Steve Nedved
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Feb 03
“My Bad Imagination”: The Band Perry Pursues a Pop Career
UMGThe Band Perry is back, but this time, it’s with an often-rumored and finally-confirmed pop album. “Stay in the Dark” is the first single from the siblings’ first non-country album, My Bad Imagination, which is due later this year. “I want to believe in what I can’t see. I want to keep walking forward,” Kimberly Perry says. “Chances and …
Feb 02
Little Big Town Takes Their Harmonies to the Grammys
Capitol NashvilleLittle Big Town may be busy rehearsing for the start of their Ryman residency and readying the release of their new album, The Breaker, on the 24th of this month, but the superstar quartet will squeeze in a couple of major TV appearances between now and then. Even though they don’t have a project in the running …
Feb 02
Keith Urban Lifts Spirits with a Bedside Serenade
ABC/Image Group LA If you can imagine how a surprise serenade from Keith Urban might brighten your day — well, you know exactly how some special kids in Nashville felt earlier this week. The Aussie superstar surprised the families at The Children’s Hospital at Tristar Centennial by showing up to commemorate a decade of the Musicians on …
Feb 02
Through the Years: Luke Bryan's Gone Back in Time to Consider How to Put His Stamp on the Super Bowl Anthem
ABC/Image Group LA On Sunday, Luke Bryan has the coveted — and much-scrutinized — privilege of singing “The Star Spangled Banner” before the Super Bowl. He confesses he initially didn’t realize he’s the first man to sing the national anthem in a decade, since Billy Joel delivered his version in 2007. “Through this process, I’ve kinda gone back through …
Feb 02
“The Devil Don't Sleep”: Why You Should Never Play “Madden” with Brantley Gilbert
BMLGAs Brantley Gilbert heads out on The Devil Don’t Sleep Tour tonight, the “Weekend” hitmaker admits he’s just getting to know his two opening acts. While he may just be getting acquainted with newcomer Tucker Beathard, Brantley knows his father, hit songwriter Casey Beathard, pretty well. “I’ve written songs with his dad for a while,” …
Feb 02
Maren Morris Warms Up for Her Summer Dates with Sam Hunt with a Sold-Out Headlining Tour
ABC/Image Group LATonight in New York City, four-time Grammy nominee Maren Morris kicks off her first-ever headlining trek with two sold-out shows at the Bowery Ballroom. “The rehearsals are going great,” she says of the Hero Tour. “I’m excited to… have a longer set list and really play with lighting. I mean I’m getting into …
Feb 01
Zac Brown Band Says “Welcome Home” with “My Old Man”
Elektra/Warner NashvilleThere’s new music on the way this week from Zac Brown Band. The group will release their new single, “My Old Man,” Friday morning, ahead of the May 12 debut of their new album, Welcome Home. Teased as a throwback to the band’s beginnings, Welcome Home will be on the Elektra label, after a one-album deal with Big …
Feb 01
“God's Problem Child”: Willie Nelson Addresses Death Rumors and the 2016 Election on New Album
Legacy RecordingsWillie Nelson returns this spring with his first album of all-new material since 2014’s Band of Brothers.The April 28 release of God’s Problem Child is timed to coincide with the Country Music Hall of Famer’s 84th birthday, which happens to be the next day. The 13-song collection finds Willie in fine form, being both funny and thoughtful, as …
Feb 01
Reba's Set to Share Her Views Next Week on ABC
ABC/Image Group LA If you wonder what Reba McEntire thinks about the goings-on in the world these days, you’re likely to have a chance to find out next Wednesday. Reba’s set to share her opinions with the ladies of The View on February 8, as she joins the panel as a co-host on the ABC morning talkfest. The Country …
Feb 01
Two glass panels on Corn Palace balcony shatter
City officials are trying to determine what caused two glass panels on the Corn Palace balcony to shatter this morning. Corn Palace Director Scott Schmidt was in the box office around 10:30. “Heard a crash, walked outside and saw glass on the street,” said Schmidt. He first thought it may have been vandalism, however, “It …