Steve Nedved
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Oct 31
‘Leather Deluxe’ wasn’t part of Cody Johnson’s plan: ‘It was by accident’
ABC Leather Deluxe Edition is set to arrive Friday, but here’s a fun fact: dividing Leather into two wasn’t part of Cody Johnson‘s plan. “Leather was supposed to be an album to follow up Human: The Double Album, but by the time I got through looking at all these songs that I just could not give up [and] …
Oct 31
Cole Swindell’s ‘Diggin’ Up’ a Randy Travis Halloween memory
ABC Being signed to the same record label as Randy Travis has given Cole Swindell a full-circle moment. Sure, Cole grew up with the “Forever and Ever, Amen” singer’s music, like many of today’s country stars. But what makes it extra special is a Halloween memory from Cole’s childhood. “I’ll never forget being young and I …
Oct 31
‘Am I Okay?’: Megan Moroney brings her romantic self-questioning to life
Cece Dawson / Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records Megan Moroney has brought her longtime question “Am I Okay?” to life in a new music video. Navigating romance, dates, glitz, glam and a cheater, the visualizer follows Megan as she experiences life’s unfolding events before arriving at the literal door of her happily ever after. …
Oct 31
Kelsea Ballerini talks ‘PATTERNS,’ Chase Stokes + ‘Outer Banks’ on ‘The Tonight Show’
Todd Owyoung/NBC Kelsea Ballerini recently clocked in some couch time with Jimmy Fallon on his namesake late-night talk show. Kelsea reflected on her debut headlining show at Madison Square Garden, her first impression of her boyfriend, Chase Stokes, whether she’s seen Chase’s hit show Outer Banks and, of course, PATTERNS. After their interview, the country-pop star took the …
Oct 31
The ‘High Road’ is leading Jessie Murph to more collabs, and she loves it
Chris Saucedo/Getty Images for SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios Jessie Murph‘s latest album features songs with some of music’s biggest names, including Jelly Roll, Bailey Zimmerman and Teddy Swims. So, what is it about cross-genre collaborations that appeal to Jessie? “I enjoy doing it because I always think it’s better to have two voices as opposed to one. I …
Oct 30
After 50 years, The Grammys are moving to ABC
Recording Academy For the past 50 years, The Grammys have aired on CBS. But starting in 2027, they’ll have a new home. The award show, known as Music’s Biggest Night, is moving to ABC, Hulu and Disney+, where it will remain through 2036. The Recording Academy will produce multiple Grammy-branded music specials as part of …
Oct 30
Nashville Notes: Tiera Kennedy’s ‘Evergreen’ + Mickey Guyton’s Nashville show
Tiera Kennedy has dropped a two-track set, Evergreen, featuring the original title track and a cover of “Auld Lang Syne.” “There’s a special energy around Christmas that makes you want to turn on the fireplace, grab some hot chocolate, and cozy up and celebrate life with friends and family so I hope people feel that when they …
Oct 30
‘Holy Smokes’: Bailey Zimmerman’s still in awe of his global fanbase
Disney/Tanner Yeager Bailey Zimmerman may have burst onto the country scene two years ago, but he’s already a big name in the U.S. and beyond. And when we say beyond, we mean Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand — and they’re all places he’s played shows to. “People in Australia and New Zealand and Canada and …
Oct 30
Ashley McBryde fondly recalls surprising kids for Halloween
Disney/Larry McCormack When it comes to a favorite Halloween costume, Ashley McBryde‘s is synonymous with her favorite spooky-season memory in Music City. “My friends and I take Halloween really seriously, and we try to have a themed party every year. One year we did superheroes only. We did it in East Nashville where [it] was super …
Oct 30
Sam Hunt’s dropping ‘Liberty’ on Friday
ABC Sam Hunt‘s back with a new track on Friday. The song’s called “Liberty,” and it’ll be Sam’s first new release since April’s Locked Up EP. A preview clip of “Liberty” is up on Sam’s socials and offers the lyrics: “Had a dream that I was eight years older/ Burying the dog with my eight-year-old/ …