Category Archives: ABC – Country

New Warner Music Nashville artist Chase Matthew has released his sophomore album, Come Get Your Memory. The 25-song record includes Chase’s chest-thumping single, “Love You Again.” Brooke Eden‘s new EP, Outlaw Love, has arrived. The autobiographical four-track set was co-written by Brooke and

NBC Haven’t stopped by Dollywood for their Flower & Food Festival yet? Then be sure to do so soon before its final day on Sunday, June 11. The springtime festival offers a stunning array of seasonal blossoms, scrumptious treats,

ABC Parker McCollum‘s closing out 2023 with five headlining shows in December. The multiple-city trek includes stops in Las Vegas, Nevada; San Antonio, Texas; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Fort Worth, Texas. Corey Kenty, Catie Offerman and Chancey Williams will open on select dates.

Courtesy of Big Loud Records The wait for new Lauren Alaina music is finally over. Lauren’s brand new EP, Unlocked, has arrived. The six-song set includes the previously released “A Walk In The Bar” and “Hangovers,” as well as a sprightly and cheeky duet with Lainey Wilson (“Thicc As Thieves”).

Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Gabby Barrett has dropped her new single, “Glory Days.” Penned by Gabby, Emily Weisband, James McNair and Seth Mosley, the soaring track captures Gabby’s immense gratitude for all she has in her life. “This is as good as

Courtesy of Capitol Records Nashville Carrie Underwood‘s set to release a deluxe version of her ninth studio album, Denim & Rhinestones, on September 22.  The expanded record adds six new songs, including Carrie’s latest single, “Out of That Truck,” and a brand new track, “Take Me Out,” which dropped

CMA/ABC The 50th anniversary of CMA Fest kicked off Thursday night at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, with performances from Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Jordan Davis, Tyler Hubbard, Carly Pearce, Jo Dee Messina and more. Dierks Bentley was also busy working, since he’s hosting this year’s

Has playing the mandolin been on your bucket list? Well, here’s your chance. Musician Kristen Bearfield is hosting a mandolin workshop at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum during CMA Fest on Saturday, June 10. The singer/songwriter

ABC Luke Bryan may be a CMA Fest veteran by now, but his love for the festival hasn’t wavered. “I truly love [CMA Fest] for hundreds of reasons,” shares Luke. “I always remember my first ones and starting out

NBC Albums, posters and T-shirts aren’t the only things artists have to sign sometimes. There are other items like boots, cowboy hats and bandanas, especially if you’re a country singer. But, those are a far cry from one of the most bizarre things Dierks

ABC/Michael Moriatis Fans aren’t the only ones excited about CMA Fest. Artists are, too, especially “Come Back Song” hitmaker Darius Rucker. “Music Fest is like nothing else. I say all the time that country music is the only genre

ABC Carrie Underwood is dropping a new song, “Take Me Out,” on Friday, June 9. “A new track is being added to the #DenimAndRhinestones era!” TeamCU announced on Carrie’s Instagram. “#TakeMeOut will be available everywhere you listen to music tonight

Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville Kane Brown has unveiled the music video for his latest single, “Bury Me in Georgia.” The monochrome video features various clips of Kane’s high-energy performance of the track onstage, with footage of fans beaming at his shows

John Medina/Getty Images Dustin Lynch‘s ready to go into full “party mode” with his first Pool Situation party in Nashville during CMA Fest. “This is one of those, like, ‘Duh, how did we not think of that until now?

Randy Travis surprised Josh Turner at the Grand Ole Opry with a plaque commemorating Josh’s new RIAA certifications. Your Man is now an RIAA-certified three-times Platinum album, while the title track is a four-times Platinum single. Check out the photo on Facebook.  New UMG

ABC Ever wanted to own something from Carly Pearce‘s personal wardrobe collection? Well, here’s your chance. Carly’s Closet returns to this year’s CMA Fest on Thursday, June 8, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Noelle Nashville. The pop-up shop will allow

Jason Kempin/Getty Images There’s a special, undeniable charm about Nashville. Just ask Sam Hunt, whose life was changed after his first visit to CMA Fest as a fan. “You know, I was here several years ago for the first time

ABC/Eric McCandless Keith Urban has attended and performed at CMA Fest since its old “Fan Fair” days. And despite being a veteran performer now, Keith still relishes the fun and camaraderie of the annual festival’s events. “I love it! It’s like summer camp.

ABC Bailey Zimmerman recently released his highly anticipated debut record, Religiously. The Album. Now, he’s offering fans a glimpse of all that happened during album release week.  “I can’t thank y’all enough for continuing to show ‘Religiously. The Album.’ so

Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Michael Ray has unveiled the cover art of his upcoming EP, Dive Bars & Broken Hearts. Set to arrive on June 23, the six-song project is Michael’s first set of new music following 2021’s Higher Education EP. “Dive

Jason Davis/Getty Images Morgan Wallen is back! The country star, who had been on a weeks-long vocal rest, announced Tuesday that he was given the green light to “talk and sing” again.  Sharing a picture of himself on

NBC If you’re headed to CMA Fest, be sure to keep your eyes and ears peeled for the next big superstar. Because, as Jordan Davis knows from experience, “You never know who you’re going to see.” Jordan recently recounted to

  Zach Bryan‘s American Heartbreak has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. His single “Something in the Orange” is now RIAA-certified four-times Platinum, as well. Capitol Christian Music Group’s Anne Wilson has joined UMG Nashville’s artist roster. Check out photos from the signing and read Anne’s announcement on Instagram.

Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for SOBEWFF With Father’s Day coming up, it’s time to shop for the perfect gift for your dad. Well, look no further than Paula Deen‘s Dad’s Day Kitchen Care Package.  The four-item South in Your Mouth For

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Big Machine Label Group It’s not every day that a country singer in the most dire of circumstances runs into another country singer’s dad. But, that’s exactly what happened to Chris Janson. Chris recently recounted to

ABC Morgan Wallen‘s “Last Night” is number one on the Mediabase Country chart for a second week. The song rose to the top of the chart last week, with Morgan’s concurrent single, “One Thing at a Time,” sitting in the top 10. The

Courtesy of Country Music Hall of Fame The Country Music Hall of Fame will unveil a new exhibit, Eric Church: Country Heart, Restless Soul, on July 13. Presented by Gibson, the exhibit will trace Eric’s singular ascent to fame,

Courtesy of Outback Presents Ronnie Milsap is inviting some of country music’s biggest stars to his final concert in Nashville.  The special tribute show will take place on October 3 at Bridgestone Arena, with a star-studded performance lineup that

Courtesy of Vanner Records Miranda Lambert and soul singer Leon Bridges have released a duet, “If You Were Mine.” The spellbinding love song was penned by Miranda, Ashley Monroe and Jesse Frasure, and chronicles a tale of unwavering romance. “I’d make sure your stars are shining/ Sure as the

ABC With CMA Fest coming up, Priscilla Block is taking ABC Audio on a trip down memory lane to recall her early days as an independent artist dreaming of playing the festival. While Priscilla’s now part of the official CMA Fest lineup, this wasn’t

Courtesy of CMA It’s time to celebrate CMA Fest in style with the CMA Fest guitar string and beaded bracelets by music-inspired jewelry line STRUNG. Made with recycled guitar strings, the limited edition customizable accessories can be purchased online now or at the upcoming

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Chris Young shared the stage with a special guest in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during his performance of “At the End of a Bar.” While it wasn’t Mitchell Tenpenny, Chris did invite a young boy to join him onstage for a

Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville Old Dominion has revealed the cover art and track list for their upcoming Memory Lane EP. Due out June 23, the eight-track project features three as-yet-unreleased songs, including “Some Horses,” which fans can hear a snippet of

Courtesy of Good Company Entertainment With a new album coming out, it’s only the natural next step for Jake Owen to go on tour, right? Well, that’s exactly what he’s going to do later this year on his just-announced Loose Cannon Tour. The

Courtesy of Big Machine Records Carly Pearce is serving up a superstar-sized duet as her next single. The new track is titled “We Don’t Fight Anymore” and will feature award-winning country star Chris Stapleton. “I’ve always wanted to write

