Steve Nedved

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Miranda Lambert joins the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame

Alexa King Miranda Lambert has a new accolade under her belt: She was recently inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Houston, Texas. The country star was among a class of 2021 inductees that also includes Lavonna “Shorty” Koger, a former rodeo contestant and leading industry cowboy hat-maker, Olympic equestrian …

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Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs + more join 2021 CMA Awards lineup

CMA More of the lineup for the 2021 CMA Awards was unveiled this week, and it’s packed with stars. Jason Aldean will hit the stage with Carrie Underwood to perform their duet “If I Didn’t Love You,” which just reached the top of the country charts. Kane Brown and Chris Young will contribute another megawatt …

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Jeannie Seely, Ashley McBryde, and Carly Pearce agree: The Opry’s a family unlike any other

Grand Ole Opry This weekend, Nashville’s legendary Grand Ole Opry marks its 5000th Saturday night show — a feat that would take more than 96 years to repeat. So what does it take to become the world’s longest-running radio show? Jeannie Seely — the Grammy-winning Opry legend who’s been a member since 1967 — has a theory.  …

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Nashville notes

Carrie Underwood‘s debut album, Some Hearts, has been certified nine-times platinum, and hit song, “Before He Cheats,” has been certified seven-times platinum by the RIAA. The singer was surprised with plaques commemorating the accomplishments during a recent appearance at the Grand Ole Opry.  Garth Brooks was at the National Museum of African American Music yesterday in Nashville to …

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“You’re so strong”: Kane Brown shows support for young fan with cancer

ABC Kane Brown shared a heartwarming moment with a young fan battling illness.  Following a recent show, Kane dedicated an Instagram post to Mia, a young girl who has cancer. The post shows a series of photos of Mia onstage with the country superstar, one with his back to the camera and his arm wrapped around her with two spotlights …

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“Lazy or genius?”: Kelsea Ballerini dishes out some humorous holiday advice

ABC/Fred Lee Kelsea Ballerini is ready for all the holiday seasons — and she has some special hacks to prove it. The country hitmaker turned to TikTok to share some of her foolproof tips to prepare for the upcoming holidays, including Halloween and Christmas.  “Here are some perks from being an occasional lazy piece of s***,” she jokes, …

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Scotty McCreery’s “Five More Minutes” to become Hallmark movie

ABC/Image Group LA Scotty McCreery‘s chart-topping hit, “Five More Minutes,” is getting a Christmas makeover. The singer’s #1 single, originally released in 2017, is the inspiration behind an upcoming Hallmark holiday movie of the same name that follows a young woman as she finds her grandfather’s old journal and learns of a secret romance. The song was inspired …

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“What Makes You Country”: Luke Bryan helps change fan’s tire on the side of the road

Connie Chronuk/ABC It’s not every day that Luke Bryan fixes your tire, but for one lucky fan, that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity became reality.  Courtney Potts, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee just outside of Nashville, revealed she was driving down a Tennessee backroad with her young children when her tire blew out. Luke happened to be driving by at the same …

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Jimmie Allen delivers passionate ‘Dancing with the Stars’ performance in honor of his children

ABC/Eric McCandless Jimmie Allen came out on top on Dancing with the Stars Monday night, earning his highest score of the season.  Embracing the theme of Horror Night, Jimmie and his pro partner, Emma Slater, performed a contemporary routine set to the tune of “Say Something.” In honor of the horror film A Quiet Place, which inspired their dance, Jimmie and Emma …

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“If I Didn’t Love You”: Jason Aldean teases the first live performance of his fastest-rising #1

Broken Bow Jason Aldean grabs his 26th career #1 this week, as he and Carrie Underwood claim the top spot with their duet, “If I Didn’t Love You.” “As cliche as it sounds, it really never gets old…” he reflects, “I feel really fortunate. I mean, I’ve been around since 2005. It means a lot to me. I think this song …

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