Steve Nedved
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Aug 29
Even during Hurricane Harvey, John Rich finds a silver lining: “Those people are helping each other out”
Big&Rich Records/Sony RED/Thirty TigersBig & Rich’s John Rich may be a Tennessean by birth, but the Hurricane Harvey tragedy hits close to home for the Nashville resident: his wife’s entire family is from the Houston area. “While it is such a massive tragedy going on,” he comments, “the only thing that I like looking at is all …
Aug 29
Florida Georgia Line plans a “Smooth” start for the Labor Day weekend
BMLGFlorida Georgia Line fans may need to clear some space on their DVRs. On Wednesday, you’ll finally be able to see FGL’s episode of CMT Crossroads, which they taped last month with their pals Backstreet Boys. The show premieres at 10 p.m. ET on CMT, and features a performance of their shared #1, “God, Your Mama, and Me,” as …
Aug 29
Luke Combs and Kane Brown step out “Front & Center” with their songwriting partners
CMANewcomers Luke Combs and Kane Brown are teaming up for a new episode of American Public Television’s Front and Center. The show will take place September 5 at the Franklin Theatre, on the outskirts of Nashville. Luke and Kane will share the stage with some of the songwriters who helped them craft the tunes on their debut albums. Tickets are …
Aug 29
Luke Bryan will “Light It Up” on the Opry during special St. Jude show
Capitol NashvilleLuke Bryan will do his new single “Light It Up” on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry on Wednesday, September 13, during a show dedicated to Country Cares for St. Jude Kids. Longtime St. Jude supporter Randy Owen also is on the bill, along with childhood cancer survivor Clare Bowen from CMT’s Nashville. A St. Jude patient will serve as …
Aug 28
“Wake Me Up”: Billy Currington delivers a little more summertime
ABC/Image Group LABilly Currington is not quite done with Summer Forever. Though he’d previously indicated his next single was likely to come from his next studio album, the Georgia native is releasing one more song from his sixth record. “Wake Me Up” is the fifth radio song from Summer Forever. “Do I Make You Wanna,” “It Don’t Hurt …
Aug 28
Chris Young gives $100,000 to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
RCA NashvilleChris Young is giving $100,000 to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Though the “Losing Sleep” hitmaker grew up on the outskirts of Nashville, he lived in Arlington, Texas before signing his record deal with RCA. He also owns a home, and has family and close friends, in the storm’s path. “Port Aransas, Rockport, Corpus …
Aug 28
Dustin Lynch, Brothers Osborne and Lauren Alaina are giving us a reason to get up early this Labor Day
CMAYour favorite country stars likely won’t be sleeping in this Labor Day: they’ll be busy finding out who’s nominated for country’s biggest awards show. Dustin Lynch, Brothers Osborne and Lauren Alaina will reveal who’s in the running for the 51st Annual CMA Awards Monday during the 8:30 a.m. half-hour of ABC’s Good Morning America. TJ and John Osborne will also stick around to perform …
Aug 28
Lady A pitches in to help Hurricane Harvey victims
ABC/Randy HolmesWith two dates this weekend in the Lone Star State, Lady Antebellum found themselves almost in the eye of the storm as Hurricane Harvey assaulted Texas. The trio was forced to cancel their Saturday show in Houston, but made the decision to give all their merchandise sales from Friday’s concert to relief efforts. “Thank you guys …
Aug 28
Order another round: Midland arrives at #1 with “Drinkin' Problem”
BMLGTheir debut album hasn’t even come out yet, but Midland already has a #1 hit. This week, the new trio’s first single, “Drinkin’ Problem,” tops the Mediabase country chart. “This is a dream come true for us,” lead singer Mark Wystrach says. “Thank you so much to country radio and all of our fans for the love and support,” …
Aug 28
Mitchell man now facing murder charges
A Mitchell man is now facing murder charges in the death of a 30 year old man last Tuesday morning. A Davison County Grand Jury indicted 49 year old Anthony Lewis for first and second degree murder. Lewis was originally charged with first degree manslaughter when he was arrested for stabbing 30 year old Quinn …