Steve Nedved
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Feb 02
Thomas Rhett, Sam Hunt and Old Dominion members score a Triple Play
Country Music AssociationSam Hunt, Thomas Rhett and Old Dominion‘s Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen and Brad Tursi have all scored a Triple Play. They’re just some of the 2018 recipients of the CMA Triple Play Awards, an honor given to songwriters who’ve penned at least three number-one hits in a twelve-month period. TR’s dad Rhett Akins, Zach Crowell, Jesse Frasure, Ashley Gorley, Ben Hayslip, and Josh Osborne are in this year’s …
Feb 02
Devin Dawson leads a promising class of country newcomers
ABC/Image Group LA “All on Me” hitmaker Devin Dawson is #1 on Billboard’s all-genre ranking of Emerging Artists. The 28-year-old made it to the top of the tally thanks to his just-released debut, Dark Horse. Devin’s album sold 11,000 units in its initial week, making it the #5 album on the country chart. Meanwhile, his first single, “All on …
Feb 02
“I Like Beer”: Jon Pardi and actor Chris Pratt team up for Super Bowl spot
ABC/Image Group LA Listen closely, and you’ll hear Jon Pardi singing during Super Bowl LII. The California Sunrise singer re-recorded Tom T. Hall’s #4 hit from 1975, “I Like Beer,” for Michelob Ultra’s new Super Bowl spot for 2018. The commercial stars actor Chris Pratt, golfer Brooks Koepka, champion surfer Kelly Slater and NYC Marathon winner Shalene Flanagan. “This past year has been filled with so …
Feb 02
North Carolina native Luke Combs explains his slightly nonsensical Super Bowl pick
ABC/Randy HolmesIf you talk to Luke Combs about the Super Bowl, the “Hurricane” hitmaker leaves no doubt who he is NOT rooting for on Sunday. “I’m not a big Pats guy — HUGE not a big Pats guy, if that makes any sense,” he says candidly. While you’d think that would make it obvious who Luke’s pulling …
Feb 02
“Nashville” recap: “Where the Night Goes”
CMTOn Thursday night’s new episode of Nashville on CMT, the romance between Deacon Claybourne and Jessie Caine deepens, with both parents juggling their kids’ schedules so they can spend the night together. When the pieces finally fall in place, the memory of Rayna Jaymes keeps Deacon from consummating his relationship with Jessie. Ultimately, he realizes he’s feeling …
Feb 01
Miranda Lambert opens up about her life in new episode of “Front and Center,” premiering Friday
ABC/Image Group LAMiranda Lambert’s episode of Front and Center premieres Friday on PBS stations all around the country. Recorded last year at Nashville’s Marathon Music Works, it captures Miranda’s CMA Songwriters Series show featuring tracks from her The Weight of These Wings album. “On this record, in particular, life led the journey,” the reigning CMA …
Feb 01
Cue the orchestra: Brantley Gilbert plans an unexpected performance in Nashville
The Valory Music Co.Brantley Gilbert probably isn’t the first person that comes to mind when you think about a country artist singing with an orchestra. But that just makes what he’s about to do in Nashville this May even more interesting. “Y’all aren’t gonna wanna miss this….” the Georgia hitmaker shared on his socials. “ONE …
Feb 01
Sam Hunt to headline both nights of his first-ever Nashional Music Festival
ID PRNot only will Sam Hunt be working on new music and heading out on a stadium tour with Luke Bryan in 2018, he’ll also be curating his first-ever music festival. The “Body Like a Back Road” hitmaker will headline both nights of The Nashional Music Festival, scheduled to take place April 20 and 21 …
Feb 01
Brett Eldredge hopes you’ll give St. Jude a Lyft
Will Knowles for LyftBrett Eldredge hopes you’ll hop in a Lyft and help out St. Jude. The “Long Way Home” hitmaker is partnering with the ride-sharing service to raise money for the Memphis hospital that works to end childhood cancer. As part of the Round Up & Donate campaign, you can change your settings in …
Feb 01
Shania Twain decides NOW is the time to tour Down Under
Mercury NashvilleShania Twain’s NOW Tour doesn’t kick off until May 3 in Tacoma, Washington, but she’s already extending it. The pop/country superstar will travel Down Under for eight dates at the end of the year, starting November 30 in Perth, Australia. This will be her first time playing Australia in nearly twenty years; then, she’ll …