Steve Nedved

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Dan Smyers is a big ol’ turkey lover

ABC/Larry McCormack When it comes to Thanksgiving, one food item that’s a must-have for Dan + Shay‘s Dan Smyers is the turkey. “My favorite Thanksgiving menu item has to be the turkey, especially when it was cooked by my mom,” says Dan. “I have some fond memories of waking up early in the morning and my mom would …

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Carrie Underwood’s most grateful for her family: “That’s what this life is all about”

NBC Carrie Underwood has a whole list of things she’s thankful for. But the one thing that sits atop the list is her family. “I am grateful for so many things this Thanksgiving. I think the thing I’m most grateful for, though, is family. I mean, that’s what it’s all about. That’s what this life is all …

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Have a peek at Tyler Hubbard’s typical Thanksgiving Day

Nathan Congleton/NBC After being on the road for months, Tyler Hubbard always looks forward to unwinding and spending time with family over the holidays.  His typical Thanksgiving Day involves everything from taking a big ol’ nap to chowing down on a holiday staple. “Favorite Thanksgiving tradition for me is probably just getting together with family, having a big meal …

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For Priscilla Block, the holidays are about “truly being grateful”

ABC While Priscilla Block‘s Thanksgiving with her family can get a little messy, they always try to keep gratitude at the center of their celebration. “Thanksgiving has always been chaos. Actually any holiday that my entire family is there is straight chaos,” says Priscilla. “But for Thanksgiving, we all try so hard to be together and …

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Don’t miss Garth Brooks’ Black Friday party

Danielle Del Valle/Getty Images Not sure what to do on Black Friday? Don’t worry, Garth Brooks has you covered. The country superstar and Amazon Music will livestream the first-ever worldwide Black Friday Amazon Music Live concert event. Garth’s performance will kick off the grand opening of his Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk in Nashville. Fans can expect a set list comprised …

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Dustin, Russell + Travis preview their fun-filled Thanksgiving Day

Disney/Scott Kirkland With Thanksgiving just a day away, Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson and Travis Denning are giving ABC Audio a glimpse of what their holiday’s going to look like. For Dustin, it’ll be all about enjoying life’s literal sweet treats: desserts. “It’s dessert season for me. I say yes to desserts this time of year, all the way through the end of …

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Nashville notes: Reba McEntire’s signed book + Old Dominion’s studio view

Want to get a signed copy of Reba McEntire‘s new book, Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots? You’re in luck. The country icon has announced that Barnes & Noble will be selling autographed copies on Black Friday.  Old Dominion is taking fans into the recording session of their new song, “Both Sides …

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Serve up Paula Deen’s Sausage Rice Casserole for Thanksgiving

Ralph Notaro/WireImage Having a family gathering or potluck this Thanksgiving and can’t decide what to make? Look no further than Paula Deen‘s Sausage Rice Casserole. Her recipe has a prep time of 20 minutes and includes ingredients such as wild rice, sausage, onions and mushrooms. After cooking the sausage, you’ll just have to combine everything in a …

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Family time is what Cole Swindell loves about Thanksgiving

ABC Ask Cole Swindell what he loves most about Thanksgiving, and he’d tell you in a heartbeat that it’s time spent with family. “We’ve always had a close family, so it’s really the holidays — whether it be Thanksgiving, Christmas, whatever — is the only time we really all get to be together as a family,” says Cole. For …

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Jordan Davis is excited to be the “turkey-frying guy” on Thanksgiving

ABC Jordan Davis has a lot to look forward to every Thanksgiving.  In addition to family time and watching football, Jordan says he anticipates prepping up the turkey — a favorite Thanksgiving tradition of his. “I just recently got into frying the turkey, so I’m the turkey-frying guy, and I’m getting pretty good at it. So, I …

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