Steve Nedved
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May 11
She’s your mother, you love her: Sugarland pays tribute to mom and adds a subtle message, too
ABC/Eric McCandlessJust in time for Mother’s Day on Sunday, Sugarland has released the new track, “Mother,” from their forthcoming Bigger album. Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush pay tribute to their own moms in the song, but its theme is universal. “One of the things about this song is it’s so personal to everyone who listens to it,” Jennifer says. “And we wanted …
May 11
This is how you do it: Luke Bryan believes “American Idol”‘s Top Five have a massive opportunity to learn from Carrie Underwood
ABC/Craig Sjodin;Randee St. NicholasCarrie Underwood returns to the show that made her a star on Sunday. The “Cry Pretty” hitmaker will not only mentor the top five American Idol contestants, she’ll also perform her latest single live. Judge Luke Bryan says there’s no doubt about it: Carrie’s career is the apex of what any Idolcontestant would want their trajectory to be. “She …
May 10
Okay, that does impress us some: Shania’s back and better than ever
Sunny MartiniShania Twain is back and better than ever, judging from the reviews and ticket sales for her new tour. The Canadian country/pop icon launched her NOW trek last week, with sold-out shows in Tacoma, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia. She cranks things up again Thursday night with another full house in Edmonton, Alberta. Fans can …
May 10
“See You Try”: Craig Campbell returns with first new album in five years
Broken BowCraig Campbell‘s first collection of new music in five years will arrive June 8. The See You Try EP takes its name from Craig’s current single, which was co-written by Florida Georgia Line‘s Tyler Hubbard. The seven-track set also includes his top-25 hit, “Outskirts of Heaven,” as well as an acoustic take on that same song. “For the …
May 10
History decoded: Scotty McCreery helps Nashville teacher with JFK lecture
Triple TigersSome Nashville-area students may get a pretty spectacular lecture on the Kennedy assassination, thanks in part to Scotty McCreery. As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, the American Idol winner shared a tweet from educator Drew Van Huss. It seems author Brad Meltzer has agreed to help him teach, if he can get enough traction on social media. “Let’s help Drew …
May 10
You’re Gonna Love Me: Meet Chris Young’s canine, Porter the dog
RCA Nashville You can add a new pup to the list of country’s most famous canines: Porter the dog, who belongs to “Hangin’ On” hitmaker Chris Young. Just like Brett Eldredge‘s pooch, Edgar, Porter has his own Instagram account. As of Thursday morning, Porterthedog has more than 48,000 followers. The nearly five-month-old German shepherd was a Christmas present from Chris’s sister, Dorothy. Chris …
May 10
Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton reunite in Nashville for some “Tennessee Whiskey”
ABC/Image Group LA Justin Timberlake‘s Nashville stop on his Man of the Woods Tour proved to be the perfect opportunity for a reunion with Chris Stapleton. The two became forever linked in November of 2015, when their performance of “Tennessee Whiskey” and “Drink You Away” on that year’s CMA Awards helped turn Stapleton from a well-respected …
May 10
It’s High Noon Neon time, and Jason Aldean can’t wait to hit the road with baby Memphis
ABC/Image Group LA When Jason Aldean‘s High Noon Neon Tour kicks off tonight in Kansas City, Missouri, he’ll be bringing along someone new: his baby son, Memphis, who was born at the beginning of December. “We’ve already had him a little bed built on our bus, so he’s gonna get started early,” the three-time ACM Entertainer of …
May 09
Cracker Barrel is ready to rock CMA Fest with free shows at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater
Country Music AssociationFor the second year in a row, Cracker Barrel will sponsor the free Country Roads Stage at Ascend Amphitheater during CMA Fest in downtown Nashville The nightly entertainment on the Riverfront in Music City kicks off Thursday, June 7, with Broken Bow artists Chase Bryant, Craig Campbell, Lindsay Ell, Chase Rice, Runaway June, and Granger Smith taking the stage. On Friday, Lee …
May 09
Coffee talk, Kirkland’s and new music: Trisha Yearwood’s busy working on next album
ABC/Image Group LA Trisha Yearwood is back in the studio working on her next album with longtime producer Garth Fundis. Trisha updated fans on her progress during a special edition of T’s Coffee Talk on Facebook, where she showed off her new line of home goods at Kirkland’s. The two-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year revealed she’s currently …