Steve Nedved
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Jan 05
Blake Shelton to Open Ol' Red Entertainment Center In Nashville By 2018
ABC RadioBlake Shelton is partnering with the company behind the Grand Ole Opry to bring a “major addition to the Music City entertainment landscape:” a new entertainment center called Ol’ Red, after his 2002 hit of the same name. The star of NBC’s The Voice made the announcement Thursday morning during a news conference from …
Jan 05
After a Holiday Getaway, Reba's Ready to “Sing It Now”
ABC/Image Group LA After a holiday getaway to enjoy the snow in Colorado, Reba McEntire is turning her attention to promoting her new gospel double-album, Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope. Reba recently shot the video for the lead single, “Back to God,” which was written by Randy Houser and also appears on his debut album from 2008, Anything …
Jan 04
Hunter Hayes Rolls Out a New Tune for “Monster Trucks”
ABC/Image Group LA Hunter Hayes will debut his new song, “All for You,” Thursday morning on ABC’s Good Morning America. The track is featured in the new family-friendly animated feature Monster Trucks, which opens January 13. “You never know where a song will take you or how it might affect somebody,” he says of his composition, “and while …
Jan 04
How “Internet Trolls” Paved the Way for Kacey Musgraves' “A Beautiful Mess”-Inspired Living Room
ABC/Paula LoboKacey Musgraves has a new living room, and you can check it out thanks to lifestyle blog A Beautiful Mess. Elsie Larson, one of the sisters who owns the company behind the site, first came across Kacey after the singer took on some “Internet trolls” who were critiquing Elsie’s appearance on Instagram. Fast forward to last …
Jan 04
Real or Staged? There's a Snake in Brett Eldredge's Bathroom!
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteWhy is there a snake in Brett Eldredge’s toilet? That’s the question, courtesy of a disturbing new video the “Wanna Be That Song” hitmaker posted on social media. “I was going to take a leak to start the day, you know, that’s how you start the day and then I walked in here, and what do …
Jan 04
Carrie Underwood Reveals Holiday Scare with Her Beloved Pup Ace
ABC/Image Group LA Carrie Underwood is managing to find the silver lining in a health crisis involving her dog Ace. “This is too adorable not to post,” she shared late Tuesday night, along with a video of her beloved pup walking on an underwater treadmill, as part of his physical therapy. The longtime pet-lover revealed that Ace …
Jan 04
Kelsea Ballerini and Maddie & Tae Are the Ones to Watch, According to “Forbes”
Black River/Big MachineAccording to Forbes, country’s music’s strengths — at least when it comes to the younger artists — may be entirely a girl thing. Both Kelsea Ballerini and Maddie & Tae make the magazine’s “30 Under 30” ranking for 2017. The money and business journal points to 23-year-old Kelsea’s three #1 singles, her gold debut album The First Time, and …
Jan 04
“Seein' Red”: How Dustin Lynch's “Unicorn” Is Bringing Out His Sexy Side
ABC/Image Group LADustin Lynch says “Seein’ Red” is more than just his latest top ten hit — it’s a rarity that’s upping the ante when it comes to his stage presence. “Gosh, this is — I call this song a unicorn,” he tells ABC Radio. “They don’t come around often. It’s got this… very infectious groove …
Jan 03
Lee Brice Becomes Once, Twice, Three Times a Daddy
ABC/Rick RowellLee Brice’s family is growing. Baby number three is on the way for the “I Drive Your Truck” hitmaker and his wife Sara. The new little one will join big brothers Takoda and Ryker, who are eight and three, respectively. “Our whole family is thrilled to welcome our third child,” Lee tells People. “Takoda and Ryker are so excited …
Jan 03
Novak pleads guilty to manslaughter
A South Dakota man accused of killing a woman last year has pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter. Thirty-three-year-old Matthew Novak of Woonsocket entered his plea as part of a plea deal. Novak was accused in the death last August of 25-year-old Jennifer Gibson at their home. During a Tuesday court appearance, Novak said he killed …