Steve Nedved
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Apr 06
Jason Aldean isn’t counting out another Carrie Underwood duet: “I feel like the songs dictate where you go”
ABC Jason Aldean’s still flying high from the success of “I Didn’t Love You,” his duet with Carrie Underwood, which raced to the top of the country charts and earned a slew of awards show nominations in the wake of its release. But when asked if he’s hoping to repeat the experiment, Jason says that …
Apr 06
Blake Shelton + Gwen Stefani are tending their garden: “We’re talking about daffodils, tulips, everything”
Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Nine months in, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are loving married life. The pop superstar stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show this week to promote her new GXVE beauty line, and while she was there, she gushed over her home life in Oklahoma and her new hubby. “The marriage is so fun, …
Apr 06
“Hell Yeah”: Little Big Town announces their first new song in two years
Blair Getz Mezibov, Courtesy of Capitol Records Nashville Little Big Town is gearing up for new music. This week, the group announced their new song, “Hell Yeah,” which marks their first new music since the Nightfall era. The song was written by the two men of the group, along with Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard …
Apr 06
Garth Brooks adds an Arlington, Texas stop to his Stadium Tour
Shannon Finney/Getty Images Garth Brooks is headed down to Lonestar State for the next show to be announced on his Stadium Tour. The singer just shared details about a show he’s planning in Arlington. Set to take place in the city’s AT&T Stadium, it’ll mark the first time he’s headlined the venue, as well as …
Apr 06
Zac Brown is “really proud” of the songs he wrote with Luke Combs
ABC Zac Brown has nothing but kind remarks for Luke Combs, with whom he co-wrote two songs for Zac Brown Band‘s latest album, The Comeback. Zac shares that Luke traveled to his home in Georgia for a co-writing session that resulted in a pair of songs that made the album: the current radio single, “Out in the Middle,” and “Old …
Apr 05
Nashville notes
The CMT Awards has added a social-only category, “Trending Comeback Song of the Year,” that spotlights country hits from years prior that have seen a rise in popularity online due to social trends. The nominees are: Taylor Swift‘s “Love Story,” “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” by Shania Twain, Dolly Parton‘s “9 to 5,” “Neon Moon” by Brooks & …
Apr 05
Friends in Low Places: Garth Brooks opening entertainment complex in Nashville
Jerod Harris/Getty Images It’s official: Garth Brooks is opening a new entertainment complex and bar in Nashville. Garth is now the proud owner of a three-story, 40,000-square-foot property on Lower Broadway in downtown Nashville that he will transform into the venue. After reports surfaced that Garth had purchased a property on Broadway, it’s now been confirmed that …
Apr 05
Scotty McCreery to perform on ’American Idol’s 20th anniversary episode
ABC Scotty McCreery is returning to the stage that started it all. The singer is set to return to American Idol for its 20th anniversary special, dubbed “The Great Idol Reunion,” on May 2. Scotty was crowned the season 10 winner in 2011. Deadline reports that Scotty will perform with fellow contestant Lauren Alaina, who was runner-up that season. Laine Hardy, …
Apr 05
Kelsea Ballerini says new single “Heart First” is a “bop”
ABC Kelsea Ballerini is getting ready to release a new single, “Heart First,” and she promises that it’s a “bop.” Kelsea shared that she finished writing her upcoming album while on vacation, and when asked by actress Laverne Cox on E! News if we can expect “vacation vibes” from the new music, the singer hinted that the single will be …
Apr 05
Luke Combs teases studio version of “The Kind of Love We Make”
ABC Luke Combs may have new music on the horizon. The singer shared a snippet of the studio video version of “The Kind of Love We Make” on Instagram, an unreleased song he previously teased last year. The recorded version features a smooth melody accented by a twangy steel guitar as Luke sings with smoky vocals, “let the …