Steve Nedved
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Sep 08
A stunned country music community reacts to the loss of both Don Williams and Troy Gentry
Sugar Hill Records/Blaster RecordsPerhaps Josh Turner said it best: “It’s a heavy day for country music.” The South Carolina native was just one of many stars who shared their condolences on social media, after news broke Friday that both Country-Music-Hall of Famer Don Williams and Montgomery Gentry‘s Troy Gentry were gone. The 78-year-old Williams died after a short illness. 50-year-old Gentry was …
Sep 08
Country legend Don Williams dead at 78
Webster Public RelationsCountry Music Hall of Famer Don Williams has passed away at the age of 78, after a short illness. Nicknamed “The Gentle Giant,” the Texas native was known for his laid-back vocals and classic country stylings on huge hits like “Tulsa Time,” “You’re My Best Friend,” “I Believe in You,” and many more. Williams …
Sep 08
Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry dies in helicopter crash
Matthew Eisman/WireImageTroy Gentry, one-half of the award-winning duo Montgomery Gentry, has died in a helicopter crash. He was 50 years old. The duo’s Twitter account posted the news Friday afternoon:”It is with great sadness that we confirm that Troy Gentry, half of the popular country duo, Montgomery Gentry, was tragically killed in a helicopter crash …
Sep 08
Attorney General offers advice regarding Equifax data breach
Attorney General Marty Jackley is alerting South Dakota citizens that a data breach of Equifax, one of the three (3) Credit Bureaus, has occurred which allowed thieves to access more than 143 million American consumers personal identifying information with 200,000 of them being South Dakota residents. The facts according to Equifax are as follows: “The …
Sep 08
Blake Shelton gets romantic in new “I'll Name the Dogs” video
Warner Music NashvilleBlake Shelton not only released his new single “I’ll Name the Dogs,” on Friday, but he also put out a music video to go with it. The upbeat, romantic clip features a full-fledged traditional wedding, complete with a dinner, cake, groomsmen and, of course, man’s best friend. “’I’ll Name the Dogs’ is a bit …
Sep 08
A more confident Dustin Lynch supplies music to get your groove on, with “Current Mood”
BBR Music Group It’s safe to say Dustin Lynch’s Current Mood is a pretty darn good one. As his third album comes out Friday, its second single, “Small Town Boy,” is #1 on the Billboard country chart. If you notice Dustin seeming a little cockier on Current Mood, he says his buddies on the road are to thank. “I’ve become a …
Sep 07
From “Losing Sleep” to “Blacked Out,” Chris Young takes conscious control of new album
RCA For the first time in his career, Chris Young co-wrote every song on his upcoming album, which takes its name from his latest top-25 hit, “Losing Sleep.” “Every album you make as an artist, you want to continue to grow,” the Murfreesboro, Tennessee native reflects. “And you also want people to be in love with it. …
Sep 07
Kip Moore and Tony Hawk's “Music City Skate Jam” will raise money for hurricane relief
The GreenRoomKip Moore is not one to shy away from helping others. Following the devastation in Texas after Hurricane Harvey, the “More Girls Like You” singer will be donating proceeds from Sunday’s Music City Skate Jam to those impacted by the hurricane. Entry is now free and open to the public with the hope to encourage …
Sep 07
Blake Shelton plans Mexican getaway with BFF Luke Bryan and Sam Hunt
CID PresentsSam Hunt and Blake Shelton are heading to the Caribbean for a Mexican vacation this winter with Luke Bryan — and they hope you’ll come along too. The “Body Like a Back Road” hit maker and the star of The Voice will headline Luke’s fourth annual Crash My Playa getaway vacation January 17-20 next year in Riviera Maya, Mexico. “Blake and …
Sep 07
Blake Shelton's music goes to the “Dogs” with new single
Warner Music NashvilleLook for new music from Blake Shelton this weekend. His new single, “I’ll Name the Dogs,” is set to debut at 5 a.m. CT on Friday morning. The new track is likely the lead single from his next record, though we don’t have any details about his eleventh studio album yet. Blake’s most recent effort, If …