Steve Nedved
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Oct 18
Backstreet Boys, Phillip Phillips, Lionel Richie join Blake Shelton, Dolly Parton & Kelsea Ballerini on “CMT Artists of the Year”
CMTWhat would American Idol winner Phillip Phillips sound like singing Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road”? We’re likely to find out Wednesday night, as the singer/songwriter pays tribute to the smash at the 2017 CMT Artists of the Year event. Backstreet Boys will also honor their pals and recent tour mates Florida Georgia Line with a special performance at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Though …
Oct 18
Kenny Chesney charts a Trip Around the Sun next year with Thomas Rhett and Old Dominion
Blue Chair Bay/Columbia NashvilleAfter a summer largely off the road, Kenny Chesney is raring to go — and next year, he’ll be bringing Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion and newcomer Brandon Lay with him. Kenny will kick off his 18-stadium Trip Around the Sun Tour April 21 in Tampa, Florida. Pre-sales are already underway, with tickets coming online for the general public on …
Oct 18
Garth, Alan Jackson & many more lead star-studded list of 51st CMA Awards performers
CMAA who’s-who of nominees and one of the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame make up the initial list of performers at the 51st Annual CMA Awards. So far, Garth Brooks, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett and Carrie Underwood are all set to take the stage next month at Nashville’s …
Oct 17
“High School” bound: Kelsea Ballerini returns to her alma mater for free concert next week
Black River Entertainment“High School” is more than just a track on Kelsea Ballerini’s new Unapologetically album — it’s where she’s headed. Fresh off playing shows in Amsterdam, Ireland, and the United Kingdom on Lady Antebellum’s You Look Good World Tour, the Tennessee native is traveling back to her alma mater to play a free concert. She’ll take the stage …
Oct 17
Garth Brooks recommends you take “This Ride” with Jerrod Niemann
CurbAs Jerrod Niemann prepares to release his new single “I Got This,” from his latest album This Ride, he’s getting a pretty impressive shout-out from five-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Garth Brooks. “This is one of the greatest talents I’ve ever got to run into, just a humble kid from Kansas,” Garth said recently on Facebook Live, while …
Oct 17
Kane Brown’s “What Ifs” are now a reality: Newcomer sets record with first number-ones
RCAKane Brown not only has the biggest country album and song in America this week, he’s breaking records as well. For the first time in history, Kane becomes the first artist to top all five Billboard country charts at the same time. His duet with Lauren Alaina, “What Ifs,” is #1 on the Country Airplay, Hot Country Songs, Country …
Oct 17
Lady A’s Charles Kelley follows his “Compass” on a South African safari
ABC/Randy HolmesIf things had gone as scheduled, Lady Antebellum would’ve kicked off their first tour of South Africa this past weekend. But even though the trio had to postpone the trip because Hillary Scott is pregnant with twins, Charles Kelley and his wife Cassie kept their plans to go on safari. “That’s my tall brother from another mother,” the 6’6” Charles shared on Instagram, …
Oct 17
“Dance with the One That Brought You”: Shania Twain set to guest judge, perform on “Dancing with the Stars”
Mercury NashvilleShania Twain’s already demonstrated she knows a thing or two about fancy footwork in a handful of her iconic music videos. Next week, she’ll share her knowledge as a guest judge on Dancing with the Stars. The pop/country superstar will take her place at the judge’s table during movie night, as the celebrity contestants pay …
Oct 17
Keith Urban surprises fans with an intimate, free show Monday night in Nashville
ABC RadioKeith Urban kicked off an impromptu Monday night show at Nashville’s The Basement with a rocking version of Dave Edmund’s 1970 classic “I Hear You Knocking.” Earlier in the day, the Australian superstar had hinted he was feeling like playing a surprise show, before tweeting out the details several hours later. “I miss playing,” he …
Oct 16
Dierks Bentley rocks the block in Austin, Texas Tuesday on “Good Morning America”
ABC/Todd WawrychukIt’s never too early for a party, and Dierks Bentley aims to prove it Tuesday morning on Good Morning America! The Arizona native starts the day by playing a show for the winner of GMA’s Summer Block Party contest, live from Austin, Texas. Dierks will kick things off starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday on ABC. It’s an exciting week …