Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio
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Scotty McCreery will be the musical guest on Lone Star NYE: Countdown to 2022, a live, local North Texas celebration to ring in the new year. Check local listings for ways to watch, or stream it live ...
Dec 09, 2021
Jimmie Allen shares some constructive criticism for the American education system
ABCAs a father of three, including seven-year-old son Aadyn, Jimmie Allen interacts with the American school system on a daily basis -- and he’s got some thoughts. The singer took to Twitter thi...
Dec 09, 2021
Tim McGraw + Faith Hill lean on each other through hard times: “That’s just another layer of partnership”
John Shearer/WireImageOver their 25 years of marriage, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have had their share of ups and downs, but ultimately, they’ve always found strength in leaning on each other. Ti...
Dec 09, 2021
More accolades for “Famous Friends”: Chris Young + Kane Brown’s duet tops Billboard’s year-end Airplay chart
Jeff Johnson Chris Young and Kane Brown’s number-one duet, “Famous Friends,” has earned another superlative to close out 2021. The song tops the year-end chart for Billboard’s ...
Dec 09, 2021
Reba McEntire’s former home is transforming into a luxury venue and resort
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for CMAIf you’ve ever wanted to hang out at Reba McEntire’s house, you’re in luck: A Southern Colonial mansion in Lebanon, Tennessee that the country superst...
Dec 09, 2021
Eric Church joins the lineup for 'In Performance at the White House' holiday special
Terry Wyatt/Getty ImagesEric Church is celebrating the holidays from Washington, D.C. this season, appearing as part of a stacked bill for In Performance at the White House: Spirit of the Season. The ...
Dec 09, 2021
Thomas Rhett and his family are “already in the chaos phase,” so what’s one more baby?
ABCThomas Rhett and his wife Lauren welcomed baby Lillie Carolina to the family last month, and that brings their total of young children up to four: They’re already parents to six-year-old Will...
Dec 09, 2021
Nashville notes
Tune in to CMT tonight for back-to-back Christmas specials. First up is the Brett Young-helmed CMT Crossroads Christmas: Brett Young & Friends, featuring Gavin DeGraw, Boyz II Men and more. Next u...
Dec 08, 2021
Luke Bryan shares a sweet, “goofy” tribute to his wife Caroline on their 15th anniversary
ABCLuke Bryan and his wife, Caroline, are celebrating 15 years of marriage today, and the singer celebrated with a social media tribute that showcased the couple’s signature mix of sweetness and...
Dec 08, 2021
Brett Eldredge hopes to do his own Christmas special one day, “when the time is right”
Hunter Berry/CMABrett Eldredge is currently on the road for this year’s Glow Live Tour, an annual run of shows inspired by his holiday album from 2016, Glow. Christmas music -- both live and rec...
Dec 08, 2021