Steve Nedved
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Nov 20
Devin Dawson sets his sights on a simple legacy in “He Loved Her,” a tribute to his grandfather
Warner Music Nashville/Atlantic RecordsDevin Dawson tells the story of a simple life, well-lived, in “He Loved Her,” which is on the track list of his forthcoming The Pink Slip EP. The song’s story line is a tribute to the singer’s grandfather. Devin says that it’s one of the most important tracks he’s ever written. “It’s …
Nov 20
FGL makes history with diamond certification of “Meant to Be”; may be back on the road in the “late spring”
John ShearerThursday night, Florida Georgia Line and a few dozen of their closest music industry pals jumped on Zoom to celebrate a record-breaking achievement. With the Diamond certification of their hit “Meant to Be,” the duo is now the only country act in the 62-year history of the Recording Industry Association of America to have …
Nov 20
Jimmie Allen celebrates a doo-wop Christmas with Louis York, the Shindellas in “What Does Christmas Mean”
BBR Music Group/Weirdo WorkshopJimmie Allen dropped his first-ever holiday release today, and it’s a fun, doo-wop tune called “What Does Christmas Mean.” The duet finds Jimmie joining forces with songwriting and production duo Louis York as well as Nashville-based trio the Shindellas to create a sparkling toast to throwback Christmas magic. The festive track includes …
Nov 20
Jason Aldean, Lady A + Thomas Rhett sign on for ‘St. Jude Gifts That Give’ auction
Courtesy of ALSACJason Aldean, Lady A and Thomas Rhett are all auctioning off one-of-a-kind fan experiences to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital this holiday season. Now through December 3, you can bid on unforgettable moments with the stars, such as a pre-show dinner with Thomas, a backstage champagne toast with the band mates of …
Nov 20
“It’s About Time” for a party, as Russell Dickerson pops the top on a fun Florida Georgia Line duet
Spencer CombsRussell Dickerson kicks things into high gear with “It’s About Time,” an uptempo and fun-loving new tune featuring none other than his country superstar buddies, Florida Georgia Line. The singer says that when it comes to a song like this one, no one else could get the party started like the band mates of …
Nov 20
Chris Young and Kane Brown shout out their “Famous Friends” in fast-paced new duet
Sony MusicChris Young and Kane Brown are bragging on their “Famous Friends” in a new duet release — but these friends aren’t country music royalty or Hollywood stars. Instead, the new song celebrates hometown legends, the kinds of people that everybody in a small town knows and loves. From the police officer who always lets …
Nov 20
“As promised,” Morgan Wallen drops three new ‘Dangerous’ songs, including the personal “Livin’ the Dream”
Big Loud Records/Republic RecordsWhen he announced his massive new double album, Dangerous, for release January 8, Morgan Wallen assured fans that he’d offer up a bunch of new songs leading up to release day instead of dropping all of them at once. Now, he’s making good on that promise, sharing three brand-new tracks: “Somebody’s Problem,” …
Nov 20
“Christmas Isn’t Christmas” without another original holiday song from Dan + Shay
Warner Music NashvilleDan + Shay are keeping the holiday hits rolling today with another new festive original release, “Christmas Isn’t Christmas.” The duo’s newest song is a poignant, piano-driven ode to spending time with family during the Christmas season, a subject that the band mates say is close to both of their hearts. “‘Christmas Isn’t …
Nov 20
It’s ‘Pardi Time,’ as Jon and Summer finally make it to the altar this weekend
ABC More than a year since Jon Pardi proposed to longtime girlfriend Summer Duncan during his concert at the Ryman Auditorium in October of 2019, he now has a date at the altar this weekend. Originally set to tie the knot in Montana in May before the pandemic intervened, the couple will now say their vows at a much smaller …
Nov 19
Dolly Parton is “so proud” of her contributions to developing a COVID-19 vaccine
ABC/Image Group LAAfter the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in 2020, Dolly Parton stepped in to help those racing to develop a vaccine against the virus. The country superstar made a $1 million donation that helped fund Moderna’s promising COVID-19 vaccine research. Now, early data from Moderna shows that their vaccine is 94.5% effective. Per Doctor …
