Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio

How losing weight is turning Jelly Roll into a daredevil + the only downside to his 'American Idol' gig
Disney/Eric McCandlessJelly Roll has a new lease on life now that he's dropped close to 200 pounds. That's one of the things he discussed Thursday night on Jimmy Kimmel Live!A "lot of protein and...
Stephen Hubbard Apr 25, 2025

And the first Academy of Country Music Award goes to: Zach Top
Disney/Larry McCormackThe 60th Academy of Country Music Awards won't take place until May 8, but the first trophy has already been handed out. Zach Top is the new male artist of the year. Continu...
Stephen Hubbard Apr 25, 2025

Hit songwriter John Morgan makes his mark as an artist with 'Friends Like That' + 'Carolina Blue'
BBR Music GroupSince John Morgan's made a name for himself as a songwriter, it's not exactly a surprise that he had a hand in crafting all the tracks on his debut album, Carolina Blue. But when y...
Stephen Hubbard Apr 25, 2025

Nashville notes: Kelsea Ballerini's 'Baggage' + the passing of a Hee Haw icon
Hee Haw star and gospel singer Lulu Roman passed away Wednesday in Bellingham, Washington, at the age of 78, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She'd moved to the Northwest seven months ago to ...
Stephen Hubbard Apr 24, 2025

Is Dasha 'Here for the Party' or 'Not at This Party'? You pick
Catherine Powell/NBCIs Dasha here for the party — or not? It turns out you can have it either way.The follow-up to her country/pop smash "Austin" is the new single "Not at This Party," wher...
Stephen Hubbard Apr 24, 2025

Riley Green honors his grandfathers on the golf course and onstage
Disney/Randy HolmesRiley Green raised more than $150,000 for his charitable foundation with his first Buford Bonds Golf Tournament, held in his home state of Alabama on April 17.Established in 2023, R...
Stephen Hubbard Apr 24, 2025

Ten legendary ACM winners set to play the 60th awards in Texas
Academy of Country Music Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Chris Stapleton, Clint Black, Cody Johnson, Kelsea Ballerini, LeAnn Rimes, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts and Wynonna Judd all join the p...
Stephen Hubbard Apr 24, 2025

Charles Kelley's ready to 'Run' while 'Driving and Listening to Music'
Tibrina Hobson/Getty ImagesLady A's Charles Kelley is getting ready to release the latest couple of tracks from his upcoming album, Songs for a New Moon."My two new songs, 'Driving And Listening ...
Stephen Hubbard Apr 24, 2025

CeCe Winans calls on Cody Johnson's gospel side for 'Come Jesus Come'
Disney/Gregg DeGuireGospel legend CeCe Winans is teaming up with Cody Johnson on a new version of the song she sang on American Idol on Easter. The 17-time Grammy winner performed "Come Jesus Com...
Stephen Hubbard Apr 24, 2025

Nashville notes: Ashley Monroe's 'Touch' + Mary Chapin Carpenter's 'Personal History'
You can check out Ashley Monroe's new single, "The Touch" (featuring Marty Stuart), now. It's from her new album, Tennessee Lightning, out Aug. 8, which includes contributions by Little Big Town's Kar...
Stephen Hubbard Apr 23, 2025
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