Steve Nedved
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Jan 17
Kane Brown keeps a lock on country’s #1 album in 2018
ABC/Image Group LA Kane Brown is kicking off 2018 on top of the world. The “What Ifs” hitmaker is currently spending his second week this year at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums ranking. It’s the fourth week at the top overall for the newcomer’s self-titled debut. Kane Brown immediately ascended to #1 when it was originally released …
Jan 17
“Woman, Amen”: Dierks Bentley’s lead single from The Mountain is a shout-out to his wife
ABC/Image Group LA Dierks Bentley released the lead single from his forthcoming album, The Mountain, on Wednesday. Just like his #1 hit, “Black,” the song, “Woman, Amen” is a tribute to his wife Cassidy. “My wife and our relationship has been the one constant element in my life over all the ups and downs of my career and …
Jan 17
“A Lot of Things Different”: Kenny Chesney leaves longtime label to sign with Warner Bros.
Allister AnnKenny Chesney is leaving his longtime record label, Sony Music Nashville, to sign with Warner Brothers. “It’s a big deal to change labels,” the superstar from East Tennessee says. “To me, music is only complete when it gets to the fans and becomes part of their lives. The people at Warner understand my commitment to …
Jan 17
Three decades and $750 million later, Randy Owen keeps the promise he made to St. Jude’s Danny Thomas
ABC RadioNearly three decades ago, Alabama’s Randy Owen took up the cause of St. Jude founder Danny Thomas, leading the charge for country music to raise money to help end childhood cancer. As of this weekend’s 29th annual Country Cares for St. Jude Seminar in Memphis, country’s efforts have brought in more than three-quarters of a billion dollars. Drake …
Jan 16
A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll: Lennon Stella charts her course after “Nashville”
Jake Niles Getter/CMTRayna Jaymes’ daughter has signed a record deal — but it doesn’t sound like she’ll be singing a country tune. Lennon Stella — who’s played Maddie Jaymes on all six seasons of Nashville — will release her debut pop album later this year. The 18-year-old’s project will be on the RECORDS label, which is a partnership …
Jan 16
Faith Hill’s “Pickler & Ben” will be back for season 2
ABC/Image Group LA Faith Hill and Kellie Pickler’s daytime talk show will return for a second season in the fall of 2018. The E.W. Scripps Company delivered the good news on Tuesday. Faith is one of the executive producers of Pickler & Ben, which is hosted by Kellie Pickler and Ben Aaron. The Nashville-based program is recorded in front of a …
Jan 16
Police investigate accidental shooting
The Mitchell Department of Public Safety received a report of a male subject with a gunshot wound who was at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell shortly after 7pm last Saturday. Officers investigated this matter and determined that the injury was apparently the result of the reckless handling of a firearm. In this incident, …
Jan 16
LANCO books busy days and “Hallelujah Nights” to roll out debut album
ABC/Image Group LA It’s busy days and Hallelujah Nights for the guys in LANCO, as they prepare to release their debut album this Friday. Brandon Lancaster and company will follow their Tuesday performance of their #1 single “Greatest Love Story” on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, by popping up in the next episode of The Bachelor. You can watch for them Monday …
Jan 16
Florida Georgia Line is “Meant to Be” on “The Tonight Show” with Bebe Rexha
ABC/Kelsey McNealFlorida Georgia Line’s hit with pop star Bebe Rexha is currently enjoying its sixth week at the top of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. And “Meant to Be” doesn’t seem likely to vacate the #1 position anytime soon. Next Tuesday night, FGL and Bebe will bring their pop/country crossover hit to life on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy …
Jan 16
Newcomer Jordan Davis invites you to his “Home State” on March 23
MCA NashvilleWith his debut hit, “Singles You Up,” in the top-20, the first album from newcomer Jordan Davis is now officially on the way. The Louisiana native had a hand in writing all twelve tunes on Home State, which comes out March 23. “Making this record has been one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done…” Jordan …