Steve Nedved
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Oct 18
“It’s B.S., straight up!”: Miranda Lambert speaks out about the lack of females on country radio
Redbook/Ben WattsEven though both her single, “Vice,” and her album, The Weight of These Wings, have each sold a million copies and been certified platinum, Miranda Lambert has struggled to land a major radio hit since releasing the double-set last year. “It’s B.S., straight up!” Miranda tells Redbook, commenting specifically on how hard it is for females to get …
Oct 18
“Back to God”: Reba’s emotional acceptance speech and performance, after winning her first Dove Award
Jamie Gilliam for Lipscomb UniversityIn her stellar career, Reba McEntire has taken home trophies from the Grammys, CMA, ACM, People’s Choice and American Music Awards, just to name a few. But in Nashville on Tuesday night, she scored a career first, picking up her inaugural Dove Award for her foray into Christian music. The Country-Music-Hall-of-Famer took home …
Oct 18
“It Just Comes Natural”: George Strait to play Vegas and beyond in 2018
ABC/Image Group LA Since he retired from touring in 2014, George Strait has made T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas his unofficial home to play live. That’s a relationship that will continue into 2018. King George has schedule two shows for February 2 and 3, with tickets going on sale Friday, October 27. “We said from the beginning …
Oct 18
Backstreet Boys, Phillip Phillips, Lionel Richie join Blake Shelton, Dolly Parton & Kelsea Ballerini on “CMT Artists of the Year”
CMTWhat would American Idol winner Phillip Phillips sound like singing Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road”? We’re likely to find out Wednesday night, as the singer/songwriter pays tribute to the smash at the 2017 CMT Artists of the Year event. Backstreet Boys will also honor their pals and recent tour mates Florida Georgia Line with a special performance at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Though …
Oct 18
Kenny Chesney charts a Trip Around the Sun next year with Thomas Rhett and Old Dominion
Blue Chair Bay/Columbia NashvilleAfter a summer largely off the road, Kenny Chesney is raring to go — and next year, he’ll be bringing Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion and newcomer Brandon Lay with him. Kenny will kick off his 18-stadium Trip Around the Sun Tour April 21 in Tampa, Florida. Pre-sales are already underway, with tickets coming online for the general public on …
Oct 18
Garth, Alan Jackson & many more lead star-studded list of 51st CMA Awards performers
CMAA who’s-who of nominees and one of the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame make up the initial list of performers at the 51st Annual CMA Awards. So far, Garth Brooks, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett and Carrie Underwood are all set to take the stage next month at Nashville’s …
Oct 17
“High School” bound: Kelsea Ballerini returns to her alma mater for free concert next week
Black River Entertainment“High School” is more than just a track on Kelsea Ballerini’s new Unapologetically album — it’s where she’s headed. Fresh off playing shows in Amsterdam, Ireland, and the United Kingdom on Lady Antebellum’s You Look Good World Tour, the Tennessee native is traveling back to her alma mater to play a free concert. She’ll take the stage …
Oct 17
Garth Brooks recommends you take “This Ride” with Jerrod Niemann
CurbAs Jerrod Niemann prepares to release his new single “I Got This,” from his latest album This Ride, he’s getting a pretty impressive shout-out from five-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Garth Brooks. “This is one of the greatest talents I’ve ever got to run into, just a humble kid from Kansas,” Garth said recently on Facebook Live, while …
Oct 17
Kane Brown’s “What Ifs” are now a reality: Newcomer sets record with first number-ones
RCAKane Brown not only has the biggest country album and song in America this week, he’s breaking records as well. For the first time in history, Kane becomes the first artist to top all five Billboard country charts at the same time. His duet with Lauren Alaina, “What Ifs,” is #1 on the Country Airplay, Hot Country Songs, Country …
Oct 17
Lady A’s Charles Kelley follows his “Compass” on a South African safari
ABC/Randy HolmesIf things had gone as scheduled, Lady Antebellum would’ve kicked off their first tour of South Africa this past weekend. But even though the trio had to postpone the trip because Hillary Scott is pregnant with twins, Charles Kelley and his wife Cassie kept their plans to go on safari. “That’s my tall brother from another mother,” the 6’6” Charles shared on Instagram, …
