Steve Nedved
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Aug 03
Lauren Alaina: “I'm the reason Kane Brown sings”
ABC/Lou RoccoNewcomer Kane Brown and Lauren Alaina are currently climbing the country chart together, thanks to their top-20 duet, “What Ifs.” If you wonder how the pairing came together, the answer dates all the way back to the duo’s formative years in Rossville, Georgia. “I grew up with Kane Brown…” Lauren reveals. “I’ve known him since we were kids. …
Aug 03
“Still Not Dead”: Willie Nelson squashes another internet hoax
Rick Kern/WireImageWillie Nelson’s publicist confirms to ABC Radio that the country legend is “Still Not Dead,” just as the song on his latest album declares. Internet rumors of Willie’s demise have become so rampant in recent years, the “Red-Headed Stranger” recorded the humorous track for his new project that came out in April, God’s Problem Child. The latest …
Aug 03
Carrie Underwood's husband, Mike Fisher, steps off the ice
C Flanigan/WireImageCarrie Underwood’s husband, Mike Fisher, is leaving hockey on a high note. After making it to the final game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, he’s retiring from the NHL. The now-former Nashville Predators’ captain made the announcement Thursday morning in a special article for The Tennessean, titled “Predators’ Mike Fisher: Thanks, Nashville.” After expressing his gratitude …
Aug 03
Brad Paisley tests his comedy chops on Netflix special, “Brad Paisley's Comedy Rodeo”
Lloyd Bishop/NBCBrad Paisley dropped by NBC’s Late Night on Wednesday to chat with host Seth Meyers about his Netflix comedy special Brad Paisley’s Comedy Rodeo, debuting August 15, and told Meyers how a country singer ended up hosting a comedy show. Paisley started honing his comedy chops during his concerts, as a way to hold the audience’s attention between …
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 …