Steve Nedved
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May 15
Best Week Ever: How Chris Stapleton's “From A Room” beat “Traveller”'s record
Mercury NashvilleThis week, Chris Stapleton’s sophomore album, From A Room: Volume 1, is #1 on both Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart and on its country albums tally. Chris’ album moved 219,000 units, making it the biggest sales week of his career, which is no small feat. Previously, his best week came after the 2015 CMA Awards, when his …
May 15
Kip Moore plans a return trek to the UK with Drake White
MCA NashvilleKip Moore is heading back to the United Kingdom for another series of headlining shows in the fall, and this time, he’ll be taking Drake White along as his opening act. “Our crowds in Australia, all over Europe, and Canada are some of our most passionate,” Kip tells Conde Nast Traveler. “And that is a special thing.” He …
May 15
Newcomer Luke Combs travels to Key West as “Hurricane” storms to #1
River House Artists/Columbia NashvilleNewcomer Luke Combs was performing at BMI’s Key West Songwriters Festival this weekend, when he found out his debut single, “Hurricane,” had hit the top of the charts. “It’s surreal to celebrate my first #1 down here…surrounded by my very own songwriting heroes and friends,” the North Carolina native said. “Much like the stories …
May 15
Dan + Shay's Dan Smyers ties the knot this weekend in Nashville
ABC/Image Group LA Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Abby Law this weekend in Nashville, according to People. While details are few, we know the Saturday wedding was set to include the avid animal advocates’ three rescue dogs, Chief, Joy, and Ghost, dressed in matching tuxes and a dress. Since Dan and Abby are both non-meat-eaters, there …
May 15
Hold the “Hurricane” parties, Luke Combs is content to just be #1
River House Artists/Columbia NashvilleWhen newcomer Luke Combs first set out on Brantley Gilbert’s The Devil Don’t Sleep Tour earlier this year, his debut single was just beginning to get noticed. Fast forward several months, and “Hurricane” is practically guaranteed a turn at #1. “It has been cool to watch it go up,” Luke reflects. “When we started the …
May 14
Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren welcome a new “Star of the Show,” as Willa Gray Akins arrives
Valory Music CompanyMother’s Day 2017 is certainly one Thomas Rhett and his wife, Lauren, will never forget. On Thursday, Lauren’s parents brought the 18-month-old the family has nicknamed “Blessing” home to Nashville from Uganda. “Meet Willa Gray Akins!” Thomas Rhett shared on Friday, along with a photo of the new parents with their little one. “I can’t believe our daughter …
May 12
“Blessed”: Martina McBride celebrates 25 years of country music by getting back to work
ABC/Image Group LAMartina McBride is heading back into the studio to work on new music, but today, she’s also celebrating the 25th anniversary of her country music career. The Time Has Come, the debut album by the four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, was released a quarter-century ago today, on May 12, 1992. “Most artists …
May 12
Music for the impatient: Why Brett Eldredge fans won't have to take “The Long Way” to new music
Atlantic/Warner Music Nashville“I don’t like to wait and I don’t like my fans to wait!” Brett Eldredge says, and in that spirit, he’s releasing a new track from his forthcoming third album. “The Long Way,” which Brett co-wrote, is now available to stream or download. “It’s about that big moment when you finally meet the person you’ve …
May 12
Wanted: Tyler Hubbard and Bryan Kelley lookalikes to star in FGL flashback video
Courtesy of Big Machine Label GroupIf you’re a dead ringer for Tyler Hubbard or Bryan Kelley, you could find yourself starring in Florida Georgia Line’s next video. For their follow-up to “God, Your Mama and Me,” the duo is searching for lookalikes — specifically ones who can mimic their style from 2012, when they broke through with “Cruise.” To …
May 12
FGL set for a “H.O.L.Y” moment at this year's BBMAs with John Legend
ABC/Image Group LA Florida Georgia Line will team up with John Legend at the upcoming Billboard Music Awards. Tyler Hubbard and Bryan Kelley will perform their chart-topping hit, “H.O.L.Y.,” with the Oscar-winning R&B singer/songwriter. They’ll help him out on one of his tunes as well: “Surefire,” the current single from his Darkness and Light album. …