Steve Nedved
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Dec 28
Maren, Vince, Emmylou and Kesha to bring All for the Hall to NYC in February
Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumThere’s never been a better time to be a country fan in the Big Apple! The Grand Ole Opry’s home away from home, Opry City Stage, is now open in Times Square — and for one night in February, you’ll also be able to get a taste of the …
Dec 28
LOCASH at New York’s Opry City Stage on New Year’s Eve: Why it “Don’t Get Better Than That”
Reviver Records Tonight, Thursday, at midnight ET, LOCASH will release the song that’s sure to be their anthem for 2018: “Don’t Get Better Than That.” When it comes time to welcome the New Year, Preston Brust and Chris Lucas will be onstage performing the second of two shows at the new Opry City Stage in New York City’s Times Square. It’s not the …
Dec 28
The Year in Country 2017: “Honey, I’m Home” — The return of Shania
Mercury NashvillePromotion leading up to the release of Shania Twain’s first studio album since 2002’s Up! promised 2017 would usher in the “Summer of Shania.” By the time NOW arrived at the end of September, the Canadian superstar had lived up to the hype. NOW’s lead single, “Life’s About to Get Good,” proved the country/pop icon could still make music …
Dec 28
Mitchell Driver License station adds an extra day
Mitchell’s driver license exam station will be open four days a week beginning in January. Currently, the station is open from 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Starting Friday, Jan. 5, the station also will be opened the same time every Friday as well. “We have a lot of demand for use of the …
Dec 27
“Still the Same”: Sugarland launches their plan of attack for 2018
ABC/Image Group LA 2018 may very well turn out to be the year of Sugarland. Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush have already visited the top of the iTunes country songs chart with their reunion single, “Still the Same,” and their first major public appearance together is just days away. “The title of the song is so meaningful to us,” …
Dec 27
Thomas Rhett sums up his “Life Changes” with a snapshot
ABC/Mark Levine2017 was a year of Life Changes for Thomas Rhett: he and wife Lauren adopted now-2-year-old Willa Gray from a Ugandan orphanage in May, before their first biological child — Ada James — came on the scene in August. As the clock counts down toward 2018, TR is taking stock of all that’s happened. “Feeling very blessed this holiday season,” he shared on …
Dec 27
Kelsea Ballerini ends 2017 “Unapologetically” in the top ten
ABC/Image Group LA Kelsea Ballerini finishes 2017 with “Legends” — the lead single from her sophomore album — firmly seated in country’s top ten. Unapologetically also claims a spot on Billboard’s year-end rundown of the 10 Best Country Albums as well. “A beautiful reminder that following your heart and trusting in your path is what leads you to success,” …
Dec 27
Midland comes out on top: “The Washington Post” likes 2017 served “On the Rocks”
ABC/Randy HolmesWhat was the best country album of 2017? According to The Washington Post, it was Midland’s debut, On the Rocks. Saying “this Texas trio’s flawless neo-honky-tonk album felt so perfect for this inside-out year,” The Post not only ranked On the Rocks as the best country album of the year, but the best album, period, of the past 12 months. “Very …
Dec 26
Maren Morris, Ryan Hurd celebrate engagement with a party in Texas
ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris and Ryan Hurd celebrated their engagement in style while in Texas this Christmas. The country singers, who announced their engagement in July, shared several photos of an alcohol-filled engagement party while Maren was visiting her family in Texas for the holidays. “A proper Texas engagement party, complete with ring shots,” Maren captions a photo of the …
Dec 26
Jason Aldean’s family surprised him with the “coolest” Christmas gift
ABC/Image Group LAThe Aldean family has much to be thankful for this holiday season: they celebrated baby Memphis‘ first Christmas on Dec. 25. While Memphis was surely showered with gifts, it was Jason who gushed about his personal favorite Christmas present on social media. Jason wrote, “Maybe the coolest Christmas gift ever from @brittanyaldean and the kiddos. The new Bowling Championship belt for …
