Steve Nedved
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Feb 22
Dan + Shay had one big dream come true at recent Ryman Auditorium show
Warner Music NashvilleThe pews of the Mother Church weren’t used much on Tuesday night as Dan + Shay kept the crowd on their feet during the duo’s sold-out show at Nashville’s most iconic music venue, the Ryman Auditorium. “This is just the best night of my entire life,” Shay Mooney told screaming fans. The concert, …
Feb 22
Cole Swindell brought in as Brand Ambassador for Diamond Resorts
ABC/Image Group LAPlatinum-selling Cole Swindell is bringing a bit of that bling to Diamond Resorts International: he’s the latest artist to sign on as a Brand Ambassador for the hospitality and vacation ownership company. The celebrity Brand Ambassadors are meant to provide guests of the resorts with unique and memorable vacation experiences. As part of …
Feb 22
Miranda Lambert raises funds to encourage aspiring female songwriters
ABC/Image Group LAYou can now apply for Miranda Lambert‘s 2017-2018 Women Creators Scholarship at Nashville’s Belmont University. Miranda created the program last year to help a female student majoring in music business, songwriting or entertainment industry at Belmont’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business. Miranda raised the money for this year’s scholarship by turning …
Feb 22
Smooth cruisin': Florida Georgia Line touring with Nelly this summer
Courtesy of BMLG RecordsRemember when Florida Georgia Line did that remix of “Cruise” with rapper Nelly and it was a massive hit? Now the two musical acts are teaming up for a big summer tour…and bringing Chris Lane along for good measure. Florida Georgia Line and Nelly have already performed together at a variety of …
Feb 22
How Blake Shelton's late brother Richie inspired his musical journey
David LaChapelle/NBCAs the platinum-selling, award-winning star of The Voice, Blake Shelton is in a prominent spot to influence scores of up-and-coming musicians. But when the Oklahoma hitmaker was growing up, he recalls he found his greatest mentor at home. “My biggest musical influence I guess was probably my brother growing up,” Blake reminisces about his …
Feb 21
They want it that country way: Backstreet Boys team with Florida Georgia Line for new video
BMLGThe Backstreet Boys are one of the unexpected guests on Florida Georgia Line‘s Dig Your Roots: they duet with the “Cruise” duo on a track called “God, Your Mama and Me.” Now, both acts have teamed up for the song’s video, which was just released Tuesday. The clip features the groups singing on Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, intercut with of …
Feb 21
Miranda Lambert & Anderson East: “Fifty Shades Darker”
ABC/Image Group LAThe first time many country fans heard of roots musician Anderson East was when they found out that he’s dating Miranda Lambert. But lately, Anderson’s been making some impressive strides in his own right. His song “What Would It Take” appears alongside the likes of Taylor Swift, John Legend and Nick Jonas on …
Feb 21
Little Busy Town: LBT plans a big week to bring on “The Breaker”
Capitol NashvilleAs they celebrate the chart-topping success of “Better Man” this week, Little Big Town will also be busy promoting their new album, The Breaker. The foursome is set to return to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday, on the heels of their memorable November appearance, which featured them playing the show’s Silly …
Feb 21
“Back to God,” back to Vegas: Reba's on a roll
BMLGFor the second week in a row, Reba McEntire is hanging on to #1. Her gospel double album set Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope remains at the top of both Billboard’s Country and Christian/Gospel album charts in its second week of release. So far, the video for its lead single, “Back to …
Feb 21
Backstreet's back with new video with Florida Georgia Line
BMLGOn Tuesday, Florida Georgia Line will roll out their new video with the Backstreet Boys at BigMachineTV.com. In the meantime, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley have been sharing snippets of “God, Your Mama and Me” on social media. Look for plenty of footage of the guys’ significant others and kids, as well as a performance clip set on the beach. “God, Your Mama and Me” is …