Steve Nedved
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Mar 15
“Every Mile a Memory”: Dierks recalls a crazy ride with Tim McGraw, as he joins Walk of Champions
ABC RadioOn Thursday, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt honored Dierks Bentley with the inaugural star on its new Walk of Champions. The “Woman, Amen” hitmaker has raised millions of dollars for the Nashville hospital through his Miles and Music for Kids motorcycle rides and concerts. Just as in his 2006 chart topper “Every …
Mar 15
ACM After-Party for a Cause: The scoop on where to celebrate after the awards
Academy of Country MusicWe know the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards will be Sunday, April 15 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas — but where’s the after-party? This year, the official event will be at The Joint at nearby Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and you’re invited. Luke Combs, Lauren Alaina, Lee Brice, High Valley, Tracy Lawrence, Jerrod Niemann, Eric …
Mar 15
Daryle Singletary’s friends will remember him by Keepin’ It Country
Absolute PublicityThe late Daryle Singletary will be remembered at a special concert Tuesday, March 27 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium The Keepin’ It Country Tribute Show will start at 7 p.m. CT, and be free and open to the public. Chris Young, Josh Turner, Alison Krauss, Rhett Akins, Darryl Worley, Andy Griggs, Jamey Johnson, Rhonda …
Mar 15
Catch a fish, then catch a concert: Jason Aldean’s free Friday show at the Bassmaster Classic
ABC/Image Group LAIt’s no fish tale: Jason Aldean is headed to Greenville, South Carolina to do a free show at this year’s Bassmaster Classic. The two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year will take the stage at Bon Secours Wellness Arena this Friday, immediately following the Day One Weigh-In of the bass fishing tournament. Seats will …
Mar 15
Chris Stapleton, Dierks, Brothers Osborne, Willie, Dolly and more “Revamp” and “Restor[e]” the songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Island Records/Universal Music Group NashvilleThe biggest names in country and pop are putting a new twist on the songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, with two new records, Revamp and Restoration, set to be released April 6. “We have two completely different albums,” Elton says. “Revamp being the pop one and Restoration being the …
Mar 15
Dive bars, Dahlonega and “worst day[s]”: A crash course in Ashley McBryde’s breakthrough hit
Warner Music NashvilleIf you’re trying to unravel the mysteries of Ashley McBryde’s first top forty hit, “A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega,” here’s a crash course: Dahlonega is a town in the mountains of North Georgia, and the watering hole in question is a place called the Crimson Moon. The song was based on something that …
Mar 14
Morgan Evans’ “Kiss Somebody” competes for a major award Down Under
ABC/Image Group LA Morgan Evans‘ “Kiss Somebody” has just become his first top-25 country hit in the U.S. But in his native Australia, Kelsea Ballerini‘s better half is already up for a major honor. “Kiss Somebody” is nominated for “Country Work of the Year” at the APRA Awards. The trophies are handed out by the Australian Performing …
Mar 14
Blake Shelton, Craig Morgan and MercyMe will be Jammin’ to Beat the Blues with Trace Adkins
Trae Patton/NBCBlake Shelton and Craig Morgan are coming on board for Trace Adkins’ Jammin’ to Beat the Blues benefit next week at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. Another act Trace has a special connection to is also joining the lineup: Christian band MercyMe. Trace plays MercyMe’s real-life manager, Scott Brickell, in the upcoming movie, I Can Only Imagine, which was inspired by their …
Mar 14
Jon Pardi’s adorable wedding present for Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd
ABC/Image Group LA A little more than a week before Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd’s wedding, their family is growing. “Pancake has entered the residence,” Maren shared on her socials, along with a photo of the couple’s new bulldog. “Wanna thank [Jon Pardi’s] mom for this bundle of love.” Ryan confirmed Pancake’s origins on his account, sharing a photo of Jon …
Mar 14
Reba and the cast are rarin’ to go for a “Reba” reboot
ABC/Image Group LA Reba, Barbra Jean and Brock seem to be mounting a campaign to come back to the small screen. With sitcoms like Will & Grace, Roseanne and Murphy Brown all getting a second life thanks to present-day reboots, Reba could very well be next. Reba McEntire has previously said she’s up for the possibility, provided she could get everyone on board. The …
