Steve Nedved

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The Year in Music 2023: “Lainey mania” spreads like wildfire, “Wildflowers and Wild Horses”

Perhaps HARDY said it best: “Lainey mania!” Her “wait in the truck” duet partner accidentally coined the phrase, even before Lainey Wilson took home the 2023 Entertainer of the Year trophy at the CMA Awards. For the second year in a row, Lainey was the most-nominated artist going into Country Music’s Biggest Night, even competing against herself with several …

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The Year in Music 2023: Luke Combs takes Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” on one of the best rides of the year

When authenticity crosses paths with what fans want, sometimes what you get is a phenomenon like Luke Combs‘ cover of Tracy Chapman‘s “Fast Car.”  For his part, the North Carolina native sees his relationship with the 1988 pop hit as purely personal: it’s one of the first tunes he remembers being his favorite as a child, though …

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The Year in Music 2023: Country welcomes Jelly Roll, Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith as the class of 2023

The superstars are still going strong: the Lukes (both Bryan and Combs), Lainey Wilson, Morgan Wallen, Jason Aldean and many more. But 2023 brought an impressive stream of newcomers, eager to elbow their way into their ranks:  – Jelly Roll officially walked away with CMA New Artist of the Year honors this year, on the strength of #1 hits like January’s “Son of a Sinner” and August’s …

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Kane Brown + Katelyn expecting third child

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn, are expecting their third child. The couple announced the news on social media on Christmas day alongside a heartwarming family photo. “Last Christmas of 4,” Kane and Katelyn captioned their joint post on Instagram, along with a Christmas tree and heart emoji. “Merry Christmas everyone!!” The picture featured Kane, Katelyn and their two daughters, 1-year-old Kodi Jane and …

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The Year in Music 2023: “One’s on the Way”

There’s no denying country stars are a prolific bunch, and the family grew by leaps and bounds in 2023: – Dan + Shay‘s Shay Mooney welcomed his third son, Abram Shay, on January 17.   – On February 18, Jon Pardi officially became a girl dad with the arrival of Presley Fawn. – On March 21, Brothers Osborne made way for the twins Osborne, …

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Dixie Chicks founding member Laura Lynch dies in car accident

Laura Lynch, left, with Martie and Emily Erwin; Ralph Lauer/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Laura Lynch, a founding member of The Chicks, formerly known as The Dixie Chicks, has died following a car crash in Texas, according to a statement from the Texas Department of Public Safety obtained by ABC News. She …

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Jason Aldean, Dustin Lynch, Jelly Roll + more make Variety’s “Worst Songs of 2023” list

ABC/Connie Chornuk It’s that time of the year when news outlets and music publications highlight the best music of the year. But sometimes, the pendulum swings in the opposite direction and the worst contributions are spotlighted — which is what Variety‘s done with its “Worst Songs of 2023” list. Kicking things off at #1 is Jason Aldean‘s “Try That …

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Russell Dickerson might be buying a toy dump truck for Christmas

Chris Haston/NBC Does Russell Dickerson think this Christmas might be the best one ever? Quite possibly yes.  “Ever, man. We had a brand new baby [and have a] three-year-old, [and] he’s looking through [things]. They send you catalogs all the time and it works,” Russell tells ABC Audio. “It’s like, ‘I want this. I want this dump …

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Nashville notes: Luke Combs’ Crocs + ‘People’s Choice Country Awards’ to return

The previously sold-out Luke Combs x Crocs classic clog is back in stock now in a few sizes. They’re priced at $70 and available for purchase at crocs.com. People’s Choice Country Awards will return for a second year in 2024. The two-hour show will air live from Nashville’s historic Grand Ole Opry House Thursday, September 26, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and …

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Enjoy Lauren Alaina + Raelynn’s thiccmas sugar cookies

ABC Lauren Alaina and Raelynn have teamed up this holiday season to share their thiccmas sugar cookies recipe. Out now, the video, which is part of Lauren’s Thicc:30 YouTube series, features the country singers jubilantly making the festive treat from scratch in their holiday pajamas.  “For real DOUGH. These cookies are so great. Thank you to my sister @raelynnofficial for showing me this …

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