Steve Nedved
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Sep 29
Country Rising: Stars from Garth Brooks to George Strait coming together to help hurricane victims
The GreenRoom The country community is coming together in a big way to help the victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose and Maria. Practically every big-name country star you can think of will take part in Country Rising: Nashville Gives for Hurricane Relief November 12 at Music City’s Bridgestone Arena. Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Sam Hunt, Lady Antebellum, Little Big …
Sep 29
Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan confirmed as new “American Idol” judges
ABCAfter weeks — nay, months — of speculation, it’s finally official: Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan will be joining Katy Perry at the judges’ table on ABC’s reboot of American Idol. Lionel’s name had been in the mix almost from the very beginning, while Luke’s name has been thrown around for the past couple of …
Sep 29
From “Fighter” to Champion: BMI to honor Keith Urban
ABC/Randy HolmesBroadcast Music Incorporated will honor Keith Urban with its Champion Award Tuesday, November 7 at the 65th annual BMI Country Awards in Nashville. The performing rights organization is honoring the “Fighter” hitmaker for his work in helping the next generation of singers, songwriters and musicians, and his efforts to further music education. So far, the Aussie …
Sep 29
In new AUDIENCE special, Chris Lane reveals the moment everything changed
ABC/George BurnsFriday’s a big day for Chris Lane. The “Fix” hitmaker will drop the lead single from his sophomore album — “Take Back Home Girl,” a duet with pop star Tori Kelly — and he’ll also star in his own special on the AUDIENCE Network. “A moment for me that changed everything was hearing my song on the …
Sep 29
After 15 years in the making, Shania “NOW” arrives: “I didn’t think I would ever make another album without Mutt”
Mercury NashvilleShania Twain’s first album in 15 years, NOW, is new in stores and online today. The icon admits it’s a time she once thought would never come, after her split from longtime musical partner and former husband, Mutt Lange. Vocal problems only reinforced her belief. “I took the long, long, long, long, long way around. I …
Sep 28
“Something’s Going On”: Trace Adkins weighs in on the anthem controversy with “Still a Soldier”
BBR Music Group As the controversy swirls over some NFL players opting to take a knee during the national anthem in protest of racial injustice, Trace Adkins is weighing in with a new song. The Louisiana native has long been a supporter of the USO, America’s men and women in uniform, and veterans, and the track “Still …
Sep 28
Listen now: Chris Lane picks pop star Tori Kelly as his “Take Back Home Girl” in new duet
ABC/Image Group LA Chris Lane is following up his top-ten “For Her” with a new duet with Grammy-nominated pop singer Tori Kelly. “Take Back Home Girl” is the lead single from his forthcoming sophomore album. “I’ve been a big fan of Tori’s for quite some time and I had this song that I was looking for a duet …
Sep 28
Watch now: Lady A’s “Heart Break” — a cinematic video turns into a chance to help Puerto Rico
Capitol NashvilleLong before Hurricane Maria struck the island of Puerto Rico, Lady Antebellum traveled there to shoot the new video for their latest single, “Heart Break.” “After spending time in San Juan, we fell in love with the area, the culture, the people, and that country — it was just a beautiful place…” Dave Haywood recalls. “We feel personally …
Sep 28
Miranda Lambert and Jon Pardi will be Livin’ Like Hippies on their 2018 tour
ABC/Image Group LAMiranda Lambert will set out on the Livin’ Like Hippies Tour this winter, playing 23 dates starting January 18 in Greenville, South Carolina. The trek takes its name from a line in the track “Highway Vagabond” from Miranda’s double album, The Weight of These Wings. ACM New Male Vocalist Jon Pardi will be along for …
Sep 28
From weddings to little kids, Dustin Lynch is surprised at the folks who are making him a superstar
Broken BowDustin Lynch has the biggest song of his career so far with “Small Town Boy,” thanks to its four weeks at the top of the Billboard chart. But the way the Tullahoma, Tennessee native can tell he’s really making an impact, is the way the song is working its way into the lives of his fans. “Believe …