Steve Nedved
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Jul 21
Shania Twain's “Poor Me” single released; why she decided to go it alone to craft the songs for “NOW”
Giampaolo SguraJust as she teased on social media Thursday, Shania Twain released a new track from her NOW album on Friday. “Poor Me” is one of twelve tracks on the standard version of the record. It’s also on the 16-track deluxe version, which the country-pop superstar wrote entirely by herself. “I’m a songwriter first,” Shania says. “That absolutely drives …
Jul 21
“Nashville” recap: “You Can't Lose Me”
CMTOn Thursday’s new episode of Nashville on CMT, Juliette Barnes worked furiously to try to keep her friend Maddie Jaymes from finding out Juliette’s hit, “Water Rising,” had originally been intended for the up-and-coming singer. When the song’s writer accidentally revealed the secret to Maddie, things exploded, and the teen threw a drink in Juliette’s face. Though …
Jul 21
Fourteen female songwriters and no political agenda: How Sara Evans' “Words” came to be
Born to Fly RecordsGiven today’s political climate — and the fact that female artists struggle more than ever to be played on country radio — it seems like a brilliant move for a female singer to cut an album crafted solely by female writers. But Sara Evans wants you to know that’s not how her new project, Words, …
Jul 20
This weekend, Brantley Gilbert's NASCAR dreams come true
Valory Music Co. Brantley Gilbert kicks off this weekend Friday night by playing the iconic Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming — and things only get bigger from there. Sunday, he’ll get to do a song at the NASCAR race that just happens to be named after him: the Brantley Gilbert Big Machine Brickyard 400. The …
Jul 20
Shania Twain teases more new music from “NOW”
Mercury NashvilleIts sounds like Shania Twain is getting ready to release new music from her first studio album in 15 years. “Who wants another song from #ShaniaNow?” the country/pop superstar shared on her socials Thursday morning, along with a ten-second video clip that marries an instrumental track with an animation that declares “Poor Me.” The tune is listed …
Jul 20
Kelsea Ballerini dodged horse poop, channeled “The Little Mermaid” for “Legends” video
Black River EntertainmentYou can go behind-the-scenes of Kelsea Ballerini’s new video for “Legends,” thanks to E! News. E! tagged along as Kelsea shot the performance parts of her video in a field by the ocean in Carmel, California. Even though the view was breathtaking, it did have its pitfalls. “There’s also horse poop everywhere and I’m barefoot, so pray …
Jul 20
Kelsea Ballerini's main squeeze Morgan Evans wants to “Kiss Somebody”
Warner Nashville/Robby KleinSo far, we’ve gotten to know Australian Morgan Evans mainly as Kelsea Ballerini’s fiancé, and through his mega-mashup covers of established hitmakers. But Friday, we’ll get our first taste of his own music, as Morgan releases his first single for Warner Nashville, titled “Kiss Somebody.” On his socials, Morgan teases a special “prelude” video that’s coming as …
Jul 20
Ryan Seacrest officially signs on as host of ABC's “American Idol” reboot
Disney/ABC Home Entertainment and TV DistributionSeacrest…in! Kelly Ripa made the news official Thursday morning on Live with Kelly and Ryan: Ryan Seacrest is the new host of ABC’s reboot of American Idol. “I’m happy to confirm, I can confirm with absolute confirmation, that Ryan Seacrest is returning for the host of American Idol!” said Kelly. …
Jul 20
Davison County authorities seeking escaped prisoner
Davison County authorities are looking for an escaped prisoner. 23 year old James Wesley Spino was sentenced to four years probation on a possession of a controlled substance charge. He was ordered to serve 180 days in jail but was furloughed to attend treatment in Sioux Falls. While there he violated treatment center rules and …
Jul 19
Carly Pearce remembers “Every Little Thing” in new music video
BMLG/Carly PearceNewcomer Carly Pearce has the first-top twenty hit of her career with her debut single, “Every Little Thing,” and on Thursday, she’s unveiling the accompanying music video. The Kentucky native shared a sneak of the romantic, playful clip for the heartbreaking love-gone-wrong ballad on her socials. You’ll be able to watch it for the first time Thursday …
