Steve Nedved
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Sep 17
George Birge admits to “a few stinkers” before writing “Cowboy Songs”
Disney/Scott Kirkland George Birge‘s wife, Kara, is often both his muse and one of his best sounding boards when he’s writing. Still, the “Mind on You” hitmaker says there are some songs she’s never heard. “I don’t play her everything, right, because obviously there’s a few stinkers in the journey to find the hits,” he says. …
Sep 16
Nashville Notes: Wetzel’s Wonderland + Nashville’s new Pinnacle
Russell Dickerson and Megan Moroney will be among the first artists to play The Pinnacle at Nashville Yards after it opens on Feb. 28. Russell’s show is March 14, while Megan will play April 9 and April 10. MacKenzie Porter was named Female Artist of the Year at the 2024 CCMA Awards on Saturday, which …
Sep 16
Jelly Roll’s already plotting his return to the Emmys
Leon Bennett/WireImage Jelly Roll had such a great time at Sunday night’s Emmys that he’s already planning to come back. “It’s crazy, man. I want to be in a TV show now so I can come here every year, dude,” he told People on the red carpet. “I’m calling all my country music friends and …
Sep 16
Zach Top cues up his Cold Beer & Country Music Tour 2025
Leo33 Newcomer Zach Top‘s mapping out his Cold Beer & Country Music Tour during the first three months of 2025. The 13-date headlining trek includes stops at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, as well as Tulsa’s legendary Cain’s Ballroom. Presales start on Tuesday, with seats becoming available to the general public on Friday. The tour takes …
Sep 16
Scotty McCreery and Callista Clark bring “Gettin’ Old” to life onscreen
Dreamcatcher Artists Scotty McCreery and Callista Clark‘s video for “Gettin’ Old” stars actress Brook Sill from Stranger Things and influencer Adrien Nunez. It also reteams Scotty with director Roman White. “I was honored when Callista asked me to sing on ‘Gettin’ Old,’” Scotty says. “She wrote a great song and she’s got such an amazing voice.” “I was glad to film …
Sep 16
Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll and more join Brooks & Dunn for another ‘REBOOT’
Sony Music Nashville Brooks & Dunn is cueing up another REBOOT. The 18-track sequel to their 2019 album once again finds the duo teaming up with some of today’s biggest stars to create new versions of their classic hits. This time, Lainey Wilson tackles “Play Something Country,” Morgan Wallen does “Neon Moon” and Jelly Roll …
Sep 16
Thomas Rhett books Better in Boots Tour for 2025
ABC Thomas Rhett will hit the road for the Better in Boots Tour in 2025. Tucker Wetmore will join the “Beautiful as You” hitmaker, with either Dasha or The Castellows rounding out the lineup. The 30-city trek kicks off June 5 in Rogers, Arkansas, and wraps Sept. 26 in Ridgefield, Washington. Presales start on Tuesday, with …
Sep 16
Saddle up for Cody Johnson’s deluxe ‘Leather’
Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Saddle up, Cody Johnson fans. Cody’s about to deliver an expanded version of his latest album, Leather. “The deluxe edition of Leather is coming out this fall,” Cody tells ABC Audio. “There’s 13 more tracks, and I personally think that the second half of this album has more potential #1 hits, and it …
Sep 16
76th Emmys: Jelly Roll delivers powerful in memoriam tribute performance
Leon Bennett/WireImage Jelly Roll delivered a moving rendition of his current hit “I Am Not Okay” during the in memoriam segment on Sunday night’s Emmy Awards. Before his performance, he said, “I believe that music is therapeutic. I believe that music can heal. I also believe that storytelling is just as cathartic.” He continued, “I hope …
Sep 13
Nashville notes: Fresh tunes from Mae Estes, BRELAND + Tiera Kennedy
Mae Estes is introducing you to the “Good Ol’ Boys” with a good ol’ country twist. Singing to an old flame, Mae goes, “Ain’t it a shame I’ll never see them the same? You gave good ol’ boys a bad name.” Mae says in an Instagram post, “This song is so special to me. Give it …