Steve Nedved

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Kenny Chesney announces new single, “Take Her Home”

Disney/Frank Micelotta Kenny Chesney is ushering in a new music chapter with his upcoming single, “Take Her Home.” Slated to drop November 10, Kenny says the track captures “everything life is made of in less than four minutes.” “Every now and then, you find a song that just feels right. There’s an honesty about life that you can’t just …

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Brothers Osborne did not expect to win their CMA award

Disney/Frank Micelotta Brothers Osborne walked home with their sixth Vocal Duo of the Year win at this year’s CMA Awards. While they’re grateful for another nod, the “Nobody’s Nobody” singers weren’t certain they’d snag this victory again.  “I did not expect us to win. I felt that way every single year, and it has always felt like it was this close …

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HARDY’s ‘HIXTAPE Vol. 3: DIFFTAPE’ will pay homage to Joe Diffie

Courtesy of Big Loud Records Fresh off his CMA Awards performance with Morgan Wallen and Post Malone, HARDY has announced his upcoming Joe Diffie tribute project, HIXTAPE Vol. 3: DIFFTAPE. Set to arrive March 29, the collection is a collaboration between HARDY and The Diffie Estate that will pay homage to the late ’90s country icon’s legacy and catalog. “I’m super excited about DIFFTAPE. I think it’s a one-of-a-kind project …

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Wynonna says she was “so freaking nervous” during her CMA Awards performance with Jelly Roll

Disney/Frank Micelotta Wynonna Judd is not shying away from the online comments surrounding her CMA Awards opening performance with Jelly Roll. The “Tell Me Why” hitmaker sang the soaring “Need a Favor” with Jelly and held onto his left shoulder throughout. This left fans wondering if she was all right, and as she reveals, she wasn’t. “I’m just gonna come clean with y’all. I was …

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The not-so-old meets the new, backstage at the 2023 CMA Awards

Disney/Scott Kirkland Backstage at the 2023 CMA Awards, it was a mix of the not-so-old guard meeting the almost-new. Lainey Wilson scored the upset of the night, winning Entertainer of the Year the first time she was nominated, in only the second year she was ever eligible. Moments later, she was already thinking about her vision …

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57th annual CMA Awards: The winners

Country Music Association The biggest names in country music were honored at the 57th annual Country Music Association Awards Wednesday night, hosted once again by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning. Here is the complete list of winners: ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR Lainey Wilson SINGLE OF THE YEAR “Fast Car,” Luke Combs ALBUM OF THE YEAR …

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HARDY is hoping “Wait in the Truck” wins CMA Song of the Year

ABC “Wait in the Truck” notched early wins for Musical Event and Music Video of the Year ahead of the 2023 CMA Awards broadcast. It’s still in the running for two more awards: Single and Song of the Year, the latter of which HARDY‘s hoping will emerge victorious this year. “A huge, huge goal of mine is to win Song of the …

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Brothers Osborne on their longtime CMA Awards love

ABC Brothers Osborne have already notched five wins for CMA Vocal Duo of the Year, and they’re nominated for their sixth one this year. In a recent interview with ABC Audio, the pair’s John and TJ discussed their longstanding CMA love and the potential secret to their victories. “I would guess, like, we’re really good huggers, and we like to give …

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Cody Johnson’s CMA Awards performance will feature an “elaborate stage plot”

ABC Cody Johnson‘s saddling up to take his latest single, “The Painter,” to the CMA Awards stage. Speaking with ABC Audio recently, Cody teased his upcoming performance and shared what audiences can expect.  “This is probably the most elaborate stage plot I’ve ever used. There’s a lot of visual. I mean, I don’t want to give away too much. There’s going …

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HARDY on the importance of “Wait in the Truck” + jumping on “Lainey mania”

Courtesy of Big Loud Records HARDY and Lainey Wilson‘s “Wait in the Truck” has earned four nominations at the 2023 CMA Awards, two of which the song’s already won: Musical Event and Music Video of the Year. “It’s important for me in my career, but I think also what it stands for and what it says is very important,” HARDY tells ABC Audio …

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