Steve Nedved

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How Alan Jackson helped Chris Young up his “CMA Country Christmas” cred

ABC/Mark LevineChris Young’s holiday album, It Must be Christmas, features a stellar array of guest stars, namely Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley and Boyz II Men. On 2016’s CMA Country Christmas special, Brad teamed up with Chris to sing their version of “The First Noel,” so when Chris was invited back again this year, he knew the stakes were high.   “Last year …

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“Seasons Change” for Scotty McCreery, with his first album in five years coming in March

Triple Tigers RecordsAmerican Idol winner Scotty McCreery will release his first album in five years on March 16. Seasons Change features the North Carolina native’s latest top-15 hit, “Five More Minutes.”   For the first time ever, the 24-year-old had a hand in writing all the tracks on the record. “In the last five years, I have grown from a …

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“I’ll Name the Dogs” becomes Blake Shelton’s 25th career #1

Trae Patton/NBCBlake Shelton heads into the holiday season this year by celebrating the 25th #1 of his career, as “I’ll Name the Dogs” ascends to the top of the country chart. “What a great way to end 2017…” Blake says. “As I look back over another incredible year, I know that the success has been because …

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Dolly, Brad Paisley and Darius Rucker remember Glen Campbell during Monday’s The Year in Memoriam 2017 special on ABC

ABC/Heidi GutmanDolly Parton, Brad Paisley and Darius Rucker will salute Glen Campbell and Hunter Hayes will honor Tom Petty and Chuck Berry on Monday night’s The Year in Memoriam 2017 special on ABC. The hour-long event will pay tribute to the many beloved celebrities who we’ve lost during the past year. Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel came up with idea for the show, which will be hosted by Good Morning America‘s Robin Roberts. …

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Newcomer Russell Dickerson’s “Yours” snowballs into the biggest year of his career so far

Triple Tigers RecordsNewcomer Russell Dickerson has the first top-five hit of his career so far with “Yours,” and the Tennessee native says there’s no denying it — it’s pretty sweet. “It’s the best feeling,” he tells ABC Radio. “I’ve worked so hard, so long, to get to this point, written so many songs. I feel like it’s …

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“Jesus and Elvis” and Kenny Chesney, coming to “Late Night” on Monday

Allister AnnKenny Chesney will not only sing Monday on Late Night with Seth Meyers, he’ll also do a rare interview. It’s the East Tennessee native’s first TV appearance since his Live in No Shoes Nation album debuted at #1 on the all-genre album chart, and he started the Love for Love City Foundation to help …

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Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Keith Urban and more set to salute Elton John

Credit: Joseph GuayMiranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Maren Morris and Keith Urban will pay tribute to the legendary Elton John at a special concert January 30 at Madison Square Garden. The show will take place in New York City two days after the 60th Annual Grammy Awards, which will be held in the Big Apple …

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Catch Kelsea Ballerini’s “Legend”-ary performance on Lady A’s You Look Good Tour, tonight on TV

ABC/Image Group LAKelsea Ballerini may be off the road for 2017, but you can still catch her in concert tonight on AUDIENCE Network. This evening’s one-hour special was captured this fall at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena during the final, sold-out night of Lady Antebellum’s You Look Good World Tour. You can preview Kelsea’s performance of her …

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Morgan Evans slows it down in new “Kiss Somebody” video

ABC/Image Group LAIn the new video for Morgan Evans’ debut single, the leading man initially loses out on a chance to “Kiss Somebody” after a date.  But thanks to a serenade from the Aussie singer/songwriter and some extreme slow-motion, the wanna-be Romeo is able to double back and make good on the smooch. You can …

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For Reba, Darius and Lady A, Christmastime is here — on vinyl

UMeThis year, Reba McEntire re-issued her latest yuletide offering, 2016’s My Kind of Christmas, in a new deluxe edition. But that’s not the only Reba holiday album that’s getting a special treatment in 2017. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the Oklahoma native’s first seasonal set, 1987’s Merry Christmas to You, is being re-released on vinyl. The double-platinum album was …

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