Steve Nedved
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Apr 02
Went to a Tyler Hubbard show in 2023? You probably inspired his upcoming album, ‘Strong’
Courtesy of EMI Records Nashville As Tyler Hubbard readies to roll out his sophomore album, he’s reflecting on one of the project’s cornerstone inspirations: fans who were at his 2023 shows. “I think being on tour last year highly influenced the album. You know, I wrote 11 of the 13 songs out on the road, out on …
Apr 01
Nashville notes: ALABAMA’s June Jam lineup, CAM contributes to Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’
The lineup for ALABAMA‘s June Jam 18 has been announced. Joining the group’s Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry are Old Dominion, Shenandoah, Lee Greenwood, Montgomery Gentry‘s Eddie Montgomery, Mark Wills, The Castellows and more. For the full lineup and tickets to the June 1 event, head to ticketmaster.com. “Burning House” hitmaker CAM has shared that she contributed in various …
Apr 01
Shania Twain was warned women would “feel threatened” by her “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” video
Courtesy Vevo It’s been 25 years since Shania Twain released her iconic video for “Man! I Feel Like a Woman,” and to mark the milestone, she reveals her thoughts on the clip in the latest installment of Vevo’s Footnotes series. The concept of the video was to reverse the gender roles of Robert Palmer‘s “Addicted to …
Apr 01
Nate Smith teases new track from upcoming EP
ABC Nate Smith‘s Through The Smoke EP isn’t out until Friday, but you won’t have to wait for a preview of an unreleased track. Nate recently took to TikTok to share snippets of a forthcoming breakup song titled “Wish I Never Felt.” “Damn, rock bottom hits different this time/ I’ve never felt it fallin’ from cloud nine/ …
Apr 01
Fan stories inspire Bailey Zimmerman
ABC Songwriters typically tap on real-life experience to write new songs, and Bailey Zimmerman‘s no different. The “Fall In Love” singer recently reflected on how his live shows and interacting with fans in person has catapulted his drive to write and record more music. “I hear stories all the time, and some of them are real deep and some of …
Apr 01
Dan + Shay love imparting wisdom + giving back on ‘The Voice’
Art Streiber/NBC With over a decade of experience as singers, Dan + Shay are hoping to glean all they’ve learned and give back as first-time coaches on The Voice. “I think the thing I’m most excited about on The Voice is being able to maybe impart some wisdom to some of these up-and-coming singers who are chasing their …
Apr 01
Lainey, Cody, Kelsea, Ashley McBryde, HARDY, Jelly Roll compete for CMT’s Video of the Year
Courtesy of CMT CMT has revealed the six finalists for its coveted Video of the Year award ahead of Sunday’s CMT Music Awards. The final nominees are Lainey Wilson‘s “Watermelon Moonshine,” Cody Johnson‘s “The Painter,” Kelsea Ballerini‘s “IF YOU GO DOWN (I’M GOIN’ DOWN TOO),” Ashley McBryde‘s “Light On in the Kitchen,” HARDY‘s “Truck Bed” and Jelly Roll‘s “Need a Favor.” …
Apr 01
Sam Hunt plots Locked Up Tour
ABC Sam Hunt is hitting the road this summer on his Locked Up Tour. The 20-city trek kicks off June 28 in Bend, Oregon, and will hit Virginia, Ohio, Florida, South Carolina, Utah and more, before wrapping up in London, Ontario, on September 28. Russell Dickerson will open for Sam on all dates, while George Birge and Dalton …
Apr 01
Dylan Scott’s grateful his cover of “Don’t Close Your Eyes” earned a CMT Music Awards nod
Andy Lyons/USFL/Getty Images for USFL As someone who grew up on Keith Whitley, earning a 2024 CMT Music Awards nomination for his cover of Keith’s “Don’t Close Your Eyes” is like a full-circle moment for Dylan Scott. “I won a CMT Award [for Breakthrough Video of the Year] a couple years ago. But to be nominated for a …
Mar 29
Nashville notes: Annie Bosko + Vince Gill’s duet, Oliver Anthony’s debut album
Annie Bosko has teamed up with Vince Gill for her new track, “Higher Ground.” “Sometimes it takes someone else believing in you to make you believe in yourself. I hope this message provides hope for those who are navigating tough times, like it did for me,” says Annie, who penned the song with Vince in mind after he gave …