Steve Nedved
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Oct 18
Carrie Underwood shares story behind “years in the making” Axl Rose live collab
ABC/Connie Chornuk The worlds of country and rock collided when Axl Rose made a surprise appearance during Carrie Underwood‘s set at the Stagecoach Festival earlier this year for a performance of the Guns N’ Roses classics “Paradise City” and “Sweet Child o’ Mine.” Speaking with Rolling Stone, Underwood shares that the live collaboration was “years …
Oct 18
Old Dominion unveils dates for No Bad Vibes Tour
ABC/Connie Chornuk Old Dominion is bringing the good vibes with their upcoming tour. The five-piece band will set off on the No Bad Vibes Tour this spring, and they’re taking a team of up-and-coming country acts with them. OD made the announcement during Whiskey Jam, a weekly live music showcase in Nashville, on Monday night. Frank Ray, …
Oct 18
“Unbelievably honored”: Shania Twain joins cast of ABC’s live action remake of ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Erika Goldring/Getty Images for ACM Shania Twain is lending her voice to the animated and live action event, Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration. The country superstar will play the role of Mrs. Potts in ABC’s live action remake of the animated classic, with Black-ish star Leo Abelo Perry portraying her son, Chip. In an Instagram post, Shania says that Mrs. Potts …
Oct 18
Thomas Rhett and Riley Green hit it off while duck hunting — now they have a top-5 hit on country radio
Courtesy of The Valory Music Co. Thomas Rhett and Riley Green have written many songs together, but their current hit, “Half of Me,” isn’t one of them. Still, Riley is grateful to be part of it. The two met years ago on a duck hunting trip and hit it off — so much so they pulled an all-nighter …
Oct 17
Nashville notes: Thomas Rhett’s video with Katy Perry, Maren Morris custom poster & more
Thomas Rhett is premiering the video for his collaboration with Katy Perry, “Where We Started,” Tuesday at 11 a.m. ET. Watch a preview here. Maren Morris is releasing a custom-designed poster for her show at Red Rocks Ampitheatre in Denver that will be available at the merch booth on Wednesday night. Tenille Townes is embarking on her Side A + Side B …
Oct 17
“I’m so proud of this show”: Carrie Underwood celebrates first night of Denim & Rhinestones Tour
ABC/Connie Chornuk Carrie Underwood is riding high after the opening night of her Denim & Rhinestones Tour. Following the tour’s launch on Saturday in Greenville, S.C., Carrie took to social media on Monday to share a recap video set to the tune of her new single, “Hate My Heart.” The clip features footage of her flying above the …
Oct 17
“Party of three”: Jon Pardi and wife Summer reveal the sex of their baby
ABC/Randy Holmes Jon Pardi and his wife, Summer, are expecting a baby girl. Summer made the announcement on Instagram in a gender reveal that opens with a flashback to when she surprised Jon with the news and includes a clip of a sonogram. Throughout the video, Summer is seen wearing various pink gowns and receiving a bouquet of pink roses from her …
Oct 17
“I feel just like a rockstar”: Luke Bryan attends Post Malone’s show in Nashville
ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Bryan is a Post Malone fan. In between stops on his Raised Up Right Tour, the country superstar attended a concert as a fan when he went to see Post Malone Sunday night at Bridgestone in Nashville as part of his Twelve Carat Tour. After the show, Luke went backstage and met the star, sharing photos …
Oct 17
“Till next year fam!”: Thomas Rhett reflects on end of Bring the Bar to You Tour
ABC/Connie Chornuk Thomas Rhett is ready for his next adventure. Over the weekend, he wrapped up his headlining Bring the Bar to You Tour, which kept him and opening acts Parker McCollum and Conner Smith traveling around the country for five months. After the final show in Dayton, OH, Thomas took to Instagram to reflect on the experience and shared a gallery …
Oct 17
Jason Aldean fans boo Maren Morris’ name before Morgan Wallen makes surprise appearance
ABC/Connie Chornuk Jason Aldean‘s fans apparently aren’t ready to make nice with Maren Morris following her criticism of comments Jason’s wife Brittany made that Maren considered transphobic. Jason was about to bring Morgan Wallen out as a special guest during his concert at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Friday, and started out by teasing the audience. “I thought, man, who could I …