Steve Nedved
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May 04
Miranda Lambert’s greasing the wheels for musical time travel with ‘Crisco’
Miranda Lambert’s “Crisco” (MCA) Once you hear a clip of Miranda Lambert’s new single, you may want to run to the store to get some “Crisco,” but it’s out of stock until May 15. “We’ve been cookin’ with Crisco/ Ain’t we, it’s in country and disco,” the country superstar sings on what will be her …
May 04
It’s ‘Butterfly Season,’ so watch Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert fly
Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert perform onstage during the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards May 08, 2025 in Frisco, Texas. (John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM) If you’re a die-hard country fan, you probably already know there’s a sisterhood behind the smash hit “Choosin’ Texas,” one made up of Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert. Ella …
May 03
Post Malone & Jelly Roll cancel first few weeks of Big A** Stadium Tour Part 2
Jelly Roll and Post Malone perform onstage during Post Malone Presents: The BIG A** Stadium Tour Kick Off on April 29, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation) Post Malone is the latest artist to scrap tour dates this summer, following high-profile cancelations by pop stars Meghan Trainor and Zayn …
May 01
Nashville notes: Joe Nichols’ ‘High Notes’ + Takoda Brice’s debut
Joe Nichols’ new track, “High Notes,” is a nod to Hank Williams Sr. and shares its title with the name of Hank Williams Jr.’s 1982 album. It’s the third preview of Joe’s next record, following “Fighting the Good Fight” and “Goodbyes Are Hard to Listen To.” Lee Brice’s oldest son, Takoda Brice, stars in his …
May 01
Cody Johnson says ‘Hello Lonesome’ as he heads to play with Strait
Cody Johnson (Disney/Larry McCormack) Cody Johnson’s new album won’t arrive until June 26, but the CMA male vocalist of the year is rolling out a steady stream of new music in the meantime. “Hello Lonesome” follows “I Want You,” which came out two weeks ago. “No agenda on this one,” Cody said on Instagram. “Just …
May 01
Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell help LOCASH say ‘YES’
LOCASH’s “YES” (Galaxy Label Group) When it comes to new music from LOCASH, the message is an overwhelming “YES!” “Yes, this is the beginning of a new era for LOCASH,” Preston Brust says in a news release. “Starting with ‘YES,’ we’ll be releasing new music faster than we ever have. Yes, the song is called …
May 01
Take your ‘Boots Off’ for another ‘California Sunrise’ with Jon Pardi
Jon Pardi’s ‘California Sunrise (10th Anniversary Edition)’ (MCA) Get ready for the dawning of another California Sunrise, as Jon Pardi readies the 10th Anniversary Edition of his 2016 album. “Ten years ago I made a record that would unknowingly change my life,” the Golden State native says. “Since then, it’s been one hell of a …
May 01
Ella Langley, Jordan Davis, Dan + Shay and more expand 61st ACMs lineup
The 61st ACM Awards (Academy of Country Music Awards) Five-time ACM Awards host Blake Shelton will return to perform at the upcoming 61st ceremony, the Academy of Country Music revealed Friday. ACM new male artist Tucker Wetmore and new female artist Avery Anna have secured stage time as well, along with newcomer and album of the …
May 01
Why Tucker Wetmore’s mom — and Thomas Rhett — took over his London show
Tucker Wetmore (Academy of Country Music) Tucker Wetmore’s mom interrupted his London show to tell him he’s the ACM new male artist of the year. “Mom, what are you doing here?” Tucker said as Sia Gould took over the stage to introduce a video clip from Thomas Rhett, who took Tucker on tour last summer. …
May 01
Let Keith Urban’s yacht rock covers put you in a ‘Flow State’
Keith Urban’s ‘Flow State’ (MCA) Keith Urban’s getting into a Flow State, as he prepares for the arrival of his 13th studio album on June 12. If you weren’t expecting his next record to be a collection of yacht rock covers, well, you’re probably not alone. But what is yacht rock, anyway? “It’s really a …