Steve Nedved

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Little Big Town Leads Eighth Album with New Track "Better Man"

Capitol NashvilleThe Little Big Town we all know and love is back!  After their surprise collaboration in June with R&B and pop hitmaker Pharrell Williams on Wanderlust, the CMA Vocal Group of the Year returns to their roots with their new single, “Better Man.” You can download the lead track from their forthcoming eighth studio …

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Brantley Gilbert and Batman Duet on "Dirt Road Anthem" in Epic Tour Prank

BMLGEpic end-of-tour pranks have become as much a part of country music as the CMA Awards, and country rapper Colt Ford recently staged a memorable one as he wrapped up his time on the Take It Outside trek with Brantley Gilbert. Each night on tour, Colt came out during Brantley’s set to sing “Dirt Road …

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The Divine Miss M Proclaims Her Love for George Jones

ABC/Randy HolmesEntertainment icon Bette Midler is a huge fan of the Possum. The 70-year-old made the revelation in a new Entertainment Weekly interview about the re-release of her debut album from 1972, The Divine Miss M, which comes out this Friday. “I listen to old-school country like George Jones,” the actress and singer told EW when asked which other singers she admires. “I didn’t know …

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Jake Owen Caps a Decade of Community Service in His Florida Hometown

RCA NashvilleThis December, Florida native Jake Owen will continue his decade-long tradition of giving back to the community that raised him. He’ll play his annual benefit show Friday, December 9 at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, to raise money for his foundation. “To think that we have been doing this concert for ten years …

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44 Years and Counting: Shania Twain Takes Stock of Her Life in Music

CMTBy this time tomorrow, lots of folks will likely be thinking that Jill Scott needs to record an entire album of Shania Twain covers. The R&B diva stole the show Wednesday night at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, performing “Man, I Feel Like a Woman!” as part of CMT’s Artist of a Lifetime tribute to the Canadian superstar. Best New …

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From Fill-In Singer to Honoree, Thomas Rhett Reflects on Being One of CMT's Artists of the Year

ABC/Image Group LA Thomas Rhett performed a mashup of his smash “Die a Happy Man” Wednesday night at CMT’s Artists of the Year taping in Nashville, with Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson joining in with her hit, “Never Forget You.” While this is TR’s first time as one of the night’s main honorees, he’s actually sung on the show before. …

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Rascal Flatts Set to Kick Off Christmas in New York City

BMLGAfter wrapping up their summer Rhythm and Roots dates earlier this month, it looked like Rascal Flatts was pretty well done with their shows for 2016. But, it turns out you have at least one more chance to see the CMA-nominated supergroup before the end of the year. The trio will do one more intimate, one-night-only performance …

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Tucker Beathard Pays Tribute to His Momma with His Second Single

BMLGTucker Beathard’s follow-up to his #2 debut single, “Rock On,” is a tribute to his momma. “I pray for all my kids every day, but sometimes I have to send an extra one up for Tucker,” Susan Beathard says of her offspring who inspired his father, Casey Beathard, to write the hit “Homeboy” for Eric Church. You can meet Tucker’s …

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Fans Embrace the Carpe Diem Message of Brad Paisley's "Today"

Arista NashvilleThe seize-the-moment message of Brad Paisley’s new single is resonating with fans so much, they’re flooding his Facebook page with wedding proposals, baby announcements, first dances at weddings and loved ones returning from serving in the armed forces. “I have seen and read the posts and I’m thrilled that the song and video is …

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Garth Brooks Announces Streaming & Digital Download Deal with Amazon

Jerod Harris/Getty ImagesFor the last three years, the only place you’ve been able to download digital copies of Garth Brooks’  music has been on his own GhostTunes.com website.  But that’s just changed. Starting today, you can both buy and exclusively stream Garth’s music on Amazon.com.  That includes his latest single, “Baby, Let’s Lay Down and …

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