Category Archives: ABC – Country

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1969, this country idol received his first gold single for his iconic hit, “Wichita Lineman.” Can you guess who it is? ANSWER: Glen Campbell. Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Bryan Bedder/Getty ImagesFormer Recording Academy CEO and President Deborah Dugan and her lawyers spent Tuesday trading accusations with the Academy in the wake of Dugan’s complaint filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) accusing the organization behind the

ABC/Image Group LAToday, Luke Bryan‘s sixth annual Crash My Playa getaway vacation gets underway in Riviera Cancun, Mexico. And that means it’s time for Dustin Lynch to assume his official duties. “In year two, [Luke] made me the official mayor

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockIn case you missed it, Old Dominion performed their current single, “One Man Band,” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Monday night. Dustin Lynch brought his most recent hit, “Ridin’ Roads,” to ABC’s Good Morning America on Tuesday. The song is his

ABC/Image Group LAGeorge Strait is selling his extravagant San Antonio home.  According to Realtor.com, the superstar is selling the custom-designed home in San Antonio’s exclusive Dominion neighborhood for $8.9 million. The three-bedroom, six-bath mansion was designed by Bill Tull and features

ABC/Image Group LAHeadwaters Country Jam has announced its 2020 lineup.  The 13th annual festival, which takes place June 18-20 in Three Forks, Montana, will feature Dustin Lynch, Midland and Clay Walker as headliners. A mix of veteran and rising stars will also

Erika Goldring/WireImageLoretta Lynn is sharing the story of her friendship with Patsy Cline in her own words.  The “Coal Miner’s Daughter” singer has teamed up with her daughter, Patsy Lynn, to pen Me & Patsy Kickin’ Up Dust, a new memoir chronicling her

Courtesy CMTCMT has instituted a new initiative to combat the ongoing issue of unequal airplay on country radio. The country music channel has announced that it will now feature 50/50 video airplay for female artists on both its

ABC/Image Group LAGeorge Strait has announced a series of new live shows for 2020, including a stadium stop.  The country legend will perform at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 22, with Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town joining

ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood is celebrating the first birthday of her son, Jacob.  The superstar singer penned a thoughtful note to her child on Instagram, calling him “smiley,” “crazy” and “smart.” She also shared photos of his beautiful cake, adorned with

Comstock/ThinkstockThree years ago on this date, this “Drunk on a Plane” hitmaker headlined Bridgestone Arena for the first time, bringing out special guests Elle King, Kelsea Ballerini, Jon Pardi and others. Can you guess who it is? ANSWER: Dierks Bentley.  Copyright ©

Warner Music NashvilleBlake Shelton and Gwen Stefani have released the dramatic, romantic video for their latest duet, “Nobody but You.”  In the new video, the couple can be seen singing the lyrics of the song directly to the camera while

ABC/Mitch HaasethDan + Shay get to rule the country chart this week thanks to their hit with Justin Bieber, “10,000 Hours,” which has risen to number one on the radio airplay ranking.  While Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney have been performing the duet sans Bieber on tour, they’re

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockGene Watson has been invited by Vince Gill to join the Grand Ole Opry, 55 years after he made his Opry debut at the age of 21.  Lauren Jenkins has released two Bruce Springsteen covers: “Hungry Heart” and “Stolen Car.” Both appear on

ABC/Image Group LAKelsea Ballerini has once again ventured into the pop world. The country superstar has teamed with up-and-coming pop singer John K for a new version of his song, “If We Never Met.” The acoustic pop track finds the twosome

ABC/Image Group LADolly Parton has found another way to share her inspiring words.  The music legend has announced that she’s partnered with American Greetings to release her own line of physical and digital greeting cards that will feature her iconic song

ABC/Image Group LATanya Tucker and Brandi Carlile will perform together at the 2020 Grammy Awards.  Tanya shared the news with her Instagram followers on Sunday that she’ll join forces with Brandi, who co-produced her new album, While I’m Livin,’ on the coveted stage.  “I wanted you to be

ABC/Mitch HaasethFox has unveiled its lineup for the 2020 Super Bowl pregame show, and a breakthrough country act is included.  Dan + Shay will participate in the pregame show taking place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, bringing

Comstock/ThinkstockThe country star behind hits like “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do” is celebrating a 35th birthday today. Do you know who it is? ANSWER: Brantley Gilbert. Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalIt was quite a week for Lady Antebellum. On Monday, Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood marked their tenth number one, “What If I Never Get over You.” By Friday, they

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockIn case you missed it, Aaron Watson was officially inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame last week. He’s in good company: George Strait, Willie Nelson and Robert Earl Keen are all also Hall of Famers.  Montana native Stephanie Quayle is teaming up with

ABC/Image Group LAFlorida Georgia Line is kicking off 2020 in the studio. The superstar duo posted a series of pictures on Instagram Thursday and by the looks of things, the stint in the studio is proving to be just as

ABC/Image Group LAIt may only be January, but summer 2020 is already heating up for T-Mobile customers looking for tickets to country concerts this year. The mobile brand announced a three-day pre-sale for the 2020 Country Megaticket,

Warner Music NashvilleHot on the heels of a massive breakout year, Ashley McBryde has shared plans to release her sophomore album, Never Will. The new record is due out on April 3, and will feature the same fiery attitude Ashley brought

Big Machine Label GroupAhead of the release of her forthcoming self-titled sophomore album, Carly Pearce is revealing another piece of the big picture. She shared “Heart’s Going Out of its Mind,” the album’s sixth track, on Friday.  The song,

Comstock/ThinkstockToday, one of country’s pioneering female artists is celebrating her 34th anniversary of becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Can you guess who it is? ANSWER: Reba McEntire. Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Catherine Powell, Warner Music NashvilleIn their seven years as a duo, Dan + Shay have achieved worldwide success, and now they’ve got the accolades to prove it. The pair have been nominated for International Artist Achievement Award at the 2020

ABC/Image Group LAOne radio station’s reply to a confused listener drew Kacey Musgraves and Kelsea Bellerini‘s frustration on Thursday. The station in question: 98 KCQ in Saginaw, Michigan.  When a country fan asked if stations could get fined for playing two female artists

ABC/Image Group LADustin Lynch invites you to experience Tullahoma this weekend. This time, the Tennessee-born hitmaker’s not talking about his hometown, but his fourth album, which is out today. For Tullahoma, the “Small Town Boy” took many of his cues from

