Steve Nedved
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Jun 10
Zac Brown Band announce deluxe version of ‘The Comeback,’ including a Blake Shelton feature
Warner Music Nashville Zac Brown Band’s The Comeback album is coming back in deluxe form: They just announced that the new deluxe edition will be out this fall and will feature a host of guest spots from their fellow country stars. One of those collaborations is with Blake Shelton, who is appearing on a new …
Jun 10
Carrie Underwood was a “dance monkey” for her older sisters, who introduced her to rock music
ABC Carrie Underwood’s new album, Denim & Rhinestones, showcases her love of all kinds of genres — including rock. It’s no secret that Carrie’s always been a big rock fan. She’s shared the stage with legends like Axl Rose and Joan Jett, and she embraces her rock side once again with her new song “Poor …
Jun 10
From the beginning, Carrie Underwood wanted ‘Denim & Rhinestones’ to be “fun,” “positive” and “happy”
ABC Carrie Underwood’s finally putting out a record that she describes as a “sing-into-your-hairbrush” album: Denim & Rhinestones. The track list takes cues from all different genres and is full of fun. Whether it’s the high drama of “She Don’t Know” and “Ghost Story,” a retro banger like “Crazy Angels” or the ‘80s vibes of …
Jun 09
Nashville notes: Miranda Lambert + more
In case you missed it, Miranda Lambert made a stop on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Wednesday night to perform her new song, “Actin’ Up.” Hank Williams Jr. has released a new song called “Fireman Ring the Bell.” The track comes off his forthcoming album, Rich White Honky Tonk Blues, which will be out …
Jun 09
Jimmie Allen is bringing some very special guests on the CMA Close Up Stage at CMA Fest
ABC When Jimmie Allen takes the CMA Close Up Stage Thursday, he won’t be alone: a group of music students from Nashville’s Mountain View Elementary will perform alongside him. According to a news story from ABC affiliate WKRN News 2, the children have been practicing for weeks ahead of taking the big stage. They can be seen in a clip …
Jun 09
Dustin Lynch’s craziest fan encounter involves a prosthetic limb and a bunch of beer
Michael Tran/FilmMagic Dustin Lynch has seen some pretty wild fan hijinks on the road, but the most unforgettable encounter he ever had was with a woman at his show who found a creative use for her prosthetic limb. “This young lady took her prosthetic off, and poured her beer in it, and chugged out of …
Jun 09
Darius Rucker’s annual Darius & Friends raises record-setting $516K to support St. Jude
ABC Earlier this week, Darius Rucker once again brought his Darius & Friends event to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, enlisting a lineup of stars to help him raise funds to benefit a good cause. The annual pre-CMA Fest concert benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and its lifesaving mission to end childhood cancer and other catastrophic …
Jun 09
Miranda Lambert reflects on nearly two decades in country music ahead of Time100 Gala
ABC Miranda Lambert made a trip to New York City this week to perform at the 2022 Time100 Gala, which took place at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Not only is she a performer this year, but she’s also one of Time’s “100 Most Influential People of 2022” and the only country star to make that …
Jun 09
Kenny Loggins’ new memoir details encounter with Garth Brooks that turned litigious
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Kenny Loggins’ revealing new memoir, Still Alright, sheds light on several little-known details of the singer-songwriter’s life, including a feud with Garth Brooks that led to a lawsuit. According to Page Six, Kenny says it started in 1993, when Garth had a top-five country radio hit with “Standing Outside the Fire.” It …
Jun 09
Just the beginning: Keith Urban anticipating “electric” CMA Fest
ABC Keith Urban headlines Nashville’s Nissan Stadium during the city’s CMA Fest this week, an event that he’s expecting will be extra exciting this year after two years of pandemic cancellations. “Electric, I think. Electric,” he says of the onstage experience he’s anticipating. “CMA Fest is unlike anything I’ve ever played, and I think the fact that …