Steve Nedved
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Nov 23
Dan + Shay on a potential Christmas album: “Hopefully there will be one at some point”
Emma McIntyre/AMA2020/Getty Images for dcpDan + Shay made their holiday music debut earlier this month with “Take Me Home for Christmas,” closely followed by “Christmas Isn’t Christmas.” The tracks fulfilled fans’ longtime requests for holiday tunes, but also beg the question: Do Dan + Shay have a Christmas album in the works? “I don’t know, maybe,” Dan …
Nov 23
‘The Library That Dolly Built’ documentary to premiere via free livestream
Valerie Macon/Getty ImagesA documentary about Dolly Parton‘s Imagination Library is premiering next month. The Library That Dolly Built dives deep into how the global icon created the beloved nonprofit that delivers free books to children across the country each month. The film follows her journey from launching the program in her hometown of Sevierville, Tennessee to gifting …
Nov 23
Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation to help senior dogs, animals affected by natural disasters
ABCMiranda Lambert is expanding the impact of MuttNation. The country superstar’s newly launched MuttNation branch under Waggle will now provide aid to animals injured in natural disasters, in addition to providing senior dog owners with financial aid to pay for their pet’s medical bills. Miranda started the Waggle fund in September to help people in the music industry who …
Nov 23
‘CMA Country Christmas’ includes debut holiday songs by Dan + Shay, Thomas Rhett & more
Katie Kauss/CMA The 2020 CMA Country Christmas set list is a mix of holiday classics and original songs from a range of country artists. The special, hosted by Thomas Rhett and his wife, Lauren Akins, will feature the debut performances of Dan + Shay‘s “Christmas Isn’t Christmas” and “Lit This Year,” from Florida Georgia Line, along with Thomas’ “Christmas in the Country,” …
Nov 23
Jon Pardi marries Summer Duncan in Tennessee ceremony
ABCJon Pardi and Summer Duncan are married. The couple tied the knot during an intimate ceremony at Saddle Wood Farms in Murfreesboro, Tennessee just outside of Nashville on Saturday night, People reports. With a guest list of only immediate family and friends in Nashville, each person was tested for COVID-19 prior to the ceremony, and coronavirus prevention measures were observed …
Nov 23
2020 American Music Awards winner’s list: Taylor Swift, Dan + Shay and The Weeknd win big
dick clark productionsThe American Music Awards, held live Sunday night from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. It was a big night for The Weeknd, country duo Dan + Shay and Taylor Swift, who took home three awards each. Swift cemented herself as the most decorated winner in American Music Award history, bumping her lifetime total to 32. She also …
Nov 23
American Music Awards 2020: Taylor Swift, the Weeknd and Dan + Shay are this year’s big winners
Emma McIntyre /AMA2020/Getty Images for dcp, ABCOne of the biggest nights in music, the American Music Awards, kicked off Sunday night with a series of worldwide premieres, big wins and even bigger surprises. Hosted by Taraji P. Henson from Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater, the audience looked a little different this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Along with a “small …
Nov 23
Dear COVID-19: Thanks for the best vocals of Lee Brice’s career
CurbIf you check out Lee Brice‘s fifth studio album, Hey World, you’ll find huge hits like “One of Them Girls” and “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” his duet with Carly Pearce — and what’s likely some of the best singing of his career. Ironically, the COVID-19 pandemic is to thank, since the virus made it safer to work at home than going to a …
Nov 20
Devin Dawson sets his sights on a simple legacy in “He Loved Her,” a tribute to his grandfather
Warner Music Nashville/Atlantic RecordsDevin Dawson tells the story of a simple life, well-lived, in “He Loved Her,” which is on the track list of his forthcoming The Pink Slip EP. The song’s story line is a tribute to the singer’s grandfather. Devin says that it’s one of the most important tracks he’s ever written. “It’s …
Nov 20
FGL makes history with diamond certification of “Meant to Be”; may be back on the road in the “late spring”
John ShearerThursday night, Florida Georgia Line and a few dozen of their closest music industry pals jumped on Zoom to celebrate a record-breaking achievement. With the Diamond certification of their hit “Meant to Be,” the duo is now the only country act in the 62-year history of the Recording Industry Association of America to have …
