Steve Nedved
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Nov 24
2019 American Music Awards winner’s list
dick clark productionsIt was a record-breaking night for Taylor Swift at the American Music Awards, held live Sunday night from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Taylor went on to win six awards, bringing her lifetime total to 29 — toppling Michael Jackson‘s record of 24 AMA titles — and is now the most decorated winner in American Music Award history. Here’s …
Nov 22
Sam Hunt speaks out on DUI arrest: ‘It was a poor and selfish decision’
ABC RadioSam Hunt has released a statement following his DUI arrest on Thursday. The singer was arrested by the Metro Nashville Police in the early morning hours on Thursday and charged for driving under the influence. Sam was pulled over when he was caught driving on the wrong side of the road in East Nashville. The officer reported that …
Nov 22
Here’s your present: Thomas Rhett releases Christmas music for the first time
ABC/Mark LevineThomas Rhett is bringing the Christmas cheer with the release of two holiday songs: an original tune and a timeless classic. Written by Thomas, Ashley Gorley, David Garcia and Chris Tomlin, the original song, “Christmas in the Country,” paints a picture of a simple and charming holiday celebration that’s “miles from a city and the crazy crowds/where the pine …
Nov 22
King of the Road: Kenny Chesney makes PollStar’s Top Touring Artists of the Decade list
Jill TrunnellKenny Chesney is among music’s elite who have the top touring numbers over the past decade. Kenny is the lone country star on PollStar‘s list of Top Touring Artists of the Decade, coming in at #18. Over the course of seven tours since 2010, Kenny has earned a total gross of more than $600 million. The “Get Along” …
Nov 22
Brett Eldredge lends his ‘Glow’ to the Rockefeller Center tree lighting
Warner Music NashvilleThree years after his Christmas album came out, Brett Eldredge continues to Glow. This year, he’ll lend his holiday magic to Christmas in Rockefeller Center, as he performs at the lighting of New York City’s most famous tree. You can tune in Wednesday, December 4 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC to watch the two-hour show that …
Nov 22
Ask Me How I Know: Garth Brooks sets attendance record in Detroit
8 Ten, Inc.Garth Brooks continues to round up records. The country giant now has the distinction of hosting the largest attendance at a one-night music event, selling more than 70,000 tickets for his show at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan next year. Tickets sold out in 90 minutes after going on sale Friday. The 2020 show is Garth’s first …
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 …