Steve Nedved
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May 13
Morgan Wallen plots six European shows for fall
Rich Polk/NBC Morgan Wallen is returning to Europe this fall for an expanded leg of his One Night at a Time tour. The additional six shows will take Morgan to Stockholm, Sweden; Oslo, Norway; Copenhagen, Denmark; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Glasgow, Scotland; and Dublin, Ireland, from August 28 to September 7. “Where I Find God” singer Larry …
May 13
Reba McEntire teases “big production” for her ACM Awards performance
Courtesy of Academy of Country Music When Reba McEntire steps onto the stage as host of the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards on May 16, she looks forward to hearing the “roar of the crowd.” The country music superstar isn’t just emceeing the awards show for the 17th time — more than any other …
May 13
See which country stars are presenting at the ACM Awards
Courtesy of Academy of Country Music The Academy of Country Music has unveiled its star-studded presenters list for the 2024 ACM Awards. The lineup includes country stars, icons and rising artists, as well as television actors and hosts. Here’s the list of presenters: Little Big Town, Jordan Davis, Ashley McBryde, Alabama, Sara Evans, Randy Travis, Clay Walker, …
May 13
Hang tight honey: There’s a new single from Lainey Wilson
Eric Ryan Anderson / Courtesy of BBR Music Group Lainey Wilson‘s kicking off ACM Awards week with an anthemic new single, “Hang Tight Honey.” The upbeat track, which Lainey co-wrote, pays homage to hard workers and their unwaveringly strong work ethic — something that Lainey relates to. “I’ve been runnin’ the roads nonstop for a few years now …
May 13
Mitchell Tenpenny was still in college when he wrote “Not Today”
Courtesy of Riser House/Sony Music Nashville If there’s a song that stood the test of time for Mitchell Tenpenny, it’s his latest release, “Not Today.” Originally titled “Just Not Today,” Mitchell wrote the song himself during college, before presenting it to Chris DeStefano, Michael Whitworth and Claire Douglas at a co-writing session years later. “I actually wrote a song called …
May 10
Nashville notes: Fresh tracks from The War And Treaty, Dolly + Blessing Offor
Dolly Parton has teamed with Grammy-nominated Christian artist Blessing Offor on his song, “Somebody’s Child.” “I know it’s too easy to say it was a blessing singing with @blessingoffor but, it was. I love the song ‘Somebody’s Child’ and I am very proud to be a part of it,” says Dolly. The War And Treaty have dropped …
May 10
Tigirlily Gold locks in debut album, ‘Blonde’
Courtesy of Monument Records Country newcomers Tigirlily Gold will release their debut album, Blonde, on July 26. The 10-track set will feature the singles “Shoot Tequila,” “I Tried a Ring On” and “Leroy,” which arrived Friday alongside the album announcement. “Blonde is all about being undeniably and unapologetically yourself,” says the sister duo’s Krista Slaubaugh. “We want everyone to feel …
May 10
Brian Kelley serves up his ‘Tennessee Truth’
Courtesy of Big Machine Records Brian Kelley‘s Big Machine Records debut album, Tennessee Truth, has arrived. “I’m so excited for y’all to hear my debut album. Each and every one of these songs make up my Tennessee Truth,” Brian says of his autobiographical 12-track project. “I hope everyone enjoys listening to this project as much as I did …
May 10
Carly Pearce evokes Tammy + George in “Fault Line”
Courtesy of Big Machine Records Love traditional country and its classic storytelling? Well, Carly Pearce might have a song up your alley. The singer’s dropped a new track, “Fault Line,” that pays homage to the music of country’s yesteryear. “Some of my favorite songs were in the era of Tammy Wynette and George Jones,” says Carly. …
May 10
Thomas Rhett’s wife, Lauren, inspired “Beautiful as You”
Courtesy of The Valory Music Co. Thomas Rhett is back with a new single, “Beautiful as You,” and if you’re wondering who inspired it, it was his wife, Lauren. “This is an anthem for everybody who feels like they out-kicked their coverage,” Thomas tells the press with a laugh. “There was one day a couple years back …
