Steve Nedved
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Nov 14
Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers says his four dogs are “a constant form of entertainment”
ABC/Image Group LADan Smyers of Dan + Shay has found himself in People‘s 2019 Sexiest Man Alive issue, alongside his four furry friends. The country singer is part of the special feature that features sexy guys and their pets, with Dan posing alongside his and wife Abby‘s four dogs, Chief, Macaroni, Joy and Ghost. A longtime advocate for animals, Dan has been a supporter of Nashville-based nonprofit …
Nov 14
Zac Brown Band extends The Owl Tour into spring 2020
Diego PerniaAfter hitting 32 stops on the trek in 2019, Zac Brown Band has announced that they’ll be extending their “The Owl Tour” into the spring of 2020. So far, the group has hit historic music venues across the country, in a streak that includes 11 consecutive sold-out shows. Kicking off in February in Moline, IL, the …
Nov 14
Blake Shelton has some advice for newly crowned Sexiest Man Alive John Legend
ABC / Image Group LADuring Tuesday night’s episode of The Voice, Blake Shelton revealed that his fellow coach John Legend is People’s 2019 Sexiest Man Alive. As the recipient of that title in 2017, Blake was uniquely qualified to offer the newly-crowned Sexiest Man a little advice, as he explained to Entertainment Tonight. “I’m the one that broke the news to him …
Nov 14
After nabbing CMA Entertainer of the Year, Garth Brooks has his anniversary on his mind
ABC/Image Group LAThough the 2019 CMA Awards ceremony may have been structured around honoring country’s iconic women, the top honor of the evening ultimately went to Garth Brooks. It was the seventh time the country legend has received the CMA Entertainer of the Year title. While Garth was the big honoree of the night, he used …
Nov 14
Ciara named as host of 2019 American Music Awards; Kesha and Big Freedia to perform
ABC/dick clark productionsdick clark productions and ABC announced Thursday morning that multi-platinum singer/songwriter Ciara will host the 2019 American Music Awards. ABC also announced Kesha will be joined by Big Freedia for a performance during the show; it will mark Kesha’s first return to the American Music Awards stage as a performer since 2013. The …
Nov 14
On female-centric CMA Awards, Maren Morris wins Album of the Year, but Garth grabs Entertainer…again
Mark Seliger/ABCThe 53rd annual CMA Awards, airing live from Nashville Wednesday night on ABC, was supposed to be all about celebrating the great female voices of country music. And while those voices were front and center on the telecast — and a few even made it to the podium — ultimately, the evening’s biggest award …
Nov 14
Jimmy Kimmel hosts sixth edition of “Mean Tweets: Music Edition”
ABC/Randy HolmesThe 53rd Annual CMA Awards aired Wednesday night on ABC, and later on, so did a sixth installment of Jimmy Kimmel Live!‘s Mean Tweets: Music Edition. As always,a variety of artists opened themselves up to some of the meanest, nastiest comments currently on the internet, procured especially by host Jimmy Kimmel. This time around, Billie Eilish, Alice Cooper, Chance the Rapper, Luke Perry, Lizzo, Luke …
Nov 14
Backstage at the CMA Awards 2019: Garth shares the praise, Luke’s in disbelief, and Maren’s baby’s her good luck charm
Country Music AssociationBackstage at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Garth Brooks reveled at winning his seventh Entertainer of the Year trophy, a number that’s quite famously always held special significance for him. The ever-humble superstar heaped praise on fellow winners like Luke Combs, while also celebrating Reba McEntire‘s performance of “Fancy” and the night’s female-centric …
Nov 13
53rd Annual CMA Awards: The Winners
Mark Seliger/ABC Here are the winners of the 53rd Annual CMA Awards, handed out Wednesday night in Nashville: Entertainer of the YearGarth Brooks Album of the YearGirl, Maren Morris Single of the Year“God’s Country,” Blake Shelton Song of the Year“Beautiful Crazy,” co-written by Luke Combs, Wyatt Durrette, Robert Williford, recorded by Luke Combs Male Vocalist …
Nov 13
Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks featured in “Bluebird” documentary trailer
Walt Disney Television/Paula LoboA trailer for the new documentary Bluebird has been released and features a series of superstars who are connected to the iconic venue. Bluebird chronicles the history of the Bluebird Cafe, the esteemed singer-songwriter venue in Nashville that’s played an influential role in the careers of Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks, Keith Urban and more. In the new trailer, Taylor is seen performing …
