Steve Nedved
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Nov 13
“Every Little Thing” was worth it, as Carly Pearce hits #1
ABC/Image Group LACarly Pearce accomplishes an almost-unheard-of feat this week, as she reaches #1 with her very first single, “Every Little Thing.” That makes Carly the only woman to make it to #1 with her debut single in 2017, and only the twelfth woman to do so since the beginning of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, …
Nov 13
Blake Shelton sails to #1 with “Texoma Shore”
Warner Music Nashville Nearly two decades since the release of his self-titled debut, Blake Shelton’s new record, Texoma Shore, arrives at the top of Billboard’s country albums chart. “I can’t believe that 17 years into making records… my fans are still so supportive,” the star of The Voice says. “I mean a #1 album? When …
Nov 13
Brantley Gilbert’s a new dad
Getty Images/Michael LoccisanoCongratulations to Brantley Gilbert and wife Amber on the birth of their first child. Son Barrett Hardy-Clay Gilbert was born Saturday in Athens, Georgia, according to People, which also has the exclusive first photo of mom and dad with their newborn. The name Hardy comes from Amber’s father’s side of the family, while …
Nov 13
In troubled times, Luke Bryan still believes “Most People Are Good”
ABC/Image Group LAIn the wake of multiple hurricanes, the mass shooting in Las Vegas and the wave of political controversy that continually dominates the news cycle these days, Luke Bryan’s new album offers a dose of comfort with the new song, “Most People Are Good.” “I believe this world ain’t half as bad as it …
Nov 12
Carrie Underwood suffers a broken wrist, after a serious fall Friday night in Nashville
ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood is recovering, after taking a nasty fall outside her Nashville home on Friday night. The ten-time CMA host was treated for multiple injuries, including a broken wrist and several cuts and abrasions after falling on some steps outside her house, according to her publicist. Her husband Mike Fisher was able to …
Nov 10
Keith Urban to honor Fleetwood Mac as MusiCares Person of the Year
ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban is one of the artists who’ll honor Fleetwood Mac at the 2018 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute concert. John Legend, Lorde, HAIM, Harry Styles, and OneRepublic will also play the benefit Friday, January 26 at New York’s Radio City Music Hall. Fleetwood Mac themselves will close out the night, which …
Nov 10
Blake Shelton makes a prime-time date with Gwen Stefani this holiday season
John Shearer/Getty Images via ABCBlake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are hoping you’ll spend a little time with them this holiday season. Blake will be one of the guests on Gwen Stefani’s You Make It Feel Like Christmas, a yuletide special that’ll include plenty of music, as well as holiday sketches that should give the perpetual …
Nov 10
Meet Sir Rosevelt: How “Jekyll + Hyde” led to Zac Brown’s new side band
ABC/Randy HolmesThe debut album from Zac Brown’s side band, Sir Rosevelt, will arrive December 15. Described as “Southern pop,” the project grew out of the experimentation Zac did on ZBB’s 2015 album, Jekyll + Hyde. Songwriter Niko Moon and producer Ben Simonetti complete the trio. “Sir Rosevelt is a new chapter in addition to Zac …
Nov 10
The good times roll on for Luke Combs in 2018
ABC/Randy HolmesThe good times won’t be over anytime soon for Luke Combs, as the “Hurricane” hitmaker extends his fall Don’t Tempt Me with a Good Time Tour into the spring. The North Carolina native is adding 25 dates to his itinerary, including his first shows in Australia, Canada, and Europe. “A Little Dive Bar in …
Nov 10
Cole Swindell maps out a trek Down Home to welcome 2018
Warner Music NashvilleCole Swindell will celebrate his fourth Down Home EP by returning to some of the fans and venues that first made him a star, as he launches his Down Home Tour in January. The Georgia native will kick off the month-long trek January 11 in his home state, playing Athens’ Georgia Theatre. Cole’s label mate Morgan Evans will …