Steve Nedved
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Nov 19
“Wine, Beer, Whiskey”: How “cruise director” Phillip Sweet fueled Little Big Town’s latest hit
ABC“Wine, Beer, Whiskey,” the latest hit from Little Big Town, continues a tradition the band started with smashes like “Pontoon” and “Day Drinking.” “We’re a country band and we’ve done pretty well writing drinking songs,” Kimberly Schlapman says, “so we thought, ‘Let’s just do that again.’” “Wine, Beer, Whiskey” came together on the road, as Kimberly, Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook, and Phillip …
Nov 18
Luke Combs passes Garth Brooks’ record on ‘Billboard’ Top Country Albums chart
ABCLuke Combs continues his winning streak atop the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. This week, the singer spends his 34th week at number one with his sophomore album, What You See Is What You Get, making him the first artist since the chart debuted in 1964 to have two albums sit in the top spot for at least 34 weeks. The “Beer …
Nov 18
Brett Eldredge will “Carol for a Cause” in benefit of Feeding America
Greg NoireBrett Eldredge is raising his voice to support a noble cause this holiday season. The country singer is taking part in T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods’ holiday campaign, Carol for a Cause, to “help rediscover the joy of the season with song,” as T.J. Maxx describes. Now through December 27, artists from across many genres will post a video of …
Nov 18
Carrie Underwood teases magical “Hallelujah” video with John Legend
ABCCarrie Underwood is unveiling the video for her and John Legend‘s duet “Hallelujah,” due out tomorrow. Carrie shared a teaser of the video on Instagram today that shows the two powerhouse singers caught in a gorgeous winter scene of glistening snow-covered trees amid a peaceful snowfall. Amidst the wintry forest, John stumbles upon a beautiful abandoned room where he lights a …
Nov 18
Chris Stapleton to perform during NASCAR Awards tonight
ABCChris Stapleton will perform at the 2020 NASCAR Awards today, which honors the champions in the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series: Chase Elliott, Austin Cindric and Sheldon Creed. Chris will open the show with a debut performance of his song “Arkansas,” featured on his new album, Starting Over. The song is a natural fit for the event, with its reference to a Porsche …
Nov 18
Dan + Shay to make debut American Music Awards performance
Catherine PowellDan + Shay will perform at the American Music Awards this weekend for the first time ever. The duo of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney was announced as part of the final round of performers ahead of Sunday night’s show. The twosome are up for three of the night’s awards. Their collaboration with Justin Bieber on “10,000 Hours” lands them …
Nov 18
Lee Brice details mild COVID-19 symptoms: “I’m one of the lucky ones”
Terry Wyatt/Getty ImagesLee Brice considers himself one of “the lucky ones” in his battle with COVID-19. Lee had to pull out of his performance of “I Hope You’re Happy Now” with Carly Pearce at the CMA Awards last week after testing positive for COVID-19 on November 8. He’s been quarantining in the barn on his Tennessee property ever …
Nov 18
Dolly Parton to receive ‘Billboard’ Women in Music’s Hitmaker Award
Valerie Macon/Getty ImagesThe accolades keep coming for Dolly Parton. The global superstar is set to receive the Hitmaker Award at the 2020 Billboard Women in Music event next month. The award is bestowed on a songwriter whose work has made a significant cultural impact. “Parton has been an inspiration for other female songwriters for decades, creating as many chart-topping hits as …
Nov 18
No more “Up Down,” as Morgan Wallen vows he’s “back at home with myself”
ABCFor Morgan Wallen, it’s been a year of highs and lows. Just last week, the “Up Down” hitmaker clinched the coveted CMA award for Best New Artist, as his music finds success on both the country and pop charts. But the triumph comes on the heels of the 27-year-old losing his performance slot on Saturday Night Live, and an …
Nov 17
Kane Brown jokes that one-year-old daughter Kingsley is a “diva”
Matthew BerinatoThough Kane Brown‘s daughter Kingsley is only a year old, her dad reveals she’s already developing a personality. During a virtual appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Kane shares that as his daughter, who turned one in October, continues to grow, so does her character. He jokes that she’s now a “diva,” having appeared in two of his music …
