Steve Nedved
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Apr 01
Miranda Lambert’s got “FOMO” about missing the Grammys, but is “grateful for what I already have”
ABC Last month, Miranda Lambert couldn’t make it to the ACM Awards — and she won her very first Entertainer of the Year trophy. Now, she’s missing out on an awards show once again: “I’m missing the Grammys,” the singer ruefully tells ABC Audio. “I’m not getting to go again,” she laments, explaining that the …
Mar 31
Nashville notes
Lyle Lovett is gearing up for the release of his first album of new music in a decade. It’s called 12th of June, but that’s not its release date — the project will actually be out on May 13. The title track is available now. Chris Stapleton, Dolly Parton, Lady A, Little Big Town and …
Mar 31
“I feel like a bank robber right now”: Dan + Shay share a peek behind the scenes of their “Steal My Love” video
ABC Dan + Shay took fans behind the scenes of their elaborate, green screen-filled music video for “Steal My Love” in a recently released clip that details some of the fun stunts, dance moves and more highlights from the shoot. The video revolves around a bank heist, with band mates Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney …
Mar 31
Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood + more join CMT Music Awards Week’s stacked programming lineup
ABC The first-ever CMT Music Awards Week launches next month, culminating in the CMT Music Awards ceremony on April 11. Beginning on April 9, a stacked lineup of specials will air, with a long list of country A-Listers contributing to the programming. Blake Shelton and Jimmie Allen will make appearances during the Hot 20 Countdown …
Mar 31
Maren Morris’ ‘Humble Quest’ era has taken her “To Hell and Back,” but now she says she’s “fearless”
ABC It’s been a world-rocking couple of years for Maren Morris: Not only did the COVID-19 pandemic halt her tour plans and completely change her day-to-day life, but she also became a first-time mom to baby Hayes. “I’ve done things that have scared the ever-loving hell out of me, and I made it through it,” …
Mar 31
Cole Swindell finds a true-blue country girl in ‘Stereotype’’s romantic title track
Warner Music Nashville Cole Swindell’s fourth studio album, Stereotype, isn’t even out yet, but it’s already produced a hit: “Never Say Never,” the singer’s duet with Lainey Wilson, is top-five and rising at country radio. Now, the singer’s sharing another new Stereotype song, and this time, it’s the title track. Romantic and vividly descriptive, “Stereotype” …
Mar 31
“Nightfalls”: Keith Urban’s new song celebrates the return of live music
ABC Keith Urban’s got big tour plans in 2022, and that’s not something he’s taking for granted. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, he and the rest of the country music world found themselves unexpectedly grounded, unable to play shows for the next couple of years. Now, Keith’s set to return …
Mar 31
Brothers Osborne may be “friend zoned” at the Grammys for now, but they’re ready to take the next step
ABC Perennial Grammy nominees Brothers Osborne may reliably get mentions each year, but they’ve yet to take home a trophy. “We’re, like, in the friend zone, really, for the Grammys right now,” jokes band mate TJ Osborne. “I’m ready to take it home.” “Well, we’re at first base,” adds John Osborne with a laugh. All …
Mar 30
Nashville notes
Brothers Osborne just shared the studio video for their new song, “Headstone.” The track comes off the recently-released deluxe edition of their Skeletons album. Shy Carter is set to make his Grand Ole Opry debut on April 6. You can grab tickets to the show now. In case you missed it, Chris Janson stopped by …
Mar 30
Introducing “The McCollums”: Parker McCollum marries Hallie Ray Light
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM Parker McCollum is officially a married man. The singer and his fiancée, Hallie Ray Light, tied the knot this week after an eight-month-long engagement. People confirms that the wedding took place in the Tomball, Texas venue of Boxwood Manor. On Instagram, Parker shared a photo of himself and his newly-minted …