Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio
At the 2022 CMTs, Walker Hayes admitted feeling some “PTSD” about a 2018 family tragedy
ABCAs Walker Hayes soaked up the bright lights, fun and great music of the CMT Music Awards earlier this week, he admitted that there was something more somber in the back of his mind. While he gave h...
Apr 13, 2022
Dierks Bentley, Morgan Wallen unveiled as headliners for the 2022 Seven Peaks Festival
ABCDierks Bentley’s Seven Peaks Festival is returning to Colorado this Labor Day Weekend, and the singer unfurled the event’s impressive roundup of performers this week. Dierks will co-hea...
Apr 13, 2022
So nice it’s happening twice: Garth Brooks’ Stadium Tour returns to Salt Lake City for the second year in a row
Terry Wyatt/Getty ImagesGarth Brooks announced the one and only return date on his Stadium Tour this week, booking a stop in Salt Lake City for June 2022. He also made it to the city in 2021, as part ...
Apr 13, 2022
Luke Combs sets a date for his next album release
ABCThe long-awaited new Luke Combs album is officially on its way. The singer posted an update on Twitter this week, and while he didn’t spill any details about its title or track list, he did g...
Apr 13, 2022
Elle King "never expected" the success of "Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home"
Sony Music NashvilleElle King admits she's still processing the success of "Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)," a song she held onto for years before releasing it as a duet with Miranda Lamb...
Apr 13, 2022
Dolly Parton starts her work day at 3 a.m.: "I don't need a whole lot of sleep"
John Lamparski/Getty ImagesTurns out Dolly Parton is up before the sun. As a woman who's busy managing an empire, Dolly wakes up at 3 a.m. each morning to begin her hectic work day. Bu...
Apr 12, 2022
Nashville Notes
Chris Stapleton has added five new shows to his All-American Road Show Tour at Alabama's Tuscaloosa Amphitheater; The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach, Alabama; the Houston area's Cynthia Woods...
Apr 12, 2022
Maren Morris shares her and Ryan Hurd's LOL-worthy moment at the CMT Awards
ABCIt was a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment, but Maren Morris and her husband, Ryan Hurd, shared a sweet exchange onstage during the CMT Awards. During the debut performance of th...
Apr 12, 2022
Luke Combs, Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood & more to headline CMA Fest
Country Music Association Several of country music's biggest stars are taking the stage at 2022 CMA Fest. Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kane Brown&n...
Apr 12, 2022
Kelsea perseveres, Maddie cries, and Jason & Carrie take home top prize at CMT Awards
CMTKeith Urban set things in motion Monday night with an energetic performance of “Wild Hearts,” as the 2022 CMT Music Awards took over a transformed Municipal Auditorium in...
Apr 12, 2022