Steve Nedved
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Feb 02
Darius Rucker arrested on minor drug charges
ABC/Larry McCormack Darius Rucker was arrested on Thursday, February 1, on minor drug charges. Rucker faces charges on three counts in total: two counts of simple possession or casual exchange and one count of violation of registration law. In a statement to TMZ, Rucker’s attorney Mark Puryear said that the Hootie & the Blowfish frontman is “fully cooperating with authorities related to misdemeanor …
Feb 02
Luke Combs looks back on first Grammy Awards performance: “I was mega nervous”
ABC As Luke Combs readies to perform at the 2024 Grammy Awards — with Tracy Chapman, as Variety reports — the country superstar is looking back on his debut performance at last year’s show. “I’m really thankful that wasn’t my first award show performance. Just because it’s such a big stage,” Luke shares. “I try not to look at the crowd really anytime I’m …
Feb 01
Nashville notes: New music coming from Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney
Keith Urban has announced that he’ll release a new song, “Straight Line,” on Friday, February 2. While you wait, you can hear a preview clip of the track now on Keith’s Instagram. Kenny Chesney is set to drop “Just to Say We Did” on February 2. “It’s a song where whatever it is, why not? Get out there and live, …
Feb 01
Saddle up for ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’
Mark Hill/FOX Get ready to head to the country with four farmers on season 2 of Fox’s Farmer Wants a Wife. Hosted by country singer Jennifer Nettles, the reality television show follows four farmers — Ty Ferrell, Mitchell Kolinsky, Brandon Rogers and Nathan Smothers — on their journey to find love. Per Fox, the farmers will “take their group of daters to their farm and show them what it is …
Feb 01
Jelly Roll’s shocked about his tattoos in Super Bowl commercial
Disney/Scott Kirkland It’s no secret that Jelly Roll‘s face tattoos have become synonymous with his appearance. But in a new Uber Eats Super Bowl commercial, the “Save Me” singer is changing things up by playing a character who’s horrified by them. Premiering on Billboard, the 15-second ad opens with Jelly putting toiletries back into a bathroom mirror cabinet before his jaw drops when …
Feb 01
Chris Young addresses dismissed charges, thanks fans for support
Disney/Scott Kirkland Chris Young has made his first official statement following his now-dismissed charges for allegedly assaulting a Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission agent. “Hey guys, so I just wanted to say something. You know, I’m still processing a lot through the false accusations and everything that went on in the past week. But I wanted to say first and …
Feb 01
Lainey Wilson on starring in first Super Bowl ad: “It was such a dream”
NBC Lainey Wilson notched a career first recently with her cameo in the upcoming Coors Light Super Bowl commercial. The ad features Lainey in the middle of a photo shoot when the iconic Coors Light Chill Train whistles and leaves Lainey in the icy cold. “I was doing a photo shoot with my old trusty guitar and …
Feb 01
Jon Pardi + Luke Bryan hit the farm for “Cowboys and Plowboys” video
Courtesy of UMG Nashville Jon Pardi and Luke Bryan have rolled out the music video for their single, “Cowboys and Plowboys.” Filmed outside of Nashville and in California, the Shaun Silva-directed video features Jon and Luke delivering their tune on the farm and in the field, with additional cameos from rodeo champions Kyle Lockett, Bert McGill, Dallas Owen, Dakota Eldridge, Jordan Ketscher, Shelby Cole, Jaylee McGill and Wayce McGill. Of collaborating with …
Feb 01
Report: Luke Combs + Tracy Chapman to perform at Grammy Awards
ABC Luke Combs is reportedly set to perform his hit cover of “Fast Car” with Tracy Chapman at the 2024 Grammy Awards. Variety reports that Tracy, who released her pop song in 1988, will return to the spotlight for the performance after years of being away from the public eye. Her upcoming appearance with Luke is particularly noteworthy because “she has only performed for the cameras three …
Feb 01
Gabby Barrett embraces her country roots on ‘Chapter & Verse’
Jason Kempin/Getty Images If you’re a fan of more country-sounding albums, Gabby Barrett‘s Chapter & Verse might be up your alley. “This album will definitely be more cohesive in sound. The first one [2020’s Goldmine] leaned more country-pop, and then [Chapter & Verse] will definitely be just more country, which is what I love and want to stay within,” Gabby tells …