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockMargo Price dropped “Stone Me,” her first new song in over two years, on Thursday. The singer debuted the song, which she co-wrote with her husband and fellow artist Jeremy Ivey, on an episode of TBS’ Full Frontal With

Jay Trevino, Warner Music NashvilleFormer rodeo bull rider and country artist Cody Johnson will return to the Houston Livestock and Rodeo in 2020, following his sold-out appearance at last year’s show. Cody became the first independent artist to ever

UMG NashvilleLuke Bryan has just shared a huge announcement with his fans: He’s got plans to release his seventh studio album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here on April 24, 2020. The country superstar didn’t give away too many details

ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris will represent the country genre at the 2020 Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City, which features a lineup of over 65 artists. Now in its 10th year, the festival will return to

ABC/Image Group LAOld Dominion are hitting the road this summer, and they’re taking a stacked lineup of opening acts with them. Carly Pearce and Dustin Lynch are joining the band for several U.S. dates in 2020.  According to Old Dominion frontman Matthew Ramsey,

ABC/Mitch HaasethDan + Shay are among the newest acts to be added to the lineup for the Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest. The star-studded, three-day event will take place at Miami’s waterfront AmericanAirlines Arena.  It kicks off

Comstock/Thinkstock Five years ago this week, Capitol Nashville released the debut album by Jon Pardi. Can you recall its title? ANSWER: Write You a Song. Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Robby Klein, BMLGReba McEntire is headed to the small screen next month. The country icon and 2020 Grammy Awards nominee has a guest spot in a February episode of Young Sheldon, the spin-off prequel to hit sitcom The Big Bang

Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Kelsea Ballerini‘s featured on a new version of “If We Never Met” by pop singer/songwriter John K, which comes out on Friday. CMA New Artist of the Year Ashley McBryde‘s set to perform on The Tonight Show with

Capitol Nashville Little Big Town‘s ninth studio album, Nightfall, arrives on Friday, bringing with it the band’s Grammy-nominated “The Daughters,” as well as its lead single, “Over Drinking.” You can expect many more shades of Nightfall on the thirteen-track collection, Karen Fairchild teases. “I think all

Courtesy of Indianapolis Motor Speedway Florida Georgia Line’s headed back to Indianapolis Motor Speedway this July 4 for a weekend of fun surrounding the Big Machine Vodka 400. Last September, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley played for a crowd of 25,000

ABC/Image Group LAThis weekend, Garth Brooks takes you deeper into “Dive Bar,” as his new behind-the-scenes special chronicling the music video for his top-fifteen hit premieres on CMT. Garth himself co-directed his first video in a dozen years, which

BMLG/Eli Young BandEli Young Band will kick off their 2020 headlining tour on Valentine’s Day in Denver, Colorado, with Canadian duo High Valley joining them for a handful of dates on the trek. “After taking some time off over the

CBSBlake Shelton will sit down for a rare one-on-one interview with Gayle King in the days leading up to the Grammys. Blake’s appearance on The Gayle King Grammy Special will also include a special cameo by his superstar girlfriend, Gwen Stefani. You can

Broken BowJason Aldean’s extending his We Back Tour into the summer. Brett Young, Mitchell Tenpenny and Dee Jay Silver will join him on the new dates, which kick off July 17 in Toronto, Ontario. The trek is set to wrap September

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 1992, this iconic star and Man in Black was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Can you name him? ANSWER: Johnny Cash.  Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

ABC/Mark Levine So far, every song Brett Young‘s released has eventually made its way to number one, with his top twenty hit, “Catch,” currently following that path as well. Before the California native started pursuing his career in music, his

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockLocash has returned from the Joint Chiefs of Staff 2020 USO Holiday Tour. The duo traveled to Romania and Poland, where they visited with and performed for military members.  Kalie Shorr is embarking on her debut headlining tour. The Too

Big Machine RecordsCarly Pearce and Lee Brice‘s duet is ascending the country charts.  The pair find themselves in the top 20 on both the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and Mediabase country chart with “I Hope You’re Happy Now.” Carly wrote the

ABC/Image Group LAMultiple country stars will have their recordings inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame this year.  The Recording Academy announced today that 26 recordings will added to the Grammy Hall of Fame, which preserves prominent

Emma GoldenChrissy Metz is on the road to officially becoming a country star.  Known for her role as Kate Pearson on the NBC drama This is Us, Chrissy has signed a deal with Universal Music Group Nashville, which boasts an artist roster that includes Carrie

ABC/Image Group LAChris Young is ready to hit the road again, announcing a series of dates for his 2020 Town Ain’t Big Enough World Tour.  The “Raised on Country” singer has established several dates for the first leg of

ABC/Image Group LAMaddie & Tae are set to cross the country as a headlining act this year.  The duo will embark on the Tourist in This Town Tour, visiting a handful of towns across America in the spring.

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 2000, Deana Carter‘s debut album, featuring the classic hit “Strawberry Wine,” was certified five-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Can you guess the title? ANSWER: Did I Shave My Legs for This?  Copyright

ABC/Image Group LABrooks & Dunn are hopping back in the saddle.  The legendary country duo are set to embark on their first tour in 10 years. The Brooks & Dunn Reboot 2020 Tour, named in honor of their collaborations

BMLGLady Antebellum earns their tenth number one this week, as “What If I Never Get Over You” rises to the top of the country chart. It’s an encouraging milestone for the Grammy-winning trio, who often find themselves leaving

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockMitchell Tenpenny has released the music video for his new song “Anything She Says,” featuring duo Seaforth. Gabby Barrett has released a new song, “Hall of Fame.” It’s inspired by her relationship with her husband, Cade Foehner. High Valley‘s Curtis Rempel and

ABC/Image Group LAMiranda Lambert will celebrate local heroes on her upcoming tour.  The Grammy Award winner has announced that throughout her Wildcard Tour this year, she’ll be recognizing heroic men and women in the cities where she’s performing and she’s

Dylan RuckerThe Cadillac Three has added a string of dates to their Country Fuzz Presents: The Cadillac Three Tour.  The trio will hit nearly 20 additional cities including Las Vegas, Boston and Kansas City throughout the spring. They’ll

Absolute Publicity A pair of legendary country-rock bands have announced plans for a joint tour.   The Charlie Daniels Band and The Marshall Tucker Band will join forces for the Fire on the Mountain Tour, slated to cross the U.S.

