Steve Nedved
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May 04
Keith Urban brings “Love Can Build a Bridge” to Manchester, in tribute to Naomi Judd
ABC Keith Urban led a crowd in a powerful rendition of “Love Can Build a Bridge” during a show in Manchester, England this week. The unforgettable moment happened at Manchester’s 02 Apollo during the European leg of Keith’s The Speed of Now Tour. Of course, Keith’s performance was in tribute to country legend Naomi Judd …
May 04
“Baby I’m Burnin'”: Even Dolly Parton’s original wishes can’t keep her out of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty ImagesS It’s no longer up for debate: Dolly Parton‘s officially being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In early February, the Cleveland, Ohio-based institution announced the country superstar was on this year’s ballot. A little more than a month later, Dolly announced she wanted to “respectfully bow out,” because …
May 03
Nashville notes: Jon Pardi, Lainey Wilson and more
Jon Pardi and Midland have released the video for their new collaboration, “Longneck Way to Go.” Lainey Wilson will perform as part of Marty Stuart‘s Late Night Jam at the Ryman Auditorium on June 8. Also on the bill is Marty’s wife, Connie Smith, plus Emmylou Harris, Billy Strings, Marcus King and more. Chris Janson and Travis Tritt will co-headline The Can’t Miss Tour from October 17-November 19. …
May 03
“Long live the Judds”: Carly Pearce reflects on singing at The Judds’ Country Music Hall of Fame induction
ABC Carly Pearce says it was an emotional experience performing at Sunday’s Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony in honor of The Judds. The fellow Kentucky native was on hand at the ceremony in Nashville, one day after matriarch Naomi Judd passed away. Carly says it was with a heavy heart that she attended the ceremony to perform …
May 03
Family tradition: Walker Hayes reflects on touring with his family
ABC Walker Hayes is reflecting on life on the road. Recently, he closed in an important chapter in his music career when he wrapped up the headlining Fancy Like Tour — but he didn’t go at it alone. Walker’s wife Laney and their six children — Lela, Chapel, Baylor, Beckett, Loxley and Everly — all joined him on the road, piling on …
May 03
“Be free, my beautiful mother. Be free”: Ashley Judd shares moving post in honor of mother Naomi Judd
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Ashley Judd is taking a walk down memory lane as she reflects on the passing of her mother, Naomi Judd. The actress took to Instagram following The Judds‘ induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame to share how the family has been honoring the memory of Naomi, who …
May 03
Luke Combs teases unreleased song, “Middle of Somewhere”
ABC The hits just keep on coming for Luke Combs. Last week, the singer announced his headlining Middle of Somewhere Tour, and now he’s revealing the inspiration behind the title. On Monday, Luke took to Instagram to share a clip of the unreleased original song that the tour gets its name from, a tune that pays tribute to …
May 03
I feel the earth move: Garth Brooks concert registered as mini earthquake
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Garth Brooks‘ concert at Tiger Stadium was a seismic event — literally. The country superstar recently headlined the massive venue in Baton Rouge, LA that has a capacity of just over 102,000 people. While performing of his hit, “Callin’ Baton Rouge” — which is …
May 03
Ashley McBryde says she and Carly Pearce “hit it off” writing “Never Wanted to Be That Girl”
ABC Ashley McBryde is opening up about how she and Carly Pearce approached the subject of “Never Wanted to Be That Girl.” When the hit singers sat down to write with Shane McAnally, they discussed writing something similar to Reba McEntire and Linda Davis‘ Grammy-winning duet, “Does He Love You,” about two women in love with the same man, along with Lee Ann …
May 02
Nashville notes: Luke Bryan presale tickets, Vince Gill residency, and more
Presale tickets for Luke Bryan‘s 2022 Farm Tour are available now. To celebrate the Ryman Auditorium’s 130th anniversary, Vince Gill will perform a four-night residency from August 4 to August 7. The Voice season 21 runner-up Wendy Moten will open for him. Tickets go on sale May 6 at 11 a.m. ET. Lanco has released “Low Class Lovers,” the lead single off the group’s upcoming …