Steve Nedved
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Jun 14
Lady Antebellum wants you to check into “Heart Break Hotel”
Capitol NashvilleLady Antebellum has come up with an innovative way to introduce you to the songs on their new Heart Break album. A new, nearly-six-minute video uses pieces of the collection’s 13 tracks to tell the stories of the guests and an employee at the fictional “Heart Break Hotel.” Director Hodges Usry shot the clip at the iconic Madonna Inn on …
Jun 14
Cole Swindell brings on the fun with “Flatliner,” with a little help from Dierks Bentley
ABC/Image Group LA Cole Swindell and Dierks Bentley laid down vocals for “Flatliner” long before the two set out together on the What the Hell Tour. But Cole says their ongoing trek is what’s really brought his latest hit to life. “I knew it was a fun song when we recorded it,” the Georgia native recalls. “But that’s …
Jun 14
Thomas Rhett and Michael Ray team up to celebrate the success of “Think a Little Less”
ABC RadioIt was a two-star #1 party Tuesday afternoon in Nashville, as Thomas Rhett turned out to support Michael Ray as he celebrated the success of “Think a Little Less,” which TR co-wrote. While the song was written more than four years ago while TR was on tour, Michael took it to the top of the country chart back …
Jun 13
Wanna jam with Brett Eldredge this Friday night?
CMTCMT is hoping you’ll spend your Friday night with Brett Eldredge. The “Something I’m Good At” singer stars in the latest episode of CMT Instant Jam, which was recorded just before April’s Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. The one-hour special takes fans behind-the-scenes as Brett stages a pop-up show in Sin City, and performs …
Jun 13
From Garth to Jason Aldean: a look inside country stars' bank accounts
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteHow do country stars stack up to other celebrities, when it comes to money? Forbes new list of “The World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities” gives you an interesting perspective. It’s no surprise that CMA Entertainer of the Year Garth Brooks is the highest-ranking country artist on the list, sharing the #26 spot with the legendary Elton John. Garth, however, only …
Jun 13
“When It Rains It Pours”: Newcomer Luke Combs lands another #1
River House Artists/Columbia NashvilleFresh off two weeks at #1 with his debut single, “Hurricane,” there’s more good news for Luke Combs. This week, the North Carolina native’s first album emerges at the top of Billboard’s country albums chart, giving him the biggest debut of any new country artist this year. This One’s for You also makes an impressive showing …
Jun 13
Darius Rucker says #1 never gets old, even if it takes 46 weeks
ABC/Image Group LA Darius Rucker celebrates the eighth number one of his country career this week with “If I Told You.” “Oh, it’s always awesome and never gets old,” the Hootie and the Blowfish front man reflects. “Every time, you know, it gets late in the week and you realize you’re in there, it’s an amazing feeling,” he …
Jun 12
Miranda Lambert finds homes for five dozen shelter dogs during CMA Fest 2017
ABC/Image Group LAThanks to Miranda Lambert and her Muttnation Foundation, sixty rescue dogs now have new homes. Miranda kicked off CMA Fest 2017 by marching from Nashville’s Nissan Stadium to Walk of Fame Park with more than one thousand animal lovers, as well as 120 of their four-legged friends. In addition to raising awareness for shelter pets, …
Jun 12
It's a boy! And no one's happier than Justin Moore
Webster Public RelationsJustin Moore, father of three daughters, now has a male ally in his household. Big sisters Ella, Kennedy and Rebecca welcomed their baby brother Sunday afternoon in Little Rock, Arkansas. Justin’s wife Kate gave birth to the 7-pound 14-ounce boy at 3:33 p.m. Thomas South Moore was named after his late grandfather. While the Moores didn’t find out the sex of …
Jun 12
Keith Urban plans a snow date Labor Day weekend
ABC/Randy HolmesIt looks like Keith Urban may be hitting the slopes this Labor Day weekend. The Australian superstar is one of the headliners of this year’s Labor Day Experience at Snowmass Town Park near Aspen, Colorado. The festival takes place September 1-3, with Keith topping the bill on Saturday night. Rock-and-Roll Hall-of-Famers Hall & Oates will play Friday night, …