Steve Nedved
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Nov 02
CMA Preview 2016: A Crash Course in the 50th Anniversary of the CMA Awards
Country Music AssociationTonight, it’s the 50th Annual CMA Awards, and anything could happen! For the first time in memory, the Country Music Association has closed rehearsals, building the excitement toward tonight’s historic show, even keeping the line blurred as to who among the considerable roster of stars will present, and who will perform. Current stars are …
Nov 02
Beyonce Performing on Tonight's CMA Awards?
Theo Wargo/Getty Images for TIDALTonight’s Country Music Association Awards will pay tribute to 50 years of country music history — with some help from a global pop star. People magazine reports that Beyonce is currently in Nashville, and plans to appear on tonight’s 50th Annual CMA Awards, which air on ABC at 8 p.m. ET. …
Nov 02
Mitchell woman pleads not guilty to numerous charges
A 35 year old Mitchell woman says she’s not guilty of three drug charges plus kidnapping and robbery. According to court documents, court services performed a probation search on September 8th and Danica Loseke tested positive for methamphetamine and THC. She also admitted to officers that she recently ingested the substance. In a separate matter …
Nov 02
Dierks Bentley, Chris Stapleton Win Early CMA Awards
Courtesy Country Music AssociationThe CMA Awards don’t get underway until tonight, but Dierks Bentley and Chris Stapleton are already winners. Dierks, who performed on ABC’s Good Morning America Wednesday morning, found out that he and Elle King had scored the award for Musical Event of the Year for their #1 hit duet “Different for Girls.” …
Nov 01
Jimmy Kimmel Cues Up Justin Moore for Post-CMA Comedy
BMLGJimmy Kimmel is giving Justin Moore a chance to show off his comedic chops. The Arkansas native will guest-star on the post-CMA episode of the late night talker on Wednesday, combining his gift for music and his sense of humor. While we don’t know exactly what Justin will sing, we do know a video of his Southern-inspired take …
Nov 01
Brothers Osborne Score a Gold Medal for ASCAP Song of the Year
EMI NashvilleYou can’t accuse Brothers Osborne of being too caught up in the music industry hubbub. When they arrived at Monday night’s ASCAP Country Music Awards at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, they seemed to have very little idea their self-penned breakthrough hit, “Stay a Little Longer,” was one of the performing rights organization’s top five …
Nov 01
Little Big Town Reveals Taylor Swift Wrote Their Latest Hit, "Better Man"
ABC RadioAs Little Big Town announced their upcoming residency at the historic Ryman Auditorium Tuesday morning in Nashville, the reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year also let go of another big secret they’ve been hanging on to, ever since the release of their new single, “Better Man,” a couple weeks ago. “We told you …
Nov 01
Dierks Bentley Goes to "Black" for His Next Single
Capitol Nashville Dierks Bentley is following up his chart-topping, CMA-nominated duet with Elle King, “Different for Girls,” with the title track from his latest album, Black, which also happens to be his wife’s maiden name. “It’s no secret that this record is named after my wife, and she was both brave and generous to let …
Nov 01
Little Big Town Announce New Album, Ryman Residency
John Russell/CMAOn Tuesday, Little Big Town announced that they’ll be performing regularly at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium, in a residency dubbed Little Big Town at the Mother Church. It’s the first residency of its kind, and will encompass six nights in 2017, starting February 24. The residency continues February 25, May 29 and 20, and …
Nov 01
Regional economy continues to slide
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A monthly survey of business leaders suggests the economy will continue slowing in nine Midwest and Plains states, in part because of manufacturing weakness. The Mid-America Business Conditions Index report released Tuesday says the overall economic index for the region dropped to 43.8 in October from September’s 45.5. Creighton University economist …