Steve Nedved
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Jul 26
How Midland scored their first #1 and an MTV VMA nomination
BMLGMidland may be enjoying their first top-ten in the U.S. with their debut single, but to the north, the new trio has already hit #1. This week, “Drinkin’ Problem” climbs to the top of the Canadian country charts. It’s the lead single from the band’s debut album, which comes out September 22. Band member Cameron Duddy — who’s …
Jul 26
Brotherly Love: Brett Eldredge writes and records a song for older brother Brice
Atlantic/Warner Music NashvilleLast week, Brett Eldredge shared a photo of him eating ice cream with his brother Brice, wishing him a happy birthday. Now, it seems Brett has another present for his older sibling: he’s written a song for him on his new album. Brett recalls how “Brother” came to be. “A couple of years ago, my brother was …
Jul 26
Coming soon: Shania Twain's first music video in five years
Mercury NashvilleShania Twain’s first music video in more than five years is coming on Thursday. On Wednesday, the country/pop superstar shared a short, music-less clip of her walking along the beach in a brightly-colored dress, adding simply “Tomorrow #LifesAboutToGetGood,” along with a camera emoji. Shania’s most recent music video came early in 2012, when she re-recorded “Endless …
Jul 26
Escaped prisoner captured
The Davison County Sheriff’s Office says escaped prisoner, 23 year old James Wesley Spino, is back in custody. Mitchell Police apprehended Spino around 2 am Wednesday at a local convenience store. He was sentenced to four years probation on a possession of a controlled substance charge. Spino was furloughed to attend treatment in Sioux Falls. …
Jul 26
Newcomer Ashley McBryde takes you to “A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega”
John Peets PhotographyIf you haven’t heard of Ashley McBryde yet, chances are, you’re going to. The Arkansas native caught the attention of Eric Church, so much so that he invited her onstage during his Chicago stop on the Holdin’ My Own Tour to perform her song, “Bible and a .44.” He also added her to his September dates …
Jul 26
Gregg Allman's final album, 'Southern Blood,' out September 8; pre-order it now
Rounder RecordsIt’s been two months since Gregg Allman died, with his album Southern Blood still in production. Now we’ve got a release date for the rock legend’s final studio project. Southern Blood will be released September 8, and is available to order today via GreggAllman.com. It’ll come in at least a half-dozen configurations, including a …
Jul 25
The Lady A kids love Kelsea Ballerini
ABC/Randy HolmesAll the kids on Lady Antebellum’s You Look Good World Tour seem to be in love with Kelsea Ballerini. Earlier, Hillary Scott told ABC Radio she thinks her daughter Eisele really believes Kelsea is a Disney princess. Tuesday morning, Charles Kelley shared an adorable video of his son Ward, transfixed as he watched his dad’s opening act sing her latest hit, “Legends,” on ABC’s Good …
Jul 25
Darius Rucker asks “When Was the Last Time” on upcoming fifth country album
Capitol NashvilleDarius Rucker will release his fifth studio album for Capitol Nashville on October 20. Titled When Was the Last Time, the record takes its name from its current single, “For the First Time.” The album’s first release, “If I Told You,” became Darius’s eighth country #1 back in June. The South Carolina native’s most recent project, Southern …
Jul 25
Backstreet's back!… in a new “CMT Crossroads” special with Florida Georgia Line
CMTIt’s already been a big summer for Florida Georgia Line and Backstreet Boys. They’re playing stadiums together, and FGL helped BSB score their first #1 country hit with “God, Your Mama and Me.” Now they’re adding another major event to their calendars. Early next month, they’ll trade lines on each other’s hits as they ready a new edition …
Jul 25
Kelsea Ballerini “Unapologetically” reveals the details of her sophomore album on “GMA”
ABC/Paula LoboKelsea Ballerini’s sophomore album, Unapologetically, is set to be released November 3. The “Peter Pan” hitmaker spilled the details to ABC’s Robin Roberts Tuesday on Good Morning America. “It’s been such a secret. I’m so excited!” Kelsea said, as she jumped up and down and the audience cheered. She went on to reveal her follow-up to The First Time will …