Steve Nedved
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Feb 27
As a coach on “The Voice,” Blake Shelton is ready to take the gloves off, even against girlfriend Gwen Stefani
David Lachapelle/NBCBlake Shelton might be known as one of country’s biggest jokesters, but when it comes to NBC’s popular TV talent search The Voice, which returns for a 12th season Monday night, Blake takes his competitive streak very seriously. “It’s so competitive, and it gets pretty rough sometimes. I mean things are said that you …
Feb 27
Earl Dibbles, Jr. dominates the New Faces stage at Country Radio Seminar
BBRFor decades, the New Faces show at Country Radio Seminar in Nashville has dared to predict who’ll be the biggest stars of tomorrow. But in 2017, the act who made the biggest impression of the night wasn’t even on the bill. Drake White started his set with a comic video that pointed out he’s not the …
Feb 24
Lady Antebellum shift into high gear with back-to-back TV appearances including the Daytona 500
ABC/Image Group LAThis Sunday, Lady Antebellum will help get those engine’s revving as the headlining entertainment prior to the start of the 59th Annual Daytona 500. The race is the official kick-off the NASCAR season and airs on FOX beginning at 11 a.m. Eastern. The following night, the trio will return to Jimmy Kimmel Live! …
Feb 24
Brett Eldredge debuts autobiographical single “Somethin’ I’m Good At”
AtlanticThe bouncy new single from Brett Eldredge, “Somethin’ I’m Good At,” is total reflection of his personality. “I can’t even explain the anticipation and excitement I’ve been feeling about putting out new music,” says Brett. “It’s exciting to write and record a song that captures this side of me and this song is full of …
Feb 24
Country Stars shine on soundtrack to film “The Shack”
Atlantic RecordsThe soundtrack to The Shack, the new movie starring Tim McGraw, is out today, one week ahead of the movie’s premiere on March 3, featuring new music from some of country’s biggest stars. As previously reported, Dan + Shay, Lady Antebellum, Dierks Bentley, Brett Eldredge, and of course Tim and Faith Hill, have all …
Feb 24
Jon Pardi cleans up real nice in his sexy new video for “Dirt on My Boots”
ABC/Image Group LAJon Pardi is hoping to boost his “Dirt on My Boots” single to the top of the charts with the release of a sexy video. The clip, streaming on YouTube, intercuts shots of Jon performing the song before an adoring crowd and a woman returning from an afternoon of horseback riding and getting …
Feb 24
Here’s the country music connection at Sunday night’s Academy Awards
ABC/Image Group LAIf you don’t want to watch the Academy Awards this Sunday night because no country stars are involved, it turns out you’re wrong…sort of. Chris Stapleton contributed the song “Outlaw State of Mind” to the soundtrack of Best Picture Nominee Hell or High Water. In the film, two brothers, played by Chris Pine …
Feb 24
Darius Rucker goes from hitmaker to “Hawaii Five-0”
ABC/Image Group LAGrammy and CMA Award winner Darius Rucker will get to showcase another talent tonight as he makes a guest appearance on the hit TV show Hawaii Five-0. In the role of Desmond Abati, a terrorist bomb maker and notorious criminal, Darius will get the chance to show off the dramatic side of his …
Feb 24
Nashville recap: “If Tomorrow Never Comes
CMTOn Thursday’s new episode of Nashville on CMT, the entire premise of the series changed. Rayna Jaymes was determined to finish a new song on her concept album with Deacon Claybourne, even though she was fighting for her life after being blindsided by a truck while riding in a police car. Gunnar Scott tried to …
Feb 24
Little Big Town launches 7th studio album “The Breaker” with rare Ryman residency
Capitol NashvilleEarlier this week Little Big Town took their Taylor Swift-penned power ballad “Better Man” to the top of the charts. To end the week the group will find themselves launching their 7th studio album The Breaker with a sold-out and highly anticipated concert at the Ryman Auditorium, part of a recurring residency for the …