Steve Nedved

Atlantic Records NashvilleLots of people were watching the Blue Angels practice over Smyrna, Tennessee, Thursday afternoon, as one of the jets crashed, killing a pilot– and Hunter Hayes was one of them. When the plane went down around 3 p.m., the “Wanted” hitmaker was standing by to go up with a member of the noted flight demonstration …

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Capitol NashvilleWhile you won’t be able to hear Little Big Town’s full Wanderlust digital release until it officially comes out June 10, you’ll be able to download half of the album if you pre-order it when it goes on sale Friday. Those four tracks include “One of Those Days,” which the band premiered on The Voice, along with “One …

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ABC/Image Group LAJason Aldean’s new video for his top-ten hit “Lights Come On” is also a mini-documentary that takes you behind the scenes on his Six String Circus Tour. “I used to think it was cool to sell out a little night club, so now when I walk into an arena, amphitheater or stadium, it …

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Warner Music NashvilleCountry Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill believes Chris Janson has an award-winner on his hands with his latest single, “Holdin’ Her.” “I’m going to make the bold prediction that that will be Song of the Year,” Vince said after joining Chris during a recent performance on the Grand Ole Opry. “That song …

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CMTWith this year’s CMT Music Awards less than a week away, the show has announced a brand-new category for 2016. Next Wednesday, the fan-voted awards will crown its first ever #SocialSuperstar. Blake Shelton, Brett Eldredge, Jake Owen, Kelsea Ballerini, Lindsey Ell and Thomas Rhett are the standouts when it comes to interacting with their fans via social media. You can vote for …

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ABC/Image Group LAAs Keith Urban hits the stage tonight for the first show of his Ripcord World Tour, he says he’s never been more excited about a set list. “There’s a huge amount of buoyant summer songs that were just built right for this kind of environment. Certainly a song like ‘Gone Tomorrow.’ When we wrote that… …

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ABC/Image Group LAOn Saturday, September 10, the Tennessee Vols take on Virginia Tech at Bristol Motor Speedway, in the first SEC football game ever played on the infield of NASCAR track. The night before, Kenny Chesney will get the crowd and the venue warmed up. Everyone on the bill for Bristol’s Tailgate Party has a …

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Country Music AssociationFor CMA Music Festival 2016, the Country Music Association is rolling out two new daytime stages, both located inside Nashville’s new Ascend Amphitheater. Chris Young will kick things off Wednesday, June 8 at 11 a.m. on the AT&T Skyview Stage, with Old Dominion, Aubrie Sellers, High Valley, Michael Ray, William Michael Morgan, Clare …

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PCH FilmsThere’s a new movie in the works based on the life of Glen Campbell. The upcoming film will be directed by James Keach, the force behind the documentary I’ll Be Me, which chronicles the Country Music Hall of Famer’s struggle with Alzheimer’s. Keach also produced the Academy Award-winning motion picture based on the life of Johnny Cash, Walk the …

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Craig Sjodin/ABCThey’ve been on tour together, recorded a song together, and now Thomas Rhett and Brett Eldredge are teaming up once again. Wednesday morning on Good Morning America, the two revealed they’ll host this year’s ABC primetime special from the CMA Music Festival. “I’ve played my heart out on every size stage at CMA Fest, …

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