Steve Nedved

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Midland to perform one-night-only show at historic honky tonk

Big Machine RecordsContinuing on their quest to connect with the history of country music, Midland is performing a one-night-only show at the legendary Palomino Club this month.  The famous venue in North Hollywood, which closed in 1995, will re-open its door for a special showcase with the trio. Opened in 1949, the Palomino Club was a popular …

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“Head Over Boots”: Jon Pardi is engaged to Summer Duncan

Katie KaussJon Pardi and his girlfriend Summer Duncan are engaged. The “Head Over Boots” singer popped the big question during his second headlining show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville last night.  Dierks Bentley came to the show to support his friend and former tourmate, sharing photos on Instagram showing Jon down on one knee and embracing Summer after she said …

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Blake Shelton producing second Hallmark holiday film based on his song

Andrew EcclesChristmas has come early for Blake Shelton fans:  The singer is producing his second Hallmark holiday film, Time For You to Come Home For Christmas, Entertainment Tonight reports.  Serving as the followup to his debut Hallmark film, 2018’s Time For Me to Come Home For Christmas, the new project stars Alison Sweeney and Lucas Bryant as Katherine and Jack, with Blake as executive producer. The …

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“GIRL” with a Grammy? ‘Rolling Stone’ sees Maren Morris as a 2020 winner

Columbia NashvilleMaren Morris will walk away with the 2020 Best Country Album Grammy, Rolling Stone predicts in its October issue.  Citing her six nominations last year — even though she was technically in-between albums — the magazine sees her doing “even better” in 2020, thanks to GIRL’s, “infectious pop smarts, empowering lyrics, and sharp country songcraft.”  RS goes on to …

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Jimmie Allen gave explaining his career to his son his “Best Shot,” but all he cares about is Disney World

ABC/Image Group LA Jimmie Allen made it all the way to number one last November with his debut single, “Best Shot.” Now, almost a year later, he has his second top twenty hit with the follow-up, “Make Me Want To.” Still, he admits his five-year-old son Aadyn‘s not too terribly impressed with his success. In fact, Jimmie …

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Rascal Flatts will discuss 20 years in country music industry at Country Radio Seminar

Robby KleinRascal Flatts will be among the featured speakers during a special 2020 Country Radio Seminar event.  The award-winning trio will take part in a lengthy discussion about their 20-year career at an event titled Rascal Flatts: 20 Years Of Country Radio Success on February 19. Country Music Association CEO Sarah Trahern will conduct an hour-long Q&A with the band …

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What Do You Mean? Dan + Shay are collaborating with Justin Bieber

ABC/ Pawel KaminskiDan + Shay have scored a major pop music collaboration.  The duo have announced that they’re releasing a new song with Justin Bieber called “10,000 Hours” on Friday. Billboard reports that the song was co-written by Justin and the duo’s Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney, along with Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd and country songwriters Jordan Reynolds and Jessie Jo Dillon. Dan + Shay shared a teaser …

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Trisha Yearwood and Chris Young to attend T.J. Martell Foundation event in New York

ABC/Image Group LATwo country superstars are supporting an important cause.  Trisha Yearwood and Chris Young will participate in the 44th annual New York Honors Gala benefiting the T.J. Martell Foundation for Cancer Research. Chris will perform during the event, while Trisha is set to present Country Music Association CEO Sarah Trahern with the Spirit of Music Award.  Additionally, executives from …

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Florida Georgia Line wants to collaborate with John Mayer next

ABC/Image Group LAFlorida Georgia Line has collaborated with some of the biggest name in pop, including Bebe Rexha, the Backstreet Boys, The Chainsmokers and Hailee Steinfeld. Now, the country duo is plotting their next big crossover hit. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley reveal that they want to work with …

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Jimmie Allen lays his father to rest: “Thank you making me the man I am today”

Walt Disney Television/Lorenzo BevilaquaJimmie Allen and his family have officially laid his father, James E. Allen, to rest.  The singer’s father passed away in September and he returned to his native Delaware for the burial on Monday. In a sentimental Instagram post following the service, Jimmie reflected on how his father was a military veteran and a talented baseball player. He …

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