Steve Nedved
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Jun 06
Dierks Bentley does a “Mountain” of work to promote his new album
Capitol NashvilleDierks Bentley has a mountain of work to get through before his album The Mountain comes out on Friday. He’ll follow Wednesday night’s CMT Awards performance of “Burning Man” with Brothers Osborne with a special album release show Thursday night at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. On Sunday, he plays the final show of CMA Fest 2018 at Music City’s …
Jun 06
From Backstreet to back porch: AJ McLean releases solo country song
Rene ElizondoBackstreet Boys fans have an embarrassment of riches right now. Two weeks ago, the group released their first new song in five years, “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,” and now group member AJ McLean has put out a new solo track. The song, titled “Back Porch Bottle Service,” premiered on Billboard Monday, and it’s the first we’re hearing from the …
Jun 06
After Bebe, Bruno? Florida Georgia Line’s dream collabo
ABC/Kelsey McNealOn the heels of their collaboration last year with the Backstreet Boys on the hit “God, Your Mama and Me,” Florida Georgia Line went on to score a massive smash with their Bebe Rexha duet, “Meant to Be.” Now they’re all about their next collaboration with a pop star. They’ve already got one in mind, too. Speaking to Billboard, FGL’s Tyler Hubbard said Bruno Mars is …
Jun 06
“While You Still Can”: Brothers Osborne Support the Port in new ad
ABC/Image Group LA The first time TJ and John Osborne ever visited Nashville in 2002, they made the trip from Deale, Maryland in their dad’s Ram Truck. Now, Brothers Osborne are starring in their own national ad campaign for the 2019 Ram 1500 pickup. To shoot the spot, the CMA and ACM-winning duo returned to the coastal Florida town where they …
Jun 06
Darius Rucker’s headed “Straight to Hell” with Luke, Jason and Charles…and he wouldn’t have it any other way
Capitol NashvilleOne of the biggest moments of Wednesday night’s CMT Music Awards is sure to be when Darius Rucker takes the stage with Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, and Lady Antebellum‘s Charles Kelley. The foursome re-recorded the rock song “Straight to Hell” by Drivin’ N Cryin’ for Darius’ album When Was the Last Time, and now it’s set to be his new single. “Dude, yeah, …
Jun 05
Plan to get “Day Drunk” with Morgan Evans on Friday
ABC/Image Group LA As Morgan Evans‘ debut hit, “Kiss Somebody,” closes in on country’s top ten, the Australian singer is ready to give us a preview of his debut album for Warner Nashville. Kelsea Ballerini‘s hubby will put out the track “Day Drunk” on Friday. He says it’s one his fans have been asking for. “I’ve …
Jun 05
Coming soon: Taylor Swift stars in Sugarland’s new “Babe” video
ABC/Randy HolmesTaylor Swift co-wrote Sugarland‘s new single, “Babe,” with Train‘s Pat Monahan, and she contributes vocals to the tune, too. Now comes the news that she’s featured in the new video for the song, and we’ll get our first glimpse of it Wednesday night during the CMT Music Awards. Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush are set to be presenters on the show, …
Jun 05
Catch an early case of “Summer Fever” with Little Big Town midnight Wednesday
Capitol NashvilleLittle Big Town will open Wednesday’s CMT Music Awards with the first performance of their new single, “Summer Fever.” You won’t have to wait that long to see the video, though, because it’s set for an early premiere Wednesday at midnight at CMT.com. The “Summer Fever” clip was shot along the section of Florida coastline known as …
Jun 05
Together again: Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini to host ABC’s three-hour CMA Fest special for a second year
ABC/Ed HerreraFor the second year in a row, Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini will host ABC’s annual CMA Fest special. The 2018 edition of ABC’s three-hour recap of the world’s biggest country music festival will air Wednesday, August 8 at 8 p.m. ET. This will be the fifteenth year the special has called ABC home. TR and Kelsea crank …
Jun 05
Garth Brooks remembers “That Summer” by returning to Fan Fair X
ABC RadioMore than 20 years ago, in 1996, Garth Brooks made Fan Fair history, signing autographs for 23 hours straight in a marathon session with no breaks. This year, he’s heading back to the scene of that milestone event. This week at CMA Fest, he’ll return to Fan Fair X inside Nashville’s Music City Center for a …