Steve Nedved
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Jan 30
LANCO follows in the footsteps of Lady A with a #1 album
ABC/Image Group LA This week, LANCO’s debut, Hallelujah Nights, emerges at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums ranking. Even more impressive, the five-man band is the first group to claim the top spot with their initial effort since Lady Antebellum did in 2008. “Over the past five years we wanted to ride this dream as far as it would go …
Jan 30
Kip Moore “Plead(s) the Fifth” as he heads for Canada with Drake White
The GreenRoomKip Moore is heading to the Great White North for the spring leg of his Plead the Fifth Tour. Drake White — who was on the trek’s fall run — will return, with the California trio Fairground Saints also joining this round. The shows kick off March 22 in Kingston, Ontario, and include two stops in the U.S., …
Jan 30
Fore! Keith Urban and Russell Dickerson team up for Masters-week show
ABC/Image Group LA Keith Urban and Russell Dickerson are set to play the Masters. The Aussie superstar and the “Yours” hitmaker won’t exactly be showing off their golf prowess, however, they’ll be sticking to what they do best — music. Keith and Russell will play the concert named The Grand Ole Rager on April 5 at Evans Towne …
Jan 30
No Shoes…in a smaller size: Kenny Chesney offers fans a more intimate fan experience
Allister AnnKenny Chesney already has some stadium shows booked for this year, but he’s now offering fans a more intimate experience. The superstar is bringing his unmatched live show to amphitheaters this spring and summer. In a statement, Kenny says, “Nothing’s like the energy of a stadium show. But there’s also something about the amphitheaters, …
Jan 30
You “little ladies” look good: Hillary Scott welcomes twin daughters
ABC/Image Group LACountry baby boom 2018 is in full swing. Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott and her husband Chris Tyrrell have welcomed twin daughters. The babies were born early Monday morning, Hillary announced on Instagram. She wrote, “Our family is thankful and proud to announce the arrival of our precious baby girls. They were born in …
Jan 30
Downtown Thursday poll wants your opinion
Mitchell Main Street and Beyond is looking for your opinion regarding the popular summer Downtown Thursday event. Executive Director Jen Johnston is inviting everyone to participate in an on-line poll whether to keep Downtown Thursday on Thursdays or move the event to Fridays. “Everyone of course wants to see higher attendance and this event will …
Jan 30
Darius Rucker is ready to tailgate with Sting at the Super Bowl
ABC/Image Group LA Darius Rucker is set to sing before this Sunday’s Super Bowl. Both he and Sting will play the NFL Tailgate Party in Minneapolis, before the Philadelphia Eagles take on the New England Patriots. “Last year, Jack and I watched the big game,” Darius shared on social media, along with a photo with his son at the 2017 matchup. …
Jan 29
“Jesus, Take the Wheel”: Carrie Underwood gets stopped for speeding
ABC/Image Group LA You can pretty much fill in your own “Jesus, Take the Wheel” joke at this point: Carrie Underwood took to her socials on Monday to confess she’d just gotten stopped for driving too fast. “Well, it happened today,” the American Idol winner tweeted. “After 18 years, I can no longer say I’ve never been pulled over for speeding.” …
Jan 29
Chris Stapleton recalls his final conversation with Tom Petty
ABC/Image Group LA Chris Stapleton teamed up with Emmylou Harris for a moving rendition of Tom Petty’s “Wildflowers” at the 60th Grammys Sunday night in New York City. But Chris’ connection to the rocker who died unexpectedly last fall goes even deeper than you might have realized. “Wildflowers is my favorite album of all time, sonically and songwise,” said the …
Jan 29
Which Grammy-winner from Sunday night played the first sound you hear on Justin Timberlake’s album?
RCA RecordsOn Friday, Justin Timberlake released “Say Something,” a duet with his pal, country star Chris Stapleton, from his upcoming album Man of the Woods. But it turns out that Chris, who won three Grammy Awards on Sunday night, did a lot more on the album than just co-write and sing on that one song. …