Steve Nedved
Author's posts
Jul 24
FGL passes George Strait at the biggest hitmaker on “Billboard”‘s Hot Country Songs chart
ABC/Image Group LA Florida Georgia Line has now spent more time atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs tally than any other artist in the history of the chart, which debuted in 1958. FGL’s latest chart-topper, “Meant to Be,” extends their career-long reign to 90 weeks in total, topping George Strait, who previously held the record with 84 weeks at …
Jul 23
Kenny Chesney manages to “Get Along” at #1 for another week
Blue Chair/Warner Bros. NashvilleKenny Chesney‘s record-setting 30th career #1 “Get Along” remains at the top of the chart for a second week, just days before his new album comes out on Friday. The superstar from East Tennessee is donating all the proceeds from Songs for the Saints to help his beloved Virgin Islands recover from last year’s …
Jul 23
Jason Aldean sells out his once-in-a-lifetime show at the home of the Atlanta Braves
ABC/Image Group LA A sold-out crowd of nearly 38,000 turned out to see Jason Aldean play the home of the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. Hootie & the Blowfish, Luke Combs, and Lauren Alaina all joined the three-time ACM Entertainer of the Year for the show at SunTrust Park. “Playing SunTrust was one of those nights I’ll never forget,” Jason reflects. “So …
Jul 23
Cam follows the “Road to Happiness” on fall tour
ABC/Image Group LA Cam will set out on her Road to Happiness Tour September 26 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. The “Burning House” hitmaker announced her fall trek Monday on social media. It’s named after the latest release from her forthcoming sophomore album. Lucie Silvas, wife of Brothers Osborne‘s John Osborne, will open most of the dates. Tickets go on …
Jul 23
Sam Hunt’s “Downtown’s Dead” deception: Why shooting a destination video was a bit of a ruse
MCA Nashville When Sam Hunt traveled south of the border to film the new video for “Downtown’s Dead,” the Georgia native admits he had a bit of an ulterior motive. “The destination video thing was an excuse for me to travel a little bit,” he admits. “I’ve had the travel bug over the past couple …
Jul 22
#HoppilyEverAfterHopkins: Lauren Alaina is engaged
ABC/Image Group LAIt’s safe to say that Lauren Alaina is “Doin’ Fine” — she just got engaged to her longtime boyfriend. The chart-topping star and her beau, Alex Hopkins, are getting married. Over the weekend, Lauren posted a photo of herself kissing Alex in front of a lake, with a diamond ring prominently displayed on …
Jul 20
Chris Janson offers fans some Hangtime, live from NYC’s Opry City Stage
ABC RadioChris Janson records a new episode of the PBS show Front and Center Monday night at New York’s Opry City Stage, but you won’t have to wait until the show airs to check out his concert. You can stream the “Drunk Girl” hitmaker’s set by downloading the Hangtime app. Chris will kick things off pre-show at 7:55 p.m. ET, …
Jul 20
If “Tailgate[s]” could talk: RaeLynn’s danceable collabo with FGL’s Tyler Hubbard
ABC/Image Group LA RaeLynn co-wrote her new song, “Tailgate,” with fellow artists Canaan Smith and Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard. The danceable tune speculates what might happen if a truck could talk. “Without fail, ‘Tailgate’ makes me want to dance on stage every single time I perform it and when you hear it you can’t help but sing along,” RaeLynn …
Jul 20
From “Dahlonega” to “Radioland,” Ashley McBryde’s ready to play “The Tonight Show”
Atlantic/Warner Music NashvilleAshley McBryde’s come a long way from “A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega.” Tuesday night, the Arkansas native is set to play The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. While the Girl Going Nowhere singer hasn’t said what she’ll perform, she seems likely to do her new single, “Radioland,” which is the follow-up to her breakout hit, …
Jul 20
Jason Aldean plans his third Concert for the Kids to help his Georgia hometown
Broken BowJason Aldean will return to his Georgia hometown for his third Concert for the Kids this fall at the Macon Coliseum. Fellow Peach State native Lauren Alaina will join him for the Thursday, September 6 show that benefits Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. “There are a lot of reasons I love doing what I do, but being able to …
