Category Archives: ABC – Country

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockIn case you missed it, Carly Pearce was featured on Saturday’s installment of Opry’s Circle Sessions. You can now watch her appearance on the Circle Network’s YouTube and Facebook channels. Parmalee dropped their new project, The Piano Sessions, on Friday. The nine-track collection includes a

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Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 2001, one of country music’s biggest stars released his sophomore album, called Part II. The track list included the goofball fan favorite, “I’m Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin’ Song).” Do you know who he

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockThe Cadillac Three bandmate Neil Mason announced this week that he and his wife, Chelsea Eager, are expecting a baby. The new addition to the family, a girl, will be the couple’s first child.  On Monday, which also happens to be

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Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 1994, Tim McGraw scored his first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with this heart-wrenching song, which also became a top-20 pop hit. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Don’t Take the Girl.” By Cillea HoughtonCopyright

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockChris Lane has unveiled the live video for his hit duet with Tori Kelly, “Take Back Home Girl,” which was filmed in January during a tour stop in Chicago on his Big, Big Plans Tour. Opening act MacKenzie Porter sings Tori’s

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Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 2011, this breakthrough song by The Band Perry was certified double platinum. Written solely by group member Kimberly Perry, the song topped the country chart and also crossed over to the pop charts, reaching the top 15

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockThe Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has announced it will remain closed to the public through June 30 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The museum will continue to host events online, including the weekly Songwriter Sessions

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Comstock/Thinkstock The country-fried Southern rocker nicknamed Bocephus, who’s the son of another country legend, is celebrating his 71st birthday today. Can you name him? ANSWER: Hank Williams Jr. By Carena LiptakCopyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBy CARENA LIPTAK, ABC News Lauren Alaina joined King Calaway for their latest installment of their Nashville’s House Band series, which finds the group serving as backing band for a rotating cast of country stars as they offer renditions of beloved hits.

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Comstock/Thinkstock By CARENA LIPTAK, ABC News On this date in 2011, one of country music’s living legends was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Can you name this Oklahoma native who’s also a talented actress?

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBy CARENA LIPTAK, ABC News Kip Moore has been announced as the headlining artist for this year’s Lynchburg Music Fest, which is moving to a new venue called Music Hollow, near Lynchburg, Tennessee. The three-day event is

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Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 2008, a famous pop-rocker kicked off a successful solo country career with the release of “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It,” his first-ever country single. The song made him the first black

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockToby Keith continues to add to his Furniture Store Guitar Sessions playlist, a compilation of at-home covers and favorite selections from his own discography. The newest addition is a rendition of his 2005 hit, “As Good as I Once

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Comstock/ThinkstockHappy 35th birthday to this “Dirt on My Boots” hit maker. Born in 1985 in Dixon, California, he’d go on to become one of modern country’s most buzzed-about acts with his 2016 breakthrough album, California Sunrise, and other hits like “Head

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockRay Wylie Hubbard has released the music video for his song “Outlaw Blood,” featuring Ashley McBryde. It’s comprised of black and white clips of the two singing the track from their respective homes.   Tenille Arts walked away a winner at

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Justin Moore launches podcast

Courtesy of Justin MooreJustin Moore is venturing into the world of podcasting.  Co-hosted by the singer and his tour manager, J.R., “The Justin Moore Podcast” features 15 episodes that offer fans insight into a vast range of topics related

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Comstock/ThinkstockSeven years ago today, Carrie Underwood‘s fourth studio album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, where it remained in that position on the latter chart for seven weeks. The feat tied Carrie with Faith

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBrandi Carlile has been added to the lineup for the upcoming Georgia on My Mind concert. Caylee Hammack and American Idol season 16 runner-up Caleb Lee Hutchinson have also signed on for the virtual event benefiting the Georgia Music Foundation, broadcasting on the

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Comstock/ThinkstockOne of country’s living legends, who holds the world record for the most number-one singles of any artist in any genre, is celebrating his 68th birthday today. Can you name him? ANSWER: George Strait. Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio.

