Steve Nedved
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Feb 13
Kip Moore offers a glimpse into his personal life with “More Girls Like You”
MCA NashvilleIf you’ve ever wondered exactly what’s going on in Kip Moore’s personal life, he offers some clues as he talks about his just-released single, “More Girls Like You.” “I’ve never been that guy looking for a relationship and solitude has never scared me,” he opens up. “I’ve never bought into the societal pressure of following …
Feb 13
Dierks Bentley takes fans behind-the-scenes on the Icelandic shoot for the “Black” video
ABC/Todd WawrychukIt’s common knowledge that Dierks Bentley has his pilot’s license, but it turns out he also has a pretty good idea how to put a plane back together if it crashes. That’s one of the things you learn in the new behind-the-scenes feature on the making of his new video, “Black.” The 12-minute clip follows Dierks …
Feb 13
Grammys 2017 — the performances
Bruno Mars performs a tribute to Prince; Monty Brinton/CBSAs usual, Sunday night’s Grammy Awards were less about the awards, and more about the performances, as unexpected artists duetted with one another, and artists who perhaps weren’t household names going into the show proved why they were nominated in the first place. Here’s rundown of who …
Feb 13
Sturgill Simpson, Maren Morris, Dolly Parton Winners at 59th Annual Grammy Awards
Monty Brinton/CBSHe didn’t capture the Album of the Year category — that went to Adele — but Sturgill Stimpson’s A Sailor’s Guide to Earth won the Best Country Album trophy last night at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. Sturgill also performed on the show, singing “All Around You” backed by the Dap-Kings, the band of …
Feb 13
“You Ain't Here to Kiss Me”: Even Brett Young can't catch a break on Valentine's Day
BMLGWith male-model good looks and a stable of romantic songs like “Sleep Without You” and “In Case You Didn’t Know,” Brett Young is someone you’d expect to be a poster boy for a romantic holiday like February 14. But the newcomer, who just released his self-titled debut album, says that’s simply not the case. “I have not …
Feb 12
Bowie Is Big Early Winner at Grammys; Adele, Drake and Beyonce Also Win During Pre-Ceremony
Courtesy the Recording AcademyThe Grammy Awards telecast hasn’t begun yet, but David Bowie already is a big winner. The late rock legend has already won four Grammys during the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony, when awards in 70 categories were given out before the start of the main event at 8 p.m. ET. Bowie’s final album, …
Feb 10
Can I Get a Hallelujah?: Maren Morris Admits She's Shocked and Overwhelmed by Her Grammy Success
ABC/Image Group LA After she won the New Artist of the Year trophy at November’s CMAs, Maren Morris recalled how just twelve months earlier, she’d been sitting at a bar across the street watching the show on TV. In much the same way, the Texas native came out of nowhere to become the most-nominated country artist at …
Feb 10
Hillary Scott Sees “a Piece of Why” as She Shares Emotional Grammy Nods with Her Family
ABC/Chris HolloThere’s no shortage of Grammys in Hillary Scott’s family. In fact, her mom Linda Davis had one most of the time she was growing up, having won the 1993 Best Country Vocal Collaboration trophy for her duet with Reba McEntire on the classic “Does He Love You.” Hillary herself has seven from her work …
Feb 10
“Just Have Fun!”: Trailblazer LeAnn Rimes Offers Advice for Kelsea Ballerini and Maren Morris
Courtesy The Recording AcademyOn Sunday night, country music makes an unprecedented stride, as two of its up-and-coming female vocalists are in the running for the prestigious all-genre Best New Artist Grammy. Two decades ago, a country artist had never taken home the trophy, but in 1997, a young LeAnn Rimes changed all that. “I don’t know how …
Feb 10
Little Big Town Previews “The Breaker,” as “Better Man” Heads for #1
ABC/Image Group LAWith less than two weeks to go before the release of their new album The Breaker, Little Big Town is giving fans a sample of their eighth studio effort. If you’re in need of a pick-me-up, you can check out the record’s first track, “Happy People,” via either an audio-only YouTube clip or the usual digital outlets. If …