Steve Nedved

Big Machine Jackson Dean‘s getting “Fearless” with his new single. The new release from Greenbroke is the follow-up to his debut single, “Don’t Come Lookin’,” which went on to become his first #1.  “I believe in ghosts/ Most people don’t/ I swear it on my Grandpa’s grave,” Jackson sings in the opening lines of “Fearless,” continuing in the rebellious, …

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Paramount Pictures Dolly Parton‘s teaming up with a who’s who of pop icons from the ’80s for a new song from the upcoming film 80 for Brady. The new movie features her 9 to 5 co-stars — and longtime friends — Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, along with her Steel Magnolias compadre Sally Field and the iconic Rita Moreno. “Gonna Be You” was written by legendary songwriter Diane Warren. “I wanted to write …

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ABC There’s a new album on the way from CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Combs. “New album. 18 songs. March 24,” Luke shared on social media Wednesday night.  “It’s 18 new, unreleased songs for those wondering,” he then clarified in the comments, before going on to repost clips of the tracks “Tattoo on a Sunburn” and “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old,” which …

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ABC Jelly Roll‘s already had a #1 rock hit with “Dead Man Walking,” and now he’s poised to top the country chart for the first time with “Son of a Sinner.” Were it not for a delayed order of smoked meat and a chance meetup with “Flower Shops” hitmaker Ernest, however, his Music City breakthrough might never …

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Already-established hitmakers Jackson Dean and Nate Smith are part of Amazon Music’s Breakthrough Artists to Watch: Country Class for this year, in addition to newer names like Avery Anna, Megan Moroney, Warren Zelders, Madeline Edwards, Dylan Schneider and Dalton Dover. You can check out their music on Amazon’s Breakthrough playlists. You can tune in for the premiere of a previously recorded episode of Opry Live featuring Carrie Underwood, Lee Brice and Bailey …

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Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images Chris Janson‘s debut single on BMLG Records will be called “All I Need Is You.”  The Missouri-born hitmaker unexpectedly announced he was leaving his longtime label home, Warner Nashville, for Big Machine in September. While with Warner, Chris scored number ones with “Buy Me a Boat,” “Fix a Drink,” “Good Vibes” and …

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Kaiser Cunningham Chase Rice brings his sense of irony to Good Morning America this Friday as he performs his new song, “I Hate Cowboys.”  It’s one of the two contrary title tracks of his new album, I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go to Hell, which comes out February 10.  “When you listen to the song you of course …

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ABC/Art Streiber If you didn’t check out Shania Twain‘s career-spanning documentary, Not Just a Girl, when it premiered last July on Netflix, you’ll have another chance next week.  The comprehensive look back airs Wednesday, January 11, at 9 p.m. ET on AXS TV. It includes appearances by Kelsea Ballerini and Lionel Richie, among many others, and extensive recollections and reflections from …

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ABC Jimmie Allen hangs onto the top spot on the country charts for one more week, making “down home” the first #1 of 2023.  It’s the Delaware native’s fourth chart-topper, and a special one, since it was inspired by the memory of his late father.  Jimmie also just learned he’ll be headed home on May 12 …

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ABC Wynonna Judd is giving fans an update on her mental health more than nine months after her mother Naomi‘s death by suicide. The 58-year-old took to TikTok on Tuesday to address a fan’s comment that she “doesn’t appear well.” “I have heard some of the comments,” Wynonna began by saying, “and the first thought that I had was, …

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