ABC Good news, Luke Combs fans, four new shows have been added to his ongoing World Tour. The cities with added-on Friday night shows are Tampa, Florida (July 7); Charlotte, North Carolina (July 14); Foxborough, Massachusetts (July 21); and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

CMA/ABC Mark your calendars for CMA Fest. The Country Music Association has announced the highly anticipated music event of the summer will air on Wednesday, July 19 on ABC, with returning hosts Dierks Bentley, Elle King, and newcomer Lainey

Monica Schipper/Getty Images It’s no secret: Gabby Barrett‘s heart melts whenever she gets to meet young fans. “It’s always fun to run into the fans that are little girls that absolutely adore you,” the “I Hope” hitmaker tells

Robert Alexander/Getty Images Going to be in Nashville for CMA Fest? Then be sure to stop by the historic Country Music Hall of Fame on Friday, June 9.  In addition to its history-rich exhibits, the museum will host

Courtesy of Curb Records Dylan Scott has dropped a new song, “This Town’s Been Too Good To Us.” The midtempo track was composed by Dylan, Ashley Gorley, Ryan Vojtesak, John Byron and Taylor Phillips, and serves as Dylan’s tribute to his hometown of Bastrop, Louisiana. “Yeah, we

Courtesy of RCA Nashville/Sony Music Nashville Corey Kent‘s long-awaited debut album, Blacktop, has arrived. Out now via RCA Nashville/Sony Music Nashville, the 10-track project features Corey’s chart-topping RIAA-certified Platinum hit single, “Wild As Her.” “I went to work for a pavement

Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Rejoice, Ashley McBryde fans: The wait for a new album is over. Ashley’s new record, The Devil I Know, is set to arrive on September 8. Of her upcoming project, the Grand Ole Opry member shares, “When

ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Bryan‘s Farm Tour 2023 party just got better. The country superstar has announced Chayce Beckham, Kameron Marlowe, The Peach Pickers and DJ Rock will join him as special guests. The five-date Farm Tour kicks off September 14 in Shelbyville, Kentucky, before wrapping up

Courtesy of BBR Music Group Jelly Roll appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America on Friday, June 2, to celebrate his debut country album, Whitsitt Chapel. Out now, the 13-track collection features its lead single, “Need A Favor,” which Jelly performed on the morning

ABC Jon Pardi seems to have made a seamless transition into fatherhood since the arrival of his daughter,Presley Fawn, on February 18. “Oh, man. Presley’s awesome,” the new dad tells ABC Audio. “She’s been a great baby. You know,

Hannah Dasher‘s new video for her faith-based track, “Ugly Houses,” is out now. Shot partially in her own home, it’s the latest release from her new EP, The Other Damn Half, which arrives August 4. Newcomer Lily Rose made her morning TV

ABC Ashley McBryde has something up her well-tatted sleeve. The recent Grammy winner teased fans with a short video posted to her socials on Wednesday. In the clip, Ashley raises a fancy teacup, takes a drink and then toasts toward

Big Loud Lauren Alaina‘s getting some help from her superstar friends on her first new collection of music since changing record labels. The six-song Unlocked drops June 9 and features a collaboration with Lainey Wilson on “Thicc as Thieves,” which Lauren

UMG Nashville If you’re lucky enough to be headed to Music City for the 50th anniversary of CMA Fest, you can add one more spot to the places you’ll want to hang out. UMG Nashville will take

ABC/Robby Klein Self-professed hockey fanatic Dierks Bentley‘s on tap to host the 2023 NHL Awards at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. “Hockey plays a big part of my daily life,” the “Gold” hitmaker says. “I’ve been to rinks all over

Country Music Association Jo Dee Messina, Tanya Tucker, Josh Turner and Tracy Lawrence have all been added to the main stage at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium for CMA Fest 2023. King Calaway will kick off the nightly festivities on the big stage with the national

Courtesy of Curb Records Dylan Scott is rising up the country charts with his single “Can’t Have Mine (Find You A Girl).” Penned by Dylan, Dallas Wilson, Josh Melton and Matt Alderman, the track, as Dylan recalls, was very much inspired by a

Randy Travis has been inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of fellow stars Tim McGraw, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis. Jon Langston‘s new song, “Whiskey Does,” is slated to release on June 9. Hear a snippet on Twitter and presave the track now. Up-and-comer Karissa

NBC It’s time to spruce up your wardrobe with the new Reba at Dillard’s summer collection. Featured new additions include the Embroidered V-Neck 3/4 Sleeve Beacon Blue Knit Tee, Floral Embroidered Short Sleeve Round Neck Knit Tee and Embroidered V-Neck 3/4 Sleeve Butter

Courtesy of Live Nation “More Hearts Than Mine” hitmaker Ingrid Andress is slated to open for five Stevie Nicks shows this fall. “opening for my absolute hero never gets old [heart hands emoji] cannot wait to warm y’all up for @stevienicks

Courtesy of ABC News Studios Jelly Roll‘s new documentary, Jelly Roll: Save Me, is streaming exclusively on Hulu now. Produced by ABC News Studios, the documentary candidly chronicles Jelly Roll’s arduous road of struggles with addiction, incarceration and mental health before becoming a chart-topping

Omar Vega/FilmMagic Dylan Scott‘s hitting the road this fall for his headlining This Town’s Been Too Good To Us Tour. The 13-date trek kicks off in Knoxville, Tennessee, on October 12, before concluding in Sayreville, New Jersey, on December 2. Matt

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Scotty McCreery‘s 7-month-old, Merrick Avery, can now speak sentences. Well sort of, and it’s adorable.   The country singer recently posted a video of him sharing a special father-son moment with Avery.

ABC/Connie Chornuk Country and rock music fans, you’re in for a treat. Carrie Underwood is set to join Guns N’ Roses on three dates of their upcoming 2023 World Tour. The “Before He Cheats” hitmaker will open for Guns N’ Roses in

Courtesy of BBR Music Group As far as Dustin Lynch is concerned, “Country music fans are the best party throwers and best tailgaters.” There’s really no persuading him otherwise, especially since he’s seen all the action unfold. “I always

Lily Rose will make her morning television debut on ABC’s Good Morning America on June 1. While there, she’ll also perform her new Diplo collaboration, “Sad in the Summer.” Seaforth has announced they’ve parted ways with their longtime label home, Sony Music Nashville. “As of today,

Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images In need of some delicious seasoning and dressing for your summer cookouts? Fret not, Paula Deen‘s got you covered.  Paula has put together a special Icons Kitchen Care Package. Available now for $26.99, the bundle includes five items: a

Courtesy of Big Machine Records Brian Kelley has returned to country radio with his new single, “See You Next Summer.” The vibrant uptempo number was penned by HARDY, David Garcia and Hillary Lindsey, and serves as his debut single as a solo artist on Big

Rich Polk/NBC Morgan Wallen has not one but two songs in the top 10 of the Mediabase Country chart. “Last Night” reigns at number one this week, while “One Thing at a Time” is number eight and ascending on the chart.

