Steve Nedved
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Dec 29
Carly Pearce is starting the new year off by making her ‘Jimmy Fallon’ debut
ABC A new year calls for fresh beginnings and brand-new experiences, and Carly Pearce is launching 2022 in style by making her first-ever appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. That’s not the only first that’s taking place with this performance: It’ll also be Carly’s television debut of “Diamondback,” one of the songs on …
Dec 29
Walker Hayes will keep “riding that roller coaster” in 2022, with “big tours” and a new album in the works
ABC As he heads towards the finish line of a banner year, Walker Hayes says that 2022 is looking up. “Next year, we’ve got a lot in store,” the singer says. A viral hitmaker who cruised into the country mainstream with the success of his massive 2021 hit, “Fancy Like,” he’s now got plans to …
Dec 29
Even after getting tons of Christmas presents, Maren Morris’ son’s favorite toy is a dog crate
ABC Maren Morris just celebrated her second Christmas with her son, Hayes, who’s old enough to enjoy gifts this year — but not necessarily the gifts his mom thought he’d like. “Went to Texas for Christmas and my son got so many gifts I thought he’d love,” she wrote on Twitter this week. “[H]is preference?” …
Dec 29
The Year in Country 2021: Even with two CMAs, Kelsea Ballerini still hasn’t had her “I’ve made it” moment
ABC Kelsea Ballerini finishes the year with a top-ten duet with Kenny Chesney that could very well go on to become the stars’ next number one. Along the way, she also picked up her very first CMA trophies, with “Half of My Hometown” winning for both Music Video and Musical Event of the Year. “It’s my favorite song I’ve put out, …
Dec 28
“We’re prepared”: Walker Hayes and family plan to make it to midnight on New Year’s Eve
ABC When it comes to New Year’s Eve celebrations, Walker Hayes‘ focus is on family. Walker admits that he doesn’t follow food traditions such as eating black-eyed peas, which many people incorporate into their New Year’s Eve meal as a symbol of good luck. Instead, the hit singer opts for a “hearty” dish, adding that he’s often …
Dec 28
“We love you”: Maddie & Tae postpone tour dates
ABC Maddie & Tae are hitting pause on their upcoming tour. The duo has announced via Instagram that they are postponing dates on the CMT Next Women of Country: All Song No Static Tour “out of precaution” as Taylor Kerr, who is pregnant, has been placed on temporary bed rest. The singers assure that both the mother and baby are …
Dec 28
“Y’all Means All”: Miranda Lambert releasing inclusive song in new season of ’Queer Eye’
ABC Miranda Lambert is continuing to demonstrate her LGBTQIA+ allyship by contributing a song to the new season of Queer Eye. As an end-of-year gift for fans, Miranda has revealed that she’s written and recorded the song “Y’all Means All” for the show’s upcoming season, set for release on New Years Eve. Filmed in the country superstar’s home state of …
Dec 28
The Year in Country 2021: After 26 number ones, Jason Aldean still has “a lot left in the tank”
ABC 2021 found Jason Aldean celebrating his 26th chart-topping hit, with his multi-week #1 duet with Carrie Underwood, “If I Didn’t Love You.” The Georgia native’s the first to admit he’s come a long way since he put out his first single, “Hicktown,” more than fifteen years ago. “Man, it’s been so wild,” Jason tells ABC Audio. “Honestly, you …
Dec 27
“I love you dad!”: Chris Young gifts his father a new truck for Christmas
ABC Chris Young gave his dad the ultimate Christmas present this year. On Monday, the hit singer shared a video that shows him gifting his father, Michael Harris, a new truck. In the clip, Chris is seen leading his dad outside where he’s surprised to see a new silver Chevrolet sitting in the driveway. A look of disbelief is splashed across …
Dec 27
“It’s pretty incredible”: Walker Hayes reflects on the success of “Fancy Like,” and his favorite 2021 memories
ABC Walker Hayes has had a whirlwind year, thanks to the success of “Fancy Like.” After posting a video of him and his 16-year-olddaughter, Lela, performing an original dance to the track on TikTok, the video soon went viral, so much so the song and dance was featured in an Applebee’s commercial. “Fancy Like”also became Walker’s first …