Steve Nedved
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Jun 02
"Lights Come On" for Jason Aldean's New Tour Mini-Documentary
ABC/Image Group LAJason Aldean’s new video for his top-ten hit “Lights Come On” is also a mini-documentary that takes you behind the scenes on his Six String Circus Tour. “I used to think it was cool to sell out a little night club, so now when I walk into an arena, amphitheater or stadium, it …
Jun 02
And the Winner Is — Chris Janson, According to Vince Gill
Warner Music NashvilleCountry Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill believes Chris Janson has an award-winner on his hands with his latest single, “Holdin’ Her.” “I’m going to make the bold prediction that that will be Song of the Year,” Vince said after joining Chris during a recent performance on the Grand Ole Opry. “That song …
Jun 02
Social Superstar Smackdown: CMT Music Awards Hashtags New Category
CMTWith this year’s CMT Music Awards less than a week away, the show has announced a brand-new category for 2016. Next Wednesday, the fan-voted awards will crown its first ever #SocialSuperstar. Blake Shelton, Brett Eldredge, Jake Owen, Kelsea Ballerini, Lindsey Ell and Thomas Rhett are the standouts when it comes to interacting with their fans via social media. You can vote for …
Jun 02
Buoyant Summer Songs Meet "Dr. Strangelove": Keith Urban Kicks Off the Ripcord World Tour
ABC/Image Group LAAs Keith Urban hits the stage tonight for the first show of his Ripcord World Tour, he says he’s never been more excited about a set list. “There’s a huge amount of buoyant summer songs that were just built right for this kind of environment. Certainly a song like ‘Gone Tomorrow.’ When we wrote that… …
Jun 01
Kenny Chesney Plans Monster Tailgate Before UT/Virginia Tech Rivalry
ABC/Image Group LAOn Saturday, September 10, the Tennessee Vols take on Virginia Tech at Bristol Motor Speedway, in the first SEC football game ever played on the infield of NASCAR track. The night before, Kenny Chesney will get the crowd and the venue warmed up. Everyone on the bill for Bristol’s Tailgate Party has a …
Jun 01
Nashville's New Digs: Chris Young, Old Dominion and More Play New CMA Music Festival Stages
Country Music AssociationFor CMA Music Festival 2016, the Country Music Association is rolling out two new daytime stages, both located inside Nashville’s new Ascend Amphitheater. Chris Young will kick things off Wednesday, June 8 at 11 a.m. on the AT&T Skyview Stage, with Old Dominion, Aubrie Sellers, High Valley, Michael Ray, William Michael Morgan, Clare …
Jun 01
Glen Campbell Movie on the Way, as Legend Remains "Happy" Despite Fading Health
PCH FilmsThere’s a new movie in the works based on the life of Glen Campbell. The upcoming film will be directed by James Keach, the force behind the documentary I’ll Be Me, which chronicles the Country Music Hall of Famer’s struggle with Alzheimer’s. Keach also produced the Academy Award-winning motion picture based on the life of Johnny Cash, Walk the …
Jun 01
The Bromance Continues: Thomas Rhett and Brett Eldredge Set to Host CMA Music Festival Special
Craig Sjodin/ABCThey’ve been on tour together, recorded a song together, and now Thomas Rhett and Brett Eldredge are teaming up once again. Wednesday morning on Good Morning America, the two revealed they’ll host this year’s ABC primetime special from the CMA Music Festival. “I’ve played my heart out on every size stage at CMA Fest, …
Jun 01
Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus Is Raising a 3-Year-Old Guitar Slinger
BMLGRascal Flatts: The Second Generation could be coming soon to a stage near year. “So proud of Dylan,” Jay DeMarcus tweeted, along with a photo of his guitar-playing son, who remarkably won’t turn four until July. “He came out & joined me again on stage last Friday night.” Jay couldn’t leave his daughter Madeline out either. Earlier, the devoted dad shared …
Jun 01
How Dustin Lynch Convinced Kelly Osbourne to Stay Country with His New Clothing Line
Justin Nolan Key/Sweet Talk PRNot only is Dustin Lynch a country singer who has three number ones in a row under his belt, it turns out he’s also a pretty darn good hat salesman. The budding entrepreneur has been kicking around the idea of starting his own clothing line for some time now, and he finally got …