Steve Nedved

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Dolly Parton Announces Fund to Help with Smoky Mountains Fire Relief

Courtesy Webster Public RelationsDolly Parton’s never been one to forget where she’s from.  In response to the fires still burning in her native Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, Dolly’s established a fund to help folks who have lost everything to the blazes. Dubbed the My People Fund, the joint effort by The Dollywood Company and …

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Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood and Dolly Parton Perform on “Christmas in Rockefeller Center”

Peter Kramer/NBCThe stars were out Wednesday night for the annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, kicking off Christmas season in New York City on NBC’s Christmas in Rockefeller Center. Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood were among the musical guests.  Dolly sang “Christmas of Many Colors,” while Garth and Trisha sang a …

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Gumbo in a New House: Justin Moore's Holiday Wishes

ABC/Image Group LAWhen it comes to what he wants for Christmas, Justin Moore seems to have a big “ask” for jolly old Saint Nick this year — a new house! “For the holidays in particular, we’re hoping to be moved into our new house that we’re building and have been building for a year and a half,” …

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Need an Ugly Christmas Sweater for Your Party? Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt and Sara Evans Can Help You Out

ABC/Image Group LA Ugly Christmas sweaters have become such a thing there’s even a song about them on Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood’s new Christmas Together record. But Garth and Trisha aren’t the only ones who are getting in on the action. Florida Georgia Line and Sara Evans have designed their own ugly Christmas sweatshirts for this holiday season, both with the hint …

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Brett Eldredge Brings His Big Band Sounds to “GMA” Next Week

ABC/Mark LevineBrett Eldredge will bring his big-band yuletide sounds to Good Morning America next week, as he performs “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” from his first holiday album. Glow debuted at number two on the country charts, and has already spawned a hit, as “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” his duet with Best New Artist Grammy winner Meghan Trainor, is approaching …

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Carrie Underwood Wraps Million-Selling Storyteller Tour Just in Time to Head Down Under with Keith Urban

ABC/Image Group LA After playing for more than a million fans since it started in January, Carrie Underwood’s Storyteller tour is now in the history books. The CMA Female Vocalist of the Year wrapped up the trek Monday night in Salt Lake City, after logging 92 shows in 7 countries along the way. The tour also …

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Star of the Show: Thomas Rhett Expands First U.S. Headlining Tour After Selling Out

ABC/Image Group LAJust as he returns to the U.S. after selling out his first headlining tour of Europe, Thomas Rhett is responding to demand stateside by adding more shows to his 2017 Home Team trek. After his initial date at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater sold out instantly, the “Star of the Show” hitmaker is now planning a second …

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Dollywood Unharmed, but Closed Until Friday; More Than a Dozen Cabins Damaged or Destroyed

Credit: Fran StrineEven though the devastating East Tennessee wildfires didn’t do any damage to Dolly Parton’s theme park itself, the staff of Dollywood will take the next two days to help the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg communities recover.  More than a dozen rustic homes managed by Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Cabins were either damaged or destroyed. Monday …

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High Valley Books U.S. TV Debut with Kathie Lee and Hoda

ABC/Image Group LAHigh Valley is set to make their TV debut in the U.S. January 10 on the Today show. Canadian brothers Brad and Curtis Rempel will perform their breakthrough hit, “Make You Mine,” which is currently on the verge of breaking into the top 20. You can catch their visit with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb during the Today show’s fourth hour, which starts weekdays at …

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Reba Re-Ups for More Sin City Dates with “Mischevious Little Boys” Brooks & Dunn

ABC/Image Group LAWith six more dates remaining during her Sin City residency with Brooks & Dunn this year, Reba confirms she and the men she jokingly refers to as “mischevious little boys” will be back for a dozen additional dates in 2017. “I love going to Vegas and hanging out with Ronnie and Kix, who wouldn’t? They’re so much …

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