Steve Nedved
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Dec 21
Shania's New Record Is On the Way Next Spring, But Will It Be Country?
Ethan Miller/Getty Images via ABCHow country will Shania Twain’s next record be? In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, she reveals it’s likely on the way in late spring, but from the list of her collaborators, its seems her first new project since 2002 may lean decidedly toward the pop side. According to EW, among …
Dec 21
Lip Sync for Your Life: Dustin Lynch Vs. Cassadee Pope Tonight
ABC/Image Group LA When it comes to lip-syncing, who will come out on top? That’s the question, as Dustin Lynch takes on Cassadee Pope in Spike TV’ s popular spin-off from NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Lip Sync Battle. While both Cassadee and Dustin have had recent number ones on the country chart — Cassadee with “Think of Me” with Chris Young and …
Dec 20
Lee Brice Sings for Fallen Pilot During Service at Arlington
ABC/Rick RowellClad in a suit and tie as he accompanied himself on guitar, Lee Brice sang Vince Gill’s “Go Rest High on That Mountain” Monday at the funeral of U.S. Air Force Major Troy Lee Gilbert. The pilot’s final remains were finally laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery this week, after a service with …
Dec 20
Hillary Scott Celebrates Christmas with Her Family Wednesday on “Today”
ABC/Chris HolloIf you’ve ever wondered what the holidays are like at Hillary Scott’s house, you’ll have the chance to find out Wednesday morning. Jenna Bush Hager recently traveled to the Lady Antebellum front-woman’s home on the outskirts of Nashville to talk yuletide traditions and catch the Scott Family doing what they do best. Hillary’s mom …
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 …