Steve Nedved
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Oct 23
Alan and Denise Jackson remember how a chance encounter with Glen Campbell set them on the road to the Hall of Fame
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame & MuseumAs Alan Jackson and his wife Denise walked the red carpet before Alan’s induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, they admitted they could hardly believe it was happening. Denise played a crucial role in helping Alan land his first big break, giving a tape to Glen …
Oct 23
Loretta Lynn stuns the crowd at the Hall of Fame, showing up to induct Alan Jackson during this year’s Medallion Ceremony
Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame & MuseumIt’s a custom that the Country Music Hall of Fame’s new inductees pick who they’d like to officially welcome them into the genre’s most hallowed ranks. When Alan Jackson made his choice, he knew it was a long shot, since the legend he chose had been forced …
Oct 22
One dead several injured in Saturday night incident involving vehicles and livestock
One person died and several others were injured Saturday night in a fatal crash east of Mitchell that involved both vehicles and livestock. Names of the those involved have not yet been released pending notification of families. A 2014 Dodge Durango was westbound on Interstate 90 near mile marker 333 when it hit six cows …
Oct 21
Several injuries in I-90 incident near Mitchell
Several people were injured, one severely, an incident on I-90 just east of Mitchell, Saturday evening shortly after 8:00 pm. South Dakota Department of Public Safety Spokesman Tony Mangan says the incident involved cattle and vehicles. Interstate 90’s westbound lanes were closed from Exit 335, Riverside Road, and traffic detoured on Highway 38, while crews …
Oct 20
“The Older I Get”: Alan Jackson unveils new single as he enters the Country Music Hall of Fame
EMI Records NashvilleAlan Jackson is releasing new music, just as he becomes one of the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. “The Older I Get” is the lead single from the Georgia native’s forthcoming album, which will be his first new studio effort since 2015. “This song reflects a lot of …
Oct 20
“We Won’t Back Down”: Jason Aldean makes his “Saturday Night Live” performance available, to help victims of the Vegas tragedy
Broken Bow RecordsJason Aldean is making his performance of “I Won’t Back Down” available to stream or download now, with proceeds going to the Direct Impact Fund, to help victims of the tragedy in Las Vegas. The two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year performed the Tom Petty classic to open Saturday Night Live on October 7. It was his first …
Oct 20
To celebrate their ten-year anniversary, Luke Bryan upgraded wife Caroline’s bling
ABC/Image Group LA If you get the chance to check out the left hand of Luke Bryan’s wife, Caroline, you’ll notice she’s sporting a pretty impressive rock. That’s a present from Luke, to thank her for sticking by him for 10 years. The couple met during their college days at Georgia Southern, and married in December of …
Oct 20
“The Lonely, the Lonesome…” & the Hall of Fame: Lee Ann Womack looks forward to Alan Jackson’s induction
ATO RecordsNext Friday, Lee Ann Womack’s eighth studio album, The Lonely, the Lonesome & the Gone, hits store shelves. But as the 2001 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year counts down to the release of her latest record, she’s taking time to celebrate with a good friend. Lee Ann’s current Honky Tonk Highway tour mate, Alan Jackson, will …
Oct 20
Chris Stapleton’s a “Millionaire” as he previews “From A Room: Volume 2”
Mercury NashvilleYou can sample the first taste of Chris Stapleton’s second album From A Room now, ahead of the record’s December 1 release. “Millionaire” was originally recorded by singer/songwriter Kevin Welch. Stapleton’s cover is available to stream or download now, or you can check out an audio-only version on YouTube. On Monday, the reigning CMA Male Vocalist of the Year …
Oct 20
Kane Brown’s quick to give Lauren Alaina credit for their #1 — but he’s not so sure she deserves a gift
Alex AlvgaIt’s a week to celebrate for Kane Brown and Lauren Alaina, as their duet “What Ifs” stakes its claim at the top of the chart. But so far, any high-fiving the former schoolmates have been able to do has been solely over the phone. “We just called each other,” Kane tells ABC Radio. “We hadn’t really been …