Steve Nedved
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Dec 30
How You Can Ring in 2017 with Thomas Rhett and Keith Urban from the Comfort of Your Home
ABC/Randy HolmesEven if you plan to ring in 2017 from the comfort of your own home, you’ll still be able to see two of the biggest stars in country music performing at two of the biggest celebrations in the U.S. Thomas Rhett will play the best-known New Year’s Eve celebration of them all. He’s one of …
Dec 29
On “The Devil Don't Sleep,” Brantley Gilbert Opens Up About the Last Three Years
ABC/Image Group LA When Brantley Gilbert’s new album, The Devil Don’t Sleep, comes out at the end of January, it’ll be close to three years since he put out 2014’s Just as I Am. Since the Jefferson, Georgia native is always writing from personal experience, it’s no wonder the new set boasts a generous 16 tracks, plus 10 …
Dec 29
Jennifer Nettles Shakes Off Her Troubles in New “Hey Heartbreak” Video
ABC/Mark LevineThis season, Jennifer Nettles has starred in no less than three holiday specials and released her first solo Christmas album. Now, as she gets ready to start the new year, she’s turning her attention back to her sophomore solo effort, Playing with Fire, and its second single. “Who can’t relate to a good breakup song?” she says of the …
Dec 29
Little Big Town to Put Their Spin on the National Anthem Before the College Football Playoff National Championship
ABC/Image Group LAAs their Taylor Swift-penned single, “Better Man,” inches toward the top 10, Little Big Town is hard at work finishing up their next album, due in February. But the CMA Vocal Group of the Year will take some time out for some major exposure at the beginning of 2017, as they’re set to sing “The Star Spangled …
Dec 29
Carrie Underwood Cruises into 2017
ABC/Image Group LA While we don’t yet know what Carrie Underwood’s tour plans are for 2017, we do know that “Dirty Laundry” singer will be cruising. Carrie is one of the stars who’ll be doing shows on board Carnival ships next year. She’ll perform in the Dynasty Lounge on board the Carnival Imagination on April 4, …
Dec 29
The CMA Celebrates Its 50th Once Again, with a Baseball-Free Repeat on New Year's Day
ABC/Bob D’AmicoIf you’re one of the folks who missed this year’s historic Country Music Association awards, you’ll have the chance to start the new year with a make-good. AXS TV will re-air The 50th Annual CMA Awards this Sunday. Just days before the November 2nd half-century anniversary of the CMA’s signature awards show, host Brad Paisley bemoaned the possibility …
Dec 29
Nashville Notess
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Jon Pardi will ring in 2017 playing Cowboys Dance Hall in San Antonio, Texas, on New Year’s Eve along with new group Midland. If you don’t have a copy of Cam’s breakthrough album Untamed, it’s available for $7.99 for a limited time at most digital retailers. It features her #1 hit, “Burning House.” Darius Rucker performed James Taylor’s classic, …
Dec 29
The Year in Country 2016 — The Girls Have It! Kelsea Ballerini & Maren Morris Get Ready to Take the Grammys to “Church”
ABC/Image Group LA Through the years, a handful of performers from the country genre have taken home the Grammy for Best New Artist: LeAnn Rimes, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band. But up until this year, there’s never been a time when two country contenders have been in the running for the prestigious trophy. Thanks to Kelsea Ballerini and Maren Morris, that’s …
Dec 28
Dan + Shay's Shay Mooney Reveals the Gender and Name of His Forthcoming Child
ABC/Image Group LA Sometime in 2017, Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney will become the proud father of a little boy. Earlier this week via Instagram, Shay revealed that he and fiancee Hannah Billingsley plan to name their firstborn Asher James, and also posted a glamorous photo of the former Miss Arkansas showing off her baby bump. While we don’t know exactly when …
Dec 28
More Than a Month After Its Release, Garth Brooks' “The Ultimate Collection” Sets “Billboard” Record
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteWhen you’re a Gunslinger, it appears even Billboard’s rules can’t keep you from setting records. This week, Garth Brooks’ The Ultimate Collection becomes his 18th top 10 album on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. Even though the 10-disc set, which includes Garth’s latest studio album, came out in November, it wasn’t eligible to chart for its first four weeks of …