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Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Last week, Scooter Brown Band dropped their latest single, “Leave It to a Woman.” The Southern rock-inflected anthem is a celebration of strong women everywhere, and frontman Scooter Brown says he’s dedicating it to his wife, Vicki.  Music publishing company

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Comstock/ThinkstockToday, one-third of a hit country group is celebrating his wedding anniversary with his wife, Allison. The pair originally met on the set of the music video for the band’s hit single, “These Days.” Do you know who

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockIn case you missed it, Travis Denning celebrated the release of his debut EP, Beer’s Better Cold, with a virtual release party on social media last night. The EP drops in full today. British country group The Shires premiered their acoustic music video

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Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 2008, this signature Kitty Wells song was inducted into the Library of Congress to the National Recording Registry. Released in 1952, the song became the first number-one hit by a solo female artist on the country charts

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockAmy Ray of the Indigo Girls and country singer-songwriter Brent Cobb are teaming up to host the Georgia on My Mind concert this month. Typically held at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, the 2020 event will now be a free virtual concert with performances

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Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1989, this traditionalist country star hit number one on the country charts with “Is It Still Over?” The song became his seventh consecutive number one hit and his ninth overall. Can you name

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Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Hot Country Knights, the side project of Dierks Bentley, is offering fans a backstage tour of the Grand Ole Opry, taped when the band made their debut in March. In the video, two of the band members marvel over

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Comstock/ThinkstockOne-half of a legendary hitmaking country duo is celebrating his 65th birthday today. Before joining up with his musical partner, this Louisiana native wrote songs for John Conlee and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Can you name this mustachioed, guitar-playing, award-winning

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockMaddie & Tae have released the video for their new song, “Trying on the Rings.” The video features footage from both of their weddings. Maddie married high school sweetheart, Jonah Font, in 2019 and Tae tied the knot

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Florida Georgia Line releasing new EP, '6-Pack'

ABC/Paula LoboFlorida Georgia Line have a new project on their hands.  The duo of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley announced on Twitter today that they’re dropping a six-song EP next week. Titled 6-Pack, the project features current single “I Love My Country,” along with five other

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Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 2002, Kenny Chesney topped the Billboard country albums chart with a project that included hits like “The Good Stuff” and “Young.” Do you remember which album it was? ANSWER: No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems. Copyright © 2020,

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockJordan Davis has set a May 22 release date for his self-titled new EP.  He shared the news on social media, and also celebrated by releasing the up-tempo new tune, “Almost Maybes.” Eric Paslay wears his heart on his

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Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 1982, one of country music’s living legends hit the top spot on the Billboard Country Singles charts with his Grammy Award-winning version of the classic ballad, “Always On My Mind.” Can you name him? ANSWER: Willie

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBig & Rich are featured in an upcoming episode of AXS TV’s Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar. The full episode will premiere on Sunday at 8:30 PM ET, but you can get a sneak peek now, as the

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Comstock/ThinkstockThe country star known best for his chart-topping love ballad, “Yours,” is celebrating his 33rd birthday today. Do you know who he is? ANSWER: Russell Dickerson. Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBrett Young is on deck to perform his just-released single “Lady,” on NBC’s Today show on Friday morning. Just in time for Mother’s Day, the new song is an homage to Brett’s wife and their infant daughter. He’ll perform

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Comstock/ThinkstockToday in 1989, this country star, known for hits like “I’m No Stranger to the Rain,” played his final show. He tragically passed away three days later from alcohol poisoning. Can you name him? ANSWER: Keith Whitley.  Copyright

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockPepsi Gulf Coast Jam has unveiled the headliners for the 2020 festival. Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley and Lynyrd Skynrd will headline the three-day event in Panama City Beach September 4-6. The full lineup will be announced on May 14.  Singer-songwriter Chris Bandi will release his

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Comstock/ThinkstockToday marks the fifth anniversary of the release of Chris Stapleton‘s critically acclaimed debut album, which won Album of the Year at the 2015 CMA Awards and Best Country Album at the 2016 Grammy Awards.  Can you name Chris’

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockCam and Brandy Clark are taking part in a new livestream series called “Sessions.” Hosted in partnership with social media app Twitch and MusiCares’ COVID-19 Relief Fund, it’s a weekly virtual festival featuring artists around the world performing to

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Comstock/ThinkstockThe legendary singer-songwriter best known for bringing country music back to its traditional roots with hits like “Deeper Than the Holler” and “Three Wooden Crosses” is celebrating his 61st birthday today. Do you know who he is?