Alysse Gafkjen/Courtesy of BBR Music Group Lainey Wilson is serving “Watermelon Moonshine” as her new single on country radio. The breezy midtempo number, which Lainey co-wrote with Josh Kear and Jordan Schmidt, is the follow-up to her soaring chart-topping hit, “Heart Like a Truck.” “I’m

Theo Wargo/Getty Images Old Dominion is dropping their new Memory Lane EP on June 23. The eight-track project follows their Memory Lane (Sampler), which arrived in January, and will include the title track, “I Should Have Married You” and three as-yet-unreleased songs: “Some Horses,” “Love

Paras Griffin/Getty Images Kenny Chesney concluded his I Go Back 2023 Tour with back-to-back shows in Orange Beach, Alabama, on May 26 and May 27. For the final show, on top of performing his timeless hits, Kenny surprised opener Kelsea Ballerini with a

Courtesy of ABC News Studios Jelly Roll is not afraid to get brutally honest with fans in his ABC News Studios-produced documentary, Jelly Roll: Save Me. “I’ve been in and out of jail my whole life, man. I’ve hurt

ABC/Eric McCandless Jimmie Allen is preparing for his opening slot on Carrie Underwood‘s Denim & Rhinestones Tour. After wrapping up months of his own headlining tour dates, the country singer is taking a moment to reflect on life on

ABC/Eric McCandless Gabby Barrett’s family threw a gift-filled shower for her and her baby boy. The “I Hope” singer recently ventured back to her home state of Pennsylvania for the event, which according to Instagram Stories, featured a table filled

ABC/Connie Chornuk Kane Brown is giving fans a preview of the duet with his wife, Katelyn. The superstar took to Instagram to share a snippet of the highly anticipated duet, “Thank God,” that finds the husband and wife singing

ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Combs lost his voice during a recent concert, but that didn’t stop him from keeping the show going. During his second night headlining Maine Savings Amphitheater in Maine this weekend, the superstar stopped mid-show to

ABC/Connie Chornuk Cole Swindell’s hit song “She Had Me at Heads Carolina” is a throwback to ‘90s country and a love letter to Jo Dee Messina’s original “Heads Carolina, Tails California.” But the original concept for the

BBR Music GroupJimmie Allen has officially selected his next single, and it’s “Freedom Was a Highway,” his breezy and nostalgic duet with Brad Paisley. Jimmie co-wrote the song, and the singer says it reminds him of simpler

Comstock/ThinkstockFifty-one years ago today, this crossover country star premiered his Good Time Hour, a music and comedy variety show that would go on to run for three years. The opening theme of the show was his hit

ABC Old Dominion‘s latest hit, “Never Be Sorry,” is something of a story from the road, having been written “behind the stage on a picnic table” at “a military base,” as lead singer Matthew Ramsey recalls.  To flesh out the song,

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBrooke Eden kicked off a new musical chapter this week with her song, “No Shade.” It’s the first of three new songs she’s planning for release over the coming months. Filmore shared the music video for

Courtesy of Essential Broadcast MediaKenny Chesney has a Top 5 hit on his hands with his current single, “Happy Does.” But for one of the song’s writers, Greylan James, the song is more than a radio success:

Per Ole Hagen/RedfernsKris Kristofferson has retired, according to a statement from his PR director Tamara Saviano. In fact, the “Help Me Make it Through the Night” star and legendary songwriter seems to have stepped away from the

Courtesy of LiveXLive/Essential Broadcast MediaTrace Adkins’ 25th anniversary of being in the music business is just around the corner, and the singer’s planning to celebrate with an hour-long livestreamed show revisiting some of his all-time greatest hits.

ABCBack before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down large-scale in-person events, Miranda Lambert was out on the road for her 2019 Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour. Like the rest of the country music industry, Miranda has now

Andy Heidt/MTSUChris Young dropped an exciting, music-related piece of news this week, while talking to Nashville’s The Tennessean newspaper about the newly-opened Chris Young Café he helped fund on the campus of his alma mater, Middle Tennessee

EMI Records NashvilleEric Church is known for making sure his fans come first, and in the roll-out of his upcoming Heart & Soul triple album, that’s no different. The middle third of his upcoming musical trilogy —

Comstock/Thinkstock On this day in 2012, this singer known as The Chief scored his first #1 single with “Drink in My Hand.” Can you guess who it is? ANSWER: Eric Church.  By Cillea Houghton Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio.

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockEmmylou Harris has been announced as one of the headliners on The Outlaw Country Cruise next year sailing February 25 – March 3 from Miami to Mexico and Belize. Other performers include Rodney Crowell, Lucinda Williams and Steve Earle & The

Riker BrothersAs Brett Young and his wife Taylor prepare for the arrival of their second little one this summer, their older daughter Presley is just past the one-year mark, having celebrated her birthday on October 21. While Brett says she’s definitely a mama’s

ABCThomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins may have a future fashion designer in their midst.  Lauren shared a photo from the family’s recent trip to Montana in which the couple’s five-year-old daughter Willa decided to get creative and transform a camouflage-print jacket into an

BBR Music GroupLindsay Ell is staging a special livestream concert for her latest album, heart theory.  On February 12, Lindsay will perform songs from the album live for the first time since heart theory was released last summer in a #LiveRedesigned concert experience

ABC/Jeff NeiraJimmie Allen and Blanco Brown have joined forces on a collaboration.  The “Best Shot” singer has shared a teaser of a new collaborative track, “No Limits,” with a 60-second clip playing over a black and white image of a

Billy Bob’s TexasScotty McCreery has teamed up with Billy Bob’s Texas to give back to ACM Lifting Lives.  During a recent limited-capacity show that Scotty performed at the famed Fort Worth venue, the singer donated $1 from every ticket

Jeff JohnsonThe Chris Young Cafe at the singer’s alma mater, Middle Tennessee State University, is officially open.  On Tuesday, the university in Chris’ hometown of Murfreesboro hosted the grand opening of the newly renovated cafe.  It’ll serve as an entertainment venue

ABCMiranda Lambert and husband Brendan McLoughlin commemorated their second wedding anniversary with a pair of celebratory posts.  On Tuesday, Miranda turned to Instagram to share a photo from the set of the video for her latest single, “Settling Down,” which also stars her

Taylor Hill/Getty ImagesBrett Young and his wife Taylor are expecting their second child this summer.  The new baby will join the couple’s one-year-old daughter, Presley Elizabeth, born in October 2019. Brett and Taylor say they wanted their children to be close

Comstock/Thinkstock On this day in 1975, this country icon released “The Pill.” Though controversial at the time for its reference to birth control, the song reached the top 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and has become one

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartMediaGabby Barrett may be on maternity leave, but her smash-hit debut single “I Hope” is working overtime.  The song has just become the third longest-running number one single on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. For

RCA NashvilleWhen Kane Brown came up with his latest hit, “Worship You,” he admits he and his co-writers weren’t necessarily on a hot streak. But once they found their inspiration, they were off and running. “When we were writing it, we

Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Randy Travis and his wife Mary Travis are featured on The Big Interview With Dan Rather this week where they discuss his recovery following a 2013 stroke. The episode airs tomorrow night on 8 p.m. ET on AXS TV.  Lily

ABCJason Aldean is raising a glass to his Wolf Moon Bourbon. The “Dirt Road Anthem” singer is commemorating the one-year anniversary of the libation he co-created with Florida Georgia Line with a virtual event that includes a 30-minute, stripped down set from

Big Loud Records Morgan Wallen continues to dominate the charts, thanks to his new album, Dangerous.  Morgan is spending his second consecutive week at #1 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart that encompasses stats from the Billboard 200, Hot 100 and Social 50 charts, the

David McClisterParker McCollum charmed NBC’s Today show this morning with his breakout hit, “Pretty Heart.”  The country crooner made his national TV debut while performing with his band inside a vacant Texas saloon, his voice simmering on the slow-burner, heartbreak

Valerie Macon/Getty ImagesDolly Parton wants to help get you moving as part of Apple’s new audio fitness experience, Time to Walk, that allows users to exercise while listening to personal stories from major public figures across music and sports.  Time

ABCKeith Urban is among the many esteemed guests attending the annual Clive Davis pre-Grammy party.  The famed producer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member is known for throwing a lavish, star-studded party leading up to music’s biggest night.

