Steve Nedved
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Jan 04
Reba’s New Year’s resolution is universally relatable
NBC When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, Reba McEntire‘s keeping hers short and simple in 2024. “My New Year’s resolution for 2024 is to stay happy, healthy and laugh a lot,” she shares. Reba’s latest album is Not That Fancy, the companion record to her lifestyle book, Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting …
Jan 04
Kenny Chesney loves performing live: “It’s just in me”
Disney/Frank Micelotta It’s no secret that Kenny Chesney loves going on tour and playing to crowds in stadiums, arenas and frankly, any venue. This deep passion for the road and live performance has been a longtime need rather than a want for Kenny. “Music has always been just this, yes, I want to do it, but especially now in my …
Jan 04
Luke Combs teases new dad song: “That’s where I’m at these days”
ABC As a proud dad of two, it’s no surprise that Luke Combs is singing more songs about parenthood. In a recent Instagram Reel, Luke teased an unreleased song that’s been stuck in his head because of the lyrics that resonate with him. “Got sent this song a while back from @wyattmccubbin that he wrote with @bigrobsnyder and @jeffhydemusic. Last night it was in my …
Jan 04
Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney announces his sobriety: ‘My life has been changed forever’
Trae Patton/NBC via Getty Images, FILE Rascal Flatts‘ Joe Don Rooney is setting the record straight about his life and revealing his decision to become sober. The musician shared an update on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday, apologizing to his fans for his absence from his various social media pages. “It’s actually been a couple years since I’ve engaged with …
Jan 04
‘Chapter & Verse’ will offer a glimpse of Gabby Barrett’s life + values
Robby Klein/Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Gabby Barrett‘s sophomore album, Chapter & Verse, will showcase various elements of her life, including marriage, motherhood and faith. Speaking with ABC Audio recently, Gabby teased the project and shared how its lead single, “Glory Days,” aptly encapsulates the project. “‘Glory Days’ reflects the album as a whole, like the theme of what it’s going …
Jan 03
Nashville notes: The Oak Ridge Boys’ Joe Bonsall retiring + more
The Oak Ridge Boys‘ Joe Bonsall has announced that he’s retiring from touring due to the progressive nature of a neuromuscular disorder. “I am now to a point that walking is impossible so I have basically retired from the road,” the 75-year-old shared. A new singer, Ben James, will take Joe’s place on the group’s ongoing farewell tour. You …
Jan 03
Sketch like a pro at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Jason Davis/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum If you’ve been to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, you probably have seen Thomas Hart Benton‘s The Sources of Country Music painting in the Hall of Fame Rotunda. Now, the museum’s giving you a chance to be a pro with its Sketching Like …
Jan 03
Parker McCollum’s dream collaborators include George Strait, Dolly Parton + Tim McGraw
ABC Living legends, icons and today’s superstars sit atop Parker McCollum‘s list of dream duet partners. “I hope that at some point in time in my life I get to do a song with George [Strait]…,” says the Texas native. “I’d love to do a song with Tim McGraw or Kenny Chesney. I’d love to do a song with [Jason] Aldean.” “Dolly [Parton]? That’s …
Jan 03
Eric Church shares his best hangover cures
ABC/Larry McCormack If you’re still reeling from the drinks over the holiday season, Eric Church might have the perfect hangover remedy for you. “The best hangover cure – I’ve got two. One is 5-hour Energy [bottles], because of all the B-vitamins that are in it,” shares Eric. “You can start pounding those, and it’s either gonna work, or …
Jan 03
Hop on a virtual tour of Jason + Brittany Aldean’s new beachside crib
ABC/Larry McCormack Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany, recently bought a beachside home in the Turks and Caicos Islands, and now, fans get an exclusive peek of it. Brittany recently shared an Instagram Reel, taking fans around their new vacation crib. “Y’all asked for it, so here’s our Turks and Caicos home,” Brittany captioned the post. The house features …