Steve Nedved
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Dec 20
Zac Brown Band's John Driskell Hopkins Takes a Christmas Vacation with the Atlanta Pops
Courtesy John Driskell HopkinsAs a founding member of Zac Brown Band, John Driskell Hopkins spends most of his year touring and recording with the Grammy-winning country hitmakers behind number-ones like “Homegrown.” But when he’s not on the road with his band mates — and sometimes even when he is — John’s been pursuing one of his passions: a …
Dec 19
Dustin Lynch Is “Seein' Red” — and Green — to Help His Hometown
ABC/Image Group LADustin Lynch may be “Seein’ Red” thanks to his latest top-10 hit, but he’s adding a little green to that to help his hometown this Christmas season. The Tullahoma, Tennessee native raised more than $17,000 for local charities earlier this month, during his third annual benefit to help the area where he grew up. David …
Dec 19
Brad Paisley Puts “Love and War” on the Calendar for 2017
ABC/Image Group LA Brad Paisley will release a new album in the new year, as he’s prepping Love and War to come out March 3. The follow-up to 2014’s Moonshine in the Trunk will be the West Virginia native’s eleventh studio album. This week, the collection’s current single, “Today,” cracks the top 15. We’ll have to wait for the track …
Dec 19
Brett Eldredge Finishes 2016 Atop Both the Country and the Holiday Charts
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteBrett Eldredge claims the sixth consecutive number-one of his career this week — as well as the final chart-topper of 2016 — with “Wanna Be That Song.” The Illinois native says the accomplishment is even more significant because the tune has always been a particular favorite of his. “Getting to be ‘that song’ for my fans …
Dec 19
Amy Grant Says Vince Gill Is the “Wow Factor” on Their “Tennessee Christmas” Duet
ABC/Mark LevineIn Nashville, Vince Gill and Amy Grant’s December shows have become a long-standing holiday tradition. Even though a ticket to see the two at the Mother Church of Country Music can be hard to come by, you can sample one of their yuletide collaborations on Amy’s new Tennessee Christmas album. “We have sung that song for years at our …
Dec 19
Reba, Kelsea, Ronnie Dunn and More Help Kelly Clarkson Do a Miracle on Broadway
Courtesy Starstruck EntertainmentKelly Clarkson proved an affable, informal master of ceremonies Friday night at her second Miracle on Broadway benefit at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Though she had plenty of special guests, Kelly’s array of glittering holiday outfits, her sense of humor and her vocal prowess were often some of the biggest highlights. In addition to keeping …
Dec 16
How You Can Wake Up with High Valley Down on the Farm Tuesday Morning
ABC/Image Group LAYou can check out the restored farmhouse where newcomers High Valley wrote much of their new album, Dear Life, Tuesday on CBS This Morning. The talk show traveled to Middle Tennessee to see where Canadian transplants Brad and Curtis Rempel now live. You can catch the brothers starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday on …
Dec 16
Caroling, Caroling: Hunter Hayes Cues Up 12 Days of Seasonal Serenades
ABC/Image Group LAWhile the odds probably aren’t good that Hunter Hayes will show up on your doorstep to offer a holiday song, the multi-instrumentalist has launched his own virtual version of Christmas caroling online. Calling it the 12 Days of Hayes, Hunter is posting a new yuletide offering every morning at 11 a.m. ET. So far, …
Dec 16
City of Mitchell declares snow emergency
The City of Mitchell is declaring a snow emergency. All vehicles shall be removed from Snow Emergency Routes by 2:30 p.m. or they will be subject to ticket and towing. No Parking will be allowed on Snow Emergency Routes until after the storm is over and the streets have been plowed curb to curb. …
Dec 16
Kelsea Ballerini Channels Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera in New “Yeah Boy” Video
ABC/Image Group LAKelsea Ballerini’s new video for her top-25 hit, “Yeah Boy,” is a throwback to the nineties, complete with choreography, neon dancers and a tip of the hat to some of her favorite pop divas. “I definitely love pushing boundaries and I’ve always loved strong female artists in every genre,” she tells Teen Vogue, which …