Steve Nedved
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May 23
Why Scotty McCreery’s favorite George Strait song isn’t among tracks he name-checks in “Damn Strait”
ABC Scotty McCreery pays homage to the King of Country himself in his current single, “Damn Strait,” a track that strings together references to some of George Strait’s biggest hits to tell a new breakup story. Scotty didn’t write the song — Trent Tomlinson and Jim Collins are the writers on the track — but …
May 20
Nashville notes: Ronnie Dunn, Chris Janson + more
Ronnie Dunn, one half of Brooks & Dunn, has announced his next solo album. Called 100 Proof Neon, it’ll be out July 29. Chris Janson released a performance video for his new song “Keys to the Country” this week. The track comes off his latest studio album, All In. Breland, Shy Carter and others will …
May 20
Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins announces ALS diagnosis: “I have tough news to share”
ABC Zac Brown Band founding member John Driskell Hopkins had “tough news to share” on Friday: He announced that he’s been diagnosed with ALS, which is also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. With his ZBB bandmates by his side, John delivered his news in a video message, describing some of his symptoms and telling fans that, …
May 20
“She Don’t Know”: Carrie Underwood celebrates on-sale date for 2022 tour with new song
ABC Tickets for Carrie Underwood’s 2022 Denim & Rhinestones Tour go on sale Friday, May 20, and to celebrate, the singer just dropped a twangy new tune off of her upcoming Denim & Rhinestones album. Called “She Don’t Know,” the new tune revisits the vengeful, scorned-lover themes that made Carrie so popular with hits like …
May 20
“Heart Like a Truck”: Lainey Wilson saddles up for next radio single
ABC Lainey Wilson returns Friday, May 20, with “Heart Like a Truck,” her next single and the first new music since her breakout debut album, Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’, came out in early 2021. Her new song is a road-weary but still hopeful anthem for anyone who’s gotten back up after heartbreak and disappointment. Lainey says …
May 20
Tyler Hubbard celebrates “the good stuff” in his solo debut, “5 Foot 9”
EMI Records Nashville After teasing a new solo chapter for several weeks, Tyler Hubbard finally introduced fans to his first single as a solo artist Friday. Called “5 Foot 9,” it’s a mid-tempo, earthy celebration of all of life’s simple joys. In the first verse of the song, Tyler rattles off all the things he’s …
May 20
Luke Combs joins all-star cast of artists for Hear to Help
ABC Luke Combs is one of many artists from all music genres signing on to participate in Hear to Help, a charity initiative that benefits mental health initiatives, such as the Recording Academy’s MusiCares and the Mental Wealth Alliance. Fans can donate to the cause for a chance to meet Luke at a stop on his …
May 20
Parmalee talk wedding crashing, that one “awkward” time fans followed them for 30 miles
Mike Coppola/Getty Images Ever since they put out their romantic “Take My Name,” Parmalee have found a new hobby: crashing weddings to surprise the bride and groom with a performance. It’s a habit they picked up around Valentine’s Day, and they’re still at it this summer. But there’s some logistical difficulties that go along with …
May 20
Nashville notes: Brian Kelley, Josh Turner and more
A new round of guest artists has been announced for Brian Kelley’s May We All musical; among them are Michael Ray, Breland, Lainey Wilson and Lindsay Ell. Josh Turner is celebrating the 19th anniversary of the release off his “Long Black Train” music video, and he rereleased it in high definition to mark the occasion. Craig …
May 20
Luke Combs joins all-star cast of artists for Here to Help
ABC Luke Combs is one of many artists from all music genres signing on to participate in Here to Help, a charity initiative that benefits mental health initiatives, such as the Recording Academy’s MusiCares and the Mental Wealth Alliance. Fans can donate to the cause for a chance to meet Luke at a stop on his …