Steve Nedved

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Thomas Rhett is ready to “Leave Right Now” for his European fans

The Valory Music Co.The remix of Thomas Rhett‘s “Leave Right Now” is getting such good response in Europe, he’s shot a music video for the song.  In the clip, TR pursues a mysterious blonde woman through a crowded party at Nashville’s Frist Art Museum. Though you never see her face, it’s worth noting that the mystery …

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Tim McGraw reveals the 2019 NFL Draft will be in Nashville

ABC/Image Group LA “The 2019 NFL Draft is coming to Nashville,” Tim McGraw announces in a new clip posted on his socials on Wednesday. The “Humble and Kind” hitmaker unveiled the news in a short video with Heisman Trophy winner and former Tennessee Titan Eddie George. “My house is now your house,” Eddie says, before Tim finishes the thought: “And …

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Shop with Stapleton at this year’s CMA Fest

Sacks & Co.Chris Stapleton will open his own pop-up shop during this year’s CMA Fest.  The Stapleton store will be located in the venue known as “The George Jones” on 2nd Avenue North in downtown Nashville. It’ll be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. CT June 7-10, and feature exclusive merchandise, including custom Louisville Slugger …

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Sam Hunt, Luke Bryan, Blake, Stapleton, Kelsea and Kelly Clarkson set to sing at this year’s CMT Awards

CMTYour first chance to see Sam Hunt perform his new single, “Downtown’s Dead,” on TV may very well be on next month’s CMT Music Awards. Sam is among the first performers confirmed to sing on this year’s show, along with Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini and Luke Bryan. Kelly Clarkson will also do her remake of the rock classic “American Woman,” which …

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Darius Rucker steals a piece of “American Idol” runner-up Caleb Lee Hutchinson’s “Johnny Cash Heart,” as the two become “fast friends”

ABC/Eric McCandlessCaleb Lee Hutchinson might have missed out on winning American Idol — his girlfriend Maddie Poppe ended up winning the crown —  but the Georgia native doesn’t seem to mind, especially since he got to perform on the finale with one of his heroes.   Monday night, Caleb sang “Wagon Wheel” with Darius Rucker, who he tells ABC Radio is “a huge …

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Could you wear King George’s crown? How to land a role in “Tennessee Whiskey: The Musical”

ABC/Image Group LADo you have what it takes to play a young George Strait? If so, start working on your virtual audition now.  A Broadway-style musical called Tennessee Whiskey is in the works, based on the life of singer/songwriter Dean Dillon, a frequent Strait collaborator.  Naturally, the producers are looking for someone to play George in the production. To …

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Lauren Alaina, Michael Ray, Chris Janson and more join The Peach Pickers to support music education in Georgia

Wendy Pearl Public RelationsThe trio of hit Nashville songwriters who call themselves The Peach Pickers will once again host the Georgia on My Mind benefit this summer to raise money for music education in their home state.  Led by ACM Songwriter of the Year Rhett Akins — who happens to be Thomas Rhett‘s dad — the group also features “Rain Is a …

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“Meant to Be” “Cruise[s]” past FGL’s debut single to set a new “Billboard” chart record

ABC/Kelsey McNealAs Florida Georgia Line‘s “Meant to Be” spends its 25th week atop the Hot Country Songs chart, it officially passes “Cruise” as the duo’s biggest hit ever on that particular Billboard ranking.  FGL’s debut single spent 24 weeks at #1 back in 2012-2013. “Cruise” is now the third biggest hit in the chart’s 59-year history; their collaboration with Bebe …

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Could “Downtown’s Dead” be a bigger hit for Sam Hunt than “Body Like a Back Road?”

MCA NashvilleIf its first-week performance is any indication, Sam Hunt‘s “Downtown’s Dead” could become a bigger hit than his record-breaking smash “Body Like a Back Road.”  Sam’s new single debuts at #18 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart, the best first-week performance of his career so far. By comparison, “Body” emerged at #21 in February of last year.  …

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Contribute to Maren Morris’s vacation fund by supporting Luke Bryan’s new single

Capitol NashvilleMaren Morris happens to have a very personal interest in Luke Bryan‘s latest release. Luke debuted “Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset” on the American Idol finale, and Maren wasted no time taking to Twitter to tell the rest of the story. “My husband Ryan Hurd wrote the new Luke Bryan single and I couldn’t be prouder,” she explained. “GET IT IN YO EARHOLES BECAUSE WE …

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