ABC/Image Group LATim McGraw is hitting the road this summer.  The country superstar has announced his headlining Here on Earth Tour, which keeps him on the road from July through September and includes two stadium shows with Luke Combs.

ABC/Image Group LAKane Brown has collaborated on new music with a real R&B legend: John Legend.  The country star offered fans a snippet of the new track via social media. Based on the clip, the song is about asking for

ABC/Image Group LATanya Tucker added even more dazzle to her show at the Ryman Auditorium on Sunday night with a performance of “Old Town Road” with special guest Billy Ray Cyrus.   Throughout her headlining set at the historic Nashville venue,

Comstock/ThinkstockThree years ago today, Dan + Shay, Nicolle Galyon and Jordan Reynolds wrote a Grammy-winning crossover smash for the duo, which is best enjoyed with salt and a lime.  Can you name it? ANSWER: “Tequila.”  Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights

ABC/Image Group LAJimmie Allen‘s career is in great shape this week, as his second single, “Make Me Want To,” continues its climb in country’s top ten. It’s the follow-up to his debut, multiple-week number one, “Best Shot,” which topped

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockRiley Green will perform “I Wish Grandpas Never Died” this morning on NBC’s TODAY with Hoda & Jenna.  David Nail has released his new EP, Oh, Mother. It’s his first solo release since 2016.  Brandon Lay has dropped a new single, “For My Money.”

Dylan RuckerThe Cadillac Three have shared a taste of their upcoming album with the release of “Hard Out Here For a Country Boy.”  The trio called on a pair of fellow country boys, Chris Janson and Travis Tritt, to help them

Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesHow often do you get a country music father and son both being expectant parents at the same time? Top country songwriter and ’90s country star Rhett Akins — Thomas Rhett‘s dad — will welcome a son with

Big Beat RecordsDance music duo Galantis has released an acoustic version of their collaboration with Dolly Parton, “Faith.” Following the October release of the EDM version of the song — which also features Dutch singer, songwriter and rapper Mr. Probz — the duo

ABC/Image Group LAIt’s “Nightfall” for Little Big Town, as the quartet release their new song. The CMA Award-winning group has shared the title track of their upcoming album, an easy-listening number that captures the romanticism of the

ABC/Image Group LAHalsey‘s new video for “You Should Be Sad” features the singer dressing up in two looks that were designed as homages to two classic Shania Twain videos. Well, color Shania impressed. In the clip, we see Halsey

ABC/Image Group LARiley Green is heading to NBC’s Today show.  The up-and-coming star is set to visit TODAY with Hoda & Jenna, which takes place during the show’s fourth hour, to perform his current single “I Wish Grandpas Never Died.” The nostalgic song is

ABC/Image Group LAJordan Davis is lending his voice to a beloved 90s country hit.   The rising star has released a cover of Jo Dee Messina‘s “Heads Carolina, Tails California.” He gives the song a breezy vibe with a plucking

Comstock/Thinkstock Nineteen years ago this week, this Canadian country/pop superstar walked away with the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Female Musical Performer. Can you name her? ANSWER: Shania Twain. Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Chris Janson and Travis Tritt sing on the new track by The Cadillac Three, titled “Hard Out Here for a Country Boy.” You can stream or download it now, ahead of the trio’s Country Fuzz album, which comes out February 7.

Steven Martine2019 brought REBOOT, and now that it’s 2020, it’s time for Re-Dunn. While REBOOT reunited Brooks & Dunn to recreate their biggest hits with today’s hottest stars, Re-Dunn finds Ronnie Dunn covering some of his all-time favorite tunes. After months of teasing fans with single tracks,

ABC/Image Group LAThis Sunday, Tanya Tucker fulfills a lifelong dream, as she performs for a sold-out crowd at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. “When I was 9 years old my Dad brought me all the way to Nashville from Willcox,

ABC/Image Group LAJennifer Nettles used her November appearance at the CMA Awards to spotlight the lack of female artists on country radio, sporting a white and pink Christian Siriano suit emblazoned with the message “Play Our F****** Records, Please and

Walt Disney Television/Paula Lobo; ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban is hard at work getting ready for his Las Vegas residency, which kicks off Friday at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. “Just wrapped day one of rehearsals for our Vegas

Warner Music Nashville Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are taking their romance to the airwaves: Their new duet, “Nobody But You” is Blake’s new single. “I don’t wanna live without you/I don’t wanna even breathe,” they sing on the track from Fully Loaded:

Live Nation EntertainmentZac Brown Band will follow the spring leg of The Owl Tour with another animal-inspired trek. The Roar with the Lions Tour kicks off May 24 with two nights in Gilford, New Hampshire and wraps October

Comstock/Thinkstock Thirty-seven years ago this week, Reba McEntire scored her first Billboard number one with this song. Can you name the track that was also the second single from her Unlimited album? ANSWER: “Can’t Even Get the Blues.” Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio.

Comstock/Thinkstock Nearly 1.3 million tourists visited the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Historic RCA Studio B, and Hatch Show Print last year. It’s the fifth year in a row the Nashville attractions have welcomed more

Broken BowIt’s the time of year when lots of us are trying to stick to resolutions to lose weight and get in better shape. But if you’ve seen Jason Aldean lately, you’ve probably noticed he’s already looking pretty fit,

ABC/Image Group LA It’s amazing what a year can do. Wednesday on Instagram, Lil Nas X posted two videos next to each other.  The first one, from January 8, 2019, features him eating pizza as he talks about the

Round Here RecordsCanaan Smith’s planning on making some “Pour Decisions” in 2020. The “Love You Like That” hitmaker will launch his Pour Decisions headlining tour February 21 in Rootstown, Ohio. Newcomers Noah Schnacky, Kylie Morgan, and Redferrin will join him at different spots

Country Music AssociationThe Country Music Association is gearing up to hand out its annual Triple Play Awards, honoring songwriters who’ve managed to score three number ones in the past twelve months. This year’s class boasts an impressive

Michele Crowe/CBSBlake Shelton and girlfriend Gwen Stefani are set to sing together at this year’s Grammys. “Nobody but you, Gwen Stefani, that I’d want to share this year’s Grammy stage with!” Blake tweeted. “Nobody But You” is the pair’s new duet,

