Steve Nedved
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Mar 06
Sam Hunt's “Body Like a Back Road” breaks a record
MCA NashvilleAfter being out only a month, Sam Hunt’s new song has set a record. This week, “Body Like a Back Road” becomes the most-streamed country song ever, as it notches 9.2 million listens in a seven-day period, according to Sam’s label, MCA Nashville. Just as the Georgia native is gearing up for his 15 …
Mar 06
Vince Gill returns to the top of the country chart with Chris Young and “Sober Saturday Night”
Andrew Lipovsky/NBCChris Young celebrates the ninth #1 of his career this week, as “Sober Saturday Night” ascends to the top of both the Billboard and Country Aircheck charts. The Murfreesboro, Tennessee native’s latest chart-topper is particularly significant for him, since it includes guest vocals from one of his heroes, Vince Gill. “It’s just such a …
Mar 06
City councilor offers his take on proposed recall
A Mitchell City Council member is questioning a push to re-call Mayor Jerry Toomey. Resident Brad Bowling is leading a petition drive for a re-call election accusing the Mayor of “gross incompetence and drunkenness. Ward One Councilor Mel Olson doesn’t see it that way. “Now you certainly can think the Mayor has made some wrong …
Mar 06
Together again: Reba and Barbara Jean to reunite later this month
ABC/Image Group LA If you’ve been holding out for a reunion between Reba Hart and Barbara Jean, just hold on — it’s coming. The comic duo who famously sparred for six seasons on Reba will be back together again later this month — and appropriately, it’ll be a bit of a fight. Actress Melissa Peterman will join host Reba McEntire for Celebrity …
Mar 04
Chamberlain man convicted of robbery and kidnapping
It took a Davison County jury about three hours Friday to deliver guilty verdicts in the trial of a man from Chamberlain. Davison County Deputy States Attorney Bob O’Keefe says 27 year old Ryan Bruguier was convicted of first-degree robbery and second degree kidnapping following a two-day trial in Mitchell. Sentencing is set for May …
Mar 03
Kip Moore invites you on his Costa Rican adventure in new “Girls Like You” video
MCA NashvilleKip Moore has made no secret of the fact that he loves to travel and indulge his adventurous spirit almost as much as he loves country music. Now, he finally gets to combine the two in the lyric video for his new single, “Girls Like You.” “I love to… really embrace the surrounding culture …
Mar 03
Luke Bryan's life goes by too “Fast” in new video
ABC/Image Group LAWatching Luke Bryan’s new video for “Fast” is a lot like flipping through his photo album. In the clip, Luke sits on a stool on the stage of an empty auditorium and plays his guitar. In keeping with the song’s sentiment that life just “goes too fast,” we also get a consecutive timeline …
Mar 03
Rascal Flatts reveals new album, “Back to Us”: “We still like each other — for now!”
Big Machine RecordsRascal Flatts’ tenth studio album, Back to Us, will be released May 19. All three members of the band agree that the title is more than just a song on the record: it reflects both their camaraderie and a return to their roots. “There was a nostalgic feeling between the three of us while …
Mar 03
Mayor watches threatened recall drive
Mitchell Mayor Jerry Toomey says he’ll wait and see how a proposed drive to recall him from office plays out. Toomey told KORN News Radio Thursday evening he learned of the petition drive for a recall election by Brad Bowling earlier. A local newspaper posted the story on social media. J.P. Skelly
Mar 02
Baby, Let's Lay Down and Talk: Garth to deliver keynote at South by Southwest
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteCMA Entertainer of the Year Garth Brooks has certainly made his mark on stages all around the world — but these days, he’s often speaking instead of singing. Last week, he gave one of the main addresses at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, and later this month, he’ll deliver one of the …