Comstock/ThinkstockTen years ago today, the world was introduced to this deep-voiced country singer from North Carolina when his audition for American Idol‘s 10th season aired. He would go on to be crowned champion and score hits with “Five

ABCGabby Barrett and husband Cade Foehner have welcomed a baby girl.  The 20-year-old singer shared on Instagram on Monday night that she gave birth to daughter Baylah May on January 18. “Gotten to spend a very sweet week with our newest addition. Meet our girl Baylah

Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock UK country duo The Shires have released the video for their song “Lightning Strikes” featuring Lauren Alaina. Lauren Weintraub has released her debut single “She’s Mine” after the song went viral on Tik Tok, being viewed more than one

ABC If you’ve had it with COVID-19 — and who hasn’t? — Darius Rucker‘s latest hit may well be the antidote. “Beers and Sunshine” is the Hootie and the Blowfish front man’s reaction to the coronavirus. “We’d probably been locked down for

ABCDarius Rucker made the day of his fellow iHop patrons.  ABC affiliate WCIV reports that over the weekend, Darius foot the bill for the entire iHop restaurant he was dining at in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.  Manager Stephen Vitale said in addition

Zack MasseyLuke Combs is giving back to the small business community.  The country superstar has partnered with The Normal Brand to release a custom camouflage-print ball cap featuring an emblem with his logo.  Priced at $30, all of the proceeds from the hat

John Shearer Andy Fickman has been tapped to direct the upcoming country music-themed musical, May We All.  Andy’s previous film directorial credits include She’s the Man, The Game Plan and Race to Witch Mountain. He’s also directed several TV shows such

ABCMorgan Wallen‘s Dangerous: The Double Album continues to dominate the Billboard 200, which is adding a little insult to injury for Luke Bryan.  As it turns out, the country superstar really hoped to wrestle one of the album’s singles away from Wallen. Speaking

Brett YoungBrett Young is taking to the runway.  The country crooner is partnering with Spirit Airlines and Mastercard to promote the new Free Spirit Mastercard loyalty program with a first-of-its-kind performance at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida. The

CMTCMT has unveiled the 10 up-and-coming artists named to its Next Women of Country class of 2021 — Tenille Arts, TikTok star Priscilla Block, Brittney Spencer, Hannah Dasher, Ashland Craft, Reyna Roberts, Harper Grae, MacKenzie Porter, trio Chapel Heart, and Sacha.  Launched in 2013, the annual program aims to

Big Loud RecordsMorgan Wallen has set yet another Dangerous precedent in country music.  The 27-year-old singer sits in the #1 spot on the all-genre Billboard 200 album chart for the second week in a row with his double album, Dangerous, making for the first country

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 2014, Luke Bryan hit the top of the country charts with a heartstring-tugging ballad about grief and loss, featuring backing vocals from a then-little known singer-songwriter named Chris Stapleton. The song would remain

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockRory Feek, formerly of country duo Joey + Rory, has announced a solo project called Gentle Man. The first single is a cover of Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’.” Gentle Man will arrive in

ABC Now that Gabby Barrett‘s breakthrough hit, “I Hope,” has become a smash on both the country and pop charts, the American Idol alum is turning her attention to her follow-up single — and it couldn’t be more different. “‘The Good

ABCCarly Pearce’s current single, “Next Girl,” is filled with musical nods to ‘90s country and a twangy, upbeat message of empowerment for any woman staring down a relationship full of cheesy pickup lines and broken promises. But

ABC/Image Group LABlame it all on his roots, he showed up in boots…and apparently needed a little extra help getting camera-ready before his Inauguration Day performance! Garth Brooks was among the stars who turned out to celebrate

Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesIn the latest episode of her Home Now Radio show on Apple Music, Shania Twain takes a walk down memory lane of her Las Vegas residencies, sharing some of the most memorable highlights and stunning

ABC/Image Group LAJason Aldean and his wife, Brittany were tired but still cracking jokes late Thursday night, after a five-hour emergency room trip turned out to have a happy ending. The couple went into the ER after

ABC/Image Group LALike lots of country fans, the bandmates of Dan + Shay can’t stop spinning Morgan Wallen’s newly-released Dangerous: The Double Album. So much so, in fact, that the pair decided to lend their trademark vocal

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 2013, a beloved country trio released “Downtown” to country radio. The song went to the top of the charts and remains one of their best-loved hits to this day. Can you name the

Courtesy of the Grand Ole Opry/Schmidt RelationsLady A just joined the Grand Ole Opry!  The surprise announcement was made Thursday, January 21. The “Need You Now” singers — comprised of members Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood — learned of their

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockDanielle Bradbery teams with Grammy-nominated Latin star Kurt to reimagine her “Never Have I Ever” as a Spanish-language song. The version is called “Yo Nunca He…” Highwomen bandmate Amanda Shires and Jason Isbell will make an

Dustin HaneyToday, Matt Stell unveils his new acoustic performance of the track “Look at Me Now” exclusively via ABC Audio. “Look at Me Now” is the final track on the Arkansas native’s Better Than That EP, which also features his second consecutive number

John Shearer/Getty Images for Academy of Country MusicWith his next musical chapter on the horizon, Chris Young is busy perfecting his new batch of songs: And he offered fans a sneak peek into that process on social

Reid LongOver the past several months, Eric Church has been slowly releasing music and teasing that his next album was on the horizon. In a video message to his Church Choir fan club on Thursday, the singer

Courtesy of Absolute PublicityAmid the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person country concerts are few and far between. However, Darryl Worley is heading back out on the road, beginning Friday, for his Country Rewind Tour. Darryl

Courtesy of Big Machine Label GroupTim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard made a stop on NBC’s Today Thursday to share the story behind “Undivided,” the duet they performed last night during the Celebrating America TV special to cap

ABC/Image Group LAIn July of 2020, Morgan Wallen surprised fans by introducing the newest member of his family: His baby boy Indigo Wilder, who was born to the rising country star and his ex-girlfriend, KT Smith.  And

ABC/Image Group LADolly Parton shared a sad update with fans on Thursday morning, announcing that her younger brother, Randy Parton, has died. He was 67 years old. “My brother Randy has lost his battle with cancer,” the

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 1957, one of country music’s best-known legends made her debut appearance on Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts TV show. She won that night’s contest with what would go on to become one of her

Burke/Triolo/ThinkstockWynonna Judd is among the acts scheduled to perform during the rock-focused, virtual Big Love Benefit Concert, which supports the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. Bret Michaels, Billy Idol and more are performing; the event will be hosted

ABC This week, Luke Combs extends his string of number ones to ten, as “Better Together” tops the country chart. Having inspired hits like “Beautiful Crazy,” “Lovin’ on You,” and his current chart topper, there’s no denying that Luke’s wife Nicole is his

ABC/Image Group LAWhen Russell Dickerson put out his new album, Southern Symphony, he paired the project with a unique album experience video, which featured a snippet of each song on the record paired to a larger, cohesive

Monarch Publicity/Sony Music NashvilleChris Young’s upbeat new duet with Kane Brown is an ode to the hometown heroes they knew and loved growing up. An award-winning school teacher named Megan, a star high school quarterback named Brandon

ABC On his massive new sophomore effort, Dangerous: The Double Album, Morgan Wallen gets honest about the ways in which his celebrity status has impacted his life. The title track, for example, is a cautionary tale about

Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesGarth Brooks offered the final musical performance of President Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday, delivering an a capella rendition of the classic hymn, “Amazing Grace.” Clad in a dark shirt and jacket, the seven-time CMA Entertainer of

ABC/Image Group LAMickey Guyton is gearing up to welcome her first child any day now, and the singer posted a sweet and glamorous snapshot from her maternity shoot on social media. In the photograph, the “Black Like

Courtesy of C2C FestivalThough promising news of a vaccine is on the horizon, the COVID-19 pandemic still poses significant concerns for concert-goers and large-scale events organizers. As a reminder of that fact, the C2C Music Festival, Europe’s

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1979, the album The Gambler climbed to #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart where it stayed for the next 24 weeks. Can you name the singer? ANSWER: Kenny Rogers.  By Cillea Houghton Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio.

