Steve Nedved

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High Valley turns back the clock with nostalgic new “Grew Up on That” music video

Warner Music NashvilleBrotherly duo High Valley relive their child memories in the music video for “Grew Up on That,” which turns back the clock to carefree days, sweet family memories, early gigs and much more. The pair even hit some rolling hills for a makeshift ATV race during their nostalgia trip.  “I definitely get emotional watching this …

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Keith Urban and more join timely, all-star “If the World Was Ending” video supporting Doctors Without Borders

ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Florida Georgia Line and Jordan Davis are just four of the long list of A-Listers joining a new, all-star, from-home rendition of Julia Michaels and JP Saxe’s duet, “If the World Was Ending,” which is currently climbing the pop charts. Originally inspired by the 2019 Los Angeles-area earthquakes, “If the World Was Ending” has taken on a …

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‘You totally Oprah’ed me just now’: Thomas Rhett’s adoption story makes Kelly Clarkson weepy

ABC/Image Group LAThomas Rhett and his wife, Lauren Akins, recently made a virtual stop on The Kelly Clarkson Show, where the couple told the story of how they adopted their 4-year-old daughter, Willa Gray.  Lauren had long thought about perhaps adopting a child one day, the couple remembered, especially because her own mom was adopted. But the couple never …

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Jon Pardi documents life on ‘quarantine time’ in new CMT ‘On the Road’ mini-documentary

ABC/Image Group LAJon Pardi gives fans a peek into his life in quarantine in a new edition of CMT’s On the Road, which has been renamed Off the Road in light of the stay-at-home orders keeping artists and fans alike at home and away from live shows. With help from his close friends and his fiancée, Summer, Jon shares a glimpse …

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Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani will hit the virtual stage for Gwen’s Grand Ole Opry debut

Kevin Mazur/WireImageBlake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are on deck to bring their chart-topping “Nobody but You” to the Grand Ole Opry stage for a very special performance, with a twist.  The pair will appear virtually, tuning in to the Opry stage from Blake’s Oklahoma ranch during the May 9 broadcast. The duet will also mark Gwen’s Opry debut.  …

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Dierks Bentley’s quarantine is all about family, bluegrass music and finding ‘the silver lining’

ABC/Mark LevineEven though handling the COVID-19 shutdown with three kids can be a whole lot of work, Dierks Bentley says family time has been a bright spot in an otherwise dark and uncertain time.  “Luckily my kids are at an age — 6, 9 and 11 — they’re at a pretty good age to be homebound,” the …

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Luke Bryan ‘inherited’ more teenagers than he bargained for during quarantine

ABC When the COVID-19 coronavirus shutdown took effect earlier this spring, the changes in daily life took most people by surprise, and Luke Bryan was no exception. On a virtual interview with ABC’s The View, the country superstar and his fellow American Idol judges offered updates on life from quarantine. And Luke admitted that his stay-at-home shutdown has involved a …

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Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins appearing Thursday on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMT/ViacomThomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins are virtually visiting The Kelly Clarkson Show tomorrow.  The beloved couple will connect with the talk show host from their home in Nashville to chat about life in quarantine with their three daughters: 5-year-old Willa, 2-year-old Ada, and 2-month-old Lennon.  Thomas will also deliver a performance of his uplifting song, “Be a …

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Carly Pearce’s ‘It Won’t Always Be Like This’ strikes a chord during ‘Billboard’ livestream

ABC/Image Group LADuring her Billboard Live At-Home series today, Carly Pearce offered fans a performance of “It Won’t Always Be Like This,” a song that’s taken on new meaning for her in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The emotional ballad is featured on her self-tilted sophomore album, released in February. It’s co-written by the singer and inspired by the loved …

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Trisha Yearwood calls on fans to help with essential workers tribute

ABC/Image Group LATrisha Yearwood is working on a special project honoring essential workers — and she needs your help.  During a recent Facebook livestream, Trisha revealed that she’s putting together a tribute that recognizes those working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. She asks fans to send in photos of themselves or anyone they …

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