Steve Nedved
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Apr 03
Cam, Dolly, “Jolene,” and “Diane”: Dolly pops up, moments before Cam sings on “GMA”
ABC/Image Group LA Cam not only performed her new song, “Diane,” on Good Morning America on Tuesday, she also got quite a surprise. The California native wrote her new single as a reaction to Dolly Parton’s classic, “Jolene,” imagining that “Diane” was the wife in the love triangle, and Jolene didn’t realize she was dealing with a married man. …
Apr 03
Kenny Chesney urges us all to “Get Along” with new single
Allister AnnThe new single from Kenny Chesney is on its way. “Get Along” will arrive on Friday, urging Americans to come together in divisive times. “Some days, it’s like the world is just angry, screaming people, all harping on what’s wrong, how other people are awful,” Kenny says. “The more I move around, talking to people, though, …
Apr 03
Meet the parents: Luke Combs’ mom and dad are enjoying his success as much as he is
ABC/Randy HolmesIf you catch Luke Combs on his Don’t Tempt Me with a Good Time Tour this spring, there’s a good chance you might get to meet his mom. “Oh, mom always loves the show, man,” the North Carolina native laughs. “I think mom’s more famous than me, honestly, at the gigs, man. She’s out dancing up …
Apr 02
Life Changes keep on coming for Thomas Rhett, as he extends his tour into fall
The Valory Music Co.Thomas Rhett kicks off his Life Changes Tour this Thursday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but before he even puts the spring leg of the trek in motion, he’s already extending the run into the fall. Brett Young is out with TR on all the Life Changes dates, with Midland joining for the 21 concerts in the fall. …
Apr 02
They’re good dogs, Brantley: Singer gifting companion dogs to veterans during tour
The Valory Music Co.Every weekend of his tour this spring, Brantley Gilbert will be matching up a deserving veteran with a new companion dog. “Nothing helps heal like an animal’s love,” says the singer. “These dogs aren’t just good dogs, they’re trained to help their veteran, and new companion, cope with stress — memories and triggers people …
Apr 02
This is how we roll: FGL makes the Tennessee Titans’ party bigger
ABC/Image Group LA Just days before Florida Georgia Line’s free concert in downtown Nashville, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley are making the party even bigger. They’re calling the event “Tradition Evolved,” and the Tennessee Titans are joining in on the fun, marking their 20th season in Music City by unveiling their new uniforms for 2018. The extravaganza kicks off at …
Apr 02
Kip Moore is “Plead[ing] the Fifth” and selling out all over Canada
ABC/Image Group LA Fresh off his Country to Country appearances in the United Kingdom and Ireland, Kip Moore has now conquered Canada. This past weekend, the “More Girls Like You” hitmaker wrapped up a seven-show, sold-out run in the Great White North with two nights in London, Ontario. The second leg of his Plead the Fifth Tour …
Apr 02
Maren Morris takes “The Middle” all the way to the top of the pop chart
Nick WalkerIt wasn’t that long ago that Maren Morris scored her first solo #1 on the country chart, with “I Could Use a Love Song.” Now, the Texas native has a #1 on the pop chart to match, as “The Middle” ascends to the top on Billboard’s Pop Songs tally. Maren’s collaboration with producer/DJ Zedd and electronic duo Grey puts her on …
Apr 02
Shania Twain opens up in “The Big Interview” with Dan Rather
AXS TVShania Twain sits down with Dan Rather for The Big Interview Tuesday. In the new episode, the country/pop superstar looks back on her career and opens up about the difficulties of making her first album in 15 years, NOW. “The greatest fear for me was just getting started, just taking that step forward,” Shania tells the respected newsman. “Once I …
Apr 02
It’s not a “dance around in your underwear” kinda song, but Jon Pardi loves “She Ain’t in It” anyway
ABC/Image Group LAJon Pardi’s current single, “She Ain’t in It,” has some pretty big shoes to fill. Every other release from his California Sunrise album has gone to #1, including “Head over Boots,” “Dirt on My Boots,” and “Heartache on the Dance Floor.” But the Golden State native says it was always in the cards …