Steve Nedved
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Jul 07
Oh Gussie!: Little Big Town's Kimberly Schlapman Unveils Her Summer Line at Cracker Barrel
Capitol NashvilleIf you’ve been scouring Cracker Barrels looking for another one of Kimberly Schlapman’s Paw Paw Pottery mugs, you can breathe a little easier today. On Thursday, the second collection from the Little Big Town soprano makes its debut at the comfort food chain all across the country. The Oh Gussie! Summer line includes 57 new pieces for …
Jul 07
From Fill-In Girl to Primetime Host, Kelsea Ballerini Pulls Double Duty
ABC/Image Group LAThis Thursday night, Kelsea Ballerini will be pulling double duty. On TV, she’s hosting ABC’s Greatest Hits with Arsenio Hall, while in real life, she’ll be opening the Rhythm & Roots tour for Rascal Flatts. The “Peter Pan” hitmaker admits she’s enjoying having a coveted spot on a big tour, after being all over the place last summer. “Last …
Jul 07
Dolly Parton Reveals "Pure & Simple" Release Date, Track List
Sony Music NashvilleWe’ve known for a while that it was coming. Now we’ve got a release date for Dolly Parton’s new album, Pure & Simple. The legendary entertainer’s 43rd studio effort, which she also produced, will hit retailers August 19, though you can pre-order it from the usual outlets beginning Friday. “I may not be …
Jul 06
Get a Little Closer, Don't Be Shy: How to Score an Eric Paslay Meet-and-Greet
EMI Records NashvilleIf you’re planning to go see Eric Paslay this summer on the Interstates and Tailgates Tour with Toby Keith, the Texas native is giving you a chance to get a little closer. As long as you already have a ticket, you can enter online to win a pair of meet-and-greet passes to chat …
Jul 06
Carrie Underwood: "The Girl You Think I Am"
Arista NashvilleCarrie Underwood confesses the song “The Girl You Think I Am” was inspired by her father Stephen. She also says it’s the track from her Storyteller album that’s most likely to make her cry. “[My dad] thinks I’m brave,” she tells People. “He thinks I can do anything. He thinks I’m fearless… I would …
Jul 06
Adele Admits She's Obsessed with Alison Krauss
Photo by Rick Kern/WireImageAlison Krauss almost has a stalker– and her name is Adele. The British pop sensation confessed her love for the 1995 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Tuesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, as she kicked off the much-anticipated North American leg of her tour. “Do you know the singer called …
Jul 06
Zac Brown Band Auctions Off Sneak Peek at Hall of Fame Exhibit
ABC/Image Group LAZac Brown Band’s upcoming exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum doesn’t officially open until July 22, but the “Castaway” hitmakers are giving you a chance to see it early. From now through Thursday at 11:59 p.m. ET, you can bid on a VIP trip for two to Music City …
Jul 06
Mission Possible: Thomas Rhett's Wife Lauren Sets Out to Help 147 Million Orphans in Africa
Getty Images via ABCIf you follow his socials, have seen him at an awards show or have perhaps heard a little song of Thomas Rhett’s called “Die a Happy Man,” you know how madly in love he is with his wife Lauren. But the two lovebirds are in for a tiny bit of a separation …
Jul 06
Kenny Chesney Teams with Pink on New Album; Pushes Back Release Date
ABC/Image Group LAHere’s the good news: Kenny Chesney has recorded a duet with pop star Pink for his new album, Some Town Somewhere. Now, here’s the bad news: the disc has been delayed until October 28. The song is called “Setting the World on Fire,” and Kenny says in a statement, “To have a song …
Jul 06
Music All-Stars Join Hands & Voices for "Hands" Orlando Shooting Charity Single
GLAAD/Interscope RecordsSome of music’s biggest stars have joined hands — and voices — for “Hands,” a new charity single from Interscope Records to benefit victims of the shooting at The Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL nearly one month ago. The roster of voices represents the best in pop, R&B, country and rock, with participating artists …