Steve Nedved
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May 02
CMT to air special honoring Naomi Judd
Courtesy of CMT CMT is honoring the life and legacy of Naomi Judd with a special titled CMT Remembers: Naomi Judd. Naomi’s daughter and other half of The Judds, Wynonna Judd, along with Carrie Underwood,Loretta Lynn and more will appear in the 30-minute special that looks back on the career of the late singer, who passed away on April 30 at the age …
May 02
“Defying Gravity”: Maren Morris wants to audition for ‘Wicked’
ABC Is Maren Morris auditioning for Wicked? In a Sunday tweet, the country star reveals that she has her sights set on the bright lights of Broadway. “Gonna send an audition tape in for Wicked on Broadway. What the hell. Let’s see what happens,” Maren declares, alongside a green heart and witch emoji. The multi-faceted singer goes on to cite her …
May 02
Tim McGraw celebrates birthday with tributes from Faith Hill, Russell Dickerson & more
Ethan Miller/Getty Images Tim McGraw was showered with love on his birthday. The singer and actor turned 55 on Sunday, and to celebrate, his family, friends and tour mates honored the occasion with cake and sing-a-longs. Tim shared a video that shows tour opener Russell Dickerson leading the crowd in a group sing-a-long of “Happy Birthday.” Meanwhile backstage, Tim’s wife, Faith …
May 02
Miranda Lambert “wasn’t prepared” for media attention after Blake Shelton divorce
ABC Miranda Lambert cannot tell a lie when it comes to her music. In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Miranda reflects on the intense media coverage surrounding her high-profile divorce from Blake Shelton in 2014, and how it caught the relatively private singer off guard. “I wasn’t prepared for that,” she says of the constant media attention. “It’s …
May 02
“Best night of my life!”: Carrie Underwood sings with Axl Rose at Stagecoach
Disney Channel/Image Group LA One of Carrie Underwood‘s longtime dreams has became reality. During her headlining set at Stagecoach Festival in California this weekend, the country superstar brought out Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose to perform a couple of the rock band’s classic hits, “Sweet Child o’ Mine” and “Paradise City.” A video posted by Stagecoach shows Axl taking lead vocals while Carrie harmonies …
May 02
Eric Church isn’t just an important collaborator for Chris Janson — he’s a great friend, too
Warner Music Nashville Eric Church’s name pops up several times on the credits of Chris Janson’s new album, All In. He’s a guest vocalist, co-writer and even a co-producer on a couple of tracks. But before all that, Chris says, he was just a friend who offered Chris a much-needed confidence boost. “I look at …
May 02
Ashley and Wynonna Judd evoke their mother Naomi’s irrepressible spirit at The Judds’ Hall of Fame induction
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Sunday night at the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Medallion Ceremony, CMA and ACM Female Vocalist of the Year Carly Pearce sang “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Ole Days),” as the country music family struggled with the passing of the legendary Naomi Judd, just one day …
Apr 30
Naomi Judd passes away at 76, on the eve of her Country Music Hall of Fame induction
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CMT Naomi Judd, half of legendary country duo The Judds, has passed away at the age of 76, just one day before she and daughter Wynonna were to be officially inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. “Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to the …
Apr 29
Nashville notes: Eric Church, Jake Owen and more
One year after the release of his triple album, Heart & Soul, Eric Church is celebrating the anniversary of the project with special box sets. Fans can choose between a variety of sets at different price points, featuring limited edition vinyl, posters, a special tote bag and more. Jake Owen’s new song, “1×1,” is out …
Apr 29
Carrie Underwood leaves an ex-lover haunted in her high-drama “Ghost Story” video
ABC The music video for Carrie Underwood’s chart-climbing new single, “Ghost Story,” arrives Friday, featuring gravity-defying stunts, carnival-esque glamor and a man who’s haunted by the one he let slip away. When she dropped the song last month, Carrie described “Ghost Story” as “a different take on a revenge song.” Its lyrics tell an understated …