Steve Nedved

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Why Thomas Rhett will start showing up at the grocery store on Wednesday

Photo Courtesy of Big Machine Label Group The next time you head to the grocery store, you may bump into Thomas Rhett — or at least his mug on a cereal box. That’s because the “Star of the Show” hitmaker is the face of this year’s Outnumber Hunger Campaign. TR will be featured on the packaging of …

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Brett Eldredge turns into a walking disaster in his latest video

Atlantic Brett Eldredge hopes you’ll “smile, dance and act crazy” as you check out his new video for “Somethin’ I’m Good At.” Shot in California, the comic clip follows Brett during a disaster-filled day when he incinerates his toast, knocks over the mailman, and eventually burns down the house. He says it’s “hands down” the favorite …

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The Pardi starts early: Why Jon Pardi is “Head Over Boots” for his fans

ABC/Image Group LA  These days, things are pretty good for Jon Pardi. He just got his first ACM nomination, and “Dirt on My Boots” is on track to follow in the chart-topping success of his first #1, “Head over Boots.” What’s even more gratifying is that fans are turning out early to see him open Dierks Bentley‘s …

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Dierks, Kenny, Miranda and more help Willie Nelson stage an all-star tribute to Merle Haggard

Courtesy Blackbird PresentsWillie Nelson is partnering with Merle Haggard’s family to put on an all-star tribute to his late friend and fellow legend. “Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard” will come to life April 6 on the stage of Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The date is significant because it’s not only the one-year anniversary of …

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Brantley Gilbert plans to keep the devil awake this summer

Photo Courtesy of The Valory Music Co.The devil won’t be getting any rest, if Brantley Gilbert has anything to say about it. The “Weekend” hitmaker is adding a summer leg to his tour, named for his number one-selling album The Devil Don’t Sleep. Once the current tour run wraps April 29 in Duluth, Minnesota, Brantley will turn his …

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Sam Hunt, Chris Stapleton, Andra Day & more: Little Big Town promises plenty of surprises during their year at the Ryman

ABC/Image Group LAThey’re only two shows in, but Little Big Town is already adding more dates to their year-long residency at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. On the heels of two-sold out performances during which they sang their new album, The Breaker, in its entirety, the band announced they’ll play July 30 as well, extending their …

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Trisha Yearwood surprises Garth Brooks with 5 million reasons he's the Entertainer of the Year

ABC/Image Group LAIf we needed a reminder of why Garth Brooks is CMA Entertainer of the Year, we got a big one this weekend during his latest sold-out stop in Edmonton, Alberta. Trisha Yearwood interrupted her set to alert her husband that he’d just marked a very significant milestone on their world tour. Garth and …

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As a coach on “The Voice,” Blake Shelton is ready to take the gloves off, even against girlfriend Gwen Stefani

David Lachapelle/NBCBlake Shelton might be known as one of country’s biggest jokesters, but when it comes to NBC’s popular TV talent search The Voice, which returns for a 12th season Monday night, Blake takes his competitive streak very seriously. “It’s so competitive, and it gets pretty rough sometimes. I mean things are said that you …

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Earl Dibbles, Jr. dominates the New Faces stage at Country Radio Seminar

BBRFor decades, the New Faces show at Country Radio Seminar in Nashville has dared to predict who’ll be the biggest stars of tomorrow. But in 2017, the act who made the biggest impression of the night wasn’t even on the bill. Drake White started his set with a comic video that pointed out he’s not the …

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Lady Antebellum shift into high gear with back-to-back TV appearances including the Daytona 500

ABC/Image Group LAThis Sunday, Lady Antebellum will help get those engine’s revving as the headlining entertainment prior to the start of the 59th Annual Daytona 500. The race is the official kick-off the NASCAR season and airs on FOX beginning at 11 a.m. Eastern. The following night, the trio will return to Jimmy Kimmel Live! …

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