Steve Nedved
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Feb 27
Dierks, Kenny, Miranda and more help Willie Nelson stage an all-star tribute to Merle Haggard
Courtesy Blackbird PresentsWillie Nelson is partnering with Merle Haggard’s family to put on an all-star tribute to his late friend and fellow legend. “Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard” will come to life April 6 on the stage of Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The date is significant because it’s not only the one-year anniversary of …
Feb 27
Brantley Gilbert plans to keep the devil awake this summer
Photo Courtesy of The Valory Music Co.The devil won’t be getting any rest, if Brantley Gilbert has anything to say about it. The “Weekend” hitmaker is adding a summer leg to his tour, named for his number one-selling album The Devil Don’t Sleep. Once the current tour run wraps April 29 in Duluth, Minnesota, Brantley will turn his …
Feb 27
Sam Hunt, Chris Stapleton, Andra Day & more: Little Big Town promises plenty of surprises during their year at the Ryman
ABC/Image Group LAThey’re only two shows in, but Little Big Town is already adding more dates to their year-long residency at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. On the heels of two-sold out performances during which they sang their new album, The Breaker, in its entirety, the band announced they’ll play July 30 as well, extending their …
Feb 27
Trisha Yearwood surprises Garth Brooks with 5 million reasons he's the Entertainer of the Year
ABC/Image Group LAIf we needed a reminder of why Garth Brooks is CMA Entertainer of the Year, we got a big one this weekend during his latest sold-out stop in Edmonton, Alberta. Trisha Yearwood interrupted her set to alert her husband that he’d just marked a very significant milestone on their world tour. Garth and …
Feb 27
As a coach on “The Voice,” Blake Shelton is ready to take the gloves off, even against girlfriend Gwen Stefani
David Lachapelle/NBCBlake Shelton might be known as one of country’s biggest jokesters, but when it comes to NBC’s popular TV talent search The Voice, which returns for a 12th season Monday night, Blake takes his competitive streak very seriously. “It’s so competitive, and it gets pretty rough sometimes. I mean things are said that you …
Feb 27
Earl Dibbles, Jr. dominates the New Faces stage at Country Radio Seminar
BBRFor decades, the New Faces show at Country Radio Seminar in Nashville has dared to predict who’ll be the biggest stars of tomorrow. But in 2017, the act who made the biggest impression of the night wasn’t even on the bill. Drake White started his set with a comic video that pointed out he’s not the …
Feb 24
Lady Antebellum shift into high gear with back-to-back TV appearances including the Daytona 500
ABC/Image Group LAThis Sunday, Lady Antebellum will help get those engine’s revving as the headlining entertainment prior to the start of the 59th Annual Daytona 500. The race is the official kick-off the NASCAR season and airs on FOX beginning at 11 a.m. Eastern. The following night, the trio will return to Jimmy Kimmel Live! …
Feb 24
Brett Eldredge debuts autobiographical single “Somethin’ I’m Good At”
AtlanticThe bouncy new single from Brett Eldredge, “Somethin’ I’m Good At,” is total reflection of his personality. “I can’t even explain the anticipation and excitement I’ve been feeling about putting out new music,” says Brett. “It’s exciting to write and record a song that captures this side of me and this song is full of …
Feb 24
Country Stars shine on soundtrack to film “The Shack”
Atlantic RecordsThe soundtrack to The Shack, the new movie starring Tim McGraw, is out today, one week ahead of the movie’s premiere on March 3, featuring new music from some of country’s biggest stars. As previously reported, Dan + Shay, Lady Antebellum, Dierks Bentley, Brett Eldredge, and of course Tim and Faith Hill, have all …
Feb 24
Jon Pardi cleans up real nice in his sexy new video for “Dirt on My Boots”
ABC/Image Group LAJon Pardi is hoping to boost his “Dirt on My Boots” single to the top of the charts with the release of a sexy video. The clip, streaming on YouTube, intercuts shots of Jon performing the song before an adoring crowd and a woman returning from an afternoon of horseback riding and getting …