Steve Nedved

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Jon Pardi and Brad Paisley score dueling #1's with “Dirt on My Boots” and “Today”

Capitol Nashville/Arista NashvilleJon Pardi is celebrating his second #1 one in a row, as “Dirt on My Boots” tops the Billboard chart this week. The native of the Golden State admits he was initially skeptical about following his first #1, “Head over Boots,” with a similarly-titled song, until the head of his label calmed his fears. “The master …

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“God Made a Woman”: Jerrod Niemann previews his favorite song he's ever recorded

Curb RecordsJerrod Niemann returns with new music this Friday, and the “Lover, Lover” hitmaker says “God Made a Woman” is his favorite song he’s ever recorded. “The one thing I realize now as a man no longer walking alone in this world of wonders — God’s greatest gift is the love of a woman,” Jerrod …

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“Just Gettin' Started”: Jason Aldean invites you into the studio as he kicks off album #8

ABC/Image Group LAWith the third single from his They Don’t Know album, “Any Ol’ Barstool,” now in the top ten, Jason Aldean is turning his attention toward his next recording. “Day 1 album #8… comin’ at ya soon,” the ACM Entertainer of the Year shared on his socials Monday, along with a video of him …

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Maren Morris expands “Hero” as she prepares to headline the UK and Ireland

ABC/Image Group LAThere’s new music on the way this week from breakout country star Maren Morris. The Texas native will release a digital-only expanded edition of her debut album Hero this Friday, complete with three songs that were not included when the record came out last June. Hero Deluxe adds “Company You Keep,” which was …

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Frankie Ballard begins a “Helluva Life” with surprise wedding

ABC/Image Group LAWith a nod to his new single, which is a cover of Bob Seger’s 1980 hit “You’ll Accomp’ny Me,” Frankie Ballard confirmed he tied the knot with girlfriend Christina Murphy over the weekend. “Somebody baby, you’ll accomp’ny me… and that day is today!” the Michigan native shared on social media, along with a photo of the newlyweds in their …

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Jennifer Nettles is “Front and Center” on new PBS show

ABC/Mark LevineIn December, Jennifer Nettles staged an all-out TV-takeover, starring in no less than three prime-time holiday specials, and it’s just a matter of days before the Sugarland front-woman will be back. Jennifer stars in a new episode of PBS’s Front and Center, showcasing songs from her latest album, Playing with Fire. Taped during her CMA Songwriters Series performance at the …

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District “A” Snow removal alert

The City of Mitchell Street Department will be removing snow from the streets in District “A” tomorrow morning, March 14, 2017 at 3:00 A.M. All vehicles must be removed from all of the streets in District “A” by that time or they will be ticketed and towed.

Even when she's sick, Kelsea Ballerini can't quit

ABC/Image Group LA Even though Kelsea Ballerini wasn’t feeling well, she was determined to keep going this weekend on Thomas Rhett’s Home Team Tour. “Devastated I had to cancel my VIP and [meet-and-greet],” she tweeted in advance of her Saturday night performance in Dayton, Ohio, “but am trying to save the last little bit of my voice for …

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I Wanna Dance with Somebody: RaeLynn readies her moves for Ellen

ABC/Image Group LANewcomer RaeLynn will do her top-40 hit “Love Triangle” March 24 on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the day her debut album Wildhorse comes out. For the season-2 contestant from The Voice, it’s a dream come true. “I’ve been watching Ellen my whole life,” RaeLynn says. “I think she’s one of the funniest people. I’ve always thought it’d be so …

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Florida Georgia Line gives their fans a life sentence

ABC/Image Group LASome Florida Georgia Line fans are ready to serve a life sentence. On Friday, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley launched their new fan club, called FGL Lifers. A year-long membership will run you $35, and give you access to FGL concert pre-sales and meet-and-greets. You also get a FGL t-shirt and laminate. For $30 more, you can upgrade your …

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