Steve Nedved
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Oct 02
Girl Goin’ Somewhere: Ashley McBryde named CMT’s Breakout Artist of the Year
Walt Disney Television/Lorenzo BevilaquaAshley McBryde‘s success will be recognized at the 2019 CMT Artists of the Year. The singer is set to receive the Breakout Artist of the Year award at the 10th annual ceremony. She’ll be honored for her acclaimed debut album Girl Going Nowhere, featuring her breakthrough single of the same name. So far, the project’s been …
Oct 02
More than a memory: Garth Brooks to receive Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks has won nearly every music award you can think of, but now it’s been announced that he’ll be receiving a truly prestigious honor. The superstar has been named as the youngest recipient ever of the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. He’ll receive the award at a tribute concert in Washington, …
Oct 02
Was Thomas Rhett disappointed about having another girl? Nope, he’d just lost a bet
ABC/Image Group LAIf you saw Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren’s gender reveal back in July and thought he looked disappointed that he was having another girl, he says you just don’t have the whole picture. “What people don’t know is that my whole family was there,” he tells Nashville Lifestyles, “and we had all just made a bet.” “I was certain that …
Oct 02
Carrie Underwood explains it’s “Different for Girls” when you’re writing a party song like “Southbound”
Capitol NashvilleIt’s officially fall now, but there are plenty of reminders of summer still around, whether it’s the lingering hot temps or Carrie Underwood‘s party song that’s nearing the top of the chart. The superstar from American Idol admits that even though she came up with the title “Southbound,” the song wasn’t all that easy to write. “I …
Oct 01
Luke, Katy and Lionel get back to work on ‘American Idol’ in Savannah, Georgia
ABC/Eliza MorseThe countdown is officially on for the third season of American Idol on ABC. Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie reunited behind the judges’ table Monday in Savannah, Georgia, for their first auditions of the new season, with host Ryan Seacrest on hand as well. Both Ryan and Luke grew up in the Peach State. Katy sported a green-and-white jacket printed …
Oct 01
Garth Brooks heads for the Sunshine State on his Dive Bar Tour
ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks’ fourth stop on his Dive Bar Tour will be Wednesday, October 16 at The Barn in Sanford, Florida. The current CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee first revealed he had his sights set on the Sunshine State during his weekly Inside Studio G chat Monday night on Facebook. The exact location was revealed on …
Oct 01
All the gold — and platinum — in California: Morgan Wallen leaves FGL’s tour with an armful of awards
ABC/Randy HolmesMorgan Wallen got a pretty good parting gift this weekend as he wrapped up FGL’s Can’t Say I Ain’t Country Tour in California: an armload of gold and platinum certifications. Both of Morgan’s number ones — “Up Down” with Florida Georgia Line and “Whiskey Glasses” — have been certified platinum. While his debut single, “The Way I …
Oct 01
Go “Way Down” with Tim McGraw in funky new song
ABC/Mark LevineTim McGraw’s just dropped a new song, and he’s hinting there’s more to come next year. “This is just the start,” the superstar shared on his socials, teasing the new track “Way Down.” “Can’t wait for 2020.” “Way Down” was co-produced by Tim and features vocals by its co-writer, Shy Carter. Previously, Shy’s had a hand in writing …
Oct 01
Lady A, Clint Black, Chet Atkins and more headed for Music City Walk of Fame
Walt Disney Television/Paula LoboLady Antebellum, Clint Black, and Mac McAnally will be officially inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville during a ceremony later this month. Lady A’s new album, Ocean, comes out November 15 and features their top fifteen hit, “What If I Never Get over You.” Clint, of course, is the legend behind hits …
Oct 01
“Drowning”: Two years later, country continues to grieve over Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting
ABC/Mark LevineTwo years after the largest mass shooting in modern American history, many of the country stars who were present at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas are pausing to remember a day that changed their lives forever. Jason Aldean was playing the concert’s final set when gunfire broke out. “This will always be …