Steve Nedved
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Apr 05
Nashville notes: Colt Ford’s in ICU + Walker Hayes’ “Same Drunk”
Billboard has reported that country rapper Colt Ford “suffered a heart attack on Thursday night (April 4) following a show at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row in Gilbert, Arizona.” He’s now in the ICU, and his team has provided no further updates as of Friday afternoon. Walker Hayes has dropped a new track, “Same Drunk,” and revealed …
Apr 05
Kelsea Ballerini talks hosting the CMT Music Awards: “I get to be really hyperinvolved”
Courtesy of CMT Kelsea Ballerini may be a singer/songwriter first, but she also enjoys hosting. “I love hosting because I get to be really hyperinvolved,” Kelsea tells the press ahead of hosting Sunday’s CMT Music Awards. “Whether it comes to the jokes that we open the show with or how we get to present some …
Apr 05
Carly Pearce’s “My Place” was inspired by a heartbreaking dream
Courtesy of Big Machine Records Carly Pearce is previewing her forthcoming album with a new track, “My Place.” Out now, the song, which Carly wrote with Lauren Hungate and Jordan Reynolds, paints the picture of one’s post-breakup life and the struggle to cope with what was. “It ain’t my place/ To question if there’s someone fillin’ my space/ …
Apr 05
Chayce Beckham says debut album is “all honest and true to my life”
Robby Klein / Courtesy of BBR Music Group Chayce Beckham‘s long-awaited debut album, Bad For Me, has arrived. The project features 13 tracks and includes its chart-topping lead single, “23,” which recently became Chayce’s first #1. “Bad For Me is a collection of some of my favorite songs I’ve had the chance to be a part …
Apr 05
Sam Hunt’s ‘Locked Up’ EP has arrived
Courtesy of Universal Music Group Nashville Sam Hunt has dropped his new EP, Locked Up. The four-song set includes the previously released title track and current single, “Outskirts,” as well as two unreleased tracks, “Country House” and “Last Hurrah.” Sam co-wrote three of its songs and tapped on a bevy of hit songwriters as contributors, including Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Ross …
Apr 05
Luke Bryan picks “Love You, Miss You, Mean It” as his next single
Courtesy of Universal Music Group Nashville Luke Bryan has released his next single, “Love You, Miss You, Mean It.” Recounting in a press release, Luke says the song’s one that means a lot to him. Why? Because it mirrors the love story he shares with his wife, Caroline. “This song was special from the first time …
Apr 05
Tom Petty’s “Southern Accents” covered by Dolly Parton for upcoming tribute album
Big Machine Records We’re getting another preview of the upcoming Tom Petty tribute album, Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty. The latest track released is Dolly Parton’s cover of “Southern Accents,” which is accompanied by a music video featuring footage of Petty throughout his life, including some personal home movies. “I was fortunate …
Apr 05
Parker McCollum will be Burning It Down into the fall
Jason Davis/WireImage Parker McCollum will continue to burn down concert stages even after the summer is over. The “Handle on You” singer has added 13 additional dates to his Burn It Down tour, starting September 13 in Cleveland, Ohio, and wrapping up October 26 in Stateline, Nevada. Tickets for the new dates go on sale …
Apr 05
Kelsea Ballerini says CMT Music Awards will have a “through line of fun and celebration”
ABC With the CMT Music Awards just days away, host and nominee Kelsea Ballerini is giving you a sneak peek at what you can expect from the three-hour show. “Everyone should tune in because it’s going to be great. You’re going to see collaborations. You’re going to see your favorite artists. You’re probably going to discover …
Apr 04
Nashville notes: ERNEST’s Texas show + Hailey Whitter praises Beyoncé
ERNEST is headed to Texas April 19 to play music from his upcoming album, Nashville, Tennessee. Tickets are available now at axs.com. Nashville, Tennessee arrives April 12, and is available for preorder and presave now. Hailey Whitters is the latest country artist to praise Beyoncé and her new album, Cowboy Carter. “idc how country you are …