Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio
Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers mourns the loss of 16-year-old rescue dog to cancer
ABCDan + Shay band mate Dan Smyers is saying goodbye to a beloved member of his household: A 16-year-old rescue chihuahua named Missy. Fans who follow Dan on social media have gotten regular updates f...
May 13, 2021
Maren Morris, Miranda Lambert lead 2021 CMT Music Awards nominations
CMTThe full list of nominated artists for the 2021 CMT Music Awards was revealed on Thursday morning, and Maren Morris, Miranda Lambert, Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini are among the most-mentioned ac...
May 13, 2021
Country star trivia
Comstock/Thinkstock On this date in 2006, a beloved trio had the top album on the country charts for the fourth week running with Me and My Gang. Including hits like “My Wish” and “W...
May 13, 2021
Luke Bryan says his wife helped him get through his bout with COVID-19: “Caroline’s a mama at heart”
ABC/Brian Bowen SmithLuke Bryan is gearing up for a big year of touring and performances ahead: The star announced a February 2022 Las Vegas residency this week, and he’s also launching his Prou...
May 13, 2021
Darius Rucker sees the silver lining, but he's mainly "ready to get on the road" and "do it"
David McClister As the U.S. emerges from the pandemic and fans look forward to seeing their favorite stars live in person for the first time in more than a year, you can count country and pop supersta...
May 13, 2021
Nashville notes
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockMaren Morris is teasing a new duet with up-and-comer Joy Oladokun, called “Bigger Man.” The song will be out on Friday. Country Music Hall of Famer Conni...
May 13, 2021
Dolly Parton tells 'Good Morning America' how Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival is honoring her late mom
Brett Carlsen/Getty ImagesGood Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts visited Dolly Parton in her Pigeon Forge, Tennessee theme park, Dollywood, this week, just in time for the park’s annual Fl...
May 12, 2021
Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini announced as co-hosts for 2021 CMT Music Awards
John Shearer/Getty Images for CMTKane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini will co-host the CMT Music Awards this year. CMT announced the news on Wednesday, after teasing that more details would arrive this wee...
May 12, 2021
Dierks Bentley debuts unreleased “Beers on Me” during his first post-pandemic show
ABC/Chris HolloOn Tuesday night, Dierks Bentley got back in front of an in-person crowd for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March of 2020. To make the occasion even more special, he ...
May 12, 2021
Florida Georgia Line are bringing a drive-in performance to fans, featuring special guests and surprises
ABCThis summer, Florida Georgia Line are booked for a drive-in show that promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience. The country duo are headlining an Encore Drive-In Nights concert, following in the f...
May 12, 2021