Steve Nedved

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Kelsea Ballerini returns to “High School” on Friday

Black River EntertainmentIt looks like Kelsea Ballerini is heading back to “High School” this Friday. “Why would he want to change when every memory bows to him // 9.22,” Kelsea tweeted on Monday, along with a photo of herself posing in front of the bleachers in either a stadium or a gym. It didn’t take long for Kelsea’s fans …

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As his second album arrives, Chris Janson sets his sights on the Hall of Fame

Warner Music NashvilleChris Janson will mark the release of his sophomore album by hanging out at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The Missouri native’s second release, Everybody, comes out Friday, and on Saturday, he’ll be the subject of a Songwriter Session in the Hall’s Ford Theater. If you can’t make it Nashville for the …

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More girls like you: It's two more tutus for Lady A's Hillary Scott

ABC/Paula LoboLady Antebellum’s drummer, Chris Tyrrell, already lives in a house full of women — and that’s a situation that’s only growing. You see, Chris is married to Lady A’s Hillary Scott, and the two already have a four-year-old daughter named Eisele. Last month, the couple revealed they’re expecting twins, after a particularly difficult miscarriage that inspired Hillary’s …

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In a week with three huge country debuts, Thomas Rhett comes out on top

The Valory Music Co.This week, Thomas Rhett bests his buddies Dustin Lynch and Kip Moore, debuting at #1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 albums chart. Life Changes is TR’s first chart-topper on the tally, marking the best sales week of his career so far. It’s also the first country record to debut at the top of the all-genre ranking since Jason Aldean did last October …

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From private planes to pricey bourbon: Ashley McBryde's unforgettable ride with Eric Church

John Peets PhotographyThis weekend, newcomer Ashley McBryde stepped into a coveted spot, opening two dates for Eric Church. But while the Arkansas native has gotten plenty of attention for her latest single, “A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega,” it was an earlier appearance with Eric that initially put her on the map. At the time, Ashley was working …

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Mitchell man announces city council candidacy

A Mitchell man is taking another run on a city council seat. 23 year old Clay Loneman announced via e-mail Sunday that he’ll once again seek a council seat from Ward One. He lost his first bid to Councilor Steve Rice back in June. Loneman says since Ward One Councilor Mel Olson is running for …

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Big & Rich: Still “(Doing) It for the Party,” after all these years

Big & Rich Records/Sony RED/Thirty TigersBig & Rich’s new album, Did It for the Party, is out now, and John Rich says the title track is more than just a fun tune: it’s a reflection of who the duo really is. “Big Kenny wrote ‘Did It for the Party” and played it for me on the back of our …

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All this and Dolly, too! Kellie Pickler gets a surprise during Monday's premiere of “Pickler & Ben”

Photo Credit: George Burns, JrKellie Pickler got quite a surprise during the taping of the first episode of her new syndicated Nashville-based talk show: a surprise visit from her hero, Dolly Parton. You can share the moment on Monday, when Pickler & Ben premieres in close to forty markets across the U.S. Executive-produced by Faith Hill, the show is co-hosted …

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No more “Hangin' On”: You can hear more of Chris Young's new album now

RCAChris Young is inviting you on a little “Holiday” as he gets ready to release his new record. If you pre-order Losing Sleep, you’ll instantly get the track titled “Holiday,” as well as the lead single and title song — and there’s more on the way. You’ll get an instant download of “Hangin’ On” on September 29, …

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Listen now: One of Troy Gentry's final recordings, “Better Me,” available one day after his memorial

Average Joes EntertainmentYou can now stream or download “Better Me,” the song that premiered Thursday at the end of Troy Gentry’s funeral at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House. The tune is one of the final batch of songs that Troy recorded with his Montgomery Gentry bandmate, Eddie Montgomery, and was to be included on the …

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