Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio
Cody Johnson's CMA Awards performance will feature an "elaborate stage plot"
ABCCody Johnson's saddling up to take his latest single, "The Painter," to the CMA Awards stage. Speaking with ABC Audio recently, Cody teased his upcoming performance and&nbs...
Nov 08, 2023
HARDY on the importance of "Wait in the Truck" + jumping on "Lainey mania"
Courtesy of Big Loud RecordsHARDY and Lainey Wilson's "Wait in the Truck" has earned four nominations at the 2023 CMA Awards, two of which the song's already won:&nb...
Nov 08, 2023
Old Dominion is keeping things fresh as a band
ABCAs reigning Vocal Group of the Year Old Dominion readies to step into Country Music's Biggest Night, lead singer Matthew Ramsey shares how the band keeps things i...
Nov 08, 2023
Lainey Wilson on her CMA Awards performance: "It's a nod to the folks who raised me"
ABCLainey Wilson is set to take the CMA Awards stage to sing her autobiographical "Wildflowers and Wild Horses." The track, which Lainey co-wrote, pays homage to her home...
Nov 08, 2023
Jelly Roll recalls finding out about his CMA Awards nods + previews opening performance with surprise guest
ABCBeing the most nominated male artist for this year's CMA Awards is something Jelly Roll didn't see coming. His wife, Bunnie XO, initially thought he didn't get a nod....
Nov 08, 2023
Ashley McBryde hopes to evoke nostalgia with her CMA Awards performance
ABCAs Ashley McBryde readies to deliver her "Light On in the Kitchen" performance on the CMA Awards, she spoke with ABC Audio about the autobiographical song and what she hope...
Nov 08, 2023
Morgan Wallen is HARDY's pick for CMA Entertainer of the Year
ABCHARDY knows who his pick for 2023 CMA Entertainer of the Year is, and it's none other than his Big Loud Records labelmate and buddy Morgan Wallen. "Morgan should win. Nobody in the format...
Nov 08, 2023
Carly Pearce talks CMA wins + teases performance with Chris Stapleton
ABCCarly Pearce is ready to add to her collection of trophies if she notches more wins at the 2023 CMA Awards. "I have like a wall, a shelf. It has the five records that my grandmother always pla...
Nov 08, 2023
HARDY + Lainey notch early 2023 CMA Awards wins for Music Video, Musical Event of the Year
ABCHARDY and Lainey Wilson have snagged early wins ahead of the official 2023 CMA Awards broadcast. Their hit duet, "Wait in the Truck," has been named CMA Musical E...
Nov 08, 2023
Luke Combs on taking country music global on his 2023 World Tour
ABCLuke Combs is up for four awards at the 2023 CMA Awards, including one in the coveted Entertainer of the Year category. The nod arrives after Luke spent the bulk of 2023 taking the world ...
Nov 08, 2023