Steve Nedved
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May 11
Watch Ryan Hurd and Maren Morris on the way to the altar in new “Diamonds or Twine” video
ABC/Image Group LA You can delve deeper into the romance between Ryan Hurd and Maren Morris in Ryan’s new video for “Diamonds or Twine.” The love song features footage of the two at his family’s lake house in Michigan, which is the first place Ryan ever played the song for Maren, after he proposed last summer. He surprised the …
May 11
Kane Brown joins Blake Shelton Tuesday on “The Voice”
ABC/Image Group LA You can get a double dose of country hits Tuesday night on NBC’s The Voice. Six-time-winning coach Blake Shelton wil sing his top ten hit, “I Lived It,” while Kane Brown stops by to perform his second #1, “Heaven.” “Heaven” is the follow-up to Kane’s first chart topper, his duet with Lauren Alaina, “What Ifs.” Rock band Panic! at …
May 11
Listen now: Cole Swindell shows some love to “The Ones Who Got Me Here” on new track
Warner NashvilleCole Swindell is getting a little sentimental on his forthcoming third album. “This song is so special to me & I’m so excited for y’all to hear it,” he tweeted, as he released the new track, “The Ones Who Got Me Here.” “All the haters, all the lovers/All the friends that are more like brothers/All …
May 11
She’s your mother, you love her: Sugarland pays tribute to mom and adds a subtle message, too
ABC/Eric McCandlessJust in time for Mother’s Day on Sunday, Sugarland has released the new track, “Mother,” from their forthcoming Bigger album. Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush pay tribute to their own moms in the song, but its theme is universal. “One of the things about this song is it’s so personal to everyone who listens to it,” Jennifer says. “And we wanted …
May 11
This is how you do it: Luke Bryan believes “American Idol”‘s Top Five have a massive opportunity to learn from Carrie Underwood
ABC/Craig Sjodin;Randee St. NicholasCarrie Underwood returns to the show that made her a star on Sunday. The “Cry Pretty” hitmaker will not only mentor the top five American Idol contestants, she’ll also perform her latest single live. Judge Luke Bryan says there’s no doubt about it: Carrie’s career is the apex of what any Idolcontestant would want their trajectory to be. “She …
May 10
Okay, that does impress us some: Shania’s back and better than ever
Sunny MartiniShania Twain is back and better than ever, judging from the reviews and ticket sales for her new tour. The Canadian country/pop icon launched her NOW trek last week, with sold-out shows in Tacoma, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia. She cranks things up again Thursday night with another full house in Edmonton, Alberta. Fans can …
May 10
“See You Try”: Craig Campbell returns with first new album in five years
Broken BowCraig Campbell‘s first collection of new music in five years will arrive June 8. The See You Try EP takes its name from Craig’s current single, which was co-written by Florida Georgia Line‘s Tyler Hubbard. The seven-track set also includes his top-25 hit, “Outskirts of Heaven,” as well as an acoustic take on that same song. “For the …
May 10
History decoded: Scotty McCreery helps Nashville teacher with JFK lecture
Triple TigersSome Nashville-area students may get a pretty spectacular lecture on the Kennedy assassination, thanks in part to Scotty McCreery. As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, the American Idol winner shared a tweet from educator Drew Van Huss. It seems author Brad Meltzer has agreed to help him teach, if he can get enough traction on social media. “Let’s help Drew …
May 10
You’re Gonna Love Me: Meet Chris Young’s canine, Porter the dog
RCA Nashville You can add a new pup to the list of country’s most famous canines: Porter the dog, who belongs to “Hangin’ On” hitmaker Chris Young. Just like Brett Eldredge‘s pooch, Edgar, Porter has his own Instagram account. As of Thursday morning, Porterthedog has more than 48,000 followers. The nearly five-month-old German shepherd was a Christmas present from Chris’s sister, Dorothy. Chris …
May 10
Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton reunite in Nashville for some “Tennessee Whiskey”
ABC/Image Group LA Justin Timberlake‘s Nashville stop on his Man of the Woods Tour proved to be the perfect opportunity for a reunion with Chris Stapleton. The two became forever linked in November of 2015, when their performance of “Tennessee Whiskey” and “Drink You Away” on that year’s CMA Awards helped turn Stapleton from a well-respected …
