Steve Nedved
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Jul 20
Ryan Seacrest officially signs on as host of ABC's “American Idol” reboot
Disney/ABC Home Entertainment and TV DistributionSeacrest…in! Kelly Ripa made the news official Thursday morning on Live with Kelly and Ryan: Ryan Seacrest is the new host of ABC’s reboot of American Idol. “I’m happy to confirm, I can confirm with absolute confirmation, that Ryan Seacrest is returning for the host of American Idol!” said Kelly. …
Jul 20
Davison County authorities seeking escaped prisoner
Davison County authorities are looking for an escaped prisoner. 23 year old James Wesley Spino was sentenced to four years probation on a possession of a controlled substance charge. He was ordered to serve 180 days in jail but was furloughed to attend treatment in Sioux Falls. While there he violated treatment center rules and …
Jul 19
Carly Pearce remembers “Every Little Thing” in new music video
BMLG/Carly PearceNewcomer Carly Pearce has the first-top twenty hit of her career with her debut single, “Every Little Thing,” and on Thursday, she’s unveiling the accompanying music video. The Kentucky native shared a sneak of the romantic, playful clip for the heartbreaking love-gone-wrong ballad on her socials. You’ll be able to watch it for the first time Thursday …
Jul 19
A December wedding, not in Nashville, not in Australia: Kelsea Ballerini opens up about her plans
Photo by Mike Coppola/WireImageKelsea Ballerini and Australian singer Morgan Evans got engaged over the Christmas holidays last year, and since then, the two haven’t revealed much about their wedding plans — except that a trip down the aisle is definitely on the books for 2017. This week in Nashville, Kelsea opened up a little more. “We are so …
Jul 19
Watch now: Blake Shelton and the Oaks get “animal” in new “Doing It to Country Songs” video
David Becker/Getty Images via ABCIf you’re looking for a laugh, you’ll want to be sure to check out Blake Shelton’s new video for “Doing It to Country Songs.” For the fifth single from his If I’m Honest album, Blake opted for an animated treatment that casts him as Blake Buck, performing alongside his backup singers, Country Music Hall-of-Famers The …
Jul 19
Keith Urban wants to hear your “Best.Cover.Ever” of “Somewhere in My Car”
ABC/Paula LoboFormer American Idol judge Keith Urban is the latest superstar to join the new YouTube talent competition Best.Cover.Ever. Hosted by rapper Ludacris, the show challenges aspiring musicians to upload their best version of a particular song by a big-name artist. The winner gets the chance to duet with that artist on YouTube. To earn your place on the stage next …
Jul 18
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill get Lucky on the Soul2Soul tour
ABC/Image Group LA Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s merch on the Soul2Soul trek is getting an upgrade. The superstar couple has partnered with jeans-maker Lucky Brand to create an exclusive 17-piece collection of tour merchandise, according to Billboard. The line includes blue jean jackets embroidered with either “Faith” or “McGraw,” and t-shirts that say things like “You be …
Jul 18
How do you say pecan? Lauren Alaina weighs in on the nutty topic
ABC/Lou RoccoPeach state native Lauren Alaina settles the age-old debate over how you say the word “pecan” — sort of — in a new video for the Georgia Pecan Growers Association. The American Idol runner-up ponders whether it’s puh-kahn or pee-kan in the clip, and for the record, she settles on puh-kahn. You can check out Lauren’s humorous take …
Jul 18
Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton plan their final performance together, in a star-studded celebration of Kenny's career
Webster Public RelationsKenny Rogers and Dolly Parton will reunite for one final performance, as the entertainment icon’s touring career draws to a close. “All in for the Gambler: Kenny Rogers’ Farewell Concert Celebration” will take place Wednesday, October 25 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Little Big Town, Alison Krauss, Jamey Johnson, Broadway and Frozen star Idina Menzel, and rockers Elle King and The Flaming Lips will all be part …
Jul 18
I'll Take You There: Cole Swindell is holding on to hope for getting his seventh #1 with Dierks Bentley
ABC/Image Group LA Since every single he’s ever released has gone to the top of the charts, Cole Swindell admits the thought of “Flatliner” NOT reaching number one is rather ominous. “I would think at some point that streak has to end,” he confesses. “It’s a pressure, but it’s a good pressure… but this song, it’s fun, …