Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio
Blake Shelton credits his “best fans in the world” for his People’s Choice Awards win
ABCBlake Shelton continued his reign at the People’s Choice Awards on Tuesday night, dominating the country category for a sixth year running. The singer started that hot streak back in 2016, wh...
Dec 08, 2021
1883 stars Tim McGraw + Faith Hill try to keep their real marriage separate from their on-screen one
Rick Diamond/Getty ImagesTim McGraw and Faith Hill both have plenty of experience acting separately, but in 1883 -- the new Paramount+ prequel to Yellowstone -- they’re playing husband and wife....
Dec 08, 2021
Amy Grant on performing 'Christmas at the Ryman' with husband Vince Gill: "I fall in love with him all over again"
Cameron Powell As Amy Grant and Vince Gill prepare for a 12-date run of their Christmas at the Ryman residency at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Amy can't he...
Dec 08, 2021
Nashville notes
Midland's Mark Wystrach and his wife, Ty Haney, welcomed their second child, son "Champie," on December 5. Mark made the announcement in an Instagram post, revealing that the ...
Dec 07, 2021
Garth Brooks teases more Stadium Tour dates
Rick Diamond/Getty ImagesGarth Brooks may have more Stadium Tour dates up his sleeve. As Garth continues to roll out shows for 2022, he shared on Inside Studio G Monday night that...
Dec 07, 2021
Jimmie Allen on diversity in country music: "It's a whole movement coming up"
ABCJimmie Allen says country music is in the midst of a "movement" when it comes to diversity. Chatting with The Nick Cannon Show, Jimmie cites Charley Pride as a major source...
Dec 07, 2021
Florida Georgia Line at forefront of new 2022 Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit
John Shearer Florida Georgia Line are the latest artists to have their legacy cemented at the Country Music Hall of Fame with the upcoming exhibit, Florida Georgia Line: Mix It Up Strong.&nb...
Dec 07, 2021
Keith Urban reveals why he almost didn't ask out Nicole Kidman
ABCThese days, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are happily married, but it turns out they almost didn't even go on a first date. While appearing on The Kelly Clar...
Dec 07, 2021
Blake Shelton went over-the-top on Christmas shopping for Gwen Stefani
ABCSounds like Blake Shelton is going all-out for wife Gwen Stefani this Christmas. Blake reveals that each year, the couple encourages each other to not buy gifts. But Gwen ...
Dec 07, 2021
Carrie Underwood on favorite Christmas traditions and why "Favorite Time of Year" is "hard to sing without smiling"
Hunter Berry/CMAFor Carrie Underwood, Christmas is a time for family, making new memories and music. Growing up in Checotah, Oklahoma, Carrie recalls the beloved family tradition of tr...
Dec 07, 2021