Steve Nedved
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Sep 23
Darius Rucker’s biggest accomplishment might be changing country music
David McClister When Darius Rucker first announced that he was focusing on a career in country music, after years spent fronting Hootie & the Blowfish, it wasn’t an easy transition. The South Carolina native admits that it was hard getting radio to play his music at first, only because of the color of his skin. “When I came …
Sep 23
Jennifer Nettles to return to Broadway as lead in ‘Waitress’
Concord Records Jennifer Nettles is returning to Broadway! The singer-songwriter, who previously played Roxie in the musical Chicago, will show off her acting skills in the lead role of Jenna in Waitress. The role is currently being played by pop star and Waitress creator Sara Bareilles, with Jennifer set to begin her run on October 19, and starring in the musical …
Sep 23
Mickey Guyton named Breakout Artist of the Year at CMT Artists of the Year ceremony
CMT Mickey Guyton will be honored as the Breakout Artist of the Year at the upcoming CMT Artists of the Year celebration. “We are thrilled to honor the immensely talented Mickey Guyton as this year’s ‘Breakout Artist of the Year,’” says Leslie Fram, CMT’s senior vice president of music and talent. “After relentlessly chasing her dreams in …
Sep 23
Carly Pearce changed Kelsea Ballerini’s “Diamondback” to make it her own
Allister Ann Carly Pearce kicks off her 15-track 29: Written in Stone album with “Diamondback,” a feisty song that she wrote with Kelsea Ballerini, Tofer Brown and Shane McAnally. The song was actually Kelsea’s first, with Carly changing parts of it to make it fit her own story. “I actually was never in the room with Kelsea for this one,” Carly tells Lyric magazine. …
Sep 23
Country star trivia
A well-known country singer walked off The Late, Late Show on this day in 1998, when he found out that the time he was promised to be on air was cut by two-thirds. His sudden departure left host Tom Snyder with 15 extra minutes to fill. ANSWER: Waylon Jennings. Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
Sep 23
Keith Urban still can’t cook, even after more than a year at home
Brent Harrington/CBS Keith Urban can no longer say he doesn’t have time to learn a new skill. The New Zealand-born star spent most of 2020 at home, with lots of time on his hands. Early in the lockdown, Keith and his wife, actress Nicole Kidman, determined to try to each learn something new, although Keith’s didn’t go …
Sep 23
Carly Pearce changed Kelsea Ballerini’s “Diamondback” to make it her own
Allister Ann Carly Pearce kicks off her 15-track 29: Written in Stone album with “Diamondback,” a feisty song that she wrote with Kelsea Ballerini, Tofer Brown and Shane McAnally. The song was actually Kelsea’s first, with Carly changing parts of it to make it fit her own story. “I actually was never in the room with Kelsea for this one,” Carly tells Lyric magazine. …
Sep 23
Country star trivia
A well-known country singer walked off The Late, Late Show on this day in 1998, when he found out that the time he was promised to be on air was cut by two-thirds. His sudden departure left host Tom Snyder with 15 extra minutes to fill. ANSWER: Waylon Jennings. Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
Sep 23
Keith Urban still can’t cook, even after more than a year at home
Brent Harrington/CBS Keith Urban can no longer say he doesn’t have time to learn a new skill. The New Zealand-born star spent most of 2020 at home, with lots of time on his hands. Early in the lockdown, Keith and his wife, actress Nicole Kidman, determined to try to each learn something new, although Keith’s didn’t go …
Sep 23
Chris Young embraces his love of sports with a visit to ESPN+
Jeff Johnson Chris Young‘s first love might be country music, but he also loves sports. The Tennessee native, who’s an avid fan of both the Texas Longhorns and the Dallas Cowboys, will join Stephen A. Smith on ESPN+ on Thursday, September 23, at 5:30 PM ET, for Stephen A’s World. This isn’t the singer’s first foray into discussing …
