Steve Nedved
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Jun 21
Chase Rice ready to shed “bro country” stigma with upcoming album release
ABC/Image Group LASinger/songwriter Chase Rice will forever be associated with the bro-country movement, since he co-wrote the genre’s most downloaded song of all time: “Cruise,” performed by the duo Florida Georgia Line. But that was five years ago. Today, many critics note that with the recent success of artists like Chris Stapleton, the sound of …
Jun 21
Welcome the summer of '17 with these six songs
Blue Chair Bay/Columbia NashvilleJune 21st is officially the first full day of summer. To celebrate, consider adding some of these great summertime tunes to your playlist: Dan + Shay: “Road Trippin’” — This is the next single from the duo’s Obsession album. Crank it up and let it take you wherever you want to go. …
Jun 21
Lady Antebellum coming to the big screen for one night only
Artists Den/Joe PapeoLady Antebellum is taking their new album Heart Break to the big screen, giving fans up-close-and-personal access from the comfort of their local movie theater. The concert event Artists Den Presents Lady Antebellum is coming to movie theaters for one night on Tuesday, July 25th. Fans can expect an intimate concert performance with …
Jun 20
“American Idol” to hire back Rickey Minor as musical director?
Courtesy ABCABC appears to be trying to get the band back together — literally — for its American Idol reboot. Sources tell Variety that the ABC is hiring back longtime American Idol music director Rickey Minor for the show’s return next year. Minor, a bandleader, producer and musician, has worked with Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Christina …
Jun 20
Newcomer Dylan Scott experiencing another “first” with gold-certified single
Curb RecordsDylan Scott is racking up quite a few “firsts” in his country career. On May 28th, Dylan celebrated his first wedding anniversary with wife Blair. Then last week, it was announced the couple is expecting their first child. And topping things off, his current single, “My Girl,” is his first to enter the top …
Jun 20
Heightened concert venue terrorism alerts concern Lady Antebellum as they embark on a six-country tour
ABC/Image Group LAHillary, Charles and Dave of Lady Antebellum are being extra vigilant on their You Look Good World Tour, which launched May 23 and will take the trio across the globe — including an October performance at Manchester Arena, site of the May 22 terrorist attack following an Ariana Grande concert that killed 22 …
Jun 20
Dan + Shay let their fans make a pretty big decision
Warner Music NashvilleDuo Dan + Shay used social networking to let their fans decide their next single. Posted via Instagram, Twitter and voting on their website, the song options were from the pair’s latest album Obsessed. The winner? The catchy “Road Trippin.’” The single is the follow-up to Dan + Shay’s third consecutive #1 single, …
Jun 19
Thomas Rhett takes his Home Team Tour into extra innings
ABC RadioReigning ACM Male Vocalist of the Year Thomas Rhett is keeping his energetic brand of country music “in play” by adding dates to his Home Team Tour for the fall of 2017. This is the second official extension of the tour, which will once again take Thomas overseas, and includes dates in the U.S. …
Jun 19
Lady Antebellum debut at #1 on Billboard Country albums chart; #4 overall with Heart Break
Capitol Records NashvillePlatinum-selling, uber-successful group Lady Antebellum has earned their fifth debut at the #1 position on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart with their critically acclaimed new album Heart Break. On the all-genre Top 200 album chart, the album arrived at #4. The album also skyrocketed into the top 10 on iTunes charts in 15 …
Jun 19
An Armadillo cake and a kiss were highlights of Blake Shelton's birthday bash
Getty Images via ABCBlake Shelton’s girlfriend Gwen Stefani took to Instagram Sunday night to show off her affection for the singer, who celebrated his birthday that day. As the two partied it up, Gwen took a selfie of the pair smooching, and also documented the big reveal of Blake’s custom-made Armadillo birthday cake. It looked …