Elvis Presley EnterprisesToday marks what would’ve been Elvis Presley‘s 85th birthday, and coinciding with the milestone, the late King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s annual Birthday Celebration gets underway at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee. The four-day celebration kicks off

Comstock/Thinkstock Fifty-nine years ago this week, this legendary vocalist became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Can you name this Country Music Hall of Famer, who was born Virginia Patterson Hensley? ANSWER: Patsy Cline. Copyright © 2020, ABC

ABC/Mitch HaasethDan + Shay are currently nearing the top of the country airplay chart with their latest hit, “10,000 Hours.” While the duo’s no stranger to country’s upper ranks, this time, they’ve managed to bring an unlikely partner

Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock LANCO guitarist Eric Steedly is now engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Jessica Wardwell, he revealed in an Instagram post from the couple’s Aruban vacation. Both Ashley McBryde and LeAnn Rimes are set to perform at the 2020 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute to Aerosmith on Friday,

Copyright 2018 8TEN, Inc.Garth Brooks has managed to start 2020 by setting yet another record. This week, the seven-time CMA Entertainer of the Year becomes the first artist to appear on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart for the past

ABC/Lorenzo BevilaquaSam Hunt rang in 2020 playing New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on ABC, and now we know what the superstar’s next major appearance will be. The “Body Like a Back Road” hitmaker will headline the NHL’s outdoor hockey game between

Bonnaroo Music & Arts FestivalBoth the Grand Ole Opry and Morgan Wallen will take center stage at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival this summer. The Opry returns to Bonnaroo once again on Thursday, June 11, with an as-yet-unnamed

ABC/Image Group LA This week, Dustin Lynch’s “Ridin’ Roads” has traveled all the way to become the singer’s seventh number one hit.  It’s only his second time topping the chart as a writer, following “Good Girl,” which

Comstock/Thinkstock Though he’s been up for a Grammy fourteen times, this Arizona native has never won. Can you name the artist who was first nominated for “Every Mile a Memory” in 2006? ANSWER: Dierks Bentley. Copyright © 2020,

Big Machine RecordsIn a surprise announcement Tuesday morning, Rascal Flatts revealed they’re hitting the road in 2020 for their final tour. The Rascal Flatts Farewell: Life Is a Highway Tour kicks off June 11 in Indianapolis, Indiana and wraps

Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock The new single from HARDY is “One Beer.” The track from his Hixtape Vol. 1 features guest vocals from Lauren Alaina and Devin Dawson, his “God’s Country” co-writer. Blake Shelton‘s Fully Loaded: God’s Country remains atop Billboard‘s Country Album Sales chart this week. It debuted

ABC/Image Group LAIn less than three weeks, Thomas Rhett could take home the Grammy for Best Country Album for his latest record, Center Point Road.  His previous project, Life Changes, was up for the same award in 2017, and as he

Universal Music Group/Sony Music EntertainmentIt’s a new year, so it’s time for a new installment of the NOW That’s What I Call Music! series. The latest edition, Volume 73, will be available digitally and on CD January 24. While the series

Broken BowThis weekend, LOCASH heads for the Mile High City to play the halftime show during a game of hoops. Preston Brust and Chris Lucas will provide the musical entertainment Saturday as the Denver Nuggets take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at Pepsi

ABC/Image Group LA We should find out more about Kelsea Ballerini‘s third album in just a matter of weeks. Kelsea revealed the timeline for news about her follow-up to Unapologetically in response to a fan’s Twitter question asking about her next fan

Walt Disney Television/Paula LoboKeith Urban and Nicole Kidman have donated half a million dollars to help with the deadly wildfires in their native Australia. “Our family’s support, thoughts, and prayers are with everyone affected by the fires all over Australia,”

Comstock/Thinkstock Ten years ago, Reba McEntire charted her longest-running number one on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs tally. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Consider Me Gone.” Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Miranda Lambert‘s set to perform on Monday’s edition of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Tune in to watch at 11:35 p.m. ET on CBS. The new song and video by CMA New Artist of the

ABC/Image Group LA Matt Stell‘s going into 2020 as the only new artist who managed to send his debut single to the top of the Billboard country chart last year. He started the weekend off right on Friday by

ABC/Image Group LA Like lots of us this time of year, Midland’s Mark Wystrach has high hopes for the New Year. “Lookin’ forward to absolutely smashing 2020 with love, gratitude and positivity with no fear of failing or of being

ABC/Image Group LA You can check out Kingsley Brown’s enchanted-forest-themed nursery, thanks to a tour her parents Kane and Katelyn Brown recently gave Extra. In keeping with the theme, the baby’s room features a huge drawing of a lion wearing a crown, plus

BMLGLady Antebellum will hit the road on their Ocean Tour in 2020, on a trek that takes its name from the trio’s latest album. Jake Owen and Maddie & Tae will open the dates that kick off May 21 in Albuquerque,

Big Machine Carly Pearce is showing her flirty side on the new track, “Call Me,” from her self-titled sophomore album that comes out on Valentine’s Day. “For a good time, call me,” she sings on the third cut released from

Comstock/Thinkstock Country legend Charlie Rich scored his first two number ones in 1973 with this pair of songs from the Behind Closed Doors album. Can you name them? ANSWER: “Behind Closed Doors” and “The Most Beautiful Girl.” Copyright © 2020, ABC

ABC RadioAs Sam Hunt‘s latest single, “Kinfolks,” continues to climb the charts, he’s giving fans a preview of the album that will eventually follow with a new song: “Sinning with You.” The “Body Like a Back Road” hitmaker hasn’t released

Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Brad Paisley’s hour-long ABC special, featuring Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker and Hootie & the Blowfish, Kelsea Ballerini, Jonas Brothers and more, re-airs this Saturday. You can catch the ironically-titled Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special at 8 p.m. ET Saturday on ABC. “Strawberry Wine”

ABC/Image Group LAIn the nineties, Reba McEntire made a name for herself creating larger-than-life performances on tour, even at one point traveling with a miniature taxi cab that delivered her onstage. While her more recent outings have focused more

Connor DwyerThere’s new music from Sam Hunt coming at midnight tonight. The “Body Like a Back Road” hitmaker teased the arrival of his new song, “Sinning with You,” on his socials on Thursday, sharing a brief video of a campfire, along

