Steve Nedved
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Feb 10
Can I Get a Hallelujah?: Maren Morris Admits She's Shocked and Overwhelmed by Her Grammy Success
ABC/Image Group LA After she won the New Artist of the Year trophy at November’s CMAs, Maren Morris recalled how just twelve months earlier, she’d been sitting at a bar across the street watching the show on TV. In much the same way, the Texas native came out of nowhere to become the most-nominated country artist at …
Feb 10
Hillary Scott Sees “a Piece of Why” as She Shares Emotional Grammy Nods with Her Family
ABC/Chris HolloThere’s no shortage of Grammys in Hillary Scott’s family. In fact, her mom Linda Davis had one most of the time she was growing up, having won the 1993 Best Country Vocal Collaboration trophy for her duet with Reba McEntire on the classic “Does He Love You.” Hillary herself has seven from her work …
Feb 10
“Just Have Fun!”: Trailblazer LeAnn Rimes Offers Advice for Kelsea Ballerini and Maren Morris
Courtesy The Recording AcademyOn Sunday night, country music makes an unprecedented stride, as two of its up-and-coming female vocalists are in the running for the prestigious all-genre Best New Artist Grammy. Two decades ago, a country artist had never taken home the trophy, but in 1997, a young LeAnn Rimes changed all that. “I don’t know how …
Feb 10
Little Big Town Previews “The Breaker,” as “Better Man” Heads for #1
ABC/Image Group LAWith less than two weeks to go before the release of their new album The Breaker, Little Big Town is giving fans a sample of their eighth studio effort. If you’re in need of a pick-me-up, you can check out the record’s first track, “Happy People,” via either an audio-only YouTube clip or the usual digital outlets. If …
Feb 10
Crazy, Wacky, Fun, Insane: Brett Eldredge Unexpectedly Reveals “Something I'm Good At”
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteNote to Brett Eldredge’s handlers: if you let the outgoing hitmaker host an hour of live TV, he’s probably going to spill the beans about his new single. Brett unexpectedly revealed the title and timeline for the lead release from his third studio album Friday morning, when he co-hosted the third hour of …
Feb 10
Which Grammy Does Maren Morris Want Most? The Answer Will Surprise You
ABC/Image Group LA Maren Morris has the distinction of being the most-nominated country artist going into this year’s Grammys. With recognition in the Best Country Solo Performance, Best Country Song and Best Country Album categories, as well a spot among the all-genre Best New Artist contenders, you might be surprised at which trophy would actually mean …
Feb 10
Why Thomas Rhett Has One More Reason to “Die a Happy Man”
ABC/Image Group LA Thomas Rhett has been consistently landing hits on the country chart since 2012, but with this year’s Grammys, he accomplishes a new feat. Sunday’s ceremonies bring his very first shot at taking home the most coveted prize in all of music. The “Star of the Show” hitmaker is up for Best Country Song, …
Feb 10
“Nashville” Recap: “Hurricane”
CMTOn Thursday night’s new episode of Nashville on CMT, Rayna Jaymes and Deacon Claybourne struggled to write the songs for the concept album about their relationship. As the two tried to find inspiration both together and by themselves, a reality-TV producer hired by Highway 65 to capture the process instead only complicated it. A day of spontaneous …
Feb 09
Drake White Wins Spot on Grammy Pre-Show as Artist of Tomorrow
BMLGAfter months of online voting, Drake White in now officially Grammy’s Artist of Tomorrow. Nominated by his former tour partners Zac Brown Band, the “Livin’ the Dream” singer beat out both newcomers Bailey Bryan and Farina for the honor. “I am beyond honored…” Drake says. “A very big thank you to Zac Brown Band [for] …
Feb 09
Heroes & Friends Pay Tribute to Randy Travis in Nashville
Rick Diamond / Getty Images for Randy Travis FoundationMore than forty artists turned out Wednesday night in Nashville for 1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time: A Heroes and Friends Tribute to Randy Travis, but no one’s appearance could rival the performance by the guest of honor himself. Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year and fellow …