Steve Nedved
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May 16
‘Billboard’ Music Awards: Morgan Wallen takes home Top Male Country Artist
Ethan Miller/Getty Images Morgan Wallen officially secured his comeback at the Billboard Music Awards, taking home Top Male Country Artist on Sunday night. The singer kept his acceptance speech positive. “I’d like to say thank God that my fans. I got the best damn fans,” said Morgan. “Thank you to my mama for being my date …
May 16
‘Billboard’ Music Awards: Dan + Shay, Miranda Lambert and Elle King rock the stage
Christopher Polk/NBC Dan + Shay subbed in for Red Hot Chili Peppers on Sunday night’s Billboard Music Awards, performing their soulful anthem, “You.” The duo wrote bright red suits as they led the audience in singing along to their love song, with Shay Mooney causing quite the stir when he belted out the high note and held it for several …
May 16
‘Billboard’ Music Awards: Morgan Wallen performs “Wasted On You” and “Me on Whiskey”
Rich Polk/NBC After host Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs announced at the Billboard Music Awards that he was “uncanceling” Morgan Wallen, the country singer took to the stage for a seven-minute bloc to perform two songs. Wallen was subdued and didn’t address the audience before performing “Me on Whiskey” and “Wasted on You,” while seated and backed …
May 15
‘Billboard’ Music Awards: Dan + Shay wins Best Country Duo/Group
Rich Polk/NBC Dan + Shay won Top Country Duo/Group on Sunday night’s Billboard Music Awards, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney both made sure to shout out their significant others while accepting the award. This marks the second time they’ve won it, following their first time in 2019. “My …
May 15
‘Billboard’ Music Awards 2022: Taylor Swift, Eric Church among early country winners
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for TIME Taylor Swift and Eric Church were among the early winners of Sunday night’s Billboard Music Awards, held at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Thanks to her re-recorded Fearless and Red albums, Taylor was nominated for six categories this year: Top Female Country Artist, Top Country Artist, Top Country Album, Top Female Artist, Top Billboard 200 Artist …
May 15
Wynonna reveals during Naomi Judd’s public memorial that she’ll do The Judds: The Last Tour
CMT Wynonna Judd announced she’ll honor her mother by doing The Judds: The Last Tour as planned. Wynonna shared the news Sunday during Naomi Judd: A River of Time Celebration, which aired live on CMT. The country legend died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on April 30, after a long battle with mental illness and just one day …
May 13
Nashville notes: Dierks Bentley, Elle King, Jon Pardi + more
Dierks Bentley and Elle King reunite today with the release of their new duet, “Worth a Shot.” They previously collaborated on “Different for Girls.” Jon Pardi’s latest release, “Fill ‘Er Up,” is out now. It’s the next track to come off a new album project he’s working on, following lead single “Last Night Lonely.” Jake …
May 13
“Seeing Someone Else”: Ingrid Andress outgrows a relationship in her self-reflective new release
ABC In keeping with the themes of introspection and self-work she established on her latest single, “Good Person,” Ingrid Andress has shared a new song about personal growth. Called “Seeing Someone Else,” Ingrid’s new ballad tells the story of a couple that grow apart, not because one of them falls in love with someone else, …
May 13
Jelly Roll books a headlining arena date in Nashville as “Son of a Sinner” breaks into country radio’s top thirty
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ABA Fast-rising viral sensation Jelly Roll has certified rock chops, but now he’s proving that he can hold the attention of a country fan base, too. His new single, “Son of a Sinner,” just cracked the top thirty at country radio. That makes him the first artist ever to simultaneously notch …
May 13
Brett Eldredge is taking his ‘Songs About You’ on the road for a 2022 tour
ABC/Ida Mae Astute Brett Eldredge has announced a tour to go along with Songs About You, his forthcoming new album. Kicking off on June 19 — just two days after the album comes out — the Songs About You Tour will begin in Brett’s home state of Illinois and extend through late September. A rotating …