Steve Nedved
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Sep 05
Kane Brown is ready to “Experiment” on sophomore record
Sony Music NashvilleKane Brown’s sophomore album will be called Experiment, and it’s set to arrive on November 9. The “Heaven” hitmaker revealed the news to his fans on social media, unveiling the cover of the record as well. It features a profile shot of Kane wearing red, gazing upward against a blue background. Experiment features Kane’s current top …
Sep 05
It “Feels Like a Party” as LOCASH teams up with Pepsi for their fall football Tailgate Tour
BBR Music Group LOCASH kicks off their Pepsi Tailgate Tour on Thursday, as part of the 2018 NFL Kickoff Experience at Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia. It’s the first of eleven dates this fall that will find Preston Brust and Chris Lucas taking the stage at some of football’s biggest matchups this season. “We’re super excited to be …
Sep 05
Jason Aldean offers fans “a good groove” with new single “A Girl Like You”
Broken BowJason Aldean got bluesy on “You Make It Easy” and went super-traditional on “Drowns the Whiskey” with Miranda Lambert. Now with his new single, “A Girl Like You,” he’s ready to pick up the tempo — and push the boundaries a little bit. “Our fans have always been along for the ride when we mess around …
Sep 05
We will always love you: Dolly Parton is the 2019 MusiCares Person of the Year
ABC/Lou RoccoThe Recording Academy — the organization behind the Grammys — will honor Dolly Parton next February as the 2019 MusiCares Person of the Year. The annual L.A.-based gala is a fundraiser for MusiCares, the charitable arm of the Academy, which helps members of the music industry in times of financial, medical and personal need. Dolly’s being …
Sep 05
Who’ll be the People’s Choice? Keith, Carrie, TR, Sugarland and LBT up for November awards
ABC/Mark LevineThe nominees for this year’s People’s Choice Awards have been revealed. There are 43 categories in all, and in addition to odd ones like Animal Star of the Year, Bingeworthy Show of 2018, and Competition Contestant of 2018, there are plenty of country stars who’ve received nods. Keith Urban and Thomas Rhett compete for the mainstream Male Artist of …
Sep 05
Dolly Parton becomes first country music artist to be named MusiCares Person of the Year
ABC/Lou RoccoEach year, the Recording Academy salutes a music artist at the prestigious MusiCares Person of the Year gala. This year, MusicCares is honoring Dolly Parton, the first country music artist to receive the title. Parton will be celebrated at a ceremony in Los Angeles on February 8, 2019. The eight-time Grammy winner will be honored for “her considerable creative accomplishments …
Sep 04
Thomas Rhett takes “Life Changes” to #1, as he readies the deluxe edition of his album
The Valory Music Co.This week, “Life Changes” rises to the top of the chart, becoming Thomas Rhett’s fourth #1 in a row. In all, TR has traveled to the top spot eleven times, starting with “It Goes Like This” back in 2013. “There’s no way for me to explain how it feels to have 11 number …
Sep 04
Lady A leaves longtime record label to sign with Big Machine
ABC/Image Group LALady Antebellum is leaving their longtime record label, Capitol Nashville, to sign with Big Machine Label Group. “We have been truly blessed throughout our career to work with some of the brightest people in music,” Hillary Scott reflects. “We’ve watched [Big Machine Label Group] become the powerhouse they are from the sidelines and couldn’t be more excited to become part …
Sep 04
Is Kelsea Ballerini poised to have a pop hit with The Chainsmokers?
ABC/Mark Levine It looks like Kelsea Ballerini may be following in the footsteps of Maren Morris and Florida Georgia Line, as she seems to be readying her own potential crossover hit with Grammy-winning electronic duo The Chainsmokers. Maren scored a huge smash with “The Middle” by teaming up with Zedd and electronic duo Grey, while FGL did the same by collaborating with Bebe Rexha on “Meant …
Sep 04
Dierks Bentley is on a Rocky Mountain High after his Seven Peaks Festival
ABC RadioFans from 49 states and Australia traveled to Buena Vista, Colorado for Dierks Bentley’s first-ever Seven Peaks Music Festival over Labor Day weekend. “It’s going to take a few days, maybe weeks, for me to process that Seven Peaks actually happened, and happened at the highest possible level,” Dierks reflects. “Everything about this journey was …