Steve Nedved
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May 07
Miranda Lambert’s ‘Crisco’ has the Loretta Lynn seal of approval
Miranda Lambert & Loretta Lynn at the 44th Annual CMA Awards at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2010 (Bryan Bedder/WireImage) Miranda Lambert’s new single, “Crisco,” doesn’t officially drop for another week, but it’s already Loretta Lynn approved. “You know the Lynn family loves some Crisco!” the late icon’s relatives wrote on her official account. “@mirandalambert …
May 07
The ACM trophy Parker McCollum would especially like to add to his collection
‘Parker McCollum: The Deluxe Edition’ (MCA) Parker McCollum already has a pair of Academy of Country Music trophies, having won new male artist in 2021 and visual media of the year for “Burn It Down” in 2023. But his sole nomination this year, for album of the year for his self-titled record, is especially meaningful. …
May 06
Nashville notes: Conner Smith’s ‘Easy on the Eyes’ + Graham Barham’s ‘Club Country’
“How Can I Miss What I Never Had,” the latest release from late Country Music Hall of Famer Don Williams’ unexpected album, EPILOGUE: The Cellar Tapes, is out now, ahead of the full album’s May 29 arrival. The debut album from Graham Barham, Club Country, will arrive June 12. You can check out the latest preview, “I’m …
May 06
Shania Twain’s hybrid tea rose is ready for spring
The Shania Twain rose (April & Ashley/PR Newswire) You can welcome Shania Twain to your garden this spring. The Shania Twain Foundation has partnered with luxury rose provider April & Ashley for a new rose named after the Canadian pop/country superstar. Shania picked out the hybrid tea rose, which boasts large pink and yellow blooms …
May 06
‘Hey baby, let’s go to Vegas’: Carter Faith covers Faith Hill for ACM anthem
Carter Faith’s “Let’s Go to Vegas” (Amazon Music) Newcomer Carter Faith’s cover of Faith Hill’s “Let’s Go to Vegas” is the official anthem of the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, and it’s featured in the just-released trailer for the show. Dating back to 1995, “Let’s Go to Vegas” was the lead single from Faith’s …
May 06
As the weather warms up, you can ‘Fish Hunt Golf Drink’ with Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Luke Bryan topped the chart with 2016’s “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day” from the Kill the Lights album, and 10 years later, it seems the song has a successor. The Georgia native’s teasing a new track on his socials, titled “Fish Hunt Golf Drink,” featuring a video of him sitting …
May 06
Carrie Underwood’s looking to hit a HiNote on the fitness front
Carrie Underwood (Disney/Eric McCandless) Carrie Underwood’s continuing her passion for fitness by launching her new wellness brand, HiNote. “Health and wellness have always been such an important part of my life,” the American Idol star says. “Through my app, my own workouts, and daily conversations, I keep hearing the same heartfelt truth from women everywhere, myself …
May 06
The new ‘Conversation’ around Cole Swindell’s ‘You Should Be Here’
Cole Swindell’s ‘You Should Be Here: 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Vinyl’ (Warner Records Nashville) Cole Swindell’s celebrating a decade of his pivotal You Should Be Here album with the 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Vinyl version. Cole’s second album was released on May 6, 2016, and would go on to be certified Platinum, spawning three number ones in …
May 06
Lainey Wilson went ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’ for some of the notes in ‘Laredo’
Lainey Wilson (Academy of Country Music) CMA and ACM entertainer of the year Lainey Wilson admits she does a little too much sometimes in the studio — but she doesn’t regret it. Take, for example, the big note in her latest chart-topper, “Somewhere Over Laredo.” “I’ll be honest, this song is not easy to sing,” …
May 05
Nashville notes: Posty’s still on for PCB + LAW’s booked for ‘Idol’
Post Malone is still confirmed to headline Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach, Florida, on Sunday, May 31, even though he delayed the start of his own tour until June 9. Brad Paisley and Lee Ann Womack will appear on the season finale of American Idol Monday, May 11, at 8 p.m. ET on …