Steve Nedved
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May 07
Kenny Chesney Shakes His Money-Maker to the Tune of $40 Million
ABC/Image Group LAKenny Chesney is country music’s biggest money-maker for 2015, according to a new list from Billboard. The “Noise” hitmaker raked in an impressive $39.8 million last year, with the majority of his earnings coming from this Big Revival tour. CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan also ranks in the top ten, landing …
May 06
Dan+Shay Surprise "Obsessed" Fans
Warner Music NashvilleIf you can’t wait for the new album from Dan+Shay, it turns out you don’t have to. Fans who pre-order the duo’s second effort will now be able to instantly download half the record, including the single “From the Ground Up,” “Already Ready,” “Road Trippin’,” “How Not To” and the title track. “The …
May 06
Thomas Rhett Reveals CMT Music Awards Contenders Monday Morning
ABC/Randy HolmesThomas Rhett will be up bright and early Monday morning to announce the nominees for the 2016 CMT Music Awards. He’ll reveal this year’s contenders on the May 9 edition of NBC’s Today show, which starts at 7 a.m. The “Die a Happy Man” hitmaker will not only start the day on NBC– he’ll …
May 06
Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Vince Gill, Scotty McCreery and David Nail at Bat
ABC/Image Group LAFor close to three decades, the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game has been a staple of Fan Fair and CMA Music Festival. Now, the stars are lining up for the 26th anniversary matchup in Music City. Vince Gill, Scotty McCreery, David Nail, Charles Esten from ABC’s Nashville, rocker Bret Michaels, Chris Lane, RaeLynn and Jamie Lynn Spears are among the celebs who’ll suit …
May 06
"You Should Be Here" for Cole Swindell's Friday-Night Special
Warner Music NashvilleNot only is Cole Swindell releasing his sophomore album You Should Be Here on Friday, he’s also starring in an hour-long concert special on AUDIENCE Network. The intimate performance and interview was taped recently in Los Angeles. Cole Swindell: Live on AT&T airs Friday, May 6 at 9 p.m. ET on AUDIENCE Network, a channel available exclusively to …
May 06
Corn Palace murals to remain the same for another year
It looks like Willie Nelson and Elvis Presley will adorn the Corn Palace for another year. That’s the word from Mayor Jerry Toomey. He told KORN News Radio while the murals will remain the same, the natural grasses will be replaced. Toomey says the move should save the city around $60,000 and will be re-evaluated …
May 06
Check Your Phones: Randy Houser Ties the Knot in a Mississippi-Australia Wedding
BBR Music GroupRight about now, Randy Houser should be enjoying his honeymoon. The Mississippi native married Australian beauty Tatiana Starzynski Wednesday at historic Homestead Manor in Franklin, Tennessee. His four-year-old West was the ring bearer, assisted by Randy’s beloved dog Hawk, led by groomsman Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line. The new couple exited as the duo’s new song “H.O.L.Y.” played, according to People. Just to …
May 06
Put Your Hand on the Radio & Testify: Keith Urban's "Ripcord" Can Save Your Life
Capitol NashvilleWhen Keith Urban heard the title of a new play coming to New York City, he knew Ripcord should be the name of his new album as well. “I thought, ‘Gosh that just sounds right. That has the right originality, the right motion, the right energy,” he recalls. Once he considered what a ripcord can do for you, …
May 05
Twice in One Year: Frankie Ballard Continues His Love Affair with European Fans
Warner Music NashvilleFor the second time in less than a year, Frankie Ballard is taking his music to the fans overseas. The “It All Started with a Beer” hitmaker first played for European audiences in March, and he heads back this fall to debut music from his new album recorded in Texas, El Rio, due June 10. “Our …
May 05
Lee Ann Womack's Daughter Aubrie Sellers Brings Her Garage Country to "Nashville"
Thirty Tigers/Carnival Recording CompanyIf you were listening closely during Wednesday night’s episode of ABC’s Nashville, you might’ve noticed a familiar-sounding voice. As The Exes, Scarlett O’Connor and Gunnar Scott, fought before going onstage, a song called “Sit Here and Cry” played in the background. If it sounded a little like Lee Ann Womack — well, there’s a good reason why. It’s one …