Steve Nedved
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May 22
How you can help Weekend Warrior Brad Paisley send “Love and War” to the troops
ABC/Image Group LAMemorial Day is less than a week away, and Brad Paisley is hoping you’ll help him say thank you to America’s men and women who serve. From now through next Monday, for every copy of Brad’s new Love and War album that’s sold on his website, he’ll donate another disc to a current member of the U.S. Armed …
May 22
Little Big Town delivers a mother lode of special guests at the “Mother Church”
ABC RadioFans who turned out to see Little Big Town this weekend at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium got a whole lot more than they bargained for. In addition to performing their hits and tracks from their new album The Breaker, the reigning CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year surprised their sold-out audiences with a stellar lineup …
May 22
Rascal Flatts returns to Vegas for Eight “Night(s) to Shine” in October
BMLGRascal Flatts is headed back to Sin City for a limited-run residency this October. The “Yours If You Want It” hitmakers will play eight shows at the 1,800-seat Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Las Vegas. “Vegas just keeps pulling us back,” lead singer Gary LeVox says. “Our previous two residencies were such an amazing experience and opportunity to …
May 22
Shout-out to Gwen and the fans: Blake Shelton is “Billboard”'s Top Country Artist
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images via ABCBlake Shelton took home the Top Country Artist honor at Sunday night’s Billboard Music Awards, and the Oklahoma native knows exactly whom to thank. “I know this award is based on streaming and record sales and ticket sales and that all happens because of the fans,” he says. “So I consider this …
May 22
For Sentimental Reasons: Lee Brice pays tribute to his “Boy(s)” on album #4
ABC/Rick RowellLee Brice’s self-titled fourth studio album will arrive November 3, and the soon-to-be father of three reveals there are multiple reasons he chose “Boy” as the lead single. “First, Sara and I have two sons, Takoda and Ryker,” Lee says. “This song is a tribute to them. It’s my way of saying how proud I am to be their …
May 22
“Billboard” Music Awards 2017: Florida Georgia Line tease more collaborations
Courtesy Dick Clark ProductionsAt the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night in Las Vegas, Florida Georgia Line won the award for Top Country Song for “H.O.L.Y.” and also performed with John Legend. Performing with artists outside their genre is nothing new for FGL — they’ve collaborated with Nelly, The Chainsmokers and The Backstreet Boys too. And, …
May 22
Could Chris Janson's “Fix a Drink” be the song of the summer?
ABC/Image Group LA Chris Janson is hoping his new single, “Fix a Drink,” is one you’ll have on repeat this summer. Ironically, the infectious tune came to life during a session where the “Buy Me a Boat” hitmaker and songwriter Chris DuBois just weren’t getting anywhere. “[We] were sitting on the back porch… smoking cigars, drinking Mt. Dews …
May 21
Florida Georgia Line and Sam Hunt represent at Sunday's “Billboard” Music Awards
Courtesy Dick Clark ProductionsIf you’re a Florida Georgia Line fan, you won’t want to miss Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards. In addition to being the most-nominated country act with six nods, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley are set to perform with John Legend. They’ll do a mash-up of their nominated song “H.O.L.Y.,” along with the Oscar-winning R&B singer/songwriter’s current single “Surefire.” Even though he’s not …
May 19
Granger Smith reveals how songwriting just “Happens Like That” on the FGL tour
BBR Music GroupGranger Smith’s just-released single, “Happens Like That,” was written while he was on the road with Florida Georgia Line, and FGL’s Tyler Hubbard even has a co-writing credit on the song. When Granger felt sure he’d hit on a good idea, the “Backroad Song” hitmaker reached out to Tyler to collaborate. “I texted him, ‘We’re onto …
May 19
Honey, it's here! Preview the new single from Shania Twain
Brian Bowen Smith/NBCIf you can’t wait until next month to hear Shania Twain’s new single, well, it turns out you don’t have to. “It’s been a longggg 15 years but the day has finally arrived!!” the Canadian superstar posted on her socials. “Incredibly excited to share a preview of my new single, ‘Life’s About to Get Good…’” …