Steve Nedved

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Girl Going Everywhere: Ashley McBryde maps out first headlining tour

Warner Music NashvilleAfter opening for Eric Church, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert and Luke Combs, Ashley McBryde is ready to head out on her own this fall.  Named for her debut album, the Girl Going Nowhere Tour cranks up September 5 in Atlanta, before Ashley reunites with Luke in October for shows in the United Kingdom and Scotland. The trek will wrap December …

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Cassadee Pope’s ready to “Take You Home… to Nashville” for CMA Fest

pfa Entertainment Media & MarketingCassadee Pope wants to “Take You Home… to Nashville” for CMA Fest this year. This week, the “Think of You” hitmaker kicks off a contest to bring one lucky fan and a friend to Music City from June 7-10. The winner will get two round-trip airline tickets to Nashville, plus accommodations and …

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Luke Bryan unveils “Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset” as “American Idol” crowns a new champion

ABC/Craig SjodinLuke Bryan is set to unveil his new single, “Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset,” on tonight’s season finale of American Idol. He’ll also perform his most recent #1, “Most People Are Good,” with finalist Gabby Barrett. In fact, every member of the Top 3 will be singing a country tune at one point or another. Caleb Lee Hutchinson will do the …

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Thomas Rhett feels the love when he hears “Life Changes” in his truck

BMLGThomas Rhett is definitely feeling the love for his latest single, “Life Changes,” which also happens to be the title track of his latest album and the name of his current tour. “Just wanted to say thank you so much to country radio for playing ‘Life Changes,’” TR shared on his socials. “This song is so personal …

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Jason Aldean to debut “Drowns the Whiskey” on “The Voice,” minus Miranda

ABC/Image Group LA Jason Aldean‘s new single, “Drowns the Whiskey,” will have its TV premiere during Tuesday’s season finale of The Voice. Since the song happens to be a duet with coach Blake Shelton‘s ex, Miranda Lambert, it’s pretty safe to assume someone else will be singing her part. In fact, the two-hour episode will feature the Top …

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A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll: Maren Morris is staying true to her Texas roots

ABC/Mark LevineMaren Morris may be making some major strides in pop music, but she’s keeping her feeling firmly planted in the country world. “Can’t get over how much of a fan girl I got to be tonight,” she tweeted after Sunday night’s Billboard Music Awards, where she beat out both Miranda Lambert and Kelsea Ballerini to become country’s Top Female Artist. She also performed …

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2018 “Billboard” Music Awards — Complete Winners List

Dick Clark Productions The Billboard Music Awards took place Sunday night at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. Kelly Clarkson hosted the ceremony, which featured performances by Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Demi Lovato, Dua Lipa, Camila Cabello and more. Many of the winners were announced hours prior to the telecast, with the big awards being revealed during …

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Lee Brice set to serenade Miss USA during Monday’s live competition

ABC/Image Group LA Lee Brice is set to perform during Monday’s 2018 Miss USA competition. The show will air live on Fox from George’s Pond at Hirsch Coliseum in Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana, starting at 8 p.m. ET.  While we don’t know what Lee will sing, he scored his latest top-20 hit with “Boy,” from his self-titled album released last …

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Ahead of Sunday night’s show, hear the “American Idol” Top 3 finalists’ new singles now

ABC/Eric McCandlessThe first installment of the two-night American Idol finale airs this Sunday on ABC, but the three remaining contestants have already released the songs that will be their “coronation singles,” should they be crowned the winner on Monday night. Maddie Poppe’s song “Gone Gone Gone,” is an upbeat, folk-influenced modern pop song that suits …

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Weather forces Jake Owen to cancel the opening weekend of his Life’s Whatcha Make It tour

Big Loud Life’s whatcha make it, but when you’re playing baseball stadiums, sometimes you get rained out. That’s the situation Jake Owen finds himself in this weekend, as he’s been forced to postpone the first dates on his Life’s Whatcha Make It tour with Chris Janson and Jordan Davis.  “Anyone who had planned for an awesome Fri and Sat night …

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