Steve Nedved

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Lady A and the legend who sang “Lady” to be honored at Sunday’s SESAC awards

ABC/Randy HolmesThe music rights organization SESAC will honor Lady Antebellum with its Humanitarian Award Sunday night during its annual ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood will be recognized for the work they’ve done through their charitable organization, LadyAid. Most recently, the trio gave $200,000 to help hurricane victims in Puerto …

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Blake Shelton brings the big “Dogs” to “Live with Kelly and Ryan” on Friday

David Becker/Getty Images via ABCBlake Shelton crowns a week-long media blitz with an appearance Friday morning on Live with Kelly and Ryan.  Throughout the week, the coach on The Voice has premiered tracks from his new album, Texoma Shore, on various shows.  He did “At the House” and “I Lived It” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Today, while unveiling “Turnin’ …

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And the award goes to: Trisha Yearwood, Dustin Lynch, Luke Combs & more to pass out trophies at the CMAs

Country Music AssociationIt’s just a matter of days until the 51st Annual CMA Awards, and the Country Music Association is lining up the stars who’ll be handing out trophies on country’s biggest night. New Artist of the Year nominees Lauren Alaina, Luke Combs and Brett Young will all take a turn at the proverbial podium, with Dustin Lynch and Trisha Yearwood pitching in to …

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Mitchell man pleads not guilty to murder and manslaughter

A Mitchell man accused of suffocating his wife has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and manslaughter. Thirty-nine-year-old James Brinker is charged in the death last month of 36-year-old Marie Brinker. He entered his pleas Wednesday and trial was scheduled for the week of Feb. 13. Court documents allege Brinker wrapped his wife in …

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“Ask Me How I Know”: Why Garth Brooks is particularly excited about his CMA Awards performance next week

ABC RadioNext Wednesday night in Nashville, Garth Brooks defends his title as the current CMA Entertainer of the Year. While it’s not surprising that he’s also secured a coveted performance slot on the show, even Garth himself is pleased about WHAT he’ll get to sing.   “It’s pretty cool,” he tells ABC Radio. “They came to me …

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We know they can sing, but can they cook? CMA hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood stop by ABC’s “GMA” and “The Chew”

CMA/ABCBrad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are gearing up for the 51st Annual CMA Awards in a big way on Thursday. They’ll begin the day with an appearance on Good Morning America, which starts at 7 a.m. on ABC. Then, the soon-to-be 10-year CMA hosts dip their toes into the culinary world, as they stick around to guest on The Chew, …

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Remember me to Herald Square: Dustin Lynch, Lauren Alaina, Cam and more set to sing on the “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”

NBC UniversalCountry artists will supply plenty of star power to kick off the Christmas season on this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Dustin Lynch, Lauren Alaina, Cam and Sara Evans will all be getting up early so they can sing on the 91st edition of America’s most famous Turkey Day tradition. They’ll join big names from the worlds of pop, rock …

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Kenny Chesney shows his Love for Love City one more time, helps rescue the last dogs and cats stranded by Hurricane Irma

Allister AnnIn the wake of devastation left behind in the Virgin Islands by Hurricane Irma, many beloved pets were left to fend for themselves. Earlier this week, Kenny Chesney’s Love for Love City fund was able to transport the last ones to safety. On Tuesday evening, around one hundred dogs and cats were airlifted from the …

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Zac Brown Band to welcome 2018 as part of an all-star lineup in Las Vegas

Shore Fire Media/Jimmy FontaineZac Brown Band will kick off the New Year’s Eve celebration as part of an impressive lineup of talent in Las Vegas. ZBB will play The Cosmopolitan New Year’s Eve weekend, along with rock gods Foo Fighters and Duran Duran, as well as hip-hop’s French Montana and DJ Mustard, and electronic dance artist Galantis. Concerts will take place at various …

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Life Changes: Why Thomas Rhett may need to keep a closer eye on his dad

The Valory Music Co.It wasn’t long ago that Thomas Rhett was telling reporters in Nashville how good his dad, singer/songwriter Rhett Akins, is with his young daughters Willa and Ada.  But now it sounds as though TR may need to keep an eye on grandpa when he’s babysitting. “The most redneck thing I’ve done lately,” Rhett Akins tells Country Aircheck, “Is [taking] …

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