Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio
Zac Brown Band officially welcomes Caroline Jones, the band’s first female member
Frederick Breedon/Getty Images for The Recording Academy After years of touring and performing with the group, Caroline Jones has officially become the newest member of the Zac Brown Band. The move fe...
Nov 03, 2022
Thomas Rhett brings back Home Team Tour for summer 2023
ABC/Connie ChornukThomas Rhett is revamping his 2017 Home Team Tour in 2023, this time with Cole Swindell and Nate Smith on the bill. He’s planning to hit 40 cities on the trek, starti...
Nov 03, 2022
Lady A, Reba McEntire, Breland + more join the lineup of presenters for the 2022 CMA Awards
ABCLady A, Reba McEntire, Breland, Jordan Davis, Lainey Wilson and more stars have been named presenters of the upcoming 2022 CMA Awards. It may be date night for Reba, as her boyfriend -- actor Rex L...
Nov 03, 2022
Luke Bryan hosts ABC News’ On the Road to the CMA Awards leading up to the big night
ABC NewsAs the 2022 CMA Awards gets closer, ABC News has announced a television special, On the Road to the CMA Awards, that follows country stars’ worldwide tours leading up to the awards show....
Nov 03, 2022
Kelsea Ballerini to host the 2023 CMT Music Awards, Carrie Underwood named as first performer
ABC/Heidi GutmanThe CMT Music Awards is making a big move in 2023: After more than two decades of taking place in Nashville, the show is moving to the Moody Center in Austin, Texas for its 2023 event....
Nov 03, 2022
The Judds’ final tour dates are unlike any other show -- even for a seasoned pro like Wynonna Judd
ABC/Connie ChornukWynonna Judd has been touring nearly all her life, but she’s never experienced anything like her current dates on the The Judds: The Final Tour. “We are taking full advan...
Nov 03, 2022
Ashley McBryde to host TV special benefitting first responder families
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesAshley McBryde is getting into the holiday spirit, and in this case, that means giving back to the families of fallen first responders. The singer has signed on to host Homes ...
Nov 02, 2022
Nashville notes: Brantley Gilbert’s new collaboration + more
Brantley Gilbert is teasing something new. On November 10, he’ll have a collaboration with Blake Shelton and Vince Gill out called “Heaven by Then,” and he’s hinting that he&rs...
Nov 02, 2022
Carrie Underwood copes with a breakup in “Hate My Heart” music video
ABC/Connie ChornukCarrie Underwood’s latest music video is here and it’s a master class in all the different ways to get over heartbreak. The video for “Hate My Heart” starts w...
Nov 02, 2022
'In Rare Form': Maren Morris reimagines seven 'Humble Quest' tracks, pairs the music with a short film
Sony Music NashvilleMaren Morris isn’t done with her Humble Quest era yet. On Wednesday, she announced plans to release a reimagined collection of seven songs from her newest album, Humble Quest...
Nov 02, 2022