Steve Nedved
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Nov 18
Lee Brice details mild COVID-19 symptoms: “I’m one of the lucky ones”
Terry Wyatt/Getty ImagesLee Brice considers himself one of “the lucky ones” in his battle with COVID-19. Lee had to pull out of his performance of “I Hope You’re Happy Now” with Carly Pearce at the CMA Awards last week after testing positive for COVID-19 on November 8. He’s been quarantining in the barn on his Tennessee property ever …
Nov 18
Dolly Parton to receive ‘Billboard’ Women in Music’s Hitmaker Award
Valerie Macon/Getty ImagesThe accolades keep coming for Dolly Parton. The global superstar is set to receive the Hitmaker Award at the 2020 Billboard Women in Music event next month. The award is bestowed on a songwriter whose work has made a significant cultural impact. “Parton has been an inspiration for other female songwriters for decades, creating as many chart-topping hits as …
Nov 18
No more “Up Down,” as Morgan Wallen vows he’s “back at home with myself”
ABCFor Morgan Wallen, it’s been a year of highs and lows. Just last week, the “Up Down” hitmaker clinched the coveted CMA award for Best New Artist, as his music finds success on both the country and pop charts. But the triumph comes on the heels of the 27-year-old losing his performance slot on Saturday Night Live, and an …
Nov 17
Kane Brown jokes that one-year-old daughter Kingsley is a “diva”
Matthew BerinatoThough Kane Brown‘s daughter Kingsley is only a year old, her dad reveals she’s already developing a personality. During a virtual appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Kane shares that as his daughter, who turned one in October, continues to grow, so does her character. He jokes that she’s now a “diva,” having appeared in two of his music …
Nov 17
Carrie Underwood’s HBO Max holiday special to debut next month
HBO MaxCarrie Underwood has set a release date for her HBO holiday special. My Gift: A Christmas Special from Carrie Underwood will stream on HBO Max beginning on December 3. The special finds the superstar performing a series of classic holiday songs, along with original material off her Christmas album, My Gift, released in September, backed by her band and …
Nov 17
Brad Paisley releases exclusive guitar through Fender
David BeanBrad Paisley now has another guitar named after him. In collaboration with Fender, the country star lent his name and insight to the Brad Paisley Signature Esquire as part of Fender’s Artist Signature Series. Brad co-designed the instrument, which features a paisley pattern over a black sparkle frame and boasts an exclusive neck pickup hidden under the pick guard that …
Nov 17
Lee Brice shares soaring rendition of “Go Tell It on the Mountain”
Curb RecordsLee Brice will “Go Tell It on the Mountain” in his passionate rendition of the holiday classic. In honor of the holiday season, the country star is lending his voice to a cover of the spiritual song that dates back to the 1860s. There’s a sense of urgency at the beginning of the track, with a …
Nov 17
Miranda Lambert to be inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
ABCMiranda Lambert will soon officially be a cowgirl. The country superstar will be inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in her home state of Texas in 2021. Miranda is in the company of four other nominees including painter Pop Chalee, eight-time Women’s Professional Rodeo Association roping champ Lari Dee Guy, show jumping Olympic medalist and first …
Nov 17
Dolly Parton saves the world: Vanderbilt donation supported Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine research
Valerie Macon/Getty ImagesAs if we needed another reason to love Dolly Parton. Her $1 million donation to Vanderbilt has made an impact on the search for a COVID-19 vaccine. The icon made headlines in April with the major donation to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in honor of her friend, Dr. Naji Abumrad, to support research teams working on coronavirus cures. When …
Nov 17
Florida Georgia Line signs multi-year touring deal
John ShearerFlorida Georgia Line has inked a multi-year touring deal in North America with Live Nation. Billboard reports that the deal will make Live Nation the exclusive tour promoter for the duo of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, with hopes of resuming touring as early as summer 2021. Like countless other artists, FGL has been off the road this year due to …
