Steve Nedved
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Jan 17
Nashville notes: Tour news from Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Tyler Braden + more
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has announced their All The Good Times: The Farewell Tour. “‘All The Good Times’ perfectly describes our career. Playing our music for Dirt Band fans all over the world has been an incredible experience for us,” the “Fishin’ in the Dark” hitmakers share. You can find the tour schedule on their website. Rising country singer Tyler Braden will …
Jan 17
Get exotic with George Straits’ new Justin Boots
Michael Hickey/Getty Images George Strait and Justin Boots’ collaboration, The George Strait Collection, has rolled out four new exotic boots. “I’ve got some new exotics coming out that I’m thinking are going to be your new favorites. They are mine anyway,” says George. “They’re named Haggard, after my hero of course, and Ocean Front. Try some …
Jan 17
Dolly Parton + Duncan Hines are baking something new
Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images Something sweet and mouth-watering is baking in the Dolly Parton and Duncan Hines Bake Shop. In an electronic direct mail (EDM) sent to subscribers on January 16, the baked-goods line teased something new in the works. “It’s Almost Showtime! Duncan Hines & Dolly Parton Are Getting Ready to Rock Your World!” read …
Jan 17
Blake Shelton takes All for the Hall concert to Oklahoma
Trae Patton/NBC Saddle up for an Okie-studded All for the Hall concert. On March 30, Oklahoma native Blake Shelton will host an upcoming All for the Hall show in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Joining him on the bill are fellow Okies Ronnie Dunn, Wade Hayes, The Swon Brothers and Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristen Chenoweth, with more artists to be announced soon. “I can’t think of …
Jan 17
“Roll On” with Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Sam Hunt + more on ‘CMT GIANTS: Alabama’
Courtesy of CMT Country music’s biggest stars are coming together to honor “Dixieland Delight” hitmakers, Alabama. Slated to air later this year, the newly announced CMT GIANTS: Alabama two-hour special will feature Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Sam Hunt, Old Dominion, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley, Riley Green, Jamey Johnson, Pam Tillis, Lorrie Morgan and Steve Wariner tributing the group with covers of their timeless hits. Luke Bryan, Vince Gill, Martina McBride, Lionel Richie, Evander Holyfield and more …
Jan 17
Tequila shots are Miranda Lambert’s communion in Sin City
NBC Communion is part of Miranda Lambert‘s preshow ritual — but it’s not the typical juice or wine served in church. Chatting with ABC’s Tamron Hall backstage at her Vegas residency, Miranda shared that an adult beverage is her nightly communion of choice. “You guys do tequila shots every night? Before or after?” Tamron asked. “We do them before the show. …
Jan 17
The wait is over: Kenny Chesney announces new album, ‘BORN’
Courtesy of Allister Ann/Warner Music Nashville Kenny Chesney has announced his forthcoming new album, BORN. Arriving March 29, the follow-up to 2020’s Here And Now will include its lead single, “Take Her Home,” the unreleased title track and more as-yet-unannounced tracks. “We’re still not quite done deciding what’s going on here, but one thing’s for sure: BORN is absolutely the title track,” says Kenny. “It’s got …
Jan 17
Luke Combs’ first son, Tex, is a proud big brother: “He’s like a pig in mud”
Disney/Scott Kirkland Luke Combs‘ first child, Tex Lawrence, may only be 1, but that’s not stopping him from being a big brother to 5-month-old Beau Lee. “[Tex] is awesome. He’s taken to it, man. He’s like a pig in mud, he loves it,” Luke tells ABC Audio. “He’s like trying to feed the baby Cheerios, [but Beau] doesn’t eat any Cheerios because he can’t …
Jan 16
Nashville notes: The War And Treaty’s ‘Friends’ tribute + LeAnn Rimes’ health update
Country music’s The War And Treaty teamed with Charlie Puth to perform “See You Again” and the Friends theme song during the in memoriam event segment of Monday night’s 75th Emmy Awards. You can watch a snippet on Variety‘s X, formerly known as Twitter. LeAnn Rimes took to Instagram recently to open up about her health struggles, including undergoing surgery to remove precancerous cells. “I’ve always been open about …
Jan 16
Keep warm with Paula Deen’s gumbo
Getty Images With the winter season in full swing, it’s time to cook up some Southern comfort food for you and your family. So what better meal to make than Paula Deen‘s chicken, sausage and okra gumbo? Paula’s recipe serves 10 to 12 people and has a cooking time of four hours. In terms of ingredients, you’ll need boneless …