Steve Nedved
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Aug 18
From “Sixteen” to the “Grave,” Thomas Rhett previews “Life Changes”
BMLGThomas Rhett’s Life Changes album won’t be out until September 8, but if you pre-order the project, you can download several tunes ahead of time. One of those is the song that TR’s wife Lauren says is her favorite, “Sixteen.” “That song is the epitome of just, the grass is always greener,” Thomas tells ABC Radio. “We’ve all been …
Aug 18
Johnny Cash's children denounce Charlottesville protester who wore shirt with his name on it
Kevin Mazur/WireImageThe five children of Country Music Hall of Famer Johnny Cash took to Facebook to release a statement involving a protester wearing a T-shirt bearing Cash’s name over the weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia. At the white nationalist rally last Saturday in Charlottesville, a 32-year-old counterprotester named Heather Heyer died when a man drove his …
Aug 18
Back to Us: Rascal Flatts remembers their roots, as they celebrate their 17th #1
ABC RadioRascal Flatts celebrated their seventeenth #1 Thursday with a party at BMI, on Nashville’s Music Row. “Yours If You Want It” was the perfect song to introduce their latest album, Back to Us, according to Joe Don Rooney. “I think everything Rascal Flatts is about is inside that song,” Joe Don says. “It’s an uptempo song, it’s …
Aug 17
They may be “Taking the Long Way,” but there are six new Dixie Chicks tracks coming
ColumbiaThe Dixie Chicks haven’t made a new record since 2006’s Grammy-winning Taking the Long Way, but next month, they’ll be back with new music. While it’s not a studio album, DCX MMXVI captures the trio’s successful 2016/2017 tour live, complete with at least six covers they’ve never recorded before: —Sinead O’Connor’s 1990 hit written by Prince, “Nothing Compares 2 U” –Singer/songwriter Patty …
Aug 17
Baby Bellum! Two Lady A members are expanding their families
ABC/Randy HolmesLady Antebellum have a lot going on right now with their Heart Break album and You Look Good world tour. Well, their lives are about to get even more complicated: two members are expecting additions to their families. “#BabyBellum round 2!” the group tweeted. “Thrilled to announce the Haywoods are welcoming a girl this …
Aug 17
Jason Aldean, Lady A, Chris Stapleton and Alan Jackson add to the action at ACM Honors
ABC/Image Group LA You can add Chris Stapleton and Alan Jackson to the list of superstars you’ll see on the 11th Annual ACM Honors when the two-hour special airs next month on CBS. Chris and Alan join already-announced performers Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Brad Paisley, Thomas Rhett, Hillary Scott, George Strait, Vince Gill and Toby Keith. Kelsea, Toby and King George are among the evening’s honorees as well. …
Aug 17
Which one is “Unforgettable?” Thomas Rhett to help pick the next Miss America
ABC/Mark LevineWith two new daughters, a major tour, and his next album on the way, Thomas Rhett is adding one more thing to his already busy schedule: he’ll be one of the celebrity judges at this year’s Miss America competition. TR will find himself evaluating contestants’ lifestyle and fitness, evening wear, talent, interview skills and on-stage questions …
Aug 17
Look for Luke Bryan's next “Move,” coming August 23
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteIt seems likely we could hear new music from Luke Bryan as early as next Wednesday. Ads in the country music trades this week feature a new picture of a rather serious-looking Luke, along with the caption, “Luke Bryan August 23rd,” which is next Wednesday’s date. The four-time Entertainer of the Year hasn’t had a …
Aug 17
On “Tonight Show,” Shania Twain announces 2018 tour
Andrew Lipovsky/NBCShania Twain was Jimmy Fallon‘s musical guest on Wednesday’s Tonight Show, and used the appearance to officially announce her upcoming tour, kicking off in 2018. Fallon made the announcement during his introduction of her performance of “Swinging with My Eyes Closed,” the latest single from her upcoming album, Now — her first in 15 years. …
Aug 17
Brothers Osborne play the blame game with “It Ain't My Fault”
ABC/Brett OronzioBrothers Osborne’s latest hit, “It Ain’t My Fault,” was born with a guitar lick and a beat on the drums. “We just had this riff,” TJ Osborne remembers, “and John had this drum groove, and it started happening pretty organically, pretty naturally and pretty quick. We knew we were onto something really fun, and kind of a fresh …