Big MachineOn Wednesday, three of the biggest names in country music take part in the inauguration of the next President of the United States, Joe Biden: Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, and Florida Georgia Line‘s Tyler Hubbard.  Tim and Tyler will perform their

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockAfter going viral on Tik Tok, Kylie Trout has officially released, “Can’t Be Lonely.” Kylie also drew attention on Tik Tok with her rendition of Morgan Wallen‘s “Somebody’s Problem.”  The music of Johnny Cash is at the center of a Nashville

Zack MasseyLuke Combs has scored his 10th consecutive #1 single with “Better Together.”  The romantic song tops the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week, continuing the superstar’s #1 streak with previous singles including “Even Though I’m Leaving,” “Does to Me”

ABCIngrid Andress is making her Ellen debut next week.  The singer will perform her current single “Lady Like,” the title track of her debut album, on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on January 25.  “‘Lady Like’ is one of the most personal songs I

Valerie Macon/Getty ImagesIn honor of her 75th birthday, Dolly Parton has a special birthday wish: kindness.  The music superstar has been flooded with well-wishes on her milestone birthday, taking to Instagramto show her appreciation by sharing a glowing throwback photo of

Chris HolloBlake Shelton and Brad Paisley are teaming up for a special event honoring the Grand Ole Opry’s 95th anniversary.  The Opry members will co-host Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music, a retrospective that celebrates the iconic show by featuring

ABCLuke Combs is combining his love of music and NASCAR with a headlining performance at the Daytona 500 Pre-Race Show next month, serving as the kick-off event for the NASCAR Cup Series and the 63rd annual The Great American Race. 

ABCEric Church is teaming up with R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan to perform the national anthem at the 2021 Super Bowl.  The NFL announced on Tuesday that the singers are joining forces for the first time to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” ahead of Super

Capitol Records Nashville Carrie Underwood is releasing her gospel album, My Savior, on March 26.  The album, which features a variety of traditional hymns Carrie grew up singing, is co-produced by the singer and Cry Pretty co-producer David Garcia. In a trailer for the project,

Big Machine RecordsTim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard are bringing a message of unity to Inauguration Day.  The singers are teaming up for a performance of “Undivided” on the special Celebrating America, a televised special part of Wednesday’s Inauguration Day festivities. Tim made the announcement

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1946, this global icon known for such hits as “9 to 5” and “Jolene” was born in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Today, she celebrates her 75th birthday. Can you guess who it

8 Ten, Inc.On Wednesday, Garth Brooks will perform alongside Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez, at the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.  The seven-time CMA Entertainer of the Year made the announcement during a news conference on Monday,

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockWillie Jones has released his new single “American Dream” that serves as a patriotic protest anthem against racial injustice. The song is featured on Willie’s debut album, Right Now, that will be released on Friday.  Author and country singer Billy Dawson has

Disney Channel/Image Group LACarrie Underwood is set to perform as part of gospel singer CeCe Winans‘ upcoming livestream concert.  The powerhouse country star is uniting with the multi-Grammy Award winning gospel singer, Tauren Wells and CeCe’s brother Marvin Winans for “An Evening of Thanksgiving

Warner Music NashvilleDan + Shay are so excited that they may not be going to sleep anytime soon: Their latest single “I Should Probably Go To Bed” claims the #1 spot on the country charts this week. This makes

ABC/Gavin BondLuke Bryan has already found a stellar voice on the upcoming season of American Idol.  In a series of trailers for the reality competition show’s fourth season — now available on People.com — Luke can be seen dancing along to an

J. Kempin/FilmMagicGarth Brooks is performing at the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.  Garth announced Monday that he will be singing on-site at the swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. alongside previously announced

Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Americana MusicLoretta Lynn has received the COVID-19 vaccine.  The 88-year-old music icon revealed on Instagram over the weekend that she and her daughter, Peggy Jean, were administered the vaccine at a local health facility in Tennessee.  “Well, I

ABCGabby Barrett and her husband, Cade Foehner, are days away from welcoming their first child, and Gabby admits that the third trimester has “definitely been the hardest” of her pregnancy. In addition to mood swings, the country chart-topper is also

Trae Patton/NBCBlake Shelton admits that he put on several pounds because of quarantine and lockdown.  However, he says he’s not trying to quickly lose the weight because of a New Year’s resolution — he wants to look good for

Comstock/ThinkstockThirty-four years ago this week, one of the biggest stars in country was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. She’s still a regular performer there, and her Opry shows thankfully go a lot smoother than her

ABCMorgan Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album, which boasts a whopping 30 tracks, is the new leader of the Billboard 200. This is the country singer’s first number one album.  His 2018 debut If I Know Me peaked at number 13. Dangerous, which dropped January

Capitol NashvilleAs Dierks Bentley works on his tenth studio album, the Arizona native’s been splitting time between Nashville and his home in Colorado.  While not everyone loves that writing sessions via Zoom have become a necessity because of COVID-19,

Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Hailey Whitters last week announced Living the Dream, the deluxe edition of her 2020 album The Dream. The new project features duets with the likes of Trisha Yearwood, Little Big Town and Jordan Davis, the

Yee Yee Apparel/NPG PRGranger Smith’s clothing line, Yee Yee Apparel, launched its winter collection on Friday. With a varied selection of sweatshirts, tees, hats and more, the new merchandise comes with another added perk: its focus on

Courstey of NWTFBlake Shelton, Dustin Lynch, Jimmie Allen and Craig Morgan are just a few of the artists set to take the Grand Ole Opry stage for a good cause on Friday night. They’re participating in the

Universal Music GroupKip Moore takes fans on a spirited, soaring journey with his new song “How High,” one of the tracks included on his upcoming Wild World Deluxe project. “It always feels just like a drug /

Courtesy of BMLG RecordsFlorida Georgia Line share a message of resilience in “Life Rolls On,” the just-released title track to their upcoming fifth studio album. “As long as my heart keeps beatin’ / And these old lungs

Legacy RecordingsThis week, Willie Nelson offers up the title track to That’s Life, his forthcoming tribute project to his old friend and touring partner, Frank Sinatra. This time around, Willie interprets one of the best-loved hits of

Warner Music NashvilleBlake Shelton’s upbeat anthem to the kind of love that makes you feel like a million bucks — no matter your circumstances — is officially headed to country radio. “I heard ‘Minimum Wage’ over a

ABC/Image Group LA“I Hope” singer Gabby Barrett will be a first-time mom “any day now,” according to her Instagram account, but the former American Idol finalist says she’s already thinking about baby number two. “We’re ready to

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 1992, country’s own Man in Black was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. During his lifetime, he also became a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Gospel

Tyler ConradIf you listen to Devin Dawson‘s new The Pink Slip EP, you might assume it’s a well-thought-out concept album. But the California native admits it was more of an attempt to organize all the songs he’s written since his

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockParker McCollum uses a deserted cityscape as the backdrop for his music video for “To Be Loved by You.” The clip arrived this week. Naomi Judd stars in Ruby, the first installment of a Lifetime-exclusive movie

ABCMorgan Wallen’s mammoth, 30-track sophomore outing, Dangerous: The Double Album came out earlier this month, and the singer says he’s planning on a little break after a busy season of putting together and promoting the project. But

Gary Miller/Getty ImagesWillie Nelson is among the many Americans who’ve signed up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. During his drive-through vaccination this week, a masked Willie posed for a series of pictures, offering the camera a thumbs-up

Jeremy Cowart Lindsay Ell will take on ambassador duties for the CMA’s Unified Voices for Music Education initiative beginning this month. She’s the third artist to join the program, following Ashley McBryde — who was the inaugural

Gary Miller/Getty ImagesOn Wednesday afternoon, President Trump awarded Toby Keith, Ricky Skaggs and three other people the National Medal of Arts. A White House official reports that the ceremony began at 3:30 p.m. ET and lasted approximately

LP EntertainmentHunter Hayes is kicking off his next album cycle with “The One That Got Away,” an upbeat single with bouncy pop beats and a message of optimism to match. Though the song’s about ending a relationship,

ABCZac Brown is among the 50+ acts taking part in a massive collaborative charity single called, “I Know What Love Is.” Organized by Taylor Guitars, the sweeping, large-scale project calls on singer-songwriters of diverse backgrounds and genres

ABC/Image Group LALate last year, Lindsay Ell parted ways with her boyfriend, motivational speaker and poet Adam Roa. The pair had started dating during 2020, and made their relationship Instagram official in October. By the holiday season,

Comstock/ThinkstockOne year ago today, this country legend’s hit “Walkin’ After Midnight” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Can you name her? ANSWER: Patsy Cline.  By Cillea HoughtonCopyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

