Steve Nedved
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Jun 01
Alan Jackson to treat Predators fans to a “Good Time” Saturday in Music City
ABC/Image Group LASoon-to-be Country-Music-Hall-of-Famer Alan Jackson will play a free show Saturday in downtown Music City, just before the Nashville Predators’ first home-game of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final. The event, called “Broadway Smash: Preds Party with a Purpose,” starts at 3:30 p.m. CT, with Alan set to take the stage at 5th & Broadway at 4:45. …
Jun 01
Darius Rucker, Rascal Flatts & more help Earth, Wind & Fire turn downtown Nashville into “Boogie Wonderland”
CMTThe list of artists who’ll join R&B legends Earth, Wind & Fire for the first-ever outdoor recording of CMT Crossroads is growing. Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Dan + Shay, Martina McBride, Sara Evans and Drake White will all take the stage Tuesday night in Nashville with the classic band. Previously-announced performers Lady Antebellum will also sing with Earth, Wind & Fire on Wednesday’s CMT Awards. Fans who’d …
Jun 01
Why Maren Morris cut her hair to spend the summer with Sam Hunt
ABC/Image Group LA If you’ve been following the career of Maren Morris, you’ve probably noticed Thomas Rhett’s duet partner on “Craving You” has had a pretty serious haircut. And if you’ve wondered why exactly — it’s because she’s hitting the road this summer with Sam Hunt. Maren admits it’s all about beating the heat. “My hairdresser, I’d told …
Jun 01
Vince Gill will join The Eagles at Classic East and Classic West festivals
Courtesy of The ClassicIt’s been rumored for a while but now it’s official: Vince Gill will perform with The Eagles at this summer’s Classic East and Classic West festivals. The news was announced by The Doobie Brothers’ Patrick Simmons on ABC’s Good Morning America Thursday morning. In addition to Vince, 24-year-old Deacon Frey, son of …
May 31
Davison County Jail escapee wanted
ESCAPEE – FAIL TO RETURN FROM FURLOUGH The following inmate has not returned to the Davison County Jail after his court ordered furlough outside of the jail. He was released at 09:00 AM on Friday, 05/26/2017 and has failed to return to jail on 05/30/2017 as ordered. Name: Miiller, Nicholas Randall DOB: 06/20/1985 AGE: 31 …
May 31
Why Little Big Town's “Happy People” may be “The Best (Country) Song of 2017 (So Far)”
ABC RadioEntertainment Weekly ranks Little Big Town’s “Happy People” #2 on its list of “The Best Songs of 2017 (So Far).” The magazine praises the tune for its “heartwarming message of inclusivity that transcends party lines.” It happens to be the only country entry on the publication’s 10-song tally. When it comes to albums, Chris Stapleton’s From A Room: …
May 31
Lauren Alaina takes the “Road Less Traveled” into the movies
MarVistaNext Tuesday, you’ll be able to check out Lauren Alaina’s starring role in a movie that shares its title with her first #1 song, “Road Less Traveled.” In the loosely-autobiographical tale, Lauren plays a country singer who returns to her Tennessee hometown a week before her wedding, and jeopardizes the whole affair after she’s thrust together …
May 31
Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker and Charles Kelley to remember Gregg Allman at CMT Awards
CMTJason Aldean, Darius Rucker and Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley will mark the passing of Gregg Allman with a special performance at next week’s CMT Music Awards. The Southern rock pioneer died last Saturday of complications from liver cancer. Kelsea Ballerini, who’s tied for the most nominations with Thomas Rhett and Keith Urban, will take the stage too, as will Little Big Town. They join previously-announced performers …
May 31
Chris Stapleton postpones tour for three weeks, cancels CMA Music Festival appearance
Mercury NashvilleChris Stapleton is postponing the next three weeks of concerts on his All-American Road Show tour, and cancelling his June 11 appearance at CMA Music Festival, according to a statement on his website. While the announcement doesn’t explain the reason for the decision, it goes on to advise fans to “hold on to your tickets for …
May 31
Brett Young makes it two in a row with “In Case You Didn't Know”
BMLGBrett Young lands his second #1 in a row this week, as “In Case You Didn’t Know” rises to the top of Billboard’s Country Airplay ranking. “As a songwriter, the ultimate reward when you write a song is that it impacts someone’s life,” Brett says of the popular wedding song he co-wrote. “Maybe one of our biggest …