Steve Nedved
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Dec 15
Ken Kragen, superstar music manager who organized “We Are the World,” dead at 85
David Livingston/Getty Images Ken Kragen, the music manager who organized the 1980s charity projects “We Are the World” and “Hands Across America,” has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 85 and died Tuesday in LA of natural causes. In his career, Kragen managed stars like Lionel Richie, Kenny Rogers, The Bee Gees, Olivia …
Dec 15
Garth Brooks rakes in massive sales numbers for his 2022 Stadium Tour stops
Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images As he continues to put tickets on sale for next year’s Stadium Tour stops, Garth Brooks is bringing in massive sales numbers, including his most recently-announced show in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. So far, fans have snapped up 102,000 tickets to Garth’s Baton Rouge show, which will take place in late April 2022 …
Dec 15
Brett Young used to listen to ‘Christmas with The Chipmunks’ every year: “I thought that was everybody’s Christmas experience”
BMLG Records Brett Young and family had a very specific Christmas tradition growing up that almost informed his own holiday album. The hit singer reveals that the Christmas with The Chipmunks album was a mainstay in his house, so much so that he believed it was every family’s favorite holiday album. “I thought that everybody had the Chipmunks Christmas …
Dec 14
Fake trees, ugly sweaters…yellow snow? Katy, Lionel & Luke vote them “Naughty” or “Nice”
ABC/Eric McCandless Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan will return to ABC’s American Idol in a few short months, but for now, you can watch them, along with show host Ryan Seacrest, vote on which trademark Christmas items are “naughty” or “nice.” In a clip that debuted on People.com, each judge and Ryan has …
Dec 14
Nashville notes
Carrie Underwood‘s 2020 holiday album, My Gift, has been certified Gold by the RIAA. Brett Eldredge performed “Mr. Christmas,” the title track of his new album, and “O Come All Ye Faithful” on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert last night. Chris Stapleton‘s “Tennessee Whiskey” has been certified Diamond by the RIAA for sales of over 10 million copies. It’s only the …
Dec 14
Maddie & Tae are walking ’Through the Madness’ with new project
Mercury Nashville Maddie & Tae are fulfilling fans’ Christmas wishes early with the announcement of a new album. The duo of Maddie Font and Taylor Kerr are set to release Through The Madness Vol. 1 on January 28. The eight-song collection features current single “Woman You Got” and the recently released “Madness,” along with six other songs, including collaborations with Morgane Stapleton, singer-songwriter and …
Dec 14
Brett Young on fatherhood: “It’s the best reason to wake up”
BMLG Records Though Brett Young balances a hectic schedule as a chart-topping country singer, it sounds like he has his hands full at home with two young daughters. Brett and his wife, Taylor, are parents to two-year-old Presley and four-month-old Rowan, and the singer admits that sleep is a luxury in their house. “It’s the best reason to wake up, but after …
Dec 14
Tim McGraw has been singing on the set of ’1883′: ”I can’t help it”
Robby Klein Even though Tim McGraw is in character, he still can’t help but sing on the set of 1883. Tim and his wife of 25 years, Faith Hill, star in the Yellowstone prequel as James and Margaret Dutton, who migrate from Texas to Montana to establish the future Yellowstone Ranch. Zooming in to CBS Mornings from the set in Guthrie, Texas while …
Dec 14
Garth Brooks books two-night stay in Vegas in 2022
Kevin Mazur/BBMA2020/Getty Images for dcp Garth Brooks is heading back to Las Vegas. The superstar announced on Tuesday that Garth Brooks: The ONE Man Show will take over the Dolby Live at Park MGM for a two-night stay on February 4 and 5. “I look forward to celebrating my birthday early that weekend in Vegas,” Garth, who turns 60 on February …
Dec 14
Carly Pearce extends The 29 Tour in 2022
Allister Ann Carly Pearce isn’t done sharing the story of 29 with her fans just yet. The CMA Female Vocalist of the Year has extended The 29 Tour into 2022, with 11 additional headlining dates. Kicking off on March 10 at the Walker Theatre in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Carly will make stops in Springfield, Missouri; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Albany, New York and more. …