Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio
Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning to host CMA Awards
Country Music Association Luke Bryan is returning to host the CMA Awards, but he won't be doing it alone. Luke will team up with NFL legend Peyton Manning to host the 56th annual ...
Aug 01, 2022
“You can really watch your career progress”: Luke Combs thinks back on all the CMA Fest stages he’s played
ABCFor country artists, CMA Fest is a benchmark: It happens annually, and each year, performers get to watch their careers grow from the smallest stages all the way up to a headlining slot at Nissan S...
Aug 01, 2022
Nashville notes: Chase Rice, Dylan Scott + more
Chase Rice has a new song out, called “Key West & Colorado.” The song is a preview of an upcoming new album. Dylan Scott just put out a new song called “Lay Down With You.”...
Jul 29, 2022
Eric Church explains why he signed on to open for one of Robert Earl Keen's final shows
Kevin Winter/Getty Images for ACMRobert Earl Keen is currently on a farewell tour before retiring at the end of the summer, but he’s going out in style: The legendary singer-songwriter has enlis...
Jul 29, 2022
expand Ingrid Andress opens her eyes to a colorful new world in her love song, “Blue”
ABCIngrid Andress may be best known for songs about heartbreak, loneliness and carving out her own path, but the “More Hearts Than Mine” star spotlights a more romantic, starry-eyed side o...
Jul 29, 2022
Tyler Hubbard’s album drops in January, but he’s got music coming out before then
EMI Records NashvilleFlorida Georgia Line bandmate-turned-solo artist Tyler Hubbard officially put a release date on his much-anticipated forthcoming debut solo album this week. The project, which has...
Jul 29, 2022
Dierks Bentley finds the “Gold” in the day-to-day grind in his free-wheeling new single
ABCDierks Bentley is back with another new single, “Gold,” all about finding the joy in the journey of life despite the ups and downs it brings. “I got some rust on my Chevy but it&r...
Jul 29, 2022
From backstage buddies to a “Need You Now” duet: Lady A discusses relationship with Breland
ABCLady A and Breland will take the spotlight when ABC’s CMA Fest TV special airs next week, performing a special duet version of the classic Lady A hit “Need You Now” from the mains...
Jul 29, 2022
Nashville notes: Chris Lane and Lauren Alaina’s duet, Brett Eldredge + more
Chris Lane and Lauren Alaina are hitting TODAY next week for a performance of their duet version of “Dancin’ in the Moonlight.” Tune into NBC on Tuesday during the 10 a.m. hour to wa...
Jul 28, 2022
Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry to return as judges on American Idol
ABC/Gavin BondA new season of American Idol is about to get underway, and fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing a familiar trio of judges will make a return. Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie&nb...
Jul 28, 2022