Steve Nedved
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Sep 11
Thomas Rhett poised to hit number-one on “Billboard” 200 with “Life Changes”
ABC/MARK LEVINEThomas Rhett has launched the boldest album of his career with Life Changes, released on September 8, and Billboard reports the singer’s likely to break records with the project. Depending on album sales, the publication alleges that Life Changes could very well become the first country album in 2017 to hit number one on the Billboard 200 all-genre chart. While Thomas has tough …
Sep 11
Montgomery Gentry's Troy Gentry to be remembered at Grand Ole Opry
Chris Hollo/Grand Ole OpryThe country world lost a beloved member last Friday when Montgomery Gentry‘s Troy Gentry was killed at age 50 in a helicopter crash in New Jersey. As the country community continues to mourn his death, his family has revealed details for a public celebration of the late singer’s life. Troy will be remembered on September …
Sep 11
Kenny Chesney loses home to Hurricane Irma; launches foundation to help victims
ABC/Image Group LAKenny Chesney has lost his home on the island of St. John to the devastation from Hurricane Irma. While the country singer wasn’t in the area when the storm took place, he tells HLN’s Morning Express with Robin Meade that the destruction in the Virgin Islands is “biblical in nature.” “It’s just simply gone,” Kenny said …
Sep 11
Listen now: Florida Georgia Line visits the pop world with Hailee Steinfeld
ABC/Image Group LA Earlier this year, Florida Georgia Line hinted they had more crossover collaborations on the way, and now Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley are delivering. FGL’s latest foray outside of country music is with singer and actress Hailee Steinfeld, on her new single, “Let Me Go.” The track also features DJ/producer Alesso and songwriter/musician watt. You can check out Tyler and BK’s contribution …
Sep 11
Jason Aldean's fans shower his son, Memphis, with shoes
ABC/Image Group LA Even though Jason Aldean’s first son isn’t due until around the Christmas holidays, the little boy who’ll be named Memphis already has quite a wardrobe, thanks to his dad’s fans. “He’s got a killer shoe collection already, and [he’s] not even here,” Jason says. “Like Chuck Taylors, I think he’s got about every color of …
Sep 08
A stunned country music community reacts to the loss of both Don Williams and Troy Gentry
Sugar Hill Records/Blaster RecordsPerhaps Josh Turner said it best: “It’s a heavy day for country music.” The South Carolina native was just one of many stars who shared their condolences on social media, after news broke Friday that both Country-Music-Hall of Famer Don Williams and Montgomery Gentry‘s Troy Gentry were gone. The 78-year-old Williams died after a short illness. 50-year-old Gentry was …
Sep 08
Country legend Don Williams dead at 78
Webster Public RelationsCountry Music Hall of Famer Don Williams has passed away at the age of 78, after a short illness. Nicknamed “The Gentle Giant,” the Texas native was known for his laid-back vocals and classic country stylings on huge hits like “Tulsa Time,” “You’re My Best Friend,” “I Believe in You,” and many more. Williams …
Sep 08
Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry dies in helicopter crash
Matthew Eisman/WireImageTroy Gentry, one-half of the award-winning duo Montgomery Gentry, has died in a helicopter crash. He was 50 years old. The duo’s Twitter account posted the news Friday afternoon:”It is with great sadness that we confirm that Troy Gentry, half of the popular country duo, Montgomery Gentry, was tragically killed in a helicopter crash …
Sep 08
Attorney General offers advice regarding Equifax data breach
Attorney General Marty Jackley is alerting South Dakota citizens that a data breach of Equifax, one of the three (3) Credit Bureaus, has occurred which allowed thieves to access more than 143 million American consumers personal identifying information with 200,000 of them being South Dakota residents. The facts according to Equifax are as follows: “The …
Sep 08
Blake Shelton gets romantic in new “I'll Name the Dogs” video
Warner Music NashvilleBlake Shelton not only released his new single “I’ll Name the Dogs,” on Friday, but he also put out a music video to go with it. The upbeat, romantic clip features a full-fledged traditional wedding, complete with a dinner, cake, groomsmen and, of course, man’s best friend. “’I’ll Name the Dogs’ is a bit …