Steve Nedved
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Aug 05
Dolly Parton announces new Dollywood roller coaster Big Bear Mountain, the longest in the park
Kevin Winter/Getty Images On Friday, Dolly Parton announced a new roller coaster called Big Bear Mountain, which is coming to her Dollywood theme park next spring. At 3,990 feet, it’ll be the longest coaster in the park. Big Bear Mountain is based on the legend of a massive black bear who roams the Smokies, leaving signs …
Aug 05
Breland slows it down for new duet with Lady A, “Told You I Could Drink”
ABC Breland shows off his slow jam chops with “Told You I Could Drink,” a new collaboration with country trio Lady A. Attended by the group’s signature vocal harmonies, Breland captures the sting of a breakup in his heartache ballad, with lyrics that recount memories of turning to the bottle, first to toast a new …
Aug 05
“The Little Things”: Kelsea Ballerini’s bubbly new song sings the praises of “simple love”
ABC Forget swoon-worthy tales of romance, white horses and steamy love scenes: Kelsea Ballerini’s latest song is all about the little moments that make a relationship great. “It’s when we’re in a crowded room, put your hand on my back / And waiting on me in the morning with my coffee black,” Kelsea sings in …
Aug 05
Kane Brown unfurls his ‘Different Man’ track list, revealing collabs with his wife, Blake Shelton
ABC Kane Brown’s Different Man album is slowly coming into focus: the singer shared the track list for the project on his social channels this week. The 17-song collection includes several tracks fans have heard already, such as “Whiskey Sour,” current single “Like I Love Country Music” and chart-topper “One Mississippi.” But there’s plenty on …
Aug 05
Jackson Dean’s been on the ‘Yellowstone’ soundtrack, wouldn’t be opposed to an on-screen role either
Jason Davis/Getty Images There’s no question about it: Jackson Dean’s song “Don’t Come Lookin’” being featured on the Yellowstone soundtrack definitely gave him a leg up toward country music success. “It played a massive, massive part in it,” the singer affirms, citing one recent appearance he made at Hwy 30 Fest in Idaho, when he …
Aug 04
Nashville notes: Michael Ray drops a new EP, Jeannie Seely makes Grand Ole Opry history + more
Michael Ray has announced the release of a live EP called The Warehouse Sessions. The five-song collection arrives Friday, and that same day he’s performing as part of Fox & Friends’ All-American Concert Series. Jeannie Seely is now officially the artist who has made the most appearances on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. …
Aug 04
Tim McGraw + Faith Hill’s daughter Audrey proves her musical chops with Pat Benatar cover
Bruce Glikas/WireImage Tim McGraw and Faith Hill may be country music royalty, but their talented daughter Audrey’s got a flair for rock ‘n’ roll. The 20-year-old put her vocal talents on full display on Instagram this week, sharing a cover of Pat Benatar’s “Fire and Ice,” a hit single from 1981. In the black-and-white clip, …
Aug 04
Naomi Judd’s family files to keep “graphic” records pertaining to her death sealed
Stephen Cohen/Getty Images Naomi Judd’s family members are headed to court in order to stop the details of her death investigation records from being made public. Legal records obtained by ABC reveal that Larry Strickland — Naomi’s widower and the sole executor of her will — as well as her daughter and The Judds bandmate, …
Aug 04
Lady A postpone their Request Line Tour to support Charles Kelley’s “journey to sobriety”
ABC Lady A’s Request Line Tour, originally scheduled to begin on August 13, is being postponed to 2023. “Being on the road with our fans is our greatest joy, so it was a hard but important decision to make,” the country trio said in a statement posted to their social channels on Thursday. The postponement …
Aug 04
Garth Brooks to host re-airing of highlights from his legendary Central Park show to mark its 25th anniversary
Jason Kempin/Getty Images It’s been 25 years since Garth Brooks’ unforgettable free Central Park performance, and he’s celebrating with a one-time re-airing of the event’s highlights. Back in 1997, over 1 million fans turned out for the free concert, dubbed “Garthstock,” making it the largest concert ever held in the New York City park. “It’s gonna …