UMG/Zach BelcherDierks Bentley’s ’90s country band, Hot Country Knights, now officially has their own record deal. Of course, it also happens to be with the label Dierks himself is signed to, Universal Music Group. “Twenty years after Y2K

RECORDS/Arista NashvilleMatt Stell is kicking off 2020 with his first appearance on Good Morning America. The Arkansas native will perform his breakthrough hit, “Prayed for You,” the only debut single to top Billboard‘s country chart in 2019. You can tune

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1936, this multiple Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and honky-tonk icon known for hits like “Dang Me” and “King of the Road” was born. Can you name him? ANSWER: Roger Miller. Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockChris Lane has a “big, big” TV appearance coming up. The “Big, Big Plans” singer will kick off 2020 with an appearance on NBC’s Hoda & Jenna on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. ET.Country music celebrity trainer and

Copyright 8TEN, Inc.When you’re the record-setting seven-time CMA Entertainer of the Year and a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame like Garth Brooks, it’s no wonder younger artists are name-checking you in their songs. Jordan Davis is

ABC/Image Group LATaylor Swift may have shifted over to the pop world, but her time as a country superstar continues to impact fans. The singer’s 2010 country album, Speak Now, clocks in at #6 on a decade-end chart put

ABC/Image Group LABoth personally and professionally, Maren Morris had a monumental year in 2019. As we head towards 2020, the singer took a moment to meditate on the ups and downs that this year brought her.  While many of

ABC/Image Group LAMorgan Wallen signed off 2019 in style on Monday, surprising fans with the release of a brand-new song. Called “This Bar,” the song is a mid-tempo meditation on growing up with help from a core group

ABC/Image Group LAFollowing her marriage to fellow country star Michael Ray in the fall, Carly Pearce has officially changed her last name — but it wasn’t easy.  This week, Carly took to social media to vent about the ordeal. “Y’all. I

ABC/Image Group LALately, Runaway June have been all about releasing empowering confidence anthems. Their last single, “Buy My Own Drinks,” spread a message of self-sufficiency, telling the story of a woman who can go out on her own and

ABCIn the midst of the holiday season, Luke Bryan and his family have another sweet anniversary to share. The singer’s wife, Caroline, celebrates her 40th birthday on New Year’s Eve.  Luke marked the occasion with a simple, heartfelt message on

Comstock/ThinkstockOn New Year’s Eve in 1996, this country music power couple — with hits like “It’s Your Love” and “I Need You” — headlined the first country concert at the newly opened Nashville Arena, now Bridgestone Arena.

ABC/Image Group LAAfter hosting the Country Music Association Awards for more than a decade, Carrie Underwood revealed in a lengthy Instagram post on Monday that she’ll be “passing the hosting torch” in 2020. “One of the highlights of 2019 and of

ABC/Image Group LAFor the second year in a row, Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney ring in the new year tonight on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest on ABC. The CMA and ACM Vocal Duo of the Year couldn’t be

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockDan + Shay, Sam Hunt, Kelsea Ballerini and Blanco Brown will perform tonight from Los Angeles during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest. The show begins at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.   Shania Twain will perform during CNN’s New Year’s Eve special, airing at 8 p.m. ET, while Blake Shelton, Gwen

ABC/Image Group LAAfter one taste of “Tequila,” it was clear — country fans will have to share Dan + Shay with the world. The crossover success of “Tequila” came with the duo’s self- titled third album in 2018, a

ABC/Image Group LATwo of country music’s breakout acts in 2019 made Barack Obama‘s coveted “Favorite Music of 2019” list.  The Highwomen, the supergroup of Maren Morris, Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby and Amanda Shires, make the cut with their debut single, “Redesigning Women,” along

Denise Truscello / Live NationThough Shania Twain has been a superstar act for two decades, she admits that she still gets stage fright sometimes before performances.  The “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” singer sat down for an interview

ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris won’t be the only mom on the bus the next time she goes on tour.   The superstar has revealed that her guitarist, Annie Clements, is also expecting a baby in the new year. Maren shared

ABC/Image Group LATucker Beathard is reflecting on life with his brother Clayton in a heartfelt letter.  The country singer penned a long post on Instagram honoring his younger brother, who was killed in a stabbing incident in Nashville on December 21. In the post,

ABC/Image Group LANicole Kidman celebrated their daughter’s birthday Sunday with a gorgeous throwback photo.  Kidman turned to Instagram to share a beautiful black and white throwback photo of her and husbandKeith Urban‘s daughter, Faith Margaret, that shows Nicole holding baby Faith in

Comstock/ThinkstockTen years ago this week, Lady Antebellum were at #1 on the U.S. country chart with a song that would become one of their most enduring hits. Can you guess what it was? ANSWER: “Need You Now.” Copyright ©

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockKnoxville-based Americana band The Black Lillies have announced an indefinite hiatus. The band revealed on their Instagram that their upcoming shows, as well as a hometown celebration they’re planning for spring 2020, will be their last for the foreseeable future. In

ABC/Randy Holmes In 2018, the Country Music Association named Luke Combs its New Artist of the Year.  November of this year, he claimed the Male Vocalist trophy at the CMAs. That same night, Garth Brooks echoed what lots of people are

Michael Kovac/WireImage Iconic rocker and Fleetwood Mac bandmate Stevie Nicks will perform alongside Keith Urban in Nashville this New Year’s Eve.  According to Nashville’s Tennesseean newspaper, the star-studded addition to the bill was announced Friday by the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. The two superstars

ABC/Image Group LALast year, Maren Morris and her husband, fellow singer-songwriter Ryan Hurd, celebrated Ryan’s 32nd birthday in a particularly unforgettable way. The couple stopped by Sesame Street, where Maren filmed a guest episode on the show. At the time, fans

ABC/Randy HolmesChildhood flies by for parents, especially for busy dads like Florida Georgia Line duo member Tyler Hubbard. In a sweet social media post, the singer celebrated his daughter’s second birthday, reflecting that he can’t believe how grown up she’s gotten. 

