Steve Nedved
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Nov 11
Watch Now: Chris Janson says female-centric CMA telecast will be “killer”: “I think it’s going to be the best”
ABC Audio Chris Janson is one of the many artists who’ll be performing at the CMA Awards telecast on Wednesday night. The “Good Vibes” star thinks it’s great that the show will be highlighting the female stars of country music, and that Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton and Reba will kill it as hosts. When it …
Nov 11
CRS 2020 announces nominees for New Faces
CRBCountry Radio Seminar 2020 has announced the nominees for the New Faces of Country Music Show. The nominees consist of nine up-and-coming artists who have achieved success at country radio throughout the year. Nominees for 2020 are Morgan Evans, who had a #1 hit with his debut single, “Kiss Somebody in 2018; Ingrid Andress, whose song “More Hearts …
Nov 11
Kacey Musgraves to sing “Rainbow Connection” with Willie Nelson at 2019 CMA Awards
ABC/Paula LoboThe 2019 CMA Awards just got a little more colorful. Good Morning America announced Monday that Kacey Musgraves is set to perform the famous Muppets song “Rainbow Connection” with Willie Nelson during the 53rd annual broadcast. Kacey turned to Instagram to share GMA’s exclusive announcement, alongside a throwback video of herself performing the song when she was nine years old. “A [WILLIE] FULL …
Nov 11
Watch now: Ryan Hurd on the baby he’s expecting with Maren Morris and her “itch” to win more CMAs
ABC Audio Singer/songwriter Ryan Hurd is ready for a big night at the CMAs on Wednesday: His wife, Maren Morris, is the leading nominee with six nods, including Album of the Year. Ryan tells ABC Audio that she can’t wait to bring home some more CMA Awards. “Between the two of us. We’ve got a …
Nov 11
Ryan Hurd on the baby he’s expecting with Maren Morris and her “itch” to win more CMAs
ABC Audio Singer/songwriter Ryan Hurd is ready for a big night at the CMAs on Wednesday: His wife, Maren Morris, is the leading nominee with six nods, including Album of the Year. Ryan tells ABC Audio that she can’t wait to bring home some more CMA Awards. “Between the two of us. We’ve got a …
Nov 11
Jimmie Allen and fiancée Alexis Gale announce pregnancy
ABC/Image Group LAJimmie Allen and his fiancée, Alexis Gale, are expecting their first child together. The “Best Shot” singer posted a video on Instagram Monday announcing that he and Alexis will be having a girl. She will join Jimmie’s 5-year-old son, Aadyn. The couple, who share a hometown of Milton, Delaware and were introduced by Jimmie’s cousin’s wife, took to Disney’s …
Nov 11
Watch Now: Reigning CMA Vocal Group Old Dominion can barely keep track of all their awards
ABC AudioReigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year Old Dominion is going into Wednesday night’s CMA Awards with their fans’ seal of approval — their new self-titled third album hit number one on the country chart. Frontman Matthew Ramsey tells ABC Audio it’s gratifying that fans are loving their new music. “Y’know, you never really …
Nov 11
Shania Twain to perform medley of hits at AMAs
dick clark productionsShania Twain is making her grand return to the American Music Awards later this month. The singer will be performing a medley of her greatest hits, marking her first time back on the AMAs stage since 2003. Shania joins previously announced performers Camila Cabello, Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Thomas Rhett …
Nov 11
Watch now: Keith Urban on defending his Entertainer title, female-centric CMA Awards: “I’m glad it’s happening”
ABC AudioReigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban is nominated in that category again this year. On Monday, he told ABC Audio that he can’t even begin to predict his chances of repeating on Wednesday’s CMA telecast. “Well…I mean, who knows ever, from year to year to year?” he says. “But I will say …
Nov 11
Blake Shelton jokes around in People’s Choice Awards acceptance speech
Amy Sussman/E! EntertainmentBlake Shelton brought home the title of Country Artist of the Year at the 2019 People’s Choice Awards Sunday, and he brought his trademark sense of humor to the stage as he accepted his trophy. “I’m really glad I won this, because I was the only person at my table who hasn’t won anything …