ABC/Image Group LAAs a Country Music Hall of Famer and seven-time CMA Entertainer of the Year, Garth Brooks is no stranger to recognition and awards shows. But the singer says it’ll be “extremely humbling” to become a

Eric Ryan Anderson In Jordan Davis‘ current top-25 hit, the Louisiana native considers the “Almost Maybes” that paved the way to finding true love.  So exactly how many “Almost Maybes” did the “Singles You Up” hitmaker have? “I go to, like, three

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockWillie Nelson has been tapped as the SXSW Online 2021 Keynote speaker. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Austin-based festival will be held virtually March 16-20.  Phil Vassar is launching a new podcast, Phil Vassar’s Songs from the Cellar, on American

Tristan CusickMitchell Tenpenny traverses the Arizona terrain in the video for “Bucket List.”  The free-spirited clip sees the Nashville native overlooking the Grand Canyon, riding horses and four-wheeling in the desert. He then coasts along scenic Lake Powell and

ABCCarrie Underwood is making a generous donation to a young fan who stepped up to help a local children’s hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.  When Hayley Orlinsky, a seven-year-old from Chicago, heard that the children’s hospital where she was hospitalized as

J. Kempin/FilmMagicGarth Brooks, Brad Paisley and members of Runaway June and Old Dominion are all part of the Circle Network’s programming this month.  The country music-themed network will air the IMBA Bluegrass Awards to celebrate 75 years of the genre that features guest appearances by

Arista RecordsMaren Morris and JP Saxe‘s love is infinite in their new song, “Line by Line.”   The collaboration between the country star and Canadian pop singer serves as a smooth, modern love song wherein the two trade smoky harmonies. Maren

Seth KupersmithBrett Young has a special fitness goal he wants to reach before his 40th birthday, and he’s inviting fans to join him in the journey.  On January 25, Brett is launching the “BY40 Challenge” that sees him

CMTCMT is partnering with online music series Skyville Live to spotlight several music icons.  Throughout the year, CMT will broadcast one-hour specials celebrating the music of Kris Kristofferson, Gladys Knight, Emmylou Harris, Jerry Lee Lewis and others.  The series launches with Skyville Live: Kris Kristofferson

Big Machine RecordsTim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard call for a nation that’s “Undivided” in their upbeat new song.  A summery melody of hand claps and a steel guitar serves as the backdrop as Tim introduces the first verse, telling the

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1996, this “Mississippi Girl” topped the charts with the #1 hit, “It Matters to Me.” Can you name her? ANSWER: Faith Hill. By Cillea HoughtonCopyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Matthew BerinatoNiko Moon is currently enjoying his first big hit as an artist right now, as his debut single, “Good Time,” continues its climb in country’s top ten.  But “Good Time” is hardly Niko’s first taste of success: Previously, he

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockRandy Houser and Jamey Johnson are embarking on the Country Cadillac Tour. The shows will be socially distanced and follow safety protocols. The tour kicks off February 5 in Fort Worth, Texas and wraps on April 17 in Birmingham, Alabama.

ABCAshley McBryde is performing on The Ellen Degeneres Show Wednesday.  The Grammy-nominated singer is performing her current single “Martha Divine,” marking her debut on the talk show.  Check your local listings for when Ellen airs in your market. “Martha Divine” is

ABCDierks Bentley is in new music mode.  On Tuesday, the singer tweeted lyrics from a new track called “Tell ‘Em Right Now” that he shared a performance of via Instagram over the weekend.  Co-penned by Dierks, “One Beer” hitmaker Hardy and David Garcia,

Big Machine RecordsEven though the members of Rascal Flatts are going their separate ways, music will still be a prominent part of their lives this year.  After announcing a year ago that they were disbanding after 20 years, Rascal

Disney Channel/Image Group LACarrie Underwood‘s main goal with her upcoming album My Savior is to spread joy.  The singer says that her first gospel album, which feature songs she performed growing up in church, is a “bucket list” project

Tristan CusickMitchell Tenpenny is releasing the video tonight for his new song, “Bucket List.”  The video was filmed during a five-day trip to Arizona in December partnership with the state’s tourism bureau and takes the country singer to

D.G. Yuengling & Son, IncLee Brice is striking up a partnership with D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. in support of the troops. Lee is the new brand ambassador for Yuengling Traditional Lager, marking the launch of Yuengling’s Stars & Stripes program that gives

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day, this superstar topped the country charts with one of his biggest hits, “Unanswered Prayers.” Can you guess who it is? ANSWER: Garth Brooks.  By Cillea HoughtonCopyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

John Shearer Florida Georgia Line‘s Tyler Hubbard is letting fans know once and for all that he and Brian Kelley are not going their separate ways. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight about the group’s rumored breakup, Hubbard, explained why the duo is currently pursuing solo

ABCAs Carly Pearce‘s star power rises, she hopes to follow in the footsteps of two icons that came before her.  After recently serving as host at the Grand Ole Opry, Carly says she’d like to continue with such ventures,

Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Brandi Carlile‘s cover of John Denver‘s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” appears in the trailer for the upcoming CBS show, Clarice, premiering on February 11.  The Voice winner Jake Hoot is teaming up with Kelly Clarkson for “I Would’ve Loved You,” the lead single off his EP Love

ABCMaren Morris has new music on the way.  “The Bones” hitmaker announced on Monday that she’s dropping a new song Wednesday called “Line by Line.” The new track is a collaboration with Canadian singer JP Saxe, who rose to fame in 2019

ABCCarrie Underwood is expanding her fitness empire. Carrie has inked a new deal with Bodyarmor sports drinks as the company’s latest endorser. “Hydration is one of the most important things in all that I do. That’s why I’m partnering

ABCLuke Combs is opening up about his history with anxiety. In an interview with Dan Rather, he reveals that he experienced anxiety from middle school through the end of college. Luke says he has Purely Obsessional OCD, what he calls “a

ABCThomas Rhett is venturing into the world of libations.  Thomas is teaming up with his cousin, Jeff Worn, to create a new brand of tequila, Dos Primos, which translates to “two cousins” in Spanish.  The blanco tequila is harvested from Blue

Ryan SmithLee Brice, Cole Swindell and Toby Keith are among the performers at the upcoming Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions.  Taking place January 21-24 at the Four Seasons Resort in Orlando, Florida, six country acts are lending their voices to the

Ford FairchildRunaway June‘s Jennifer Wayne and Austin Moody are married.  Almost two weeks after getting engaged at Ocean Way Studios in Nashville, the couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Santa Rosa Beach in Florida on Saturday, People confirms.  In light

Comstock/ThinkstockThe mother in country’s most famous mother-daughter duo is celebrating her 74th birthday today. Together with her daughter, Wynonna, she’s scored 15 chart-topping hit singles and won five Grammy awards, among many other accolades. Can you name

Comstock/ThinkstockAaron Watson’s new album, American Soul, arrived on Friday. The independent artist and native Texan is perhaps best known for his 2017 hit “Outta Style,” which was a top-ten hit at country radio. Rising duo Walker County

ABC Kelsea Ballerini‘s latest top-ten hit, “hole in the bottle,” is a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy, since it came to life as a happy accident during a night of drinking.  At the time, Kelsea believed she’d finished crafting songs

Kurt OzanIf you’ve been following Canaan Smith’s career in recent months, it’ll come as no surprise that the music video for his new song, “Cabin in the Woods,” is another venture into the great outdoors. The video

Courtesy of 2911 MediaEd Bruce, the country singer-songwriter best known for writing the classic “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys,” died of natural causes on Friday, January 8 in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was

ABCAs he celebrates the release of his massive sophomore project, Dangerous: The Double Album, Morgan Wallen is shedding new light on the material with a special Spotify-exclusive enhanced album experience. The enhanced version features exclusive video, with

ABCLuke Combs is among the celebrity guests to be featured on the upcoming second season of USA Network’s Straight Up Steve Austin, an action-packed interview series with WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin as host. Each interview