ABC/Image Group LAMiranda Lambert brought her new husband, Staten Island-born police officer Brendan McLoughlin, home to Texas for the holidays, and by the looks of it, this New Yorker is fitting in just fine.  An Instagram post shows the couple relaxing

Comstock/ThinkstockToday in 2016, the mayor of Arlington, Texas declared a day in honor of this Grammy and CMA-winning singer, who grew up in that city. Can you name this artist, who won the Album of the Year

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockHometown Rising Country Music and Bourbon Festival has announced its return in 2020. The second annual festival will take place at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville on September 12 and 13.  This year’s festival included Luke

ABC/Mark LevineAs we welcome Baby New Year 2020, it’s time to reminisce about the babies that joined the country music family in the past twelve months — and there were quite a few:  – Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany welcomed

Denise Truscello / Live NationWhen Shania Twain wrote “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” the song started as a message of encouragement to herself — but it turned into a female empowerment anthem.  Sitting down in Las Vegas to

ABC/Image Group LAKacey Musgraves used her performance at Intersect Festival in Las Vegas December 6 as a way to highlight women in technology.  Kacey was one of several artists to perform at the festival on the Las Vegas

ABC/Image Group LAThomas Rhett‘s daughters got the ultimate, four-wheeled gift for Christmas this year. Thomas’ wife Lauren revealed via Instagram that their big gift to daughters Willa and Ada is a motorized, hot pink mini electric Jeep. She shared an adorable video of the sisters

ABC/Image Group LAFor many, the turn of the calendar year is a time for reflection, and that’s true for Carly Pearce.   In an interview with her label, Big Machine Label Group, the “Every Little Thing” singer says that before

ABC/Image Group LAThe main suspect in the stabbing death singer Tucker Beathard‘s brother, Clayton Beathard, has been arrested.  According to Nashville, Tennessee’s NewsChannel5, Michael Mosley, 23, was arrested by Metro Nashville Police on Christmas Day after they stormed the vacant home he was

ABC/Image Group LATaylor Swift is one of the highest earning celebrities of the decade.  The country-turned-pop megastar comes in at number two on Forbes‘ list of the 10 top-earning artists in the 2010s. She is bested only by Dr. Dre,

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 2000, Tim McGraw had a #1 hit on the U.S. country chart with the final single off of his studio album, A Place in the Sun. Can you name the song? ANSWER: “My Next Thirty Years.”

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBrad Paisley’s first-ever variety show, Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special, will rebroadcast on ABC Saturday, January 4 at 8pm EST. The show originally aired December 3 and featured special guests including Kelsea Ballerini, Tim McGraw and Hootie & the Blowfish.  Blanco

Copyright 2018 8TEN, Inc.Seven’s long been a significant number for Garth Brooks. But in 2019 it became even more special, as the global superstar clinched his seventh CMA award for Entertainer of the Year. The Oklahoma native had

ABC/Image Group LAHappy holidays from Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman! The superstar couple shared a sweet snapshot on Instagram in honor of the Christmas season.  “From our family to you and yours – Blessings to you all this holiday season!!!!!!!!!!” Keith wrote.

Trae Patton/NBCJust in time for Christmas, Blake Shelton and pop superstar Gwen Stefani have a new milestone to celebrate. Their duet, “Nobody but You,” has entered the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart’s top 10.  Billboard reports that “Nobody but You” enters the chart at

ABC/Image Group LANothing says “Christmas” quite like cozy matching pajamas, a blazing fire and a cup of hot chocolate. As Thomas Rhett and his family prepped for the big holiday over the weekend, his wife Lauren documented all the fun in

ABC/Image Group LAShe may be one of country music’s biggest stars, but Reba McEntire’s perfect Christmas doesn’t call for anything “Fancy.”  As 2019 comes to a close and she prepares for the holidays, Reba tells E! Online that her favorite

ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood hopes that her line of activewear, Calia, can be a helpful part of her fans’ wellness goals…no matter what their size.  “We’re not all size zeros,” the singer tells People. “We’re different shapes, sizes, ages.

Denise Truscello / Live NationShania Twain has always had a razor-sharp vision for who she wants to be as an artist and what she wants her show to look like. Now, as she embarks on her Let’s Go Las Vegas

ABC/Image Group LABefore they head across the country on their 2020 Arena Tour, Dan + Shay will be taking a much-deserved break by spending the holidays at home in Nashville.  “That’s going to take up a lot of our

Comstock/ThinkstockOn Christmas Eve in 1966, this music icon proposed to his future wife, Priscilla, at his Memphis, Tennessee mansion. Can you guess who it is? ANSWER: Elvis Presley.  Copyright © 2019, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

ABC/Image Group LAA man previously wanted for questioning regarding the stabbing incident that killed Clayton Beathard — Tucker Beathard’s younger brother — is now facing two homicide charges.  The suspect, Michael Mosley, was still at large as of Monday evening, and Metro

ABC/Image Group LAIn 2015, one radio consultant sparked outrage, comparing female artists to the metaphorical tomatoes in the country music salad. While he seemed to advocate that only a few tomatoes were just fine, some of the

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockCanadian country star Brett Kissel will release his new album, Now or Never, on New Year’s Day.  Jerry Lee Lewis has received a marker on the Mississippi Country Music Trail at the site of his home in Nesbit, Mississippi, known as The

ABC/Image Group LAFor Matthew Ramsey of Old Dominion, the most surprising aspect of his career this past decade is the fact that he went from being an unknown songwriter to part of the reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year. OD’s

ABC/Randy HolmesZac Brown Band‘s music video for their song “The Woods” is an “epic failure.”  The eight-piece band has compiled several “fail” videos, set to the tune of the pop-leaning track. In the music video, the group showcases several

ABC/Image Group LAMetro Nashville Police have identified a man for questioning in connection to the death of Clayton Beathard, the brother of country singer Tucker Beathard.  Clayton and Paul Trapeni III were killed in a stabbing incident in the early morning hours on

ABC/Randy HolmesBrian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line has found another TV venture.  The country star and his CuzBro production company are teaming up with Lee Daniels, co-creator of the Fox series Empire and director of the Oscar-nominated film Precious, and Lee Shipman, co-creator of such shows as The

Warner Music NashvilleBlake Shelton has once again found himself at the top of the chart.  Billboard reports that the superstar’s new album, Fully Loaded: God’s Country, debuted at number two on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart following its December 13 release. The album

ABC/Image Group LACam and her husband Ryan Weaver have welcomed their first child.  The country star gave birth to daughter Lucy Marvel Weaver over the weekend, announcing the news via Twitter on December 21. Cam shared a collage of photos of the new baby:

