Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio

Gus BlackThanks to hits like "I Hope" and "The Good Ones," Gabby Barrett's the most successful artist from American Idol since it moved to ABC. Tonight, she'll reunite with her former Idol j...

Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd will perform their hit duet "Chasing After You" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! tomorrow night. It airs after the CMA Awards at 11:35 p.m. ET on ABC. Sam Hunt...

Spencer CombsRussell Dickerson is ready for his shining moment as a presenter at the 2021 CMA Awards -- and he's going to look fashionable doing it.  Ahead of the show on Wednesday night, th...

Jim WrightAfter a year of social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Luke Bryan couldn't be more excited to have fans back in the audience at the 2021 CMA Awards.  Through his care...

Connie Chronuk/ABCGabby Barrett is bringing her fashion A-game to the 2021 CMA Awards. As she gets red-carpet ready for the show that's been deemed "Country Music's Biggest Night," Gabby reveals ...

Connie Chronuk/ABCBrothers Osborne are feeling the power of their song "Younger Me" as they head into the 2021 CMA Awards.  "Younger Me" was released after T.J. Osborne came o...

Matthew Berinato When Kane Brown takes the stage at the 2021 CMA Awards, it'll be a full-circle moment for the singer who grew up emulating his duet partner, Chris Young.    L...

ABC/Brian BowenLuke Bryan feels a deep sense of responsibility and pride in hosting the CMA Awards for the first time, viewing himself as a stalwart of country music. "To be a represent...

Kelsea Ballerini has debuted a video for her poem "A Rose," featured in her book of poetry Feel Your Way Through.  Gabby Barrett, Priscilla Block, Blanco Brown...

Connie Chronuk/ABCAfter spending three years as a judge on American Idol, Luke Bryan is well-prepared for his hosting gig at the 2021 CMA Awards.  While he acknowledges that judgin...