Steve Nedved
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May 30
“The Ones That Like Me”: Why Brantley Gilbert's life is better than ever
Valory Music Co. Brantley Gilbert’s new single from his #1 album The Devil Don’t Sleep will be “The Ones That Like Me.” It’s the follow-up to his top-10 lead release, “The Weekend.” With a hook that says “The ones that like me love me,” it’s a reminder that the Georgia native has plenty of affection in his …
May 30
“Good food, good music, good drinks, good hang and good people”: Tyler Hubbard takes you inside FGL House
Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images via ABCIf you’ve ever thought about throwing one back with Florida Georgia Line, there’s a new Nashville hot spot that just might make that a reality. Monday, June 5, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley will open the doors to their new four-story restaurant and bar, FGL House. “Man, you know the FGL House is just …
May 29
Memorial Day memories: How Sam Hunt's grandfather's service in WWII still affects him today
Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images via ABCAs America celebrates its military men and women this Memorial Day weekend, it’s a holiday that makes Sam Hunt feel particularly close to his grandfather. “My granddad was in World World II,” he reveals. “He was on the USS Texas battleship, and he was over at Normandy and over near Japan …
May 27
Founding Allman Brothers Band Singer Gregg Allman, Dead at 69
David Becker/WireImageGregg Allman, co-founding lead singer, keyboardist and one of the main songwriters of the legendary The Allman Brothers Band, has died at age 69. A statement on Allman’s official website reads, in part, “It is with deep sadness that we announce that Gregg Allman, a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, passed away …
May 26
Till the Rivers All Run Dry: Alison Krauss to lead Opry tribute to “the Gentle Giant”
ABC/Randy HolmesThe Grand Ole Opry will pay tribute to “the Gentle Giant” on Tuesday, honoring Country Music Hall of Famer Don Williams. 1995 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Alison Krauss will lead the way, performing the classic “Till the Rivers All Run Dry,” from Gentle Giants: The Songs of Don Williams. Revered singer/songwriter John Prine and Americana favorite Jason Isbell will do …
May 26
Music to crash your “Cars” by: Brad Paisley's new tunes for a demolition derby
Walt Disney RecordsBrad Paisley is revving up his engines for Cars 3. The West Virginia native contributes two songs to the soundtrack of the latest installment of the Disney franchise — but he won’t be singing. Brad wrote the instrumentals “Truckaroo” and “Thunder Hollow Breakdown” especially for the animated feature. If you’re listening for Brad’s tunes, you’ll …
May 26
The Race Is On: Keith Urban leads country's two-track weekend
ABC/Image Group LA During a Memorial Day weekend filled with barbecues, picnics and pool parties, plenty of folks will also be headed to the racetrack — and you can count lots of country stars among them. Saturday, Keith Urban and Dustin Lynch will both be hanging out at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, playing the yearly Legends Day concert. The Aussie …
May 26
Lady A, the star-makers: Why Brett Young may be on the Sam Hunt path
Capitol NashvilleTonight in Bakersfield, California, the audience at Rabobank Arena will be the very first to take in Lady Antebellum’s new You Look Good World Tour with Kelsea Ballerini and Brett Young. While he’d never want to brag, Charles Kelley admits Lady A does have quite a track record when it comes to picking opening acts. “We’ve been really lucky …
May 25
Why Eric Church is doing a whole lot better than just Holdin' (His) Own
ABC/Image Group LA This weekend, Eric Church wraps his Holdin’ My Own Tour with two sold-out shows at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena — but then again, capacity crowds are the rule these days for the hitmaking star. In fact, Eric has sold out all 60 shows on the four-month North American trek, causing Pollstar to proclaim it the “#1 most-attended …
May 25
Florida Georgia Line will start the party at FGL House just in time for CMA Music Festival
Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images via ABCFlorida Georgia Line’s new FGL House will open Monday, June 5, just in time for CMA Music Festival 2017. The fun cranks up at the four-story restaurant and entertainment destination that night starting at 7 p.m. CT. Located at 120 3rd Avenue South in the heart of Music City’s …