Steve Nedved
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Sep 15
Chris Young is “Losing Sleep” at the Nashville Omni
RCA NashvilleFrom the valet to the bar to the bedroom, Chris Young’s sexy new video for “Losing Sleep” was shot entirely at Nashville’s Omni Hotel. If you check out the clip on YouTube, you’ll also spot a cameo by the Nashville skyline, as Chris and his leading lady overlook downtown’s Music City Center. “Losing Sleep” …
Sep 15
Chris Janson admits he had to practice his “a** off” for his ACM Honors tribute
Warner Music NashvilleWhile lots of children and their parents know Shel Silverstein as the author of beloved books like The Giving Tree and Where the Sidewalk Ends, Friday night, Chris Janson remembers him for his music. The “Fix a Drink” hitmaker performs songs Silverstein wrote for the likes of Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan, as …
Sep 14
“Body Like a Back Road” will be CMT's first-ever Song of the Year
CMTSam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road’ will be honored as CMT’s first-ever Song of the Year at the upcoming 2017 CMT Artists of the Year celebration at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The Montevallo hitmaker joins previously-announced award recipients Chris Stapleton, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, and Luke Bryan. The evening will also …
Sep 14
“Don't disappear”: Vince Gill makes a heartfelt plea to Eddie Montgomery, as country music says goodbye to Troy Gentry
Vince Gill performs at Troy Gentry’s memorial service at the Grand Ole Opry; Jason Davis/Getty ImagesTroy Gentry’s coffin sat center stage at the Grand Ole Opry, situated firmly in the treasured circle of wood transplanted from the historic stage of the Ryman Auditorium, as a house full of friends, family and fans came to say …
Sep 14
Granger Smith to headline Don't Tread On Me Tour
Paul De La Cerda / Wheelhouse RecordsOn the heels of his new album announcement, Granger Smith has revealed a winter headlining tour. The “Happens Like That” singer is set to kick off his Don’t Tread On Me Tour on November 3. He’ll visit 14 cities, and he’s taking along support acts Dylan Schneider and Morgan Wallen for the trek, which ends …
Sep 14
Local organization proposes Business Improvement District
Mitchell Main Street & Beyond, an organization that works to promote and preserve Mitchell’s downtown will lead the charge in creating a Business Improvement District (BID) by increasing taxes for property owners within the historic district. By creating a means to generate funds, Main Street will be able to enhance the historic commercial core and …
Sep 13
Kip Moore explains why he stays in hostels when he travels
Scott Legato/Getty ImagesKip Moore lives very simply. While the “More Girls Like You” singer spent time traveling to Hawaii, Costa Rica and Iceland earlier this year, he says much of his journey was spent in hostels. “I’m afraid to get comfortable because I’m scared to lose … I’m scared I might become … civilized? Not civilized …
Sep 13
Florida Georgia Line, Garth Brooks & Keith Urban to headline 2018's Stagecoach festival
Courtesy Goldenvoice/Stagecoach FestivalThe 2018 edition of the Stagecoach festival is set for April 27 through April 29 in Indio, California, and this year’s headliners couldn’t be bigger: Garth Brooks, Florida Georgia Line and Keith Urban. FGL will headline Friday, April 27, Keith will take the stage on Saturday the 28th, and Garth will close things …
Sep 13
National Transportation Safety Board releases preliminary report on Troy Gentry's crash
Chris Hollo/Grand Ole OpryAs the country music world continues to mourn the death of Montgomery Gentry‘s Troy Gentry in a helicopter crash on September 8, the National Transportation Safety Board has released its aviation accident preliminary report explaining the reason for the crash. The NTSB report says: “Several minutes after takeoff, the pilot reported…that he was unable to control engine …
Sep 13
Granger Smith announces new album, “When the Good Guys Win”
Eric Ryan Anderson / Design by: Shauna Dodds and Sarah Dodds at Backstage Design StudioGranger Smith returns with new music on October 27 with the release of When the Good Guys Win. The singer/songwriter co-wrote nine of the album’s 14 tracks and served as producer, alongside Frank Rogers and Derek Wells. Most of the new album was written on the …