Steve Nedved
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May 16
Keith Urban Pulls the "Ripcord" and Lands at #1
Capitol NashvilleKeith Urban’s eighth studio album not only debuts at the top of Billboard’s country albums chart in the U.S. this week, it’s also number one in his native Australia and in Canada as well. It’s an accomplishment that’s even more significant for the superstar, since the time it took to make the record meant …
May 16
Brad Paisley and Demi Lovato Ready to "Fight" on "Jimmy Kimmel"
Arista NashvilleBrad Paisley and Demi Lovato officially have a date with Jimmy Kimmel. The pair will mark the TV debut of their new duet Tuesday, May 24 on the comedian’s late night talk show. “Without a Fight” is the lead single from Brad’s tenth studio album, which is due later this year. Jimmy Kimmel Live! …
May 16
Score One for Carrie Underwood — She'd Like to Sing with Demi Lovato, Too!
ABC/Image Group LASince Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood have the good-natured camaraderie that comes from having hosted the CMA Awards together eight times, the perpetual jokester couldn’t resist taunting his most-frequent duet partner about his new collaboration with pop star Demi Lovato. “Hey @CarrieUnderwood I’m singing with @DDLovato on my new song. Jealous?” Brad tweeted. …
May 16
Wait a Minute, Brandy Clark — Maureen McCormick Has Something to Say About Your Marcia Brady Lyric
Warner Music NashvilleIt’s one of the perils of the social media age — if you casually reference a pop culture icon, that person may instantly reach out to you. That’s exactly what happened to Brandy Clark, who boasts “Sorry, I ain’t sorry, but I ain’t your Marcia Brady” in her new single “Girl Next Door.” Luckily, …
May 15
"Playing with Fire" on Live TV: Jennifer Nettles Chats Up New Album
BMLGWith her sophomore solo album, Playing with Fire, just out and her single “Unlove You” climbing the charts, Jennifer Nettles now has a date with your DVR. She’ll start the week Monday morning with an appearance on the Today show, which starts at 7 a.m. on NBC. The Sugarland songstress then will stay up late …
May 14
DCX on Tour & Vinyl: Dixie Chicks Return with Re-Releases and Extensive Tour
Columbia/LegacyEven though the Dixie Chicks haven’t put out an album of new material in close to ten years, there’s still something for fans to be excited about. Columbia/Legacy has remastered and reissued all four of the trio’s studio albums on 150-gram vinyl. 1999’s Fly, 2002’s Home and 2006’s Taking the Long Way are all two-disc …
May 13
Joe Nichols Comes “Undone” on Facebook
Red Bow RecordsJoe Nichols is hoping you’ll come “Undone” over his new single. The Arkansas hitmaker with half a dozen number ones to his credit will chat with fans about his new music Monday, during his first-ever Facebook Live chat starting at 1 p.m. CT. “I love this song. Rarely have I found a song …
May 13
Josh Turner Flirts with "Hometown Girl"
MCA NashvilleIt’s been more than a year since Josh Turner released a new song to country radio, but the South Carolina native is plotting his return. “The first time I heard ‘Hometown Girl’ I was excited,” the “Long Black Train” singer says of his new single. “First of all, it sounded like a hit to …
May 13
Murder on Music Row: Stars Mourn the Death of ABC's "Nashville"
ABC With only two more episodes remaining in season four, the stars of Nashville reacted to the news Thursday that the much-loved music business soap opera won’t return for a fifth year. “So grateful to so many for the dream that has been #Nashville,” the show’s leading man, Charles Esten, shared on Twitter. “Not always easy to be Deacon. But …
May 13
Intimate Moments with Nicole & Keith: Carpool Karaoke with the Kidman-Urbans
ABC/Image Group LAIt looks like Carrie Underwood’s place as Keith Urban’s duet partner might not be as secure as it seems. The American Idol winner trades vocals with the Australian superstar on the tune “The Fighter” from his new album Ripcord, but in a new Facebook video, his Oscar-winning wife sings Carrie’s part. “Oh my God, I love this song!” Nicole …
