Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio
Jimmie Allen and Brad Paisley hit the blacktop for their cinematic “Freedom Was a Highway” video
JT ColstonJimmie Allen and Brad Paisley bring the breezy, windswept vibes of their “Freedom Was a Highway” duet to life in a new music video. In the clip, Jimmie starts off solo, goi...
Jul 30, 2021
Lauren Alaina is 'Sitting Pretty' as she announces her new album, due out this fall
UMG NashvilleLauren Alaina’s next full-length album is on its way. This week, the singer shared the news that a 15-song collection called Sitting Pretty on Top of the World will come out Septemb...
Jul 30, 2021
Dolly Parton says she relates to what Britney Spears is going through
BravoDolly Parton is weighing in on Britney Spears' conservatorship battle. The country legend was asked about the situation while on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live on Thursday night. While she didn'...
Jul 30, 2021
Miranda Lambert mourns the loss of her dog, Jessi, in an emotional social media tribute
Terry Wyatt/Getty ImagesMiranda Lambert’s beloved senior dog, Jessi, has crossed the rainbow bridge after 13 and a half years of companionship. The singer shared a tribute to her four-legg...
Jul 30, 2021
Blake Shelton’s acoustic Amazon original of “Austin” celebrates the song’s 20th anniversary
Warner Music Nashville/Amazon MusicExactly 20 years ago this weekend, Blake Shelton released his debut album, Austin, a project that would kick-start his career in country music stardom. To cele...
Jul 30, 2021
“Remember Her Name”: Mickey Guyton spotlights courage, resilience in her just-released album title track
Capitol Records NashvilleMickey Guyton turns the spotlight on another aspect of her story -- and champions her fans’ stories, too -- in “Remember Her Name,” the title track of her up...
Jul 30, 2021
Zac Brown Band drop their “Stubborn Pride” and head to “Paradise” with another double song reveal
Warner Music Nashville/Home Grown MusicEarlier this month, Zac Brown Band shared not one but two new songs -- “Out in the Middle” and “Old Love Song." Now, the band’s got anoth...
Jul 30, 2021
Dan + Shay aren’t “Lying”: They’ve got more new music coming your way right now
Warner Music NashvilleDan + Shay are continuing to roll out new music off their upcoming album, Good Things. The country duo dropped their new tune, “Lying,” this week, a bouncy, piano-dri...
Jul 30, 2021
Country star trivia
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 1983, George Jones got “Lucky” with his ninth and final #1 hit, a song that was penned by Merle Haggard. Do you know what it was called? ANSWER: “I...
Jul 30, 2021
Who is the 'Gold Chain Cowboy'? Parker McCollum explains the character behind his new album
UMG NashvilleParker McCollum’s major-label full-length debut, Gold Chain Cowboy, arrives today, and the singer had a hand in writing all 10 of its songs. The singer wears his heart on his sleeve...
Jul 30, 2021