RCA RecordsNiko Moon puts an outdoorsy spin on the songs off his Good Time project with the just-released Good Time Campfire Sessions EP. The tunes were recorded live around a campfire, with Niko accompanied solely by his

Courtesy of BMLG RecordsAs Florida Georgia Line gear up for the release of Life Rolls On, their fifth studio album, next month, the duo is keeping excitement high with a catchy new song. They just dropped “New

Comstock/ThinkstockToday, one of country’s biggest stars is celebrating his 13th anniversary of marriage to his wife, Katherine Blasingame. This singer also won his first-ever Entertainer of the Year trophy at the CMA Awards last November. Can you

Big Loud RecordsMorgan Wallen‘s mammoth, 30-track sophomore album, Dangerous, officially arrives in full today, after some of the cuts were leaked just days ago.  The “7 Summers” hitmaker confesses he originally thought his vision of making a double album might only

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockCollin Raye will hit the Grand Ole Opry stage tonight, in celebration of his new album, Scars. The project is the first batch of original tunes Collin’s released in over a decade; the title track is

David McClister Parker McCollum will be giving his first-ever performance at the Grand Ole Opry next month. The up-and-coming performer had a banner year in 2020, notching his first chart-topping and gold-certified single with “Pretty Heart,” his

ABC/Image Group LABy the looks of his social media presence, Kane Brown’s planning on making 2021 a big year for new music. This week, the singer offered a teaser of a new song, possibly titled “Nothin’ Bout

ABC/Image Group LAMorgan Wallen’s highly anticipated sophomore project, Dangerous: The Double Album, will arrive Friday. But before it does, Morgan’s got one more new song to reveal. The singer will premiere “Sand in My Boots” off his

ABCCarly Pearce has been waiting nearly her whole life to hold a CMA trophy with her name on it, so when the big moment finally arrived, it was pretty emotional. The singer won a CMA Award for

John Russell/CMASometimes, even superstars need a little help putting things into perspective. For rock legend Bruce Springsteen, that perspective once came in the form of a pep talk from Tim McGraw. After the 2003 Grammy Awards, Bruce

ABC/Chris HolloLady A are kicking off 2021 on a high note, as their “Champagne Night” officially crowns the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week dated January 9. That milestone comes in the song’s 37th week on

Comstock/ThinkstockA very happy birthday is in order to the country star best known for this beloved ‘90s hit “Dust on the Bottle.” This Illinois native, who’s also a frequent collaborator of Kenny Chesney, turns 61 today. Can

TBSTonight, Jennifer Nettles sits side-by-side with fellow celebrity judges Snoop Dogg, actress Rosario Dawson, and wrestler Cody Rhodes, for the premiere of TBS’ new extreme talent competition, Go-Big Show. Make no mistake — this is not American Idol, The Voice, or even America’s Got Talent. “I

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockCountry rapper Lil Nas X, who rose to superstardom in 2019 with his ubiquitous hit “Old Town Road,” is officially a children’s book author. His alphabetical C Is for Country came out earlier this week. Runaway June

J. Scott Applewhite – Pool/Getty ImagesHours after a pro-Trump mob broke into the U.S. Capitol to protest the results of the 2020 election, Congress ratified the electoral votes cast in the general election and certified the victory

John Moore/Getty ImagesAs the chaotic scene continued in the nation’s capital with the world watching, President Donald Trump continued to tweet his repeated his false claim that the presidential election was stolen from him and tried to justify the

Warner Music Nashville/Atlantic RecordsDevin Dawson wrote his new song, “He Loved Her,” as a tribute to his grandfather, Jerry Durrett. To make the music video for the song, Devin went straight to the source: He cast his

Courtesy of No Shoes ReefsKenny Chesney’s love of the ocean is longstanding and well-documented, and now, the singer’s helping launch a new initiative to give back to the oceanic ecosystem off Delray Beach, in Palm Beach County,

ABCTwo particularly digital-savvy country superstars — Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs — are partially responsible for a 19 percent increase in the genre’s on-demand listening in 2020 over the previous year, according to data from Rolling Stone.

ABC/Stewart CookAmerican Idol will return to ABC for its 19th season next month, and it just might be the show’s most emotional season to date. The show will be extra special this time around, in part because

ABC/Image Group LALike every other aspect of the music industry, country stars’ merch offerings have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. For Kacey Musgraves, that meant getting creative, swapping out tour t-shirts for things like bath bombs,

Capitol RecordsAs a beloved member of the former global superstar group the Bee Gees, you’d think Barry Gibb wouldn’t have a reason to be intimidated by anyone in the music industry.  But in an interview with Billboard,

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1979, this Country Music Hall of Fame member topped the country charts with his signature hit, “Tulsa Time.” Can you guess who it is? ANSWER: Don Williams. By Cillea HoughtonCopyright © 2021, ABC Audio.

ABC/Image Group LAAfter Blake Shelton took a beating on social media over the timing of his new song “Minimum Wage,” his buddy and fellow Okie Ronnie Dunn has come to his defense. Some people thought releasing a song

ABC Luke Combs first announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend Nicole Hocking in November of 2018, and officially put a ring on it a little less than two years later, in August of last year. Whether you realized it or

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockCaylee Hammack has shared a cover of Patsy Cline‘s “Crazy,” which she calls her “go-to” song during her first trip to Nashville when she was 13.  An exhibit dedicated to famed bluegrass venue Station Inn is opening at the Country

CBSThe 2021 Grammy Awards have been postponed.  Originally scheduled to take place on January 31 in Los Angeles, a rep for the telecast has now confirmed to ABC News that health and travel concerns related to the

ABCJon Pardi is ready “Tequila Little Time” with his new single.   The mariachi-infused song is the third single from Jon’s 2019 album, Heartache Medication, following the chart-topping title track and “Ain’t Always the Cowboy,” which reached the top five on

ABCKelsea Ballerini is welcoming 2021 with a “healthy” mindset. “My word of 2021 is ‘healthy’,” tweeted the singer. “I want to nurture and focus on my physical, mental, and emotional health that all took a bit of a backseat last

ABCIngrid Andress hit the floor — literally — when she found out about her Grammy nominations. During a virtual visit to The Late Late Show with James Corden Monday night, the chart-topping singer shared that she was alone in her apartment

Big Machine Label Group Tim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard pledge unity and faith in their upcoming song, “Undivided.”   Over the past few days, Tim has been teasing on Instagram that he and the Florida Georgia Linemember have a collaboration in the works,

ABCCrew Nation, which works to provide aid and funding to road crew members affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, has launched the One for the Roadies (Part 2) auction in partnership with Yeti that sees artists from across genres customizing

Big Loud Records/Republic RecordsMorgan Wallen is taking matters into his own hands after Walmart made his new album available ahead of its scheduled release.  After some fans posted on Twitter that they’d managed to get their hands on physical copies of

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1985, this Texas native topped the Billboard Hot Country songs chart with “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind.” Can you guess who it is? ANSWER: George Strait.  By Cillea HoughtonCopyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights

ABC A house floats in the air, as gravity seems to come unhinged in Dan + Shay‘s visually stunning video for “I Should Probably Go to Bed.” The other-worldly situation sends Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney hurtling through space — and it’s all

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockHailey Whitters has released her new single featuring Little Big Town, “Fillin’ My Cup.”  Reba McEntire‘s son, Shelby Blackstock, is engaged. He proposed to his now-fiancée, Marissa Branch, while on vacation at Disney World. By Cillea HoughtonCopyright © 2021, ABC

Greg NoireBrett Eldredge is starting 2021 off with a giving spirit.  The singer welcomed the new year by making a donation to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville. Through the Brett Eldredge Family Foundation, he teamed up with Omaze to

Valerie Macon/Getty ImagesBee Gees co-founder Barry Gibb has teamed up with Dolly Parton for a reimagining of the Bee Gees song “Words” for his upcoming album, Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook Vol. 1.  Dolly voice soars on the song, originally released in 1968

Russ HarringtonLoretta Lynn is collaborating with a team of contemporary female country artists on her upcoming album, Still Woman Enough.  The album serves as a career retrospective, as Loretta reimagines her famous works in the form of 13 new recordings, including

Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesChris Lane and his wife Lauren Bushnell Lane will welcome a son this year.  The couple made the announcement with an Instagram video that shows Chris poised in front of a tee with a golf club in hand. When he swings and

ABCCarly Pearce ushered in 2021 with an acoustic round at the Listening Room Cafe in Nashville over the weekend, where she debuted a heartbreaker of a new song, “Didn’t Do.”  Co-written by Carly, Ashley Gorley and Emily Shackelton, the gentle piano ballad

Andrew Chin/Getty ImagesBrad Paisley is helping a fellow musician in need who was affected by the bombing on Christmas morning in downtown Nashville.  Buck McCoy, a musician and performer, lived in an apartment building on 2nd Avenue North

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for StagecoachTyler Rich‘s 2020 closed out in one of the worst ways imaginable — he stumbled upon a body during his final jog of the year. Taking to Instagram to share his horrific story, the “Feels Like

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 1969, a young Tennessee native who first came to prominence as the “girl singer” on Porter Wagoner’s syndicated variety show officially became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Can you name her?

