Steve Nedved
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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 …
Jan 03
Lionel Richie Crashes Luke Bryan's Party in Las Vegas
ABC/Image Group LA Luke Bryan issued the invitation to “Crash My Party” anytime in his chart-topping hit from 2013, and Lionel Richie took him up on it last week in Las Vegas. Luke did one of his final performances of 2016 last Friday at the MGM Grand in Sin City, and since pop and R&B legend Lionel was …
Jan 03
Carrie Underwood Delivers Pop-Up Performance at Atlanta Christian Conference
ABC/Image Group LA College students attending the Passion 2017 gathering at Atlanta’s Georgia Dome got quite a surprise, as Carrie Underwood took the stage for an unannounced performance during the evangelical conference Monday night. Carrie joined Christian artist David Crowder and his band for a rocking version of her 2014 hit, “Something in the Water.” “What an incredible night… …
Jan 03
Thomas Rhett Tugs at the Heartstrings with “American Spirit”
ABC/Lou RoccoAs his latest hit, “Star of the Show,” continues its climb in country’s top ten, Thomas Rhett is releasing a video for another song. “American Spirit” is one of the new tracks on the deluxe edition of his Tangled Up album. “‘American Spirit’ is one of my favorite songs to sit down and play on an acoustic guitar,” …
Jan 03
Maren Morris Loves Running the Ship on Her Headlining Hero Tour
ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris heads into 2017 as the most-nominated country artist at this year’s Grammys, including a nod in the esteemed Best New Artist category. On top of all that, she’s also looking forward to hitting the road on her very first headlining tour. “You know we’re putting all the pieces together. I’m so …
Jan 03
Florida Georgia Line Continues Digging Their Roots with the Backstreet Boys
ABC/Image Group LAFlorida Georgia Line is following up their recent number-one with Tim McGraw, “May We All,” with another collaboration. This time, Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard team up with one of their major influences from the nineties on the tune “God, Your Mama, and Me.” “Backstreet Boys was [Brian]’s very first concert,” Tyler tells …
Jan 02
The Newly-Engaged Sam Hunt Unveils His First Post-“Montevallo” Music, the New Song “Drinkin' Too Much”
ABC/Mark LevineIf you’ve been waiting to hear new music from Sam Hunt, it’s finally here. Over the weekend, the former college football quarterback released his first new music since the final single from his breakthrough album Montevallo, “Make You Miss Me,” went to number-one at the end of August. That’s not the only major news for Sam, …