Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio

Dierks Bentley keeps the “Beers” party rolling, inviting Breland to join him on tour
Connie Chronuk/ABCDierks Bentley is adding another star opener to his 2021 Beers on Me Tour rotation. After previously announcing supporting acts Riley Green and Parker McCollum, the singer reve...
Carena Liptak Aug 18, 2021

Sam Hunt pleads guilty to two counts of DUI following his 2019 arrest
John Shearer/CMT2020/Getty Images for CMTNashville's The Tennesseean newspaper reports that Sam Hunt appeared virtually at the Davidson County Circuit Court in Nashville on Wednesday, pleading guilty ...
Carena Liptak Aug 18, 2021

Garth Brooks cancels all 2021 Stadium Tour shows as COVID-19 cases rise
Kevin Mazur/BBMA2020/Getty Images for dcpOver the past few months, Garth Brooks has been venturing back out on his Stadium Tour, and drawing record numbers of fans out to join him. But now, as COVID-1...
Carena Liptak Aug 18, 2021

One year after 'heart theory'’s release, Lindsay Ell shares a seven-part concept video series
BBR Music GroupLindsay Ell is celebrating the one-year anniversary of her heart theory album, a project that found her confronting grief in many different forms. Inspired by a health scare, a br...
Carena Liptak Aug 18, 2021

Chris Young, Vince Gill and many others slated to celebrate Grand Ole Opry's 5,000th show
Courtesy of the Grand Ole OpryBy Halloween time, the Grand Ole Opry will have staged its 5,000th show. The 94-year-old institution confirmed the upcoming milestone on Tuesday, saying the Opr...
Megan Stone Aug 18, 2021

Country star trivia
On this day in 1973, "Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man," reached #1 on the country charts. It's one of many hit duets between this "Coal Miner's Daughter" and "Hello Darlin'" singer. Can you...
Cillea Houghton Aug 18, 2021

"If It Wasn't for..." Riley Green, this might be just another song about "Trucks"
Big MachineAt first glance, Riley Green's latest hit, "If It Wasn't for Trucks," might seem like just another ode to country's favorite vehicle for riding backroads, throwing tailgate p...
Stephen Hubbard Aug 18, 2021

Nashville notes
Carly Pearce's hometown of Taylor Mill, Kentucky will honor her with a special ceremony following her recent induction into the Grand Ole Opry on September 2. Country a cappella group Home ...
Cillea Houghton Aug 18, 2021

Kelsea Ballerini celebrates "self-love" in new partnership with Aerie
ABC/Fred LeeKelsea Ballerini has partnered with Aerie on the new self-love themed #AerieREAL campaign that aims to empower customers to share what they love about themselves and be...
Cillea Houghton Aug 17, 2021

Nelly teaming up with Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown & more for 'CMT Crossroads' episode
CMTNelly is calling on a few of his country friends for an upcoming episode of CMT Crossroads. The Grammy-winning rapper is teaming up with frequent collaborators Florida Georgia ...
Cillea Houghton Aug 17, 2021
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