Steve Nedved
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Oct 22
Kane Brown shares a sweet onstage moment with a young fan fighting cancer: “You’re so strong”
ABC Kane Brown recently shared a special moment with the crowd during a stop on his Blessed & Free Tour, when the singer spotted a little girl named Mia in the crowd and pulled her up onstage to meet him — and the rest of the audience. In addition to being a big fan of …
Oct 22
“Drink Up”: Lee Brice and Randy Houser join Hardy for his newest Hixtape installmen
Courtesy of Big Loud Records Hardy has recruited two of country music’s most powerful, soul-filled vocalists — Lee Brice and Randy Houser — for the newest release off his upcoming Hixtape Vol. 2. The new song, “Drink Up,” is a rowdy ode to late nights with plenty of good beer and better friends. “Drink up, …
Oct 22
Jimmie Allen’s making big moves for 2022, as he teases his first-ever headlining tour
Connie Chronuk/ABC Big things are on the horizon for Jimmie Allen, and he couldn’t help but share his excitement with fans on social media this week. The “Best Shot” star took to Twitter to let fans know that they’ll very likely be able to catch him on the road next year. “It’s official!!!!” he tweeted. …
Oct 22
Brett Young spreads some early holiday cheer with ‘Brett Young & Friends Sing the Christmas Classics’
Courtesy of BMLG Records Christmas came early for Brett Young fans this week, as the country star dropped his first-ever full holiday album, Brett Young & Friends Sing the Christmas Classics. A collaborations album that showcases musical guests like Darius Rucker, Colbie Caillat and Brett’s tour mates Maddie & Tae, the album revisits favorite holiday …
Oct 22
Jon Pardi’s “Head Over Boots” for “Tequila Little Time,” a tune he “shelled out” with in an hour
UMG Nashville When Jon Pardi can’t think of anything else to do, he likes “Tequila Little Time.” And it helps if he has Thomas Rhett‘s dad, singer/songwriter Rhett Akins, around. You see, Jon’s latest hit came to life on the final day of a writing getaway for his latest album, Heartache Medication. “It’s a fun song,” Jon says of “Tequila Little Time.” …
Oct 21
Nashville notes
With help from Garth Brooks, the Recording Academy will honor Charley Pride with its Lifetime Achievement Award this month. The event will take place on October 25 at Nashville’s National Museum of African American Music. Dion Pride will accept the award on behalf of his late, legendary father. The Cadillac Three’s “Devil’s Lettuce” music video …
Oct 21
Dolly Parton has a crush on Jimmy Fallon, and he says he’s “obviously” crushing right back
NBC Earlier this month, Dolly Parton admitted that she’s got a crush on late-night host Jimmy Fallon — and it turns out the feeling’s mutual. During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Jimmy — who duetted with Dolly on “All I Want for Christmas is You” as part of her 2020 holiday album — …
Oct 21
Tenille Arts felt “a lot of pressure” with the follow-up single to her hit debut, “Somebody Like That”
Rich Fury/Getty Images As she readies the follow-up single for her hit debut “Somebody Like That,” Tenille Arts is keenly aware that a number-one song is a tough act to follow. “It feels like there’s a lot of pressure on the second song you put out after a big song like that,” she admits during …
Oct 21
Zac Brown Band likes taking musical chances, but they didn’t want ‘The Comeback’ to be too experimental
Warner Music Nashville While Zac Brown Band have lots of classic country hits, the band’s also known for musical experimentation, especially in projects like their 2019 record, The Owl. But frontman Zac Brown tells People that on their newest album, The Comeback, they were focused on making classic music for their fan base. “I’ve tried to …
Oct 21
Chris Stapleton pushes three shows as he continues his doctor-mandated vocal rest
Mercury Nashville After announcing earlier this week that he’s recovering from laryngitis, Chris Stapleton will need a little more time off from the road. The singer, whose most recent album release was last year’s Starting Over, is postponing three scheduled shows due to his continued doctor-ordered vocal rest. Two of those shows, both set to …