Steve Nedved
Author's posts
Dec 24
Dixie Chicks founding member Laura Lynch dies in car accident
Laura Lynch, left, with Martie and Emily Erwin; Ralph Lauer/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Laura Lynch, a founding member of The Chicks, formerly known as The Dixie Chicks, has died following a car crash in Texas, according to a statement from the Texas Department of Public Safety obtained by ABC News. She …
Dec 22
Jason Aldean, Dustin Lynch, Jelly Roll + more make Variety’s “Worst Songs of 2023” list
ABC/Connie Chornuk It’s that time of the year when news outlets and music publications highlight the best music of the year. But sometimes, the pendulum swings in the opposite direction and the worst contributions are spotlighted — which is what Variety‘s done with its “Worst Songs of 2023” list. Kicking things off at #1 is Jason Aldean‘s “Try That …
Dec 22
Russell Dickerson might be buying a toy dump truck for Christmas
Chris Haston/NBC Does Russell Dickerson think this Christmas might be the best one ever? Quite possibly yes. “Ever, man. We had a brand new baby [and have a] three-year-old, [and] he’s looking through [things]. They send you catalogs all the time and it works,” Russell tells ABC Audio. “It’s like, ‘I want this. I want this dump …
Dec 21
Nashville notes: Luke Combs’ Crocs + ‘People’s Choice Country Awards’ to return
The previously sold-out Luke Combs x Crocs classic clog is back in stock now in a few sizes. They’re priced at $70 and available for purchase at crocs.com. People’s Choice Country Awards will return for a second year in 2024. The two-hour show will air live from Nashville’s historic Grand Ole Opry House Thursday, September 26, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and …
Dec 21
Enjoy Lauren Alaina + Raelynn’s thiccmas sugar cookies
ABC Lauren Alaina and Raelynn have teamed up this holiday season to share their thiccmas sugar cookies recipe. Out now, the video, which is part of Lauren’s Thicc:30 YouTube series, features the country singers jubilantly making the festive treat from scratch in their holiday pajamas. “For real DOUGH. These cookies are so great. Thank you to my sister @raelynnofficial for showing me this …
Dec 21
Jon Pardi was adamant about not recording Elvis’ “Blue Christmas”
Disney/Larry McCormack It’s no secret that Jon Pardi is a big Elvis Presley fan and loves “Blue Christmas.” But, when it came to choosing songs for his debut holiday album, Merry Christmas From Jon Pardi, Jon knew that “Blue Christmas” wasn’t going to be one of them. “One of my favorite Christmas songs of all time is ‘Blue Christmas’ by Elvis, …
Dec 21
Jelly Roll joins ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ lineup
Disney/Tony Behar Get ready to usher in 2024 with Jelly Roll. Jelly is set to take the stage on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest. He’ll perform a medley of his hits and be joined by singer/songwriter, Jessie Murph, whom he recently teamed with on “Wild Ones.” The star-studded lineup also includes rapper Megan Thee Stallion, pop singer and …
Dec 21
An iPod was once on Bailey Zimmerman’s Christmas wish list
ABC Looking back, Bailey Zimmerman says one of the most memorable Christmas gifts he got as a kid was an iPod. “I would beg my mom for an iPod, and I begged her every single day. I begged her every single day before Christmas, she would just say, ‘I don’t know, I don’t know, you’ll just have …
Dec 21
HARDY announces ‘becoming THE CROW’ short film
Disney/Frank Micelotta HARDY is set to release his new short film, becoming THE CROW, on January 11. Arriving on YouTube, the film will chronicle HARDY’s career, life on tour and the concept of his latest album, the mockingbird & THE CROW. “I hope that in five years and I have three or four records out, that somebody will …
Dec 21
Scotty McCreery gets festive with “Feel Like the Holidays” on ‘GMA’
ABC/Paula Lobo Scotty McCreery dropped by ABC’s Good Morning America on December 21 to perform “Feel Like the Holidays.” Decked in a black turtleneck and brown outer shirt, Scotty delivered his new festive tune in his signature country baritone alongside his band members and a snowy background that mirrored the song’s cover art. Before performing, Scotty also chatted with GMA‘s Robin Roberts about his recent Grand Ole Opry membership …