Steve Nedved
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Jan 22
Luke Bryan Scores Coveted Performance Slot at the Super Bowl
ABC/Image Group LA We’ve know for some time that Lady Gaga will do the halftime show at this year’s Super Bowl, but on Sunday, we found out Luke Bryan is set to sing the national anthem. You’ll be able to watch Luke’s performance of “The Star Spangled Banner” live from Houston’s NRG Stadium Sunday, February 5 on Fox, before …
Jan 20
Sam Hunt Storms the “Billboard” Charts with His Non-Single, “Drinkin' Too Much”
ABC/Mark LevineSam Hunt’s new song, “Drinkin’ Too Much,” may not officially be a single, but it’s making its mark on the Billboard charts anyway. In fact, it’s the Georgia native’s highest debut ever on the Hot Country Songs tally, making its initial appearance at #16. Written about how the success of Sam’s breakthrough Montevallo album affected his fiancée Hannah Lee …
Jan 20
Chase Rice Heads Back to the Bars, Previewing New Album at Pub Shows
ABC/Image Group LA Chase Rice’s new album likely won’t be out until summer, but he’s planning to give fans a preview during a series of “Pub Shows” in March. Named for his backstage hang known as Pub 44, the concerts will be a throwback to the intimate dive bars where the “Ready Set Roll” hitmaker …
Jan 20
Wynonna Gets Back to Her Roots and Plans a Revival for 2017
Curb RecordsWynonna is going back to her beginnings on her 2017 tour, launching the Roots & Revival trek with her band The Big Noise in March. “My roots are firmly planted in country music,” Wy says. “But I was given wings, and I’m grateful that my fans have allowed me the freedom to sing the music that I …
Jan 20
What the Hell: With One Show in the Books, Dierks Bentley Extends His Tour
ABC/Todd WawrychukWith one show under his belt on the 2017 What the Hell Tour, Dierks Bentley has moved ahead with mapping out his summer. The “Black” hitmaker opened the trek Thursday night to a sold-out crowd in Dayton, Ohio, with Cole Swindell and Jon Pardi opening, and has just added more dates. “The show [Thursday] night — and even just being …
Jan 19
Justin Moore Goes Neon for “Somebody Else Will”
ABC/Image Group LA Justin Moore’s last music video may’ve been a comic spoof on classic westerns, but he’s taken an entirely different approach with the treatment for his new single, “Somebody Else Will.” The Arkansas native is lit in shades of neon in the stylish video for the second release from his Kinda Don’t Care album. Shot …
Jan 19
Old Dominion Books a Date with Ellen DeGeneres This Friday
ABC/Image Group LA As we wait to see how Old Dominion will follow up their recent #1, “Song for Another Time,” the band has booked a date with Ellen DeGeneres. We know the five prolific songwriters have been road-testing new material as far back as their summer stint on Kenny Chesney’s tour. They’ve also hinted their new single is …
Jan 19
Lady Antebellum Returns with New Single, New Tour and New Album on the Way
Capitol NashvilleAfter taking a year off to pursue their solo endeavors, Lady Antebellum is back in a big way. You can check out the trio’s new single, “You Look Good,” via the usual digital outlets or through a new lyric video that takes you behind-the-scenes as Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood record their sixth album. HEART BREAK is set to be released June …
Jan 19
Blake Shelton Wins People's Choice Awards for Best Album, Best Male Singer
Sonja Flemming/CBSBlake Shelton had a good night last night. Not only did his If I’m Honest project win the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Album, he’s the first country artist ever to win that non-genre honor. On top of that record-setting win, Blake also won his second consecutive People’s Choice Award for Favorite Male Country …
Jan 18
With a New Album and New Tour in the Works, Chris Janson Heads for NYC to Do “Today”
ABC/Image Group LAChris Janson won’t reveal his tour plans for 2017 until later this month, but until then, there’s one place you’ll definitely be able to catch him. The “Holdin’ Her” hitmaker will perform his latest top-25 country hit Monday on the Today show. You can check out NBC’s morning talkfest starting at 7 a.m. …
