Steve Nedved
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Oct 05
Wynonna Judd says The Judds’ final tour is “going to heal me” after mom Naomi Judd’s death
ABC/Connie Chornuk Wynonna Judd is currently in the midst of The Judds’ farewell tour, a trek that she originally planned with her mom and duet partner, Naomi Judd. But things changed after they announced the string of dates. Naomi died by suicide on April 30 at the age of 76 after a lifelong battle with mental …
Oct 05
Carly Pearce shares the voicemail she got from Loretta Lynn about her song “Dear Miss Loretta”
ABC/Connie Chornuk When Carly Pearce stepped onstage at the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday night, her performance was extra meaningful and emotional: Loretta Lynn’s death had been announced just that morning. Fans in the crowd might’ve guessed that Carly would perform “Dear Miss Loretta,” a tribute to the country legend that she included on 29: Written …
Oct 05
‘Big Sky’ star Reba McEntire says she and boyfriend Rex Linn “love working together”
ABC/Michael Moriatis Reba McEntire is opening up about taking the relationship dynamics with boyfriend Rex Linn to the screen. The couple’s friendship spans decades; they met on the set of Kenny Rogers‘ film The Gambler in 1991 and kept in touch. Fate reunited them in 2020 when Reba scored a guest appearance on Young Sheldon, where Rex portrays the principal of the high school that titular character Sheldon …
Oct 04
Nashville notes: Blake Shelton’s music catalog, Darius Rucker tributes R.E.M. & more
Influence Media Partners has acquired Blake Shelton‘s music catalog from 2001 to 2019, including the 27 #1 hits he recorded during that time, such as his debut #1 hit, “Austin,” “Boys ‘Round Here” and “God’s Country.” Darius Rucker is performing as part of a tribute concert to R.E.M. and their debut EP, Chronic Town. Darius will perform at the show on December 15 …
Oct 04
Carrie Underwood recalls first time meeting Loretta Lynn in tribute post: “She is irreplaceable”
ABC/Connie Chornuk Carrie Underwood is paying her respects to Loretta Lynn. In an Instagram post, Carrie recalls meeting Loretta backstage at the Grand Ole Opry early on in her career — specifically how Loretta lightly spanked her as she walked by. “I turned around and there she was…in a big sparkly dress…laughing as she continued to walk down the …
Oct 04
“Love you Loretta”: Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton & more of Loretta Lynn’s contemporaries share tributes
ABC/Heidi Gutman Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and many of Loretta Lynn‘s peers are sharing their admiration for her following her death. Among those is Loretta’s sister Crystal Gayle, who wrote on Instagram, “the world lost a legend. We lost a sister. Love you Loretta.” Dolly and Reba connected Loretta to their own families, with Dolly saying that she and Loretta shared …
Oct 04
“I Should Have Married You”: Old Dominions tease new song
ABC/Connie Chornuk Old Dominion has a new song in the works and is asking fans for their opinions. On Monday, the band shared a clip on Instagram of a new song they’ve written and recorded called “I Should Have Married You” that tells the story of a man looking back on a relationship, wishing he had …
Oct 04
Miranda Lambert reflects on Loretta Lynn’s impact on women in country music
Getty Miranda Lambert is remembering Loretta Lynn‘s kindness and reflecting on the impact she had on country music. After news broke that Loretta died at her Tennessee home at the age of 90, Miranda turned to social media to share her grief. Miranda and Loretta formed a special connection over the years; in 2010 they joined forces with Sheryl Crow for …
Oct 04
Carrie Underwood says Denim & Rhinestones Tour is going to be “a lot of fun”
Capitol Records Nashville Carrie Underwood is guaranteeing fans a good time on her upcoming Denim & Rhinestones Tour. The tour is in support of her new album, Denim & Rhinestones, which hit #2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and #10 on the all-genre Billboard 200. It also produced the top 10 single “Ghost Story.” Carrie has been gearing up for the trek that …
Oct 04
“Rest now you angel”: Darius Rucker reflects on his friend Loretta Lynn
ABC/Connie Chornuk Darius Rucker is sharing kind words about his friend Loretta Lynn in the wake of her passing. Darius was one of the many artists who paid tribute to Loretta’s storied catalog in 2019 during her 87th birthday celebration at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. He performed a cover of one of her signature hits, “The Pill.” Darius is now reflecting …