Steve Nedved
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Sep 28
A reason to “Smile”: Mitchell Tenpenny’s debut single, “Drunk Me,” is certified gold
Jim WrightNewcomer Mitchell Tenpenny’s first top-fifteen hit is now also his first gold single, as the RIAA certifies “Drunk Me” for sales and streams equivalent to 500,000 units. “This is something I’ve always dreamed about,” Mitchell says. “I have the best team and fans in the world! Thank y’all for being a huge part in this …
Sep 28
Zac Brown Band will serenade Mickey Mouse at his 90th birthday party
Shore Fire Media/Jimmy FontaineZac Brown Band will help Mickey Mouse celebrate his 90th birthday during a 2-hour TV special this November on ABC. ZBB is just one of the musical luminaries who’ll pay tribute to the Mouse by performing a Disney classic. Zac and company will do “Bare Necessities” from The Jungle Book, while pop …
Sep 28
LANCO plans more Hallelujah Nights in 2019
Arista NashvilleLANCO is extending their Hallelujah Nights Tour into 2019, adding eleven more dates that will take them to the Midwest and Canada. “It’s been a long time coming for us with this new live show and after hearing how many fans asked us to come to their city there was no way we couldn’t …
Sep 28
Listen now: Rascal Flatts comes “Back to Life” with new single co-written by Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney
Big Machine RecordsRascal Flatts’ new single, “Back to Life,” was co-written by Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney, who also helped pen the band’s 2015 #1, “I Like the Sound of That.” Dan + Shay spent the summer on tour with Rascal Flatts, who produced the new music themselves. “The first moment we heard this song, we …
Sep 28
Kenny Chesney explains how Hurricanes Irma and Maria charted a new course for “Better Boat”
Allister AnnKenny Chesney‘s latest single, “Better Boat,” is a song that’s been on his radar for quite some time. He related its story so closely to its authors, however, that it never really felt right to record it. “I’ve had it for a couple of years,” Kenny tells ABC Radio, “but it never seemed to …
Sep 27
Kacey Musgraves will turn “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” into the “Golden Hour”
ABC/Randy HolmesKacey Musgraves has a date with Jimmy Kimmel. The Golden Hour singer is set to perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live! next Tuesday, October 2. You can watch for Kacey starting at 11:35 p.m. ET on ABC. The Texas native is up for both Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year, for …
Sep 27
For the third New Year’s Eve in a row, Keith Urban’s planning a Music City Midnight
ABC/Mark LevineKeith Urban ringing in the New Year by playing a free, late-night concert in Nashville is becoming a Music City tradition: For the third year in a row, the Aussie superstar will headline the December 31 celebration in the Tennessee capital. For the last two years, during his set, Keith has also delivered a …
Sep 27
Cam conjures “Country Music Jesus” Eric Church for her first headlining show at the Ryman
ABC RadioCam turned the Mother Church of Country Music into her living room Wednesday night, as she ably entertained the crowd at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium with songs, stories and plenty of special guests. Dressed in a shimmering, sequined orange and yellow dress, the California native took a seat in the retro living room set …
Sep 27
Kelsea Ballerini breaks a sweat shooting new “Miss Me More” video
Black River EntertainmentKelsea Ballerini not only performed “This Feeling” live with The Chainsmokers for the very first time this week on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, she also found time to shoot her new music video. “Miss Me More” is the third single from Kelsea’s Unapologetically album, and whatever happens in the video, it sounds pretty …
Sep 27
Rascal Flatts comes “Back to Life” with new single, out Friday
ABC/Image Group LAThe new single from Rascal Flatts will be called “Back to Life.” The trio shared the title of their new song — and their excitement — on their socials Thursday morning. “Can’t wait to share NEW MUSIC with you all! Tomorrow…” the trio tweeted. Earlier this week, Rascal Flatts previewed some of the …