Steve Nedved
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Nov 23
Which country star hosts the best Thanksgiving dinner? Justin Moore, Riley Green + more make their case
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Their songs might be easy on the ears, but how do country stars stack up when it comes to cooking Thanksgiving dinner? Well … that depends on what kind of turkey day meal you’re looking for. Justin Moore’s Thanksgiving sounds pretty traditional — and pretty delicious. “I fry turkeys, and then I do …
Nov 23
Luke Bryan will be “Prayin’ in a Deer Stand” this Thanksgiving
ABC/Gavin Bond The man behind “Huntin’, Fishin’, and Lovin’ Every Day” is waxing philosophical with his latest tune. Luke Bryan‘s follow-up to his top-ten-and-climbing “Country On” takes his love of the outdoors and adds a spiritual element. “I wrote a song a couple of years ago called ‘Prayin’ in a Deer Stand,’” he explains. “And …
Nov 22
Nashville notes: Lainey Wilson’s ‘Yellowstone’ song, Tyler Hubbard’s Thanksgiving plans + more
In case you missed it, Lainey Wilson debuted a new song during Sunday night’s Yellowstone episode. Called “Smell Like Smoke,” the song is available now. Tyler Hubbard will play the halftime show at the Vikings vs. Patriots Thanksgiving Day game in Minnesota. Brandi Carlile has announced her The Mothership Weekend, a Mother’s Day celebration planned …
Nov 22
Carly Pearce promises to keep showing fans “how I see the world” in her next album
ABC Carly Pearce’s life these days looks a whole lot different than it did when she was writing songs for her last album, 29: Written in Stone. And that’s a good thing: Much of that project was inspired by her highly public divorce from fellow artist Michael Ray, and the grief she experienced after the …
Nov 22
Thomas Rhett thinks it’s “absolutely insane” that “Half of Me” is his 20th number-one hit
ABC Thomas Rhett’s career is coming full circle. 2022 marks a decade since the release of his debut single, “Something to Do With My Hands,” and just before the end of the year, he notched another big accomplishment: his 20th number-one country single as an artist, “Half of Me,” a duet with Riley Green. “It’s …
Nov 22
Breland, For King & Country take the stage for a CMT Crossroads Christmas special
ABC Christian duo For King & Country, who are known for country collabs with artists like Dolly Parton, are taking center stage for a festive CMT special. The bandmates are hosting CMT Crossroads Christmas: For King + Country & Friends, a one-hour holiday special featuring an array of special guests from the country format and …
Nov 22
Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney jokes that his kids are “pretty devastated” about getting a baby brother
ABC Dan + Shay won Favorite Duo or Group at the 2022 AMA Awards over the weekend, but back home in Arkansas, band mate Shay Mooney is working on growing another group of his own: He and his wife Hannah are eagerly anticipating the arrival of baby boy number three. However, on the AMAs red …
Nov 22
Enchiladas, banana pudding + “Whiskey Cupcakes”: Get in the kitchen with Miranda Lambert’s new book
ABC Just in time for Thanksgiving, Miranda Lambert has announced the release of a new book centered around family, food and home. Called Y’all Eat Yet? Welcome to the Pretty B*****in Kitchen, Miranda’s new book of recipes and family stories will draw inspiration from the meals and memories of her childhood in Texas. “Watching my …
Nov 21
Nashville notes: Luke Combs’ Crocs collab and Parker McCollum’s summer 2023 shows
Luke Combs’ latest collab with Crocs will drop on Wednesday. The singer, whose limited-edition Crocs shoes have been in high demand in the past, is releasing a new design with a Mossy Oak camo pattern. Parker McCollum has announced some summer 2023 dates on his upcoming headlining tour. Larry Fleet, Jackson Dean, Flatland Cavalry and …
Nov 21
Maren Morris is “thinking of my LGBTQ+ family” after Colorado Springs nightclub shooting
ABC/Randy Holmes Maren Morris extended her love, support and thoughts to the LGBTQ+ community in Colorado Springs following a nightclub shooting that claimed the lives of five victims. On Twitter, Maren shared her devastation at the tragedy, especially in light of the continuing high numbers of mass shootings in the U.S. “Can’t really continue saying …