Steve Nedved
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Jun 17
“Lady”: Brett Young enlists two very special co-stars in his family-focused new music video
ABC/Image Group LAAnyone who’s heard the lyrics of Brett Young’s newest single, “Lady,” won’t be surprised to learn that the song’s music video is a family affair. He wrote the tune as a love tribute to his wife, Taylor, and their infant daughter, Presley. In fact, the song is so personal that the first few …
Jun 17
Alan Jackson’s drive-in shows draw over 12,000 socially-distanced country fans
Studio ModerneLast weekend, Alan Jackson staged a pair of socially-distanced, drive-up style concerts in Alabama. The turnout for the two shows topped 12,000 country fans, who enjoyed the singer’s performance from more than 4,300 cars in total. The turnout made Alan’s ”Small Town Drive-In” the largest in-person musical event the country industry has seen in …
Jun 17
Walker Hayes returns to the stage with drive-up Holiday Inn patio performance
Thaddaeus McAdamsCountry performers have been forced to halt their tour plans during the first half of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Walker Hayes found a creative way to get back out onstage this week. The singer performed a drive-up show on the patio of a Nashville Holiday Inn, as fans watched from their …
Jun 17
Even if he can’t be with No Shoes Nation this summer, life for Kenny Chesney’s still about the ‘Here and Now’
Warner Music NashvilleHere and Now is more than just the name of Kenny Chesney‘s ninth album to top the all-genre Billboard 200 ranking, it’s also the title of the song that’s likely to soon be his latest number one. The superstar from East Tennessee says it’s the embodiment of what he was feeling while making the record. “You know, …
Jun 16
Thomas Rhett wants to raise his children to be grounded
ABC/Mark LevineThomas Rhett is opening up about the important lesson that his famous songwriting father, Rhett Atkins, taught him growing up that he hopes to pass on to his three daughters. Ahead of Father’s Day on Sunday, the country superstar is reflecting on the way that his father — who’s penned hits for Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton and more — gave …
Jun 16
Brad Paisley gives back to COVID-19 heroes on Amazon series ‘Regular Heroes’
ABC/Mark LevineBrad Paisley is appearing on the Amazon show Regular Heroes this week to give back to the selfless workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each episode of the eight-part series, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video in May, follows three people who go above and beyond to give back to their communities during the COVID-19 …
Jun 16
Songs and stories unite in Dolly Parton’s upcoming book ‘Songteller’
Chronicle BooksDolly Parton is set to release a new book that tells the stories behind her beloved songs. Published through Chronicle Books this fall, Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics finds Dolly sharing the personal stories and memories behind the lyrics to 175 songs from her revered catalogue. Described as a cross between a “visual memoir and …
Jun 16
Maren Morris says miscommunication led to Mickey Guyton’s absence in The Highwomen video
ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris says a “giant miscommunication” is the reason that Mickey Guyton was not in the video for their song, “Redesigning Women.” Last week, Mickey wrote a candid letter published in Billboard that shared her perspective as a black woman working in country music, as well as what the industry can do to provide opportunity for people of …
Jun 16
Jon Pardi heads west for “Ain’t Always the Cowboy” video
Jim WrightJon Pardi knows that cowboys aren’t the only ones drawn to adventure in the video for his song, “Ain’t Always the Cowboy.” The lyrics tell the story of a restless woman who thrives on independence, told through the eyes of a horse rancher with a passion for roping, leaving her lover in the dust. Jon serves as narrator, transplanted from his …
Jun 16
Garth Brooks unveils peaceful new song, “We Belong to Each Other”
ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks has unveiled a new song with a timely message: “We Belong to Each Other.” On the Monday-night episode of Inside Studio G, Garth revealed that during his appearance on Good Morning America last week to announce his upcoming drive-in concert event, when host Robin Roberts asked about new music, he told her that he would send her a new song, giving …
