Steve Nedved
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Sep 06
CMT will focus on Hurricane Harvey at its 2017 Artists of the Year bash
CMTCMT will honor Chris Stapleton, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban and Luke Bryan as its 2017 Artists of the Year — but the 8th annual event will be different this year. The 2017 edition will also focus on the heroes and survivors of Hurricane Harvey. The show will air live from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, starting at 8 p.m. ET …
Sep 06
Together again: Chris Stapleton & Justin Timberlake team up for “A Concert for Charlottesville”
Courtesy of A Concert for Charlottesville and partnersChris Stapleton will represent country music at the all-star A Concert for Charlottesville later this month, as the Virginia community continues to come together after violent white nationalist rallies on August 11 and 12. Charlottesville rockers Dave Matthews Band will headline the September 24 show at UVA Scott Stadium. Pop stars Ariana Grande and Pharrell Williams will …
Sep 06
Help after Harvey: Dustin Lynch plans Dallas benefit after visiting shelter
ABC/Randy HolmesAfter being inspired by a visit to a Texas shelter this past weekend, Dustin Lynch is heading back to the Lone Star State to further help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. The “Small Town Boy” will headline a benefit for the American Red Cross next Tuesday at Cowboys Red River in Dallas. “The spirit of Texas …
Sep 06
“For Her”: The top-ten hit that's motivating Chris Lane fans to pop the question
ABC/Image Group LA “For Her” becomes the second top-ten hit of Chris Lane’s career this week, following his chart-topper from the summer of 2016, “Fix.” Thanks to the video the North Carolina native did for the track, the romantic ballad may also be the reason quite a few couples are tying the knot. “For the music …
Sep 05
Old Dominion's self-fulfilling prophecy: “Happy Endings” lives up to its name
RCA Nashville Old Dominion decided to name their sophomore album Happy Endings, and so far, it’s living up to its title. This week, OD’s second record debuts at the top of Billboard’s country chart, as it checks in at #7 on the all-genre tally as well. “You’re looking at 5 humbled and grateful guys,” the band tweeted, along with …
Sep 05
King George throws his hat in the ring to help after Hurricane Harvey
ABC/Image Group LA King George is stepping up to help his home state in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. George Strait and his Ace in the Hole Band will headline a Hurricane Harvey Relief Concert on September 12 at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, Texas. Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, and Texans Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen will also perform. Tickets go on …
Sep 05
Jason Aldean travels to Memphis for baby name
ABC/Image Group LA Jason Aldean is tipping his hat to Tennessee, with the name of his first son. The two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year says he and wife Brittany will name their little boy Memphis, revealing the news in a social media post that includes a picture of the nursery. It’s decorated with the baby’s name spelled out in …
Sep 05
Dierks Bentley's end-of-tour reflections: “What the Hell” will I do without Jon Pardi and Cole Swindell?
ABC/Image Group LA After selling more than 750,000 tickets to more than sixty shows since January, the wheels have come to a halt on Dierks Bentley’s What the Hell Tour. “This tour has been one of those experiences you wait for your entire life,” the Arizona native reflects, as he looks back on the trek. “To …
Sep 05
It's a hate-free zone: Brothers Osborne clap back at Maddie & Tae critics
ABC/Lorenzo BevilaquaBrothers Osborne have no tolerance for haters on social media. When several fans questioned Maddie & Tae’s CMA nomination for Vocal Duo of the Year on Twitter, the reigning CMA and ACM Vocal Duo was quick to clap back. “because they’re f****** awesome that’s why,” TJ and John tweeted. Maddie & Tae were quick to express their gratitude: “When …
Sep 05
Cole Swindell's post-What the Hell thoughts on Dierks: “He's top-notch, first-class”
ABC/Randy HolmesThe What the Hell Tour is officially in the history books now, as Dierks Bentley, Cole Swindell, and Jon Pardi worked their final two dates this weekend in Colorado and New Mexico. Along the way, Dierks and Cole scored a #1 hit together with “Flatliner,” and Cole says Dierks has taught him things he’ll continue to use for …