Steve Nedved

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Nashville flashback: Keith Urban looks back at his star-studded hometown show

ABC/Randy HolmesIf you weren’t lucky enough to be at Keith Urban’s hometown stop on the Graffiti U Tour last Friday night, you can get a little taste of it in a new “thank you” video sent to members of the media who attended the show. Set to Keith’s new single — and tour opener — “Never …

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“Things That We Drink To”: Morgan Evans’ debut album in the U.S. is coming October 12

ABC/Image Group LAMorgan Evans’ debut U.S. album will be called Things That We Drink To, and will be released on October 12. The Aussie singer made the announcement on Instagram Live at 5 p.m. CT on Thursday. Holding his guitar, Morgan reminisced about the highlights of the past couple years: moving to the States to pursue …

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“Meant to Be”… and be… and be: FGL’s CMA-nominated smash is the Energizer Bunny of songs

ABC/Kelsey McNeal“Meant to Be” is proving to be the hit that just keeps on going. Currently at a record-setting 39 weeks and counting on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs tally, the collaboration between Florida Georgia Line and pop star Bebe Rexha is already the biggest hit ever in the chart’s history. Just this week, the smash locked in nominations in three …

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On the wings of a Dove: Rascal Flatts to sing at this year’s Christian music awards

ABC/Image Group LA Rascal Flatts is set to sing at the 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards, taking place this fall in Music City. The award-winning trio will perform with gospel artist Jason Crabb, whose most recent album, Unexpected, was produced by RF’s Jay DeMarcus. Lead singer Gary LeVox also duets with Crabb on the track, “Chose to Be My Friend.” The …

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“Jukebox Junkie”: Walker Hayes spins 21 tunes in three minutes in “90’s Country”

Monument RecordsHow do you squeeze 21 country classics from the ’90s into two minutes and 52 seconds? It’s not easily accomplished, but it’s a skill Walker Hayes has mastered with his new single, “90’s Country.” Walker debuted the first new tune from his sophomore album Thursday on ABC’s Good Morning America. If you missed his performance, you can …

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Lauren Alaina cancels Labor Day weekend concert to be with her family

ABC/Lou RoccoIt’s been a tough week for Lauren Alaina, and now she’s been forced to cancel her appearance at the Labor Day weekend country music festival in Panama City, Florida. “Due to a family medical emergency, Lauren Alaina will not be performing at this weekend’s Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam,” a message on her socials reads. “She is grateful …

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#TTWDT: Morgan Evans teases big announcement on Instagram Live later today

Warner Music NashvilleHot on the heels of his first #1, Morgan Evans is counting down to a big reveal on social media later today. “Instagram Live. 5 p.m. CT,” the Aussie singer shared on his socials Thursday morning. “Make your favorite drink and let’s cheers to a big announcement together.” Morgan also added the hashtag #TTWDT, though it’s not …

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“O, say can you see…her again?” Carly Pearce may be NASCAR’s most popular anthem singer

ABC/Image Group LA Carly Pearce’s version of “The Star Spangled Banner” is so good, she keeps getting invited back for encores. The Kentucky native returns to the Brickyard 400 on September 9 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to perform the national anthem for the second year in a row. This will be at least her third time …

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Chase Rice, newcomer Jon Langston and the Peach Pickers join Luke Bryan for his 10th Farm Tour this fall

ABC/Ida Mae AstuteLuke Bryan has revealed who’ll be joining him on his annual Farm Tour this fall. “Ready Set Roll” hitmaker Chase Rice will open the shows, along with newcomer Jon Langston, who’s just launched his first single, “When It Comes to Loving You.” As is his tradition every year, Luke will also bring along his fellow Georgians The Peach …

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Kane Brown starts the countdown to the AMAs by revealing the nominees next month

ABC/Image Group LA Kane Brown will help reveal the nominees for this year’s American Music Awards on Wednesday, September 12. The “Lose It” hitmaker will be live from YouTube Space L.A. with Bebe Rexha, who of course scored a smash with Florida Georgia Line on “Meant to Be.  “Boo’d Up” singer Ella Mae and Fifth Harmony member Normani  complete the lineup. You can watch …

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