Steve Nedved
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Jun 08
Watch Now: Carly Pearce talks CMT Award win, CMA Fest stadium performance for “65,000 loving, loving, loving country music fans”
CMA It’s been a big week for Carly Pearce: Wednesday night, she won the Breakthrough Video of the Year trophy at the CMT Music Awards for “Every Little Thing,” and Thursday night, she played her first-ever stadium gig at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium as part of CMA Fest. Telling ABC Radio about her emotional reaction to …
Jun 08
Darius Rucker heads to the Wild West with famous pals in new “Straight to Hell” video
ABC/Image Group LADarius Rucker teamed up with some of his best friends in country music to record his cover of “Straight to Hell” by Georgia rockers Drivin’ N’ Cryin’. Now, the Southern rock song has its own video, and it includes appearances by all the participants: Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum‘s Charles Kelley. The five-minute clip was directed by TK McKamy and …
Jun 08
Star-studded CMA Fest videos are coming!
CMAWatch this space! One-on-one video interviews with Carly Pearce, Brothers Osborne, Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Darius Rucker and Kane Brown, shot last night at Nissan Stadium in Nashville during CMA Fest, will be posted soon! Copyright © 2018, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Jun 08
Dierks Bentley scales “The Mountain” for an enthusiastic crowd at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium
ABC RadioAs Dierks Bentley‘s ninth studio album, The Mountain, was released at midnight Friday, he simultaneously performed the record live at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. His tour mates Brothers Osborne were unable to join him for the opening track, “Burning Man,” because they were busy across town playing CMA Fest’s main stage at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. His other openers, LANCO, …
Jun 08
Blake Shelton shows up to jam at Ole Red Nashville for the second night in a row
ABC RadioFor the second night in a row during CMA Fest 2018, Blake Shelton took the stage at Ole Red Nashville, proving his new restaurant and bar is a thriving destination for live music. Hunter Hayes led a jam session that included Morgan Evans, Charlie Worsham, and Nashville‘s Charles Esten, as well as newcomers Cale Dodds, The Sisterhood Band, and Maggie Rose. Cale covered John Mellencamp‘s …
Jun 08
CMA Fest 2018 Backstage: Jason Aldean points out the progress, while Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini amp up the fun
ABC/Ed HerreraCMA Fest keeps getting better. That seemed to be the first night’s theme, as country’s biggest stars prepared to take the stage Thursday at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. Three-time Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean couldn’t help but be struck by how far the festival has come in its 47 years. “I went to Fan Fair when …
Jun 07
Kane Brown releases new single “Lose It,” announces sophomore album
ABC/Image Group LAKane Brown is riding high following his first-ever CMT Music Awards win last night: He’s just released his new single, “Lose It.” The new song will be featured on his sophomore album, which will be released on November 9. Brown co-wrote “Lose It” with Chase McGill and Will Wheatherly. The yet-to-be-named album will follow Kane’s massively successful …
Jun 07
Florida Georgia Line won’t be leaving the country genre anytime soon
ABC/Kelsey McNealFlorida Georgia Line have seen massive crossover chart success with “Meant to Be,” their 27-week number one hit with pop star Bebe Rexha. And while they’ve collaborated with several other artists across genres in the past — including rapper Nelly, pop star Jason Derulo, The Backstreet Boys, electronic music duo The Chainsmokers and singer/actress Hailee Steinfeld — the duo insist they’re not leaving country …
Jun 07
Kelly Clarkson says Kelsea Ballerini’s 2018 CMT Music Awards performance was her favorite
ABC/Paula LoboKelsea Ballerini has a fan in Kelly Clarkson. The pop star was in attendance for the 2018 CMT Music Awards Wednesday evening in Nashville, where she also performed, but says that it was Kelsea that stole the show. Kelly shared a photo of herself beside Kelsea backstage at the awards show and praised the country singer for her …
Jun 07
Granger Smith to perform on “The Bachelorette”
ABC/Image Group LAGranger Smith is taking his music to television during the current season of The Bachelorette. The country singer is set to serenade the newest Bachelorette, Becca Kufrin, during a one-on-one date for an upcoming episode that airs on June 18 at 8/7c on ABC. While Becca is joined by one of the men vying for her affection, …
