Steve Nedved
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Nov 15
After skipping CMA Awards, Vince Gill postpones concert dates due to kidney stones
ABC/Image Group LAVince Gill was scheduled to perform on Wednesday’s CMA Awards with Ricky Skaggs but had to cancel his appearance because he’s being treated for kidney stones. The two singers and longtime friends were planning on performing Ricky’s “Highway 40 Blues” together, but after Vince had to bow out, Keith Urban and Brothers Osborne‘s John Osborne stepped in. Vince’s publicist tells ABC …
Nov 15
Farm Bill leaders ramp up intensity as negotiations continue
A Farm Bureau official is skeptical of reports saying Mike Conaway remains at odds with the other three principle leaders as farm bill negotiations continue. Andrew Walmsley tells Brownfield he believes the Texas Congressman is seeking middle ground with Collin Peterson, Pat Roberts, and Debbie Stabenow. “I think Mr. Conaway eluded to this recently that …
Nov 15
Kenny Chesney is proud of CMA Award-winning hit “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright”
Reviver Entertainment GroupKenny Chesney wasn’t able to make it to the CMA Awards last night due to a death in his family but that didn’t stop the singer from congratulating his friend and duet partner, David Lee Murphy, on their trophy. Ahead of the broadcast, the longtime collaborators were named CMA Musical Event of the Year for …
Nov 15
Nor’easter bringing many Northeast residents their first snowfall of the season
ABC News(NEW YORK) — A Nor’easter is churning up the East Coast Thursday, bringing many Northeast cities their first snowfall of the season.Washington, D.C. The snow has already hit the Washington, D.C., area, coating roadways with ice and sleet. Over 1.5 inches have already been reported in the area so far. Rain is expected to …
Nov 15
Midland releases “East Bound and Down” following CMA Awards performance
ABC/Image Group LAMidland performed a spirited cover of “East Bound and Down” last night during the CMA Awards. Following their appearance, the band has made the song available for purchase. “‘East Bound and Down’ is a balls to the wall, honky tonk, fast tempo tornado of a song that was a great challenge to master and …
Nov 15
Roy Clark, Country Music Hall of Fame member and former “Hee Haw” host, dead at 85
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesRoy Clark, the Grammy, ACM and CMA-winning Country Music Hall of Fame member and celebrated picker who’s best-known by most as co-host of TV’s Hee Haw, has died at age 85. Clark’s publicist confirmed he died Thursday morning at his Tulsa, Oklahoma home of complications from pneumonia. Just two years ago, Clark revived …
Nov 15
Backstage at the 52nd Annual CMA Awards: Country Music’s Biggest Night turns into an evening of Universal love
ABC/CMAIt was a Universal night backstage at the 52nd Annual CMA Awards. Universal Music Group artists swept every major category during Country Music’s Biggest Night, except for New Artist, Vocal Group, Video, and Musical Event. Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, and Brothers Osborne were all emotional — and somewhat stunned — at the new trophies they claimed. Male Vocalist, …
Nov 15
Jimmy Kimmel hosts fourth edition of “Mean Tweets: Country Music Edition”
ABC/Randy HolmesThe 52nd Annual CMA Awards aired Wednesday night on ABC, and later on, so did a fourth installment of Jimmy Kimmel Live!‘s Mean Tweets: Country Music Edition. As always, celebs took some time out to see what nasty things people say about them: This time around, Dan + Shay, Lauren Alaina, Cole Swindell, Midland and …
Nov 15
Keith Urban, Chris Stapleton and Carrie Underwood big winners at the CMA Awards
Courtesy CMAKeith Urban was the big winner at the 52nd annual CMA Awards, airing live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Wednesday night on ABC. Keith walked off with Entertainer of the Year honors, but Chris Stapleton also had a big night, grabbing Single and Song of the Year, along with his fourth Male Vocalist award. Carrie …
Nov 14
Keith Urban wins Entertainer of the Year, co-host Carrie Underwood nabs Female Vocalist of the year, at 52nd annual CMA Awards
ABCThe 52nd Annual CMA Awards aired tonight on ABC, live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Here’s a list of the winners: Entertainer of the YearKeith Urban Male VocalistChris Stapleton Female VocalistCarrie Underwood Vocal GroupOld Dominion Vocal DuoBrothers Osborne AlbumGolden Hour by Kacey MusgravesProducers: Musgraves, Ian Fitchuk and Daniel Tashian New ArtistLuke Combs Song of the Year“Broken …
