Steve Nedved

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The Band Perry Carries the Country Torch in Rio

UMG NashvilleThe Band Perry is proudly carrying the torch for their country in Rio. Earlier this year, the U.S. Olympic team chose the trio’s “Live Forever” as their official song, and Wednesday night, the siblings will perform at the Team USA House on Ipanema Beach in Brazil. Kimberly admits she can’t wait to watch the gymnastics matches, …

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Brett Eldredge's #1 Party for "Drunk on Your Love" Goes to the Dogs

ABC/Image Group LABrett Eldredge was totally upstaged by his companion at his latest number one party Tuesday in Nashville. The culprit? His new Weimaraner puppy Edgar, who came home with him last month. It just happens that the song Brett was celebrating, “Drunk on Your Love,” owes a bit of its inspiration to another pooch. “Ross Copperman and …

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From "Something Bad" to "Oh, Sunday Night": Carrie Underwood Previews New Football Theme

Arista NashvilleCarrie Underwood is transforming her 2014 hit with Miranda Lambert, “Something Bad,” into the new theme for Sunday Night Football. NBC gave fans their first taste of “Oh, Sunday Night” with a 15-second clip Monday during the Olympics. The brief snippet shows a bedazzled, mini-dressed Carrie standing alone in the spotlight on a darkened …

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Fans Welcome Hillary Scott & the Scott Family with Open Arms

EMI NashvilleLady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott has had plenty of number-one albums with her bandmates Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, but this week, she accomplishes a new feat with her mom, dad and little sister that she never has with the boys. The faith-based collection Love Remains by Hillary Scott & the Scott Family debuts at the top of Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart. The lead …

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Jake Owen Parks "American Love" at Number One

RCA NashvilleJake Owen has driven the love bus all the way to number one. That’s the nickname the Florida native gave the 1966 Volkswagen van that’s pictured on the front of his new record. This week, his fifth album is parked at the top of the charts. “What an awesome feeling to wake up and find …

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The Making of "Blue": Keith Urban Takes Fans Inside His Creative Process

Capitol NashvilleYou can step into the studio with Keith Urban, as he takes fans into the session where he recorded his new single, “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” in a new behind-the-scenes video.   “I just fell in love with it straight away,” he says of the fourth single from his Ripcord album. “I’ve never recorded …

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Aw, Snap!: Dierks Bentley Gets NFL Fans Ready for Some Football

Capitol NashvilleDierks Bentley will get the crowd warmed up before the first official game of the pro football season this year, as the Denver Broncos take on the Carolina Panthers in a rematch of Super Bowl 50.  He’ll play Colorado’s Sports Authority Field at Mile High, as will rock band One Republic. Performances from the …

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Keith Urban Turns Nicole Kidman's Co-Star into His Duet Partner This Weekend

ABC/Image Group LASaturday night, Keith Urban worked an impromptu version of The Temptations’ classic “My Girl” into his show as the Ripcord tour stopped in Albuquerque, New Mexico — and the funny thing is, his duet partner happens to have a little history with Keith’s girl. Actor Miles Teller was handpicked by Keith’s better half, actress Nicole Kidman, for his role …

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Christmas in July: Reba Reveals Details of Her Next Album

PRNewsFoto/Cracker Barrel Old Country StoreIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, even amid the hottest days of summer. As part of her new partnership with Cracker Barrel, Reba is releasing her third yuletide collection this September.  My Kind of Christmas includes eleven highly-recognizable standards, including Reba’s cover of Dolly Parton’s classic from The Best Little Whorehouse in …

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Willie's Weed: Coming Soon to Colorado and Washington

Photo credit: Danny Clinch/Courtesy Shock InkIf you live in Washington or Colorado, you’ll soon be able legally to partake of Willie Nelson’s premium brand of cannabis. Willie’s Reserve is expected to be available in select stores in July in Washington, before debuting in Colorado in August. In a press release that calls the Country Music Hall …

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