Steve Nedved
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Dec 31
Runaway June take the ‘natural next step’ with empowering new single, ‘Head Over Heels’
ABC/Image Group LALately, Runaway June have been all about releasing empowering confidence anthems. Their last single, “Buy My Own Drinks,” spread a message of self-sufficiency, telling the story of a woman who can go out on her own and have a good time without a man on her arm. Now, the trio returns with “Head Over Heels,” …
Dec 31
Luke Bryan celebrates his wife’s 40th birthday with sweet, simple message
ABCIn the midst of the holiday season, Luke Bryan and his family have another sweet anniversary to share. The singer’s wife, Caroline, celebrates her 40th birthday on New Year’s Eve. Luke marked the occasion with a simple, heartfelt message on his Instagram, posting a photo of the two of them smiling for the camera in front of a “Happy …
Dec 31
Carrie Underwood to step down as CMA Awards host in 2020
ABC/Image Group LAAfter hosting the Country Music Association Awards for more than a decade, Carrie Underwood revealed in a lengthy Instagram post on Monday that she’ll be “passing the hosting torch” in 2020. “One of the highlights of 2019 and of my entire career so far was being on stage with the legends that are Reba [McEntire] and Dolly Parton,” Carrie began. …
Dec 31
From New York to L.A., Dan + Shay are making ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ a tradition
ABC/Image Group LAFor the second year in a row, Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney ring in the new year tonight on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest on ABC. The CMA and ACM Vocal Duo of the Year couldn’t be more thrilled to make the iconic show a Dan + Shay “tradition.” “That was a bucket list moment for us …
Dec 30
The Year in Country 2019: Dan + Shay’s crossover success leaves them “Speechless”
ABC/Image Group LAAfter one taste of “Tequila,” it was clear — country fans will have to share Dan + Shay with the world. The crossover success of “Tequila” came with the duo’s self- titled third album in 2018, a phenomenon that continued with the subsequent single, “Speechless,” and helped keep them in the spotlight in 2019. If …
Dec 30
The Highwomen, “Old Town Road” make Barack Obama’s “Favorite Music” playlist
ABC/Image Group LATwo of country music’s breakout acts in 2019 made Barack Obama‘s coveted “Favorite Music of 2019” list. The Highwomen, the supergroup of Maren Morris, Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby and Amanda Shires, make the cut with their debut single, “Redesigning Women,” along with Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus, who appear with their smash hit, “Old Town Road (Remix).” They’re sandwiched in …
Dec 30
Shania Twain chronicles battle with stage fright: “I had to learn how to deal with it”
Denise Truscello / Live NationThough Shania Twain has been a superstar act for two decades, she admits that she still gets stage fright sometimes before performances. The “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” singer sat down for an interview on Live with Kelly and Ryan to discuss her new Las Vegas residency, Let’s Go! when the conversation turned to pre-show anxiety. …
Dec 30
Maren Morris celebrates guitarist Annie Clements’ pregnancy, supports touring moms
ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris won’t be the only mom on the bus the next time she goes on tour. The superstar has revealed that her guitarist, Annie Clements, is also expecting a baby in the new year. Maren shared a congratulatory post on Instagram on Sunday, not only honoring the new milestone for the bassist and vocalist, but also …
Dec 30
Tucker Beathard shares touching tribute to late brother Clayton: “God sure did get a good one”
ABC/Image Group LATucker Beathard is reflecting on life with his brother Clayton in a heartfelt letter. The country singer penned a long post on Instagram honoring his younger brother, who was killed in a stabbing incident in Nashville on December 21. In the post, Tucker calls Clayton a “light” and says he was “beyond blessed” to have him as a brother for …
Dec 30
Nicole Kidman honors daughter Faith’s 9th birthday
ABC/Image Group LANicole Kidman celebrated their daughter’s birthday Sunday with a gorgeous throwback photo. Kidman turned to Instagram to share a beautiful black and white throwback photo of her and husbandKeith Urban‘s daughter, Faith Margaret, that shows Nicole holding baby Faith in her arms as they both cast serene looks at the camera. She also shares a snap of Faith’s birthday …