Steve Nedved
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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. …
May 12
Lady A invites you to hit the dance floor with the “You Look Good” video
Capitol NashvilleIf you’ve ever felt like hitting the dance floor on a Saturday morning, Lady Antebellum has everything set for you this weekend. The trio’s new video for “You Look Good” — which promises a packed crowd on the dance floor — is set to premiere Saturday on CMT Hot 20 Countdown, which starts at 9 a.m. ET. …
May 12
Why Chris Young is “Losing Sleep” over his new single
RCAAfter a “Sober Saturday Night,” it seems Chris Young is still “Losing Sleep.” Midnight last night, Chris followed up his recent #1 with Vince Gill with the lead single from his forthcoming sixth studio album. Appropriately enough, lots of folks — including Chris — were staying up late for a first listen. “Hey everybody, sitting on the bus, losing …
May 12
Chris Stapleton dishes on his favorite background vocalist, and the mother of his children
ABC/Fred LeeWhile it’s easy to see that Chris Stapleton’s wife, Morgane, is an integral part of his sound, what many may not realize is that in the middle of touring together, the two are also raising two little ones, a son and a daughter. When it comes to motherhood, Chris gives Morgane high marks, although he points …
May 11
Watch Darius Rucker become unrecognizable for “Celebrity Undercover Boss”
ABC/Image Group LAYou can witness Darius Rucker’s transformation for Celebrity Undercover Boss, in a new clip the “If I Told You” hitmaker shared on social media. In Friday night’s episode, Darius becomes the first entertainer to be the focus of the hit CBS reality show. To pull it off, Darius must pretend to be Jackie Middleton, a retired …