Steve Nedved
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Aug 03
Jason Aldean goes back to where it started to celebrate his latest three number ones
ABC RadioJason Aldean celebrated his most recent chart-topping hits at a triple #1 party Wednesday afternoon at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon. With nineteen number ones now under his belt, Jason took time to explain the significance of the celebration’s location. “I remember getting my record deal in this building,” he recalled, “and telling people in this business …
Aug 02
Tim & Faith cancel Thursday Soul2Soul show, as Faith goes on two days' vocal rest
ABC RadioTim McGraw and Faith Hill have been forced to cancel their Thursday stop on the Soul2Soul tour, after Faith’s doctor put her on two days of vocal rest. In a statement posted on the Facebook page of the Verizon Arena in Little Rock, Arkansas, where the concert was to take place, Tim and Faith apologize, saying they “adore their …
Aug 02
Maren Morris is apparently keeping her wedding plans simple, but not revealing many details
ABC/Image Group LA If you’re curious about Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd’s upcoming trip down the aisle, Maren has a little update for you — sort of. “When people ask how our wedding planning is going…” she tweeted on Wednesday, along with a photo of a program with two rings lying on top. “Order of Ceremony,” the page reads, “Music …
Aug 02
Carrie Underwood works up a sweat as we wait for new music
ABC/Image Group LA Now that Carrie Underwood’s current single with new label mate Keith Urban has officially reached the pinnacle on the country chart, the wait is on to see how she’ll follow up “The Fighter.” As we watch for Carrie’s first music for Capitol Nashville, the American Idol winner does have some new products in the marketplace: new workout …
Aug 02
Twenty-five years later, George Strait's “Pure Country” returns to theaters; soundtrack debuts on vinyl
UMG NashvilleExactly a quarter-century since its original release, the soundtrack to George Strait’s classic movie Pure Country will finally be available on vinyl for the very first time. The 25th Anniversary Limited Edition of the album that boast the hits “I Cross My Heart,” “Heartland,” and “When Did You Stop Loving Me” will be available on September 15. …
Aug 02
Morris Equipment closing
Morris, Inc. President and CEO John Morris has announced that the company will be closing down its Morris Equipment Division. Morris Equipment consists of implement dealerships and equipment rental businesses in Pierre, Mitchell, Mobridge and Valentine, NE. The closure of the locations comes as the company faces challenges to remain profitable due to a sluggish …
Aug 02
Could “CMT Crossroads” pave the way for a full album from Florida Georgia Line and Backstreet Boys?
ABC RadioAfter Florida Georgia Line and Backstreet Boys’ performance for CMT Crossroads this week, it seems likely we’ve only seen the beginning of the collaborations between the hot country duo and the boy band legends. Tuesday’s show at The Factory in Franklin, Tennessee, on the outskirts of Nashville, started with an a capella version of FGL’s chart-topping hit, “H.O.L.Y.,” with …
Aug 02
Coming soon: Kellie Pickler previews her new talk show, “Pickler & Ben”
CMTKellie Pickler’s new talk show, Pickler & Ben is set to premiere all across the U.S. on September 18. The syndicated lifestyle program will originate from Nashville, and happens to be executive produced by country icon Faith Hill. “She’s my boss! Is that not amazing?” Kellie told the Today show’s Hoda Kotb. “I’m just like pinching myself every day,” Kellie continued. …
Aug 02
Dierks, Blake and Billy Ray are “On the Road Again” in new “Carpool Karaoke” trailer
Courtesy Apple MusicApple Music’s new Carpool Karaoke series looks to be one wild ride. Based on the popular segment from The Late Late Show with James Corden, the stand-alone episodes promise plenty of your favorite country stars. In fact, the series’ new trailer is set entirely to Willie Nelson’s 1980 classic, “On the Road Again.” In addition to …
Aug 02
The secret ingredient behind Billy Currington's #1 songs
ABC/Image Group LA Billy Currington celebrates the twelfth #1 of his career this week, as “Do I Make You Wanna” tops the Billboard country chart. When it comes to racking up a dozen chart-topping hits, Billy says it’s crucial to have some great help. In fact, the same man who brought him his first #1, 2005’s “Must Be …