Steve Nedved
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Dec 01
Kane Brown delivers a spectacle of hit songs with Thanksgiving halftime show
Joey Tortuga Kane Brown has shared the footage from his stadium-worthy halftime performance at the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game. Last week, Kane led the annual tradition from the AT&T Stadium in Dallas where the Washington Football Team defeated the Cowboys, with Kane utilizing the stadium as his stage. Accompanied by a socially distanced orchestra with the musicians wearing …
Dec 01
Dolly Parton talks songwriting and staying humble: “The more I accomplish, the more humble I become”
Ian Gavan/Getty ImagesThough Dolly Parton is a master of many crafts ranging from acting to music, she’ll always be a songwriter at heart. In an expansive feature in The New York Times Style Magazine, Dolly opens up about her songwriting process, revealing that while songs have a way of naturally coming to mind, she’s constantly tweaking them until she feels they’re …
Dec 01
Carrie Underwood faced a crossroads auditioning for American Idol: “It was just too much”
ABCIn an essay penned for Guideposts magazine, Carrie Underwood opens up about the fear she had to overcome on her American Idol journey. Carrie admits that auditioning for the show in 2005 was initially “out of the question” after learning that the closest audition site was in St. Louis, a far drive from her hometown of Checotah, Oklahoma — until her mother offered …
Dec 01
Jake Owen and Erica Hartlein are engaged
ABCJake Owen is an engaged man. The “Down to the Honky Tonk” singer proposed to now-fiancée Erica Hartlein, sharing the evidence on his Instagram Stories Monday night. In the photos, Erica is seen flashing her glistening diamond ring to the camera while holding the couple’s one-year-old daughter, Paris. Erica beams while Jake wears an elated expression on his face. The hitmaker shared another …
Dec 01
Hardy cracks open “One Beer” at top of country charts
Tanner Gallagher Hardy only needed “One Beer” to launch his artist career. The hit songwriter is celebrating his first number one as an artist, as “One Beer,” his collaboration with Devin Dawson and Lauren Alaina, reaches the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart. This also marks Hardy’s eighth hit as a songwriter. He’s also appeared at the top of the …
Dec 01
“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” for Gabby Barrett when she sees eggnog
Robby KleinFrom Gabby Barrett‘s perspective, the Christmas season has arrived when she sees cartons of eggnog filling grocery store aisles. The American Idol season 16 finalist admits that during her frequent trips to the supermarket, she knows the holiday season is in full swing by the sight of the creamy beverage. “When I see eggnog, that’s what does it for …
Nov 30
Dolly Parton marathon to air on CMT on Saturday
Butterfly Records, LLCDolly Parton is taking over CMT. On December 5, CMT is devoting a day’s worth of programming to the iconic star, which will include several of her classic music videos, a holiday movie marathon and reflections from Dolly herself. The marathon begins at 9 a.m. ET with a Dolly takeover on CMT Hot Country Countdown, followed …
Nov 30
Darius Rucker and Lindsey Stirling deliver haunting “What Child Is This?”
ABCDarius Rucker has teamed up with Lindsey Stirling for a mystical rendition of “What Child Is This?” Acclaimed instrumentalist Lindsey provides the haunting violin as Darius sings the Christmas classic that dates back to 1865, accompanied by a twinkling piano and steady drums. The pair will perform their rendition of the song on CMA Country Christmas tonight at 9 p.m. ET on …
Nov 30
HBO Max releases trailer for Carrie Underwood’s festive Christmas special
HBO MaxThe trailer for Carrie Underwood‘s HBO Max special is giving fans a preview of what will be a truly festive holiday event. My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood finds the superstar singer performing a myriad of Christmas classics and original songs from her album My Gift. Poised on an elaborately decorated stage adorned with elegant Christmas trees, …
Nov 30
Lady A celebrates Christmas past and present with “Christmas Through Your Eyes” video
BMLG Records Lady A walks down memory lane in the video for their original song, “Christmas Through Your Eyes.” The trio of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood share a compilation of Christmases past with vintage clips of their childhood memories, including snowball fights, pictures on Santa’s lap and Charles opening a guitar on Christmas morning. But the Grammy-winning …
