Steve Nedved
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May 22
Shout-out to Gwen and the fans: Blake Shelton is “Billboard”'s Top Country Artist
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images via ABCBlake Shelton took home the Top Country Artist honor at Sunday night’s Billboard Music Awards, and the Oklahoma native knows exactly whom to thank. “I know this award is based on streaming and record sales and ticket sales and that all happens because of the fans,” he says. “So I consider this …
May 22
For Sentimental Reasons: Lee Brice pays tribute to his “Boy(s)” on album #4
ABC/Rick RowellLee Brice’s self-titled fourth studio album will arrive November 3, and the soon-to-be father of three reveals there are multiple reasons he chose “Boy” as the lead single. “First, Sara and I have two sons, Takoda and Ryker,” Lee says. “This song is a tribute to them. It’s my way of saying how proud I am to be their …
May 22
“Billboard” Music Awards 2017: Florida Georgia Line tease more collaborations
Courtesy Dick Clark ProductionsAt the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night in Las Vegas, Florida Georgia Line won the award for Top Country Song for “H.O.L.Y.” and also performed with John Legend. Performing with artists outside their genre is nothing new for FGL — they’ve collaborated with Nelly, The Chainsmokers and The Backstreet Boys too. And, …
May 22
Could Chris Janson's “Fix a Drink” be the song of the summer?
ABC/Image Group LA Chris Janson is hoping his new single, “Fix a Drink,” is one you’ll have on repeat this summer. Ironically, the infectious tune came to life during a session where the “Buy Me a Boat” hitmaker and songwriter Chris DuBois just weren’t getting anywhere. “[We] were sitting on the back porch… smoking cigars, drinking Mt. Dews …
May 21
Florida Georgia Line and Sam Hunt represent at Sunday's “Billboard” Music Awards
Courtesy Dick Clark ProductionsIf you’re a Florida Georgia Line fan, you won’t want to miss Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards. In addition to being the most-nominated country act with six nods, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley are set to perform with John Legend. They’ll do a mash-up of their nominated song “H.O.L.Y.,” along with the Oscar-winning R&B singer/songwriter’s current single “Surefire.” Even though he’s not …
May 19
Granger Smith reveals how songwriting just “Happens Like That” on the FGL tour
BBR Music GroupGranger Smith’s just-released single, “Happens Like That,” was written while he was on the road with Florida Georgia Line, and FGL’s Tyler Hubbard even has a co-writing credit on the song. When Granger felt sure he’d hit on a good idea, the “Backroad Song” hitmaker reached out to Tyler to collaborate. “I texted him, ‘We’re onto …
May 19
Honey, it's here! Preview the new single from Shania Twain
Brian Bowen Smith/NBCIf you can’t wait until next month to hear Shania Twain’s new single, well, it turns out you don’t have to. “It’s been a longggg 15 years but the day has finally arrived!!” the Canadian superstar posted on her socials. “Incredibly excited to share a preview of my new single, ‘Life’s About to Get Good…’” …
May 19
Clear a spot for Old Dominion in the Video of the Year category: “No Such Thing as a Broken Heart” is here
ABC/Image Group LA Old Dominion’s music video for “No Such Thing as a Broken Heart” just may be the coolest one ever, especially if you’re a child of the eighties or nineties. In the new clip, the five-man band transforms their music video into a video game. What begins as an ode to 1980s …
May 19
How to be a “Playa Crasher”: Luke Bryan will show you
ABC/Image Group LA If you’ve always wanted to be a “Playa Crasher,” you’ll get another chance to meet your goal in 2018. That’s the nickname for fans who take part in Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa getaway in January, and next year, the party will take over Riviera Maya, Mexico for the fourth time. The all-inclusive …
May 19
Lady A warms up for their world tour on Dancing with the Stars finale
ABC/Image Group LA Next week will be a busy one for Lady Antebellum, but they’ve found time to squeeze in a little dancing — Dancing with the Stars, that is. The trio will perform their top-15 hit, “You Look Good,” Tuesday night as DWTS stars pros Witney Carson, Hayley Erbert, Artem Chigvintsev and Gleb Savchenko strut their stuff. You can catch the season finale Tuesday …