Warner Music NashvilleBlake Shelton debuted his new song “Minimum Wage” and fans aren’t exactly thrilled about it.  The 44-year-old country star performed the song, which is about how a woman’s “love can make a man feel rich on

ABCTo say that 2020 delivered plenty of curveballs is an understatement, and like everyone else, Ingrid Andress felt relieved to bid farewell to this particularly tumultuous year. But amid all the tragedy and difficulty the year delivered,

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockChristian outfit For King & Country have re-imagined one of their hits to create “Together (The Country Collaboration),” their first country team-up since joining Dolly Parton in 2019. This time around, they’re duetting with singer-songwriters Hannah

Riser House Entertainment/Columbia NashvilleMitchell Tenpenny’s gearing up to start the new year in style: He’ll release a brand-new song, “Bucket List,” at midnight tonight. The “Drunk Me” star has been teasing something new to come for several

ABCThis week, Keith Urban delivered his last livestream of 2020 with Urban Underground: Holiday Edition, a late 2020 installment of his quarantine-era series, Underground. But to end 2020 with a bang, Keith surprised fans on social media

David McClister Parker McCollum’s celebrating New Year’s by giving fans the gift of new music. “My new song ‘To Be Loved by You’ drops tonight at midnight!” he wrote on social media Thursday afternoon. “Mad love!” “To

ABC/Image Group LADolly Parton is bidding farewell to 2020 on a high note, with a new montage video remembering the singer’s favorite moments of the year. From her creation of a viral social media challenge to her

ABC/Image Group LAThe weather’s chilly and gray in Nashville, so Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany, are making a tropical getaway to ring in the new year. The “Got What I Got” star posted a video to

Terry Wyatt/Getty ImagesCountry and bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs is opening up about a scary health situation he dealt with back in June. After months of noticing that he got winded more easily than usual, the Hall of

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1999, this famed mother-daughter duo performed a reunion show in Phoenix, Arizona, eight years after their last concert. They opened the set with signature hit, “Love Can Build a Bridge.” Can you name

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockOld Crow Medicine Show is ringing in 2021 at the Ryman Auditorium with two shows today at 8 p.m. ET and 11 p.m. ET for a limited capacity, in-person audience. Tickets to view the livestream of the show are also

Kevin Mazur/BBMA2020/Getty Images for dcpBack in July, when seven-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Garth Brooks announced his intention to remove himself from consideration for the coveted category, little did he know he might be ushering in a new

ABCDarius Rucker has scored his first top 10 country hit in two years.  The Hootie & the Blowfish star officially ascends into the top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week as his latest single, “Beers and Sunshine,” moves up from

ABCAt the end of the whirlwind year that was 2020, Dierks Bentley is looking forward to a mellow New Year’s Eve. Dierks recalls that New Years past have been spent partying after playing a live show, and admits that the

ABC/Image Group LALuke Bryan and family are beachside for a post-holiday vacation.  In a series of photos and videos posted on Instagram by Luke’s mother, LeClaire Bryan, the family is vacationing somewhere tropical with palm trees and crystal blue waters.  Among the

Matthew BerinatoKane Brown and his wife Katelyn are finding ways to amuse themselves at home. Last week, Kane posted a blooper reel of himself trying to imitate his wife, promising that a full video was forthcoming. Kane delivered on this promise with a video of him

UMG NashvilleCarrie Underwood is riding high on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.  This week, Carrie scored her first top-10 hit on the chart in two years as her duet with John Legend, “Hallelujah,” soars to #3 and her other original Christmas

ABCKeith Urban is heading back Underground.  When quarantine began back in March, Keith would perform original and cover songs for fans from his home, in a series titled Urban Underground, often with wife Nicole Kidman dancing by his side. The country superstar

Ford Fairchild Another member of Runaway June is tying the knot!   Jennifer Wayne revealed on Wednesday morning that she and up-and-coming country singer Austin Moody are engaged: She posted a photo of the couple holding glasses of champagne, with Jennifer showing off

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 2008, this “He Stopped Loving Her Today” singer was awarded the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors. During the ceremony, he was paid tribute by Brad Paisley, Randy Travis and Alan Jackson. Can you name him? ANSWER: George Jones. By Cillea HoughtonCopyright

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockTo celebrate 2021, Alabama has partnered with Camping World to present a virtual New Year’s Eve concert. The show streams for free at NationalTour.CampingWorld.com on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET.  The Bluebird Cafe’s annual Alive at the Bluebird series is going virtual this

ABCIn 2020, country concerts — like so many other things — came to a halt because of COVID-19. In fact, quite a few artists were either on a plane headed to Europe’s annual Country to Country festival

ABCCarly Pearce is taking the lessons she’s learned in 2020 and applying them to the new year.  In June, Carly and Michael Ray announced that they were divorcing after eight months of marriage, a source telling People at the time that it was

ABCLeave it to Reba McEntire to summarize 2020 in the best way. In a holiday video to fans thanking them for all their support throughout the year, the country legend urged her followers to stay safe and healthy heading into the

ABCWith the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine, Eric Church feels hopeful that 2021 will be a better year than 2020.  “I think, for me, the thing I’m looking forward to most next year is getting around the corner from this virus

Trae Patton/NBCWhen it comes to Gwen Stefani’s impending nuptials to Blake Shelton, one thing’s for certain: her children will be by her side.  A source close to the couple tells People Gwen’s sons Kingston, 14, Zuma, 12, and Apollo, 6, “will have a large

Andrew Chin/Getty ImagesBrad Paisley is opening up about the impact of The Store in the ABC News special, The Year: 2020.  In March, just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Brad and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley opened a free grocery store in Nashville to

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 2001,  “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)” began its five-week run at the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Inspired by the September 11 attacks, the song later earned this artist

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockProducer David Malloy, who’s worked with Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Reba McEntire and others, says a law enforcement officer saved his life during the Nashville bombing on Christmas morning. WKRN reports that Malloy lives on Second Ave where the explosion took place and

ABCIn 2020, perhaps more than any year before, country music made strides toward social change. But it wasn’t without its share of controversy. The Dixie Chicks became the Chicks, while Lady Antebellum opted to officially adopt their nickname, Lady A, to remove words

Kevin Mazur/BBMA2020/Getty Images for dcpGarth Brooks is one of the recipients of the National Association of Music Merchants’ Music for Life Award.  Garth and pop/rock singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge will be honored with the accolade for their “enduring commitment to musical excellence”

Riker BrothersThough Brett Young is looking ahead to a brighter 2021, he’s remaining conscious of the COVID-19 pandemic, and going into the new year with the mindset that the world will not suddenly return to “normal.” “I think one

ABCLuke Combs has quite the flock!  In a post-Christmas photo-op, Luke took to Instagram to share a festive snap with wife Nicole and their multitude of furry friends.  The couple is wearing Miller Lite holiday sweaters and hats, with Luke also throwing