘s speaking out for the first time since announcing the passing of her husband, Carl Dean, on Monday. “This is a love note to family, friends, and fans,” she begins in a post on her socials. “Thank you for all the messages, cards, and flowers that you’ve sent to pay your respects …
Mar 06
Clay Walker to star in Randy Travis film, ‘Forever and Ever, Amen’
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Clay Walker is set to play Randy Travis in a new biopic titled Forever and Ever, Amen. The two made the announcement Wednesday night on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. While two other actors will play the 65-year-old legend between the ages of 9-12 and 20-30, Walker will portray him …