Steve Nedved
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Oct 05
A broken “Hallelujah”: Eric Church’s moving performance, as the Opry reaches out to Vegas
ABC/Image Group LA This Wednesday night’s show at the Grand Ole Opry often seemed as much like a traditional Wednesday night prayer meeting, as it did a performance on country music’s most famous stage. The Opry’s maroon curtain rose to a moment of silence, as the iconic radio show remembered the 58 people who lost …
Oct 05
Lady Antebellum remembers Vegas shooting victims as they prepare to play the site of another violent attack
ABC/Paula LoboAs the aftermath of the Las Vegas shooting unfolded this week, Lady Antebellum has literally been a world away, on the European leg of their You Look Good Tour. Before taking the stage Wednesday in Manchester, England, Hillary Scott and her band mates Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood — along with their spouses, children and road family — formed a prayer circle …
Oct 05
Kelsea Ballerini follows “The Star” for a new Christmas tune
Black River EntertainmentChristmas is still roughly three months away, but it seems like Kelsea Ballerini’s already been in the yuletide spirit. “So so excited to announce that I recorded a song for The Star…” the CMA Female Vocalist of the Year nominee tweeted. The animated holiday feature is a retelling of the nativity story through the eyes of …
Oct 05
Luke Combs dedicates performance to Las Vegas shooting victims
Damien Noble AndrewsLuke Combs had finished his set and was standing on the side of the stage watching Jason Aldean last Sunday night when the gunfire broke out in Las Vegas, killing 58 concertgoers. On Tuesday, Luke returned to the stage at Los Angeles’ Roxy nightclub, and during his set he paused to remember the …
Oct 05
Luke and Blake definitely talked before Bryan signed on for Idol — but what they said is anyone’s guess
Capitol NashvilleShortly after it was announced that Luke Bryan would be part of the new judges’ panel on ABC’s relaunch of American Idol, Blake Shelton indicated that the two had discussed the possibility before Luke made his final decision. At the opening of his new bar and restaurant, Ole Red Tishomingo, Blake seemed to indicate to Entertainment Tonight that he and Luke …
Oct 04
“American Idol” judges Katy, Luke & Lionel say their chemistry is “magical”
ABC/Eric LiebowitzFans tuning into ABC’s reboot of American Idol next year won’t have to worry about the show getting bogged down with drama between the judges. Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie say they all get along so well, they make have to start faking fights for ratings. The judges recorded their first auditions on Tuesday, and backstage on ABC’s Good Morning …
Oct 04
Cole Swindell throws a honky tonk birthday bash for Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge
ABC/Randy HolmesNext week in downtown Nashville, Cole Swindell will help Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge mark its 57th year in business. In fact, the world-famous honky tonk is even renaming its annual celebration concert after the Georgia native’s new single, “Stay Downtown.” Cole will headline the Stay Downtown at Tootsie’s 57th Birthday Bash the evening of Tuesday, October 10, outside Tootsie’s, …
Oct 04
“Dear Hate,” Maren Morris’s response to the Las Vegas shooting, hits #1 on iTunes
ABC/Mark LevineBarely a day after Maren Morris released “Dear Hate” in response to the mass shootings in Las Vegas on Sunday, the new track was sitting at #1 on the iTunes Top Songs chart. “Dear Hate” even outsold multiple cuts by rocker Tom Petty, who died suddenly on Monday — including classics like “Free Fallin’,” “I Won’t Back …
Oct 04
What Makes You Country: Will Luke Bryan reveal new album details on Friday’s “GMA”?
ABC/Image Group LA Luke Bryan made his first appearance with his fellow American Idol judges Wednesday morning on ABC, and shortly afterward, he tweeted that he’ll be back on Good Morning America on Friday. So what exactly could the four-time Entertainer of the Year be up to? The lead single from Luke’s upcoming sixth studio album, “Light It Up,” is already in …
Oct 04
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill ready the duet album that’s been 21 years in the making
ABC/Image Group LA Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s first-ever album of duets will be out next month, according to Entertainment Tonight. While the project’s title and release date haven’t been officially announced yet, the country power couple is rolling out the record’s track listing at TimAndFaith.com. Here are the titles they’ve revealed so far: “Telluride,” “Cowboy Lullaby,” “Break First,” …