Steve Nedved

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Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney featured in “Guitar Legends For Heroes” television special

ABC/JON LEMAYRascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney will be one of several guitarists featured in the TV special America Salutes You and Wall Street Rocks Presents: Guitar Legends For Heroes. The concert is set to air nationally on Dec. 23 on Tribune Broadcasting, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Hearst Television, Graham Media Group, Gray and Ion television stations. Check your local listings for times. The show …

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Brett Eldredge’s dog thinks every day is Christmas

ABC/Mark LevineThe holidays in the Eldredge household are special, but for Brett Eldredge‘s adorable dog, Edgar, it seems like Christmas is every day. As Brett gears up for Christmas, he admits that it’s always an adventure with Edgar. “My dog Edgar, he gets presents every day so he probably just thinks every day is Christmas,” Brett tells …

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Big & Rich launch online casino game

Wortman Works Media & MarketingBig & Rich have launched their own game. The country duo’s “GIT Big $ Rich Casino” game offers fans loyalty points to earn gear from the band, as well as a chance for a VIP experience to one of their concerts. “We are excited about the debut of our casino game and …

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LOCASH is ready to bring the Nashville party to NYC at Opry City Stage this New Year’s Eve

ABC/Image Group LA This New Year’s Eve, LOCASH will set the bar for what a Music City party is supposed to be, as the duo welcomes Opry City Stage to the Big Apple. The new venue, which officially opened December 1, is the Grand Ole Opry’s first “home away from home,” situated in Times Square in New …

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Is Garth Brooks closer to a deal to bring his music videos to YouTube?

ABC/Image Group LA Garth Brooks has made many memorable music videos during his career, with “The Thunder Rolls” and “The Red Strokes” being particular stand-outs. The only problem is:  it’s pretty hard to watch them these days, since the Oklahoma native has been a hold-out when it comes to putting them on YouTube. But Garth hints …

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“Body Like a Back Road”: Why Sam Hunt’s smash hit almost didn’t happen

ABC/Mark Levine“Body Like a Back Road” finishes 2017 as Billboard’s biggest hit on its Hot Country Songs chart, and makes Sam Hunt Billboard’s top country artist of the year.  An ironic twist, since Sam wasn’t so keen on releasing the song in the beginning. “To be honest, I never really wanted to put it out,” he tells Billboard. “I …

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“Came Here to” stay: Blake Shelton re-signs with Warner Nashville

Trae Patton/NBCThere’s no denying Blake Shelton is a on a roll this week. His single, “I’ll Name the Dogs,” is #1, and he continued his streak as the winningest coach on The Voice, as his artist Chloe Kohanski took home season 13 honors. To top it off, on Wednesday night, he re-signed his record deal with longtime label Warner Music …

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Michael Ray apologizes to his fans and hometown after his arrest for DUI and drug possession

ABC/Image Group LA Michael Ray is reaching out to his fans and his hometown, after being arrested for DUI and possession of cannabis oil early Wednesday morning in Eustis, Florida. “I want to apologize to my fans, family and my hometown community for placing myself in this situation,” the 29-year-old said in a statement. “I am …

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Lady A’s Charles Kelley sets his sights on the slopes in 2018

ASCAP NashvilleLady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley will be hitting the slopes in 2018. Charles will headline the Snowmass Celebrity Ski Fest February 21 and 22 in the Colorado Rockies. The event raises money for Lady A’s charitable arm, known as LadyAID. If you attend, you’ll get to hang out with the likes of Nashville’s Charles Esten and singer/songwriter Edwin McCain, with more …

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Sugarland’s reunion record, “Still the Same,” coming on Thursday

ABC/Image Group LA Here’s what we know about the new single from Sugarland: Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush are “Still the Same,” and we’ll finally be able to hear their reunion record on Thursday. The five-time CMA Vocal Duo of the Year started ramping up toward the release — their first new music together in seven years — by presenting …

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