Steve Nedved
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May 23
The devil’s in the details in Carly Pearce’s new single “What He Didn’t Do”
Courtesy of Big Machine Records Carly Pearce continues her hot streak with the announcement of her new single. “What He Didn’t Do” is the third single off Carly’s critically acclaimed, CMA-nominated album 29: Written in Stone. The album finds a woman on the other side of a breakup who, rather than explicitly detailing all the ways her ex …
May 23
Carrie Underwood teases return of Las Vegas residency in 2023
ABC Carrie Underwood may have just wrapped her Las Vegas residency, but she’s already looking forward to returning. Just days after completing Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency at Resorts World, the powerhouse singer confirms that she will return to Vegas next year. She got her sons in on the action, posting a photo on Instagram that shows 7-year-old Isaiah and his …
May 23
Ashley McBryde answers the call, sings backup for Eric Church at Madison Square Garden
ABC Eric Church‘s headlining show at Madison Square Garden was made even more impressionable with the presence of Ashley McBryde. When Eric’s backup singer, Joanna Cotten, tested positive for COVID and announced she was unable to perform during the final night of The Gather Again Tour, the Chief knew just who to call to fill in. Ashley …
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 …