Steve Nedved

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Brothers Osborne’s TJ Osborne is a Grand Marshal in this year’s Nashville Pride Parade

ABC TJ Osborne, one half of the sibling duo Brothers Osborne, is one of the Grand Marshals in this year’s Nashville Pride Parade. He’ll share the role with Leslie Jordan, who recently starred in the music video for Brothers Osborne’s “I’m Not for Everyone,” as well as Greg Cason — who’s held board positions on …

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Zac Brown says getting “sucked into” the growing political divides is “like sipping on poison”

ABC Zac Brown Band’s recent single, “Same Boat,” shares a message of unity, reminding listeners that — no matter where you come from or what kind of life you lead — people are more similar than they are different. That’s an especially pressing message now, two years into the COVID-19 pandemic and during a time …

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Dolly Parton + more feature in the Grammy Museum’s new exhibit highlighting country’s female artists

Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for SXSW Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, LeAnn Rimes and Miranda Lambert are just a few of the artists getting the spotlight in a new Grammy Museum exhibit celebrating the genre’s female superstars. “I was thrilled to have my very own exhibit at the Grammy Museum a few years ago. They are fantastic …

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Keith Urban was left speechless — and impressed — by a ‘The Voice Australia’ contestant’s song about him

ABC Keith Urban is busy hearing blind auditions as a coach on this season of The Voice Australia, and one contestant, Kaylee, shocked the country superstar with a song she wrote just for him. Aptly titled “Keith,” the song name drops more than 10 of Keith’s biggest hits, including “Somewhere in Your Car,” “Long Hot …

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‘Growin’ Up’: Luke Combs drops details about his new album, including the title and cover art

ABC Luke Combs is filling in some of the blanks about his upcoming third studio album. On Thursday, he shared the album’s title, which is Growin’ Up. That’s a phrase that will make many listeners’ ears perk up, since it all but confirms that the track list will include Luke’s unreleased fan-favorite song, “Growin’ Up …

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“Beers on Me” marks Breland’s first number-one, and that’s a big point of pride for collaborator Dierks Bentley

ABC It’s always exciting to have a song go number-one at country radio. Dierks Bentley should know: He’s been at the top of the chart 21 times. But his latest hit, “Beers on Me,” is extra-special: It’s a collaboration with two younger artists, Hardy and Breland, and marks Breland’s first-ever number-one hit. “That was a …

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Eric Church takes “Heart on Fire” acoustic as he celebrates the one year anniversary of his ‘Heart & Soul’ album

Kevin Winter/Getty Images for ACM It’s been a year since Eric Church dropped Heart & Soul, the massive, chart-topping triple album that produced hit singles like “Hell of a View.” To celebrate, Eric just shared a new acoustic version of another single off the project, “Heart on Fire.” The original version of the song was …

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Nashville notes

Reba McEntire is set to publish her first-ever lifestyle book in 2023. Published on Harper Collins’ gift book imprint, Harper Celebrate, it’ll feature personal stories, recipes and lifestyle tips and tricks. Brett Eldredge has a new song on the way. He was on social media this week teasing a track called “Songs About You,” which …

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“Crazy Angels”: Carrie Underwood teases the next track off Denim & Rhinestones

ABC Carrie Underwood promised a “sing into your hairbrush” kind of album, and from the sound of it, Denim & Rhinestones will deliver. The singer is teasing another high-energy new song off the track list, called “Crazy Angels.” With a powerhouse, retro guitar line and soaring vocals, Carrie sings about being “one of those crazy …

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Jason Aldean says Morgan Wallen and Sam Hunt are two of the artists carrying his musical legacy forward

ABC Jason Aldean drops the second half of his double album, Macon, Georgia, on Friday. The 10th studio album of his career, it’s a landmark project — part greatest hits, part live album, part brand-new record dedicated to his hometown — and the milestone is causing the singer to reflect on his legacy. Jason tells …

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