Steve Nedved
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Jan 26
This One's for the Girls: Kelsea Ballerini Sees Her Grammy Nod as Proof of Girl Power
ABC/Image Group LAIt’s a little more than two weeks until the Grammys, and when Kelsea Ballerini thinks about her big nomination in the Best New Artist category, it’s all about the girl power. “There was such a big conversation for so long about the lack of females in country music, which you can totally see if you …
Jan 26
“You Look Good”: How Hillary Scott Will Make Sure You Do
ABC/Chris Hollo“You Look Good” is apparently more than just Hillary Scott’s hot new song with Lady Antebellum. It’s how the Grammy-nominated singer wants to make you feel, courtesy of her new fashion line. Hillary will launch LaBellum April 1 on HSN, according to WWD. She’ll promote her designs with appearances on the home shopping network April 20 and 21, …
Jan 26
Coming Soon: Tim & Faith's New Duet?
ABC/Image Group LA We still haven’t heard the complete version of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s new duet, but if you’re a musician, you might be able to take a shot at playing it. On Thursday, Tim tweeted the chart for “Keep Your Eyes on Me,” the song he and Faith composed and sing on the soundtrack of his new …
Jan 26
“We Should Be Friends”: Why Miranda Lambert and Opening Act Aubrie Sellers Are Two of a Kind
Warner Music NashvilleEven though she grew up on the road with her CMA-winning mom Lee Ann Womack, this year, newcomer Aubrie Sellers steps out on her own, opening her first big tour with Miranda Lambert. She and the reigning ACM Female Vocalist go way back, since Aubrie’s stepdad, Frank Liddell, has produced all of Miranda’s albums. Aubrie even sang on …
Jan 25
Dan + Shay 2.0: Even with Engagements and Families, They're Still Obsessed
ABC/Fred LeeIn the midst of babies and engagements, Dan + Shay are squeezing in a little work. The duo has added two dozen dates to their schedule this spring, as they continue their Obsessed Tour into 2017. Newcomers Bailey Bryan and Jackie Lee will open the trek, which starts February 9 in Rosemont, Illinois. On Tuesday, Shay Mooney booked the most important gig …
Jan 25
Why Chris Janson May Owe Luke Bryan a Thank You for His Summer Gig
UMG NashvilleChris Janson heads out on Sam Hunt’s 15 in a 30 Tour this summer, and it turns out he may owe Luke Bryan a thank you for the connection. “I’m excited to be on the road with Sam,” Chris says. “What a great guy. The real deal. We became buds while on [the] Farm Tour with Luke… I …
Jan 25
Canaan Smith Heads Back for More with U.K. Tour
ABC/Image Group LAAs we wait to see what’s next from Canaan Smith music-wise in the U.S., the Virginia native is developing quite a following overseas. He’s one of a handful of artists who’ll head to Europe in March for the continent’s biggest music festival, known as C2C: Country to Country. Brad Paisley, Reba McEntire, Maren Morris and Brothers Osborne are just some of …
Jan 25
“You'll Accomp'ny Me”: Frankie Ballard Covers Bob Seger on New Single
ABC/Mark LevineIf you’re a fan of Bob Seger, chances are you’re gonna like the new song from Frankie Ballard. The Kalamazoo, Michigan native is putting out his cover of the Seger classic “You’ll Accomp’ny Me” as the next single from his latest album, El Rio. The original was the second release from Seger’s iconic Against the Wind album, and went …
Jan 25
“Something's Going On”: Trace Adkins “Tempers His Vices” for First Studio Album in 4 Years
BBR Music Group/ Wheelhouse RecordsTrace Adkins returns with his first studio album in four years at the end of March, and he’s strikingly candid about the time that’s passed since his last recording. “A man comes to a point in his life where he begins to reflect on his past and what he’s learned…” he says. …
Jan 25
Daddy Lessons: Dan + Shay's Shay Mooney Welcomes Asher James
ABC/Image Group LADan + Shay’s Shay Mooney is now on diaper duty! His fiancée, Hannah Billingsley, gave birth to the couple’s first child on Tuesday: a little boy they named Asher James. “It’s hard to describe the love you feel for the first time when you hold your child,” Shay shared on Instagram, along with a photo of the new …