Steve Nedved
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Oct 11
Cole Swindell Claims the "Biggest Honor" of His Career
Warner Music NashvilleWith eight number-ones under his belt, including five he recorded himself, Cole Swindell picks up the mantle of NSAI Songwriter/Artist of the Year. The Georgia native accepted the award from the Nashville Songwriters Association International via video this weekend, while he was on the West Coast leg of Florida Georgia Line’s Dig Your Roots Tour. “It’s …
Oct 11
The #1 Song Inspired by "Breaking Bad" and How Bryan Cranston Missed Being in the Video
Big Loud RecordsIf you’re a fan of Breaking Bad, you’ve probably noticed the reference to a “Walter White high” in Chris Lane’s breakthrough hit. But it wasn’t until the number-one party Monday in Nashville that writer Abe Stoklasa revealed the entire idea for “Fix” actually came out of him binge-watching the hit AMC show about …
Oct 11
Blake Shelton Teaches Jimmy Fallon How to Milk a Cow on "The Tonight Show"
Andrew Lipovsky/NBCBack in May, Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon subjected Blake Shelton to trying sushi for the first time. Monday, Blake got even by teaching Jimmy how to milk a cow. Fallon starts the recorded segment on the wrong foot by showing up wearing overalls and a cowboy hat. “This is Oreo,” says Shelton, pointing to the …
Oct 10
Carrie Underwood Talks Baby Number Two
Photo Credit: Jeff LipskyCould baby number two be on the horizon for Carrie Underwood? The CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee discusses the possibility in her new cover story for Redbook magazine. “If my husband were at the beginning of his career, I’m not sure we could handle it,” she says, mentioning the Nashville Predators’ …
Oct 10
Chris Janson's "Boat" Brings Home an Award
Sweet Talk Publicity It’s been more than a year since Chris Janson’s breakthrough hit topped the charts, but “Buy Me a Boat” is still winning awards. This weekend in Nashville, his number-one from September 2015 was named one of the 10 “Songs I Wish I’d Written” at the Nashville Songwriters Association International Awards. “It’s an …
Oct 10
Top Nominees Eric Church, Maren Morris and More Lock in Performance Spots at CMAs
Country Music AssociationTop nominees Eric Church, Maren Morris, Keith Urban and Dierks Bentley all have secured performance spots at the upcoming golden anniversary of the CMA Awards. Eric and Maren each have a shot at taking home five trophies that night, while Keith and Dierks are each up for four. Quadruple-nominee and co-host Carrie Underwood …
Oct 10
Carrie Underwood Competes Against Adele and Beyonce for AMA Artist of the Year
Dick Clark ProductionsCarrie Underwood will compete against Adele, Beyonce and Justin Bieber for the coveted Artist of the Year trophy at the 2016 American Music Awards. The “Dirty Laundry” hitmaker is the most-nominated country artist overall, grabbing nods for Favorite Country Female and Favorite Country Album for Storyteller as well. The 10 nominees in the Artist of the Year category will be narrowed …
Oct 10
Reba's Mom Becomes a College Graduate at 89
Photo Credit: Justin McIntoshWhen Reba won her very first CMA Award for Female Vocalist of the Year back in 1984, she gave one of the most iconic acceptance speeches in the 50-year history of the show, paying tribute to her mother. “The first time me and Mama came to Nashville,” the present-day Country Music Hall of Famer …
Oct 10
Why Granger Smith's Cinderella Song Is a Perfect Fit for the Women in His Life
BBR Music GroupEven though Granger Smith’s new single, “If the Boot Fits,” is just now breaking into the top 20, he says it’s been a hit with the ladies in his life for a long time, especially his wife Amber. “She loves [it]. That’s probably her favorite,” the father of three says. “It’s a love song. I …
Oct 10
Strip It Down: Luke Bryan Bares His Bruise on Social Media
Capitol NashvilleFor all the fans who’ve ever wished they could get a better look at Luke Bryan’s famous booty — well, this weekend, thanks to the down-to-earth CMA Entertainer of the Year and social media, they came pretty close. On Friday, Luke carried on with his second Farm Tour stop in as many days, even after …