Steve Nedved
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Feb 20
‘American Idol’ recap: Top 10 material and first platinum ticket holder revealed
ABC/Eric McCandless American Idol is back! The whole gang — judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and host Ryan Seacrest — have returned to search for the next singing sensation. Here’s a look at the night’s talent: Haven Madison, 16: Accompanied by her dad on the piano, Haven sang her original song, titled “15,” for the judges and immediately blew them away …
Feb 18
Jon’s ready to get the Pardi started, as baby girl arrives
ABC Jon Pardi‘s now officially a dad! “Our Baby girl is here and ready to Pardi haha,” he shared on his socials Saturday morning, adding “DAD joke!” Presley Fawn Pardi was born at 5:05 a.m. on February 18, weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces and measuring 20.25 inches, according to Jon’s post. Jon and wife Summer‘s first child was about …
Feb 17
Kellie Pickler’s husband found dead in their Nashville home
Kellie Pickler and Kyle Jacobs in 2017; Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Kyle Jacobs, producer, songwriter and husband of Kellie Pickler, was found dead in their home in Nashville on Friday. He was 49. According to a report from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, the fire department went to Kellie’s home on Friday afternoon and found Jacobs dead …
Feb 17
Nashville notes: Bailey Z’s on Kimmel + Nate Smith’s a “Better Boy”
Bailey Zimmerman will play his Platinum-selling top 10 hit “Rock and a Hard Place” Tuesday on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Jennifer Nettles hosts the new dating show Farmer Wants a Wife, which premieres Wednesday, March 8, on Fox. Nate Smith dropped two new tracks, “Better Boy” and “Oil Spot,” ahead of the release of his self-titled debut on April 28. Copyright © 2023, ABC Audio. …
Feb 17
Dolly duets with Olivia Newton-John on the late icon’s final recording
Green Hill Olivia Newton-John‘s final recording is a duet with Dolly Parton on her iconic song “Jolene.” Olivia originally covered “Jolene” on her 1976 Come On Over record, following Dolly’s 1974 original on her album of the same name. “My first memory of Olivia was when her song ‘Let Me Be There’ was a hit. I have loved her ever …
Feb 17
George Strait introduces Bruce Springsteen at Austin show
Rick Kern/Getty Image Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band brought their tour to Austin, Texas, Thursday night, which kicked off with a very special introduction. Rolling Stone reports that when The Boss walked out onstage at the Moody Center he was accompanied by none other than country legend George Strait. “Austin, Texas!” Strait said. “It’s my honor tonight …
Feb 17
Lainey Wilson visits ‘Lindeville’ for the second of Ashley McBryde’s sold-out Ryman shows
Brent Harrington/CBS Ashley McBryde‘s dream of recreating her Grammy-nominated Lindeville album live has become a reality after two sold-out nights at the Ryman. “I can’t even believe that Lindeville at the Ryman is something we were able to dream of and then DO,” Ashley reflects. “To have two sold out nights with the people that developed this project with …
Feb 17
London Calling: Maren Morris books headlining show in England
Stewart Cook/CBS Maren Morris‘ Humble Quest is taking her across the pond to headline her own show in London. The “My Church” hitmaker will play O2 Forum Kentish Town on July 5, in the midst of opening the European dates of The Chicks World Tour. So far, Maren hasn’t announced an extensive tour in the U.S. this year. She’s …
Feb 17
‘SNL’ is rolling out the welcome mat for Kelsea Ballerini
NBC It’s been a big week for Kelsea Ballerini, complete with the news she’s landed one of the most-coveted gigs of all: She’ll be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live. The “half of my hometown” hitmaker is booked to perform on the NBC staple on March 4, alongside host Travis Kelce, who helped the Kansas City Chiefs …
Feb 17
Lainey’s ‘Stoned Cold Country’ cover arrives ahead of March 17 album
BBR Lainey Wilson‘s cover of “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” is out now, the latest preview of Stoned Cold Country, which will arrive in full on March 17. Subtitled A 60th Anniversary Tribute to The Rolling Stones, the album was produced by Robert Deaton, the man behind ABC’s annual CMA Awards, CMA Fest and CMA Country Christmas specials. “The Rolling Stones …