ABC/Mark LevineThere’s no doubt about it — Lady Antebellum‘s Hillary Scott is prepping for the best Christmas ever this year. Her oldest daughter, Eisele (EYES-lee), is six now, and her twins, Betsy and Emory, will be two on January 29. “This will be the first

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1968, the top U.S. country album was Wichita Lineman. It would turn out to be the only number-one album the country star who released it ever made. Who was that? ANSWER: Glen Campbell. Copyright ©

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockAubrie Sellers is spending her holiday season performing in a stage adaption of the 2003 holiday romantic comedy Love Actually called Love Actually Live. The musical runs through December 29 in L.A.; tickets are available via TheWallis.org. All-female Nashville-based country songwriting collective

Katie Kauss/EB MediaAshley McBryde leans into her cinematic storytelling style in the music video for “One Night Standards,” the first single off of her forthcoming sophomore album. Accompanied by the song, which favors anonymous nights in dark bars

Robby Klein/Sweet Talk PublicityGabby Barrett turns the spotlight on her brand-new husband, fellow singer-songwriter and former American Idol contestant Cade Foehner, with a stripped-down new music video for her song, “The Good Ones.” The clip is the second release from Gabby’s The

ABC/Image Group LAAXS TV is going country on New Year’s Day 2020.  The television channel will devote the first day of the new year to a series of country music-themed broadcasts, including special footage from some of

Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesSince Vince Gill released “Go Rest High on That Mountain” in 1994, the song has become a classic meditation on death and grief. Vince has played the song at many funerals, and it’s also come to be

Denise Truscello / Live NationShania Twain is giving fans a backstage look at her Las Vegas residency, Let’s Go, in a new online series. With each episode, Shania focuses on a different aspect of how a big show like

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1970, Loretta Lynn was at the top of the country chart with what would go on to become her signature hit. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Audio. All

ABC/Mark LevineLots of us remember a favorite present we received at the holidays, but for Trisha Yearwood, one of her best memories is about a gift she was able to give, after she had her first hit in

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockDustin Lynch brought his sixth annual Dustin Lynch & Friends Benefit Concert to his hometown of Tullahoma, TN on Tuesday. The show benefits local charities Isaiah 117 House and the Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center, and also

ABC / Image Group LACarrie Underwood’s journey to becoming the mother of two boys wasn’t always easy. After the birth of her first son, Isaiah, in 2015, she planned to have another child soon afterwards.  But what’s that

ABC/Image Group LAMaddie & Tae have booked a pair of gigs on national TV.  The CMA Award-winning duo of Maddie Marlow and Taylor Dye are set to perform twice on NBC’s Today show this month.  On Friday, they’ll take the stage to sing their

Denise Truscello Shania Twain is taking fans behind-the-scenes of her new Las Vegas residency Let’s Go via a new online series. In the first episode, Shania is posing for a photo shoot in outfits that range from a blue leather belly

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 1980, Dolly Parton‘s iconic film starring the country legend, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin made its debut. Can you guess what it is? ANSWER: 9 to 5.  Copyright © 2019, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

ABC RadioYou’ve never really experienced a “Tennessee Christmas” until you’ve seen Vince Gill and Amy Grant do their annual shows at the Ryman in Nashville.   With a full band and a mini-choir of five vocalists, the two lead the crowd through

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockAmy Grant has achieved 1 billion career streams. She was surprised with a plaque commemorating the honor before taking the stage at the Ryman Auditorium with husband Vince Gill for their yearly Christmas at the Ryman residency.  Pre-sale tickets for Charlie Daniels‘

ABC/Mark LevineThree of country’s biggest stars are heading to the sunny skies of California.  Eric Church, Kelsea Ballerini and Chris Young have been tapped to headline the 2020 Country Summer festival in Sonoma County in June. The three-day event will take over the

ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris and Eric Church have booked themselves a unique gig outside of country music.  The two country superstars will headline the 2020 Jazz Aspen Snowmass festival taking place over Labor Day weekend in Aspen, Colorado from September 4-6. They’ll

ABC/Mark LevineYou’ll get to re-live the festivities of CMA Country Christmas when the special gets an encore presentation on Christmas Eve.  CMA has revealed that the holiday special featuring Trisha Yearwood, Lady Antebellum, Brett Young, Chris Young and others will re-air on ABC on

ABC/Image Group LAFarm Aid continues to work toward its mission of supporting farmers around the country by distributing $1 million in grants this year. The annual concert founded by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp raises money for grassroots farmers.  The

Gail Schulman/CBSPollstar has released its list of Top 100 tours across the globe, and a handful of familiar names in the country genre made the cut. Garth Brooks appears in the top 20 with his Stadium Tour, which brought him

ABC/Image Group LAGeorge Strait is giving back to a cause close to his heart.   The country king has announced that he’s partnered with tech company Lenovo to auction off a signed laptop that will benefit of the 100 Club of

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1975, the country star best known for No. 1 hits like “We Went,” and “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” was born. Can you name him? ANSWER: Randy Houser. Copyright © 2019, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Trae Patton/NBCSome things just don’t mix, like oil and water, forks and power outlets… or Blake Shelton and sound fashion advice. In a hilarious Instagram video uploaded by his girlfriend and fellow Voice judge Gwen Stefani on Tuesday, Gwen is panicking because she’s unable to find “something high

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockSinger-songwriter Brent Cobb will embark on a winter tour in early 2020. He’s announced both stripped-down acoustic dates as well as full-band performances, the latter of which will feature opening act Erin Rae.  Country and Southern rock mainstays the Marshall

Walt Disney Television/Paula LoboChristmas came early for Keith Urban this year, in more ways than one. He recorded “I’ll Be Your Santa Tonight” in time for the yuletide season, and even found time to shoot a video for it as well.

ABC / Image Group LACountry duo Sugarland have signed exclusively with Big Machine Records, after putting out their last album, Bigger, jointly via Big Machine and Universal Music Nashville. And clearly, the band’s excited to embark on their next musical

ABC / Image Group LALittle Big Town will appear on The Voice season 17 finale on Tuesday night. The superstar group is set to perform with competition hopeful Jake Hoot: Together, they’ll serve up a rendition of LBT’s single “Over Drinking.” The two-hour

ABC/Randy HolmesDarius Rucker is headed to Miami in early 2020. The country solo star and Hootie and the Blowfish front man has announced plans to headline the NFL’s pre-Super Bowl parties on February 2.  Presented by the NFL’s hospitality partner

Connor DwyerSam Hunt will count down to 2020 in New York City’s Times Square as part of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest.  The “Body Like a Back Road” superstar is set to take the stage

Big MachineThomas Rhett has scored his 14th number-one hit at country radio with the emotional, family-focused “Remember You Young.”  Thomas says that wrapping a banner year at the top of the charts is even sweeter because of how

UMG NashvilleIn February of 2014, Dierks Bentley released Riser, an album that would go on to become a pivotal moment in his career. Riser blended the hard-partying, feel-good music that won Dierks his first fan base with an earthier, more introspective style. 

