Steve Nedved
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Nov 20
Carrie Underwood Competes for the Top Prize at Sunday's American Music Awards
Dick Clark ProductionsCarrie Underwood is the country artist to beat at this Sunday’s American Music Awards, garnering the most nominations in her field, and even nabbing a coveted spot as a finalist for the all-genre Artist of the Year award. She’ll compete against Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande and Rihanna for the show’s top …
Nov 18
After Conquering Canada and the U.S., High Valley Heads for Europe
Atlantic Records/Warner NashvilleEven though High Valley has just released their debut album in the U.S., Dear Life, and the duo only recently had their breakthrough U.S. hit with “Make You Mine,” Brad and Curtis Rempel already have a sizeable following in their native Canada, having notched seven top-10 hits in the Great White North. Next up, the brothers who now reside in …
Nov 18
Dan + Shay's Dan Smyers Celebrates His Engagement in Hawaii
ABC/Image Group LAIt’s official! Dan + Shay are both off the market. While Shay Mooney revealed his engagement to former Miss Arkansas USA Hannah Billingsley in August, Dan Smyers apparently sealed the deal in the past few days. On Thursday, he shared a photo with longtime girlfriend Abby Law toasting each other during their travels, …
Nov 18
Florida Georgia Line Set to Give — and Perhaps Receive — Awards at Sunday's AMAs
ABC/Image Group LATyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley will get a chance to show off their mad skills with the teleprompter at Sunday’s American Music Awards. Florida Georgia Line has been added to the list of the presenters at this year’s show, along with the likes of Ryan Seacrest, Shark Tank’s Mark Cuban and model Chrissy Teigen. Tyler and Bryan won’t just be passing out trophies, …
Nov 18
Invite a Friend: Stars Collaborate on “CMA Country Christmas”
ABC/Heidi GutmanYou can expect plenty of holiday collaborations when CMA Country Christmas premieres later this month on ABC. Host Jennifer Nettles teams up with both R&B phenomenon Andra Day and the actress who brought Elsa to life in Frozen, Idina Menzel, to deliver two songs from her new yuletide album, To Celebrate Christmas. Jennifer and …
Nov 18
Brad Paisley's Family Comes Together at the Hall of Fame, as They Mourn the Passing of Kimberly Williams-Paisley's Mother
ABC/Image Group LAEven as Brad Paisley’s family deals with the passing of wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley’s mother, he honored his commitment to appear at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on Thursday night. Kim and sons Huck and Jasper were there to cheer Brad on as he spoke at the opening of his Diary …
Nov 17
What Does Miranda's Record Reveal About Her Split from Blake? Oprah's Bestie Gayle King Has Some Thoughts
ABC/Image Group LAYou can count Oprah bestie and CBS This Morning host Gayle King among Miranda Lambert’s fans. The editor-at-large of O singles out Miranda’s new double album as one of her favorites on her “The World According to Gayle” page in the December issue of the magazine. Though relatively few people have heard The …
Nov 17
Brad Paisley's Mother-in-Law, Linda Payne Williams, Passes Away
ABC/Image Group LALinda Payne Williams, the mother of actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley and mother-in-law of Brad Paisley, died Wednesday following a long bout with dementia. She was 73-years-old. “I will remember you this way, Mom. Rest in love and peace,” Kimberly posted on social media, along with an older photo of her mother. “Linda Williams: June 22nd, 1943-November 16, 2016 …
Nov 17
George Strait Returns to Vegas for “2 Nights of Number 1's”
ABC/Image Group LA After his sold-out Strait to Vegas run this year, George Strait is headed back to Sin City in 2017. The Country Music Hall of Famer will play four pairs of Friday and Saturday sets at T-Mobile Arena next year, for a total of eight shows. Cam will open the series, billed as 2 Nights of Number 1’s, with Strait …