Steve Nedved
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Feb 01
Zac Brown Band Says “Welcome Home” with “My Old Man”
Elektra/Warner NashvilleThere’s new music on the way this week from Zac Brown Band. The group will release their new single, “My Old Man,” Friday morning, ahead of the May 12 debut of their new album, Welcome Home. Teased as a throwback to the band’s beginnings, Welcome Home will be on the Elektra label, after a one-album deal with Big …
Feb 01
“God's Problem Child”: Willie Nelson Addresses Death Rumors and the 2016 Election on New Album
Legacy RecordingsWillie Nelson returns this spring with his first album of all-new material since 2014’s Band of Brothers.The April 28 release of God’s Problem Child is timed to coincide with the Country Music Hall of Famer’s 84th birthday, which happens to be the next day. The 13-song collection finds Willie in fine form, being both funny and thoughtful, as …
Feb 01
Reba's Set to Share Her Views Next Week on ABC
ABC/Image Group LA If you wonder what Reba McEntire thinks about the goings-on in the world these days, you’re likely to have a chance to find out next Wednesday. Reba’s set to share her opinions with the ladies of The View on February 8, as she joins the panel as a co-host on the ABC morning talkfest. The Country …
Feb 01
Two glass panels on Corn Palace balcony shatter
City officials are trying to determine what caused two glass panels on the Corn Palace balcony to shatter this morning. Corn Palace Director Scott Schmidt was in the box office around 10:30. “Heard a crash, walked outside and saw glass on the street,” said Schmidt. He first thought it may have been vandalism, however, “It …
Feb 01
Blake and Gwen Joke About “Hooking Up” in New “Voice” Promos
NBCBlake Shelton’s main squeeze, Gwen Stefani, returns as a coach for the upcoming 12th season of The Voice, and judging from the promos, it looks like we can expect the sparks to fly. “I just did a country song with Blake Shelton. I got the hookup!” Gwen brags in an exclusive Entertainment Tonight clip. “That …
Feb 01
Sam Hunt Drives “Body Like a Back Road” to Country Radio
MCA NashvilleIf Sam Hunt’s web leak of his tune “Drinkin’ Too Much” was just enough to get you in the mood for some new music from the man who broke through with Montevallo, you’ll be happy to hear this — Sam’s now released the first official single from his sophomore album: “Body Like a Back Road.” Melodic, …
Feb 01
Soul2Soul Confessions: Faith's a Fan of Tim's Beard. His Dancing? Not So Much
ABC/Image Group LA Tim McGraw is sporting a beard, and Faith Hill’s hair is shorter than when we saw her last. Those are just two of the things we learned as the country music power-couple took to Facebook Live Tuesday afternoon to announce half a dozen new dates on their upcoming Soul2Soul trek. They also revealed they’ll …
Jan 31
Easton Corbin Previews His Fourth Album with “A Girl Like You”
Mercury NashvilleEaston Corbin is busy working to finish his new album, but while he’s in the studio, you can check out the project’s first single, “A Girl Like You.” You can listen to the song via a new audio-only clip on YouTube. It’s also available to stream or download at the usual digital outlets. Easton’s …
Jan 31
Tim & Faith to Take a Who's-Who of Up-and-Coming Acts on Their Soul2Soul Tour
ABC/Image Group LA With the start of their 2017 Soul2Soul Tour just a couple months away, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have announced they’ll host a rotating array of special guests on the trek, with their opening acts changing from week to week. Brothers Osborne, Jon Pardi, Chris Lane, High Valley, Lori McKenna, Charlie Worsham, Rachel Platten, Rhiannon Giddens, Eric Paslay, Brandy Clark, Cam, Chris Janson, and LOCASH are just some …
Jan 31
The Best Part of Waking Up?: Chris Young Coaches a Coffee Contest
ABC/Image Group LAHow about a little Chris Young with your morning coffee? The “Sober Saturday Night” singer is the face of a new contest for Folgers. From now through February 20, aspiring artists can submit their versions of the iconic “the best part of wakin’ up” jingle at Folgers.com. Five semi-finalists will get a mentoring session with Chris, …