Steve Nedved
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Sep 10
Cody Johnson on his five CMA Awards nods: “I’m so thankful that I never gave up”
Disney/Larry McCormack Cody Johnson is beaming with excitement and gratitude for his 2024 CMA Awards nominations. The Texas native scored five nods: Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year for Leather, Single of the Year for “Dirt Cheap” and two Music Video of the Year nominations for “The Painter” and “Dirt Cheap.” “I’m honored that so many …
Sep 10
’90s country unite: Brooks & Dunn plot 2025 tour with opener David Lee Murphy
John Shearer/Getty Images for CMT Get ready to go “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” in 2025 with Brooks & Dunn. The iconic country duo have announced their Neon Moon Tour with “Dust on the Bottle” hitmaker David Lee Murphy. Slated to kick off March 13 in Lubbock, Texas, the 12-date trek will hit Austin, Charlotte, Charlottesville, Indianapolis and more before wrapping …
Sep 10
Megan Moroney plots Am I Okay? Tour for 2025
ABC/Lorenzo Bevilaqua Megan Moroney will hit the road in 2025 for her Am I Okay? Tour. The headlining trek kicks off March 20 in Montreal, Quebec, with stops in Toronto, New York, Nashville, St. Louis, Houston, Buffalo and more, before wrapping Aug. 2 in Boston, Massachusetts. “[I] get to play some of my bucket list venues & it’s going …
Sep 10
Tucker Wetmore’s ready to enjoy ‘Waves on a Sunset’
Courtesy of EMI Records Nashville Tucker Wetmore is slating his debut project, Waves on a Sunset, for Oct. 4. The eight-track set will feature Tucker’s current single, “Wind Up Missin’ You,” the earlier released “What Would You Do?” and “Wine Into Whiskey,” and “Silverado Blue,” which will drop on Friday. “In a lot of ways, this feels like my …
Sep 10
Dasha reveals the “Austin” details are “totally made up”
Disney/Randy Holmes Dasha‘s breakthrough hit “Austin” is currently closing in on country’s top 10. While the song was inspired by a real guy, that’s about the only thing that’s factual in the lyrics. Dasha told ABC News, “I was in this situationship that was just so disgusting … ‘Austin’ was the breaking point where I was like, …
Sep 09
Nashville Notes: Ashley Cooke expands + Hunter Hayes reimagines
Ashley Cooke is adding eight new stops to her Your Place tour, which takes its name from her chart-topping hit. The trek, which starts Oct. 23, will now include dates in Louisville, Dallas, Pittsburgh and Boston. “In a Song,” the first track from Hunter Hayes‘ new EP, Lost & Found, will drop Sept. 20. Two more …
Sep 09
Lainey Wilson: Get some CMA noms, but make it fashion
Disney/Randy Holmes Reigning Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson was having a high-fashion moment as she found out about this year’s CMA Awards nominations. “wore @carolinaherrera for last year’s #CMAawards red carpet, and on the morning of the nomination announcement for the 2024 CMA Awards, I’m heading to my first fashion show for [New York …
Sep 09
Kelsea Ballerina’s calling “Dibs” on Madison Square Garden
Black River Entertainment Kelsea Ballerini will mark the arrival of her new album with a special one-night-only show at Madison Square Garden. Patterns is set to arrive Oct. 25, just four days before the Oct. 29 show at the iconic New York City venue. “The whole time I was making this album, I was visualizing and …
Sep 09
Russell Dickerson steps in the ring for Russellmania in 2025
Chris Haston/NBC Russell Dickerson is heading into the ring for the Russellmania Tour this spring. “2025 is the year we’re sending it from the top rope,” the Tennessee native says. “I can’t wait to get back on the road, kicking off with Round 1 in March.” The nine-date trek kicks off March 14 at The …
Sep 09
Chris Young helps David Bowie land his first country #1
Sony Music Nashville Chris Young has made it to the top of the country chart with “Young Love & Saturday Nights.” Since the song is based on David Bowie‘s 1974 hit “Rebel Rebel,” it also gives the late rock legend his first country #1 as a writer. “Every number one is special, but this one — …