Steve Nedved
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Nov 22
Make a ‘Good Morning America’ date with Jason Aldean, Garth Brooks and Brad Paisley next week
ABC/Image Group LACountry fans will want to plan to get up early next week to start the day with ABC’s Good Morning America, as three of the genre’s top stars stop by America’s top-rated morning show. Jason Aldean will kick the week off on Monday, performing new music from his album that comes out today, titled 9. Then on …
Nov 22
Tim McGraw heads back to the bayou for a free show before college football’s biggest game
ABC/Mark LevineLouisiana native Tim McGraw will put on a free concert January 13 before the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship in New Orleans. Gates open at noon CT that Monday in Woldenberg Park, with alt-rockers Judah & the Lion set to take the stage before Tim’s headlining set. The game itself starts at 8 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz …
Nov 22
Brand New Man: Ronnie Dunn releases covers of Tom Petty, George Strait
Steven MartineRonnie Dunn is lending his voice to a pair of classic songs. The Brooks & Dunn star released two more songs on Friday off his forthcoming covers album, Re-Dunn, sharing his interpretation of Tom Petty‘s iconic “I Won’t Back Down” and one of George Strait‘s biggest hits, “The Cowboy Rides Away.” Melodically, the country star largely stays true to Tom’s original, …
Nov 22
Glimpse Dolly Parton’s “gift of clairvoyance” in the ‘Heartstrings’ episode, “These Old Bones”
NetflixDolly Parton breathes new life into “These Old Bones” today, as the 2002 track from her Halos & Horns album becomes the basis for an episode of her new Netflix series, Heartstrings. Based on a lady Dolly knew growing up, as well as her own family, the song tells the story of a mountain woman who foretells the future …
Nov 22
Jason Aldean fulfills an early promise by naming his new album ‘9’
Broken BowThe title of Jason Aldean‘s ninth album, 9, is more than just a number. It’s part of a plan the ACM Entertainer of the Decade’s had for a long time. “It was just something that I told myself early on in my career,” he explains. “It’s like, ‘It’d be cool if I ever made nine albums, …
Nov 21
Four waffles, to go: Chris Stapleton wins big at the Tunies
Waffle House, Inc./PR NewswireWhen it comes to made-up awards shows, this one may take the cake — or the waffle, that is. Chris Stapleton walked away with four trophies at the Tunie Awards Wednesday night in Duluth, Georgia. If you’re trying to figure out what the Tunies are, well, they’re the honors Waffle House and TouchTunes …
Nov 21
Kelsea, Kane, TR, Shania, Dan + Shay and more to take the stage at Sunday’s American Music Awards
dick clark productionsJust like Donny & Marie, Sunday’s American Music Awards will be a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll. Nominees Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, and Kelsea Ballerini will help hand out trophies, while Thomas Rhett is set to perform. Shania Twain will also do a medley of her biggest hits, in her first AMA appearance in sixteen …
Nov 21
Luke, Lionel, Katy, and Ryan return for a new season of ‘American Idol’ on February 16
ABC/Craig SjodinAmerican Idol’s returning a little early this year. While the hit ABC singing competition typically premieres in March, season three’s set to begin on Sunday, February 16 at 8 p.m. ET. The stars of the show announced the start of the 2020 season by posting a shared FaceTime call on their socials. Host Ryan Seacrest kicks things …
Nov 21
Move over Hollywood and Bollywood, all of Dolly’s ‘Heartstrings’ lead to Dollywood
NetflixEvery episode of Dolly Parton‘s Heartstrings leads directly back to Dollywood. While the international icon stars in select installments of the Netflix anthology like “Jolene,” “JJ Sneed,” and “Two Doors Down,” she introduces every episode of the series based on her songs. And she does it from her theme park in her Smoky Mountain home. Last month, she …
Nov 21
Blake, Gwen, John and Carson do “Kellyoke” with Kelly Clarkson
NBC On her talk show, Kelly Clarkson usually opens with “Kellyoke,” the segment where she puts her spin on popular hits. She usually performs solo, but on today’s installment of the show, she invited a whole crowd to join her for a country classic. Kelly was joined by fellow The Voice coaches Blake Shelton, John Legend and Gwen Stefani for a version of “Neon Moon,” a …