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockMitchell Tenpenny released his rendition of Lewis Capaldi’s “Someone You Loved” last week, after previewing a clip during a prior Instagram live show. He will perform the song live over social media on Tuesday, encouraging fans to help support the Cracker

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Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 1956, Johnny Cash released one of his most popular songs of all time. It was also the country legend’s first Billboard country chart-topper. Do you know what song it was? ANSWER: “I Walk the Line.” Copyright ©

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockCountry supergroup The Highwomen dropped the music video for their song, “Crowded Table,” this week. The clip takes fans behind the scenes of the recording process, featuring bandmates Maren Morris, Amanda Shires, Natalie Hemby and Brandi Carlile.  CMT partnered with nonprofit Feed the Front

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Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1991, Trisha Yearwood‘s debut single off her self-titled album was released. Following the story of young lovers Katie and Tommy, the song shot to number one and has since become one of her signature hits. Can you guess

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockNathaniel Rateliff has released the video for “Willie’s Birthday Song” in honor of the star’s 87th birthday. Shot in isolation, the video features cameos by Willie’s sister, Bobbie Nelson, on piano and his sons Lukas and Micah Nelson on background vocals.  Christian duo For King &

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Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1992, after four police officers were acquitted in the beating of Rodney King, riots broke out across the city of Los Angeles. Garth Brooks, who was in LA at the time for the ACM Awards,

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockIngrid Andress has unveiled a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the video for her chart-topping song, “More Hearts Than Mine.” Viewers get to see backstage scenes, and hear Ingrid talk about her family’s impact on her life, and the

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Comstock/ThinkstockOne year ago today, this multiple Grammy Award-winning “Tennessee Whiskey” hit maker made a cameo on an episode of Game of Thrones as a Wilding who is killed and then brought back to life as part of the White Walker

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockCarly Pearce is taking part in Billboard‘s Live At-Home Series. The “Every Little Thing” singer will perform a virtual acoustic session, as well as answer questions from fans. She’ll also select a nonprofit to support. Carly’s set airs

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Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 2001, Monticello, Georgia renamed its Highway 83 in honor of its most famous former resident. Do you know which country superstar lent her name to the parkway? ANSWER: Trisha Yearwood. Copyright © 2020, ABC

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockLast week, Clint Black unveiled plans for his next album, Out of Sane, which is due out on June 19. Ahead of the project’s release date, the singer is sharing its patriotic first single, “America (Still in Love With

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Comstock/ThinkstockThe country star who nabbed her first chart-topping hit with the ballad “Every Little Thing” is celebrating her 30th birthday today. Do you know who she is? ANSWER: Carly Pearce. Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockSara Evans leads King Calaway and Lindsey Stirling in a from-home virtual collaboration as they perform “Come On Eileen,” one of the tracks that Sara included on her new album, Copy That. You can watch the performance on Sara’s Facebook page.  Hayes Carll has

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Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 2002, one of country music’s biggest stars dropped his sixth album, No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem. The project was a huge success, ultimately topping both Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and the Billboard 200. Do you

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockCollin Raye is hosting CMT’s upcoming 90 Minutes of ‘90s Country, a virtual country music party set to air over Facebook on Friday. The lineup will include Terri Clark, Pam Tillis, Shenandoah’s Marty Raybon, Aaron Tippin and many more.  Jason Isbell is offering his new album, Reunions, to

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Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 2004, Brooks & Dunn‘s album — named after one of their signature hits that states “happiness on Earth ain’t just for high achievers” — was certified platinum. Can you name the album? ANSWER: Red Dirt Road. Copyright

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockTyler Hubbard‘s wife Hayley Hubbard has teamed with Taylin Lewan, wife of Tennessee Titans player Taylor Lewan, in launching the nonprofit, Feeding Nashville, to provide meals to those who’ve been severely affected in Nashville by the tornadoes and loss of work