Steve Nedved
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Apr 18
Nashville notes
Shania Twain performed two of her hits with Harry Styles during his headlining set at Coachella this weekend — “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” and “You’re Still the One.” The blind presale for tickets for 2022 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET. In partnership with clothing brand Flag and …
Apr 18
Carly Pearce makes $10K donation to home state of Kentucky
ABC Carly Pearce is giving back to her local community with a major donation. During her show at Marathon Music Works in Nashville earlier this month, Carly announced that she was donating a portion of the proceeds to help people in her home state of Kentucky who were impacted by the storms in March. True to …
Apr 18
Garth Brooks duets with seven-year-old fan at Nashville show
Kevin Mazur/BBMA2020/Getty Images for dcp One lucky young fan in the audience at Garth Brooks‘ show in Nashville this weekend got the opportunity of a lifetime. While onstage at Nissan Stadium, Garth spotted seven-year-old Charles sitting in the front row, offering him a handshake as he took the sign Charles was holding that shared that he knew the lyrics to …
Apr 18
“Alright”: Darius Rucker books summer tour
ABC Darius Rucker is hitting the road this summer. The “Beers and Sunshine” singer has booked a four-month tour that brings him and a crew of rising country stars to a variety of festivals across the country. The tour begins with his 13th annual “Darius & Friends” concert at the Ryman Auditorium in benefit of St. Jude …
Apr 18
Blake Shelton is a sight to behold in his Easter bunny costume
ABC Blake Shelton really got into the Easter spirit this year. In an Instagram video posted on Sunday, the country superstar is unrecognizable at first as he shamelessly walks down the hallway in a giant pink Easter bunny outfit, complete with bunny ears on top and slippers on his feet. Blake doesn’t say anything as he makes his way …
Apr 18
“I always want to set the bar higher”: Carly Pearce is writing for a new album
ABC Carly Pearce is always striving for new career heights, and she’ll be learning from the best when she hits the road with Kenny Chesney for his Here and Now Tour this summer. As a live act, Kenny’s reputation precedes him: He’s known for high-energy shows and one of the genre’s most enthusiastic fan bases, …
Apr 15
Nashville notes
Alabama’s Randy Owen contributes his voice to “Hope of Alabama,” the new theme song for The Music of the World Games, which he co-wrote with his daughter Allison and World Games Artistic Director Dr. Henry Panion III. Other country artists singing on the track include Sara Evans, Jamey Johnson and more. Blake Shelton this week …
Apr 15
Mickey Guyton says moms like Carrie Underwood, Maren Morris “rally” around her when she needs advice
ABC Raising children while also managing a busy country music career is no joke. Fortunately, Mickey Guyton’s got a strong support system that “absolutely” includes fellow moms like Carrie Underwood and Maren Morris, the “Black Like Me” star tells People. “I talk to my friend Maren about it, Carrie Underwood about it,” Mickey explains. “It’s …
Apr 15
Ingrid Andress kicks off a new album cycle with her self-reflective new song, “Good Person”
ABC It’s been just over two years since Ingrid Andress put out her Grammy-nominated debut album, Lady Like. Now, she’s back to kick off album two. First up off the as-yet-unnamed new project is “Good Person,” a self-reflective song that explores what it means to be “good” — and how to define “goodness” in ourselves …
Apr 15
Gabby Barrett returning to ‘American Idol’ as a mentor
ABC “I Hope” you’ll tune in when Gabby Barrett makes her return to American Idol. The genre-busting country star came in third on the ABC show in 2018. Since then, she’s scored massive hits with her breakout single, “I Hope” — which was followed by a remix with pop sensation Charlie Puth — and “The …