Steve Nedved

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And the hits just keep on coming: Billy Currington scores another #1 from “Summer Forever”

ABC/Image Group LA Billy Currington now has a dozen chart-topping hits to his credit, as his latest single, “Do I Make You Wanna,” makes it to the pinnacle of Billboard’s country tally this week. “This album, Summer Forever, is the album that keeps on giving,” he quips. “Having the song ‘Do I Make You Wanna’ become my twelfth …

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There's “No Stopping You” from previewing Brett Eldredge's new album

Atlantic/Warner Music NashvilleBrett Eldredge is gearing up for the release of his third studio album this week by releasing the final video in his Airwaves Sessions series. “No Stopping You” is the fourth track Brett performed inside an airplane hangar to preview the new record. You can check out “Love Someone,” “Castaway,” and “The Long Way” on YouTube as well. The self-titled Brett …

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Akins baby watch, on! Thomas Rhett and Lauren are ready for daughter #2

The Valory Music Co. The countdown is on to the birth of Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins’ little one. Akins, by the way, is TR’s actual surname. “So ready to meet you baby girl,” Lauren tweeted on Monday, along with a picture from her pregnancy photo shoot, showing a sizable baby bump. “Daddy is finally home, and your big …

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State B Amateur Baseball Tournament Bracket

2017 South Dakota Amateur Baseball State Tournament- Class B *Winner/Colome Pairings August 2-13*Designates Home team &   3rd Base Dugout   1. Wed 8-2 5:30pm         Dell Rapids PBR             17. Sun 8-6 5:30pm         Vermillion Grey Sox           2. …

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State A Amateur Baseball Tournament

Below are the schedules for the 85th annual South Dakota State Amateur State Baseball Tournament, which runs from August 2-13.  First round games for Class A are played in Pierre. The final six games are in Mitchell. CLASS A Friday G1: Renner vs. Castlewood Ravens, 5:30 p.m. G2: Pierre vs. Vermillion Red Sox, 8 p.m. Saturday …

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Jason Aldean wants you to come to his triple #1 party

ABC/Image Group LA Jason Aldean is having a triple #1 party next Wednesday — and there’s a chance you could score an invite. The ACM Entertainer of the Year will celebrate the chart-topping success of his last three singles — “Lights Come On,” “A Little More Summertime” and “Any Ol’ Barstool” — August 2 in Music …

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Eric Pasley gets back to basics with “The Work Tapes”

EMI Records NashvilleAs he works on his sophomore album, Eric Paslay is putting out an unusual new EP to tide his fans over. The Work Tapes is a five-song collection of some of Eric’s songs in their earliest forms: often acoustic and sometimes recorded simply on an iPhone. “While working to finalize my second album, I spent weeks …

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Why you should be sure to send Garth Brooks a wedding invitation

ABC/Image Group LA When Garth Brooks says he’ll send you a wedding present, he really delivers. Back in June, the CMA Entertainer of the Year spotted Jude and Jamie Blanchard in the audience in Lafayette, Louisiana thanks to Jamie’s sign. It read “Best week ever. Garth this Friday. Our wedding next Friday.” After singing “To Make You Feel My Love” for …

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“Nashville” recap: “Speed Trap Town”

CMTOn Thursday’s new episode of Nashville on CMT, the rift between Juliette Barnes and Maddie Jaymes only grew, as the two were both nominated in the same category at the American Music Awards. Though Juliette tweeted her congratulations to Maddie, the young singer couldn’t forgive her for hijacking the song that was meant for her. Maddie accepted …

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Two dead in Jerauld County crash

Two people died and another was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning west of Wessington Springs. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says names of the three are not being released pending notification of family members. They were the only people involved. A 2006 Ford F-350 pickup was eastbound on South Dakota …

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