Steve Nedved
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Jun 12
Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation finds 56 dogs new families during CMA Fest
ABC/Image Group LA Fifty-six dogs now have new forever homes, thanks to the work of Miranda Lambert‘s MuttNation Foundation at CMA Fest. One family even made the eleven-hour trip from Pennsylvania to adopt a pup in Nashville. Many of this year’s adoptees were christened with new country music names, like Lady A, Zac Brown, Luke Bryan, George Strait, Keith Urban, Dottie West, Tammy …
Jun 12
Report: Martina and John McBride sued by former employee over treatment of interns
ABC/Image Group LA A former employee of Martina McBride and her husband John is suing the couple for $1 million, according to TMZ. Richard Hanson says he ran the McBrides’ internship program until last year, and alleges the two forced unpaid interns to do menial tasks like clean bathrooms, deliver food, and set up and tear down equipment. He also claims …
Jun 12
Little Big Town showcases “The Power of Four” at the Country Music Hall of Fame
Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumLittle Big Town‘s new exhibit, titled The Power of Four, opens June 29 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Included in the display is Karen Fairchild‘s dress from her 2006 wedding to Jimi Westbrook, as well as her high school cheerleading uniform. You’ll also be able to see the …
Jun 11
Watch now: From the Nut House to Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, Luke Bryan watches the “Sunset” on CMA Fest 2018
CMADuring CMA Fest 2018, Luke Bryan celebrated the tenth anniversary of his fan club “The Nut House,” named for the fact that the Georgia native grew up on a peanut farm. As he told ABC Radio backstage at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, “It’s been a few years since I’ve had the opportunity to do a fan club party. …
Jun 11
Watch now: Why Brett Eldredge’s fans are throwing dog toys onstage
CMABrett Eldredge hosted one of the most unusual gatherings during CMA Fest year: a meet-up with his fans at a dog park. The Illinois native was surprised how many people showed up, though perhaps he shouldn’t be, given the popularity of his 2-year-old Weimaraner/Vizsla mix, Edgar. So, at this point, Edgar’s the most popular dog in country …
Jun 11
Watch now: Cole Swindell explains why “Break Up in the End” is really a “pretty powerful” love story
CMACMA Fest is all about the fans, and for Cole Swindell, one of the highlights of the week was his fan club party. “You know, it’s always one of my favorite times,” he told ABC Radio backstage at Nissan Stadium over the weekend. “Because you get to meet new fans you haven’t met. But then there’s …
Jun 11
Watch now: Tyler Hubbard’s daughter Olivia steals the show at FGL’s #1 party with Backstreet Boys and Bebe Rexha
CMAFlorida Georgia Line celebrated the #1 success of both “Meant to Be” and “God, Your Mama and Me” this weekend with a party at FGL House in downtown Nashville. Both Bebe Rexha and Backstreet Boys were on hand for the festivities, but even the world-famous pop stars couldn’t compete with the most popular girl at the party: Tyler Hubbard’s nearly six-month-old …
Jun 11
Watch Now: Dierks Bentley says summer tour with LANCO and Brothers O is so much fun, “it shouldn’t be allowed”
CMA Dierks Bentley’s current Mountain High tour features LANCO and Brothers Osborne, and backstage at CMA Fest this weekend, Dierks told ABC Radio that choosing those acts are all a part of his philosophy of creating the most fun summer tour experience possible. “You know I’ve learned a lot from my kids. They get to …
Jun 11
Watch now: Brett Young admits he’s “kinda freaking out” about singing at his upcoming wedding
CMA You might think playing the main stage this weekend at CMA Fest would be Brett Young’s most pressure-packed performance of the year. But you’d be wrong, because the California native recently found out his fiancée, Taylor Mills, expects him to sing at their wedding. “If we get the venue we want on the date …
Jun 11
Watch now: How a then-unknown Jake Owen managed to make it onstage at CMA Fest with Hank Jr.
CMAJake Owen’s come a long way since the first time he attended the country festival formerly known as Fan Fair. This weekend, he played his top-ten tribute to John Mellencamp, “I Was Jack (You Were Diane),” on the main stage at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. Back then, he was just starting out. “The first year I …
