Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio
'You miss what you don't have': Rascal Flatts are happy to be back at the ACM party
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Big Machine Label GroupThere's little doubt about it: For a period of time, Rascal Flatts owned the ACM group category, winning seven years in a row from 2002 to 2008.Thi...
May 05, 2025
Nashville notes: LOCASH's 'Wrong Hearts' + Rebecca Lynn Howard's return
LOCASH's follow-up to their #1 "Hometown Home" is "Wrong Hearts," from their new Bet the Farm album.You can check out Rebecca Lynn Howard's first album in 15 years, I'm Not Who You Think I Am, now, as...
May 02, 2025
The Toby Keith connection to Saturday's 151st Kentucky Derby
Michael Reaves/Getty ImagesMore than a year after his passing, Toby Keith's set to realize a long-held goal: having a horse in the Kentucky Derby.Toby's Dream Walkin' Farms is co-owner of Render Judgm...
May 02, 2025
Rascal Flatts + Backstreet Boys team up for 'What Hurts the Most' and a surprise
Big MachineNot only will Rascal Flatts and Backstreet Boys perform "What Hurts the Most" together Thursday, May 8, during the 60th ACM Awards, they're also planning a "musical surprise or two," accord...
May 02, 2025
Old Dominion's keeping the Music Row vibe alive with Odie's
Disney/Frank MicelottaIf you visit Old Dominion's new bar in midtown Nashville, Odie's, you'll actually be hanging out where the guys did before they hit it big.“When we started hanging at place...
May 02, 2025
Chris Stapleton is 'Bad As I Used to Be' on 'F1' soundtrack
Atlantic RecordsThere's new music ahead from Chris Stapleton, thanks to the soundtrack for Brad Pitt's new racing movie. Stapleton contributes "Bad As I Used To Be" to the movie, which also ...
May 02, 2025
Dierks Bentley + Russell Dickerson will Let Freedom Sing! in downtown Nashville
Disney/Scott KirklandDierks Bentley will headline Music City's 2025 Independence Day celebration. Known as Let Freedom Sing!, Russell Dickerson, Niko Moon and Grace Bowers will also take the stag...
May 02, 2025
How choirs + Stagecoach inspired Eric Church to create 'Evangeline vs. The Machine'
©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.For Eric Church, choir is more than just the name he's long had for his most devoted fans.In many ways, it's actually the inspiration for his new album."I had done som...
May 02, 2025
Nashville notes: Kacey Musgraves' Hank Williams cover + Castellows' 'Homecoming'
Kacey Musgraves has recorded her cover of the Hank Williams' classic "Lost Highway" to mark her return to Lost Highway Records as part of the reorganization of UMG Nashville. She was originally s...
May 01, 2025
Carrie Underwood, Scotty McCreery and more to celebrate CMA Fest at the Opry
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesAs the Grand Ole Opry continues marking its 100th birthday this year, it's also taking some time to celebrate CMA Fest.The festivities kick off June 3 with two special shows s...
May 01, 2025