Comstock/Thinkstock Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers followed their 1983 smash, “Islands in the Stream,” with this holiday album the next year. Can you name the multi-platinum effort that would be their only full-length album together? ANSWER: 1984’s Once Upon a Christmas.

Allister Ann Kenny Chesney is returning to stadiums in 2020, but if you want to see him in a more intimate setting — well, relatively intimate — here’s some good news: He just announced 18 amphitheater shows

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockFlorida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum, Danielle Bradbery, and newcomers Payton Smith and Avenue Beat will play the industry-only 2020 Big Machine Label Group Luncheon on Friday, February 21 at Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. Country Music Hall of Famer Brenda Lee currently sits at

ABC/Craig SjodinLots of us may be dreaming of a “White Christmas” this season, but Luke Bryan‘s gone one step further and locked his in. “We’re excited. We are ensuring ourselves of a ‘White Christmas,’” he says. “We’re going

ABC/Mark LevineChris Janson was busy spreading the “Good Vibes” this weekend at the Leiper’s Fork Christmas Parade on the outskirts of Nashville. Some lucky kids got to take home new fishing gear, thanks to the “Buy Me a

Big MachineMidland’s debut album was called On the Rocks, but in a couple weeks, they’ll kick off 2020 on the ice. Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy, and Jess Carson will do their first performance of the new year January 1 at the

River House Artists/Columbia NashvilleLuke Combs wrapped up his 2019 tour this past weekend with two sold-out shows at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, but he still has at least one more major appearance before he’s done for the year. Tuesday

ABC/Image Group LAMore than two months after tying the knot, Carly Pearce and Michael Ray are finally on their honeymoon. The country power couple managed to squeeze in their wedding October 6 near Nashville, but were so busy touring, they postponed

Big Machine This week, Thomas Rhett adds to his string of number ones, as “Remember You Young” ascends to the top of the chart. With the holidays approaching, TR’s taking some time off and celebrating by doing some hunting

Big MachineLady Antebellum‘s set to perform their latest hit Tuesday night on the season finale of The Voice.  Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood will do “What If I Never Get Over You,” the lead single from their Ocean album that’s currently in

Comstock/Thinkstock This holiday classic by Alabama originally came out in 1982, nearly three years before the accompanying double-platinum Christmas album, on which it appears. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Christmas in Dixie.”  Copyright © 2019, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockWatch for Brett Eldredge Monday on the Today show, which starts at 7 a.m. on NBC. Vivian Gilley, wife of country legend Mickey Gilley, passed away Friday at the age of 80 after suffering from Alzheimer’s. You can stream or download

Warner Music NashvilleWhen it comes to assembling his new album, Fully Loaded: God’s Country, Blake Shelton admits there was practically nothing to it. “This was one of the easiest albums I ever put together,” he laughs. “Because half of it

Steven MartineSince September, Ronnie Dunn‘s been releasing two songs a month from his epic 24-track covers album, RE-Dunn. Today, the final pair arrives, ahead of the full record’s release on January 10. And the Country Music Hall of Famer

Rodin Eckenroth/WireImageGwen Stefani and Blake Shelton’s new duet, “Nobody but You,” has arrived. The love song, which appears on Blake’s album Fully Loaded: God’s Country, is about realizing you can’t live without someone. “I don’t wanna live

ABC/Image Group LADan + Shay will be sharing their fans with newcomer Ingrid Andress in 2020. The “10,000 Hours” hitmakers have invited their label mate to open the spring leg of The (Arena) Tour next year. Ingrid’s debut single, “More Hearts

ABC RadioIf you keep up with Luke Bryan’s wife, Caroline, you know she lives for a good prank. So much so, in fact, that she’s sharing a Bryan family tradition known as the 12 Days of Pranksmas — and

Copyright 2018 8TEN, Inc.Garth Brooks’ May 16 Stadium Tour stop in Cincinnati, Ohio sold out in a little more than sixty minutes Friday morning. Fans snapped up 65,000 tickets in less than an hour, and at 75

Robby KleinThis week, Vince Gill and Amy Grant set in motion a much-treasured Music City tradition — their series of Christmas shows together at the historic Ryman Auditorium. For Amy, it’s a labor of love — especially considering she’s just wrapped her

Comstock/Thinkstock Ricky Skaggs introduced this country Christmas classic on his 1986 album, Love’s Gonna Get Ya!, complete with backing vocals from the legendary James Taylor. Can you name it? ANSWER: “New Star Shining.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Audio. All rights

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBlake Shelton promotes his new collection, Fully Loaded: God’s Country, Friday on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Check your local listings to see when the syndicated hour airs in your area. The 28th annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival will

Gail Schulman/CBSSunday’s 42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors is a night filled with some of the biggest names in country music, as Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, Trisha Yearwood and more pay tribute to the likes of Linda Ronstadt, actress Sally Field, and Sesame Street. Both Emmylou Harris and Don Henley honor

CMTThings will get emotional on Friday night, when the new episode of Crossroads featuring Chris Young and pop star Gavin DeGraw premieres on CMT. In one of the special’s highlights, the two team up for a new version of Chris’s current single, “Drowning,”

ABC/Randy HolmesLuke Combs wraps up his Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour this Thursday and Friday at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. While those are the last of his shows for this year, there’s still a pretty interesting chance for

ABC/Mark Levine If you enjoyed Chris Janson’s souped-up, harmonica-fueled performance of “Run Run Rudolph” on CMA Country Christmas this year on ABC, you can now make it a permanent part of your holiday collection. The live version of the Missouri

ABC/Image Group LACountry legend Tanya Tucker’s the perfect person to sing the national anthem as the Tennessee Titans take on the Houston Texans on Sunday, since she was born in the Lone Star State and now lives in

The Valory Music Co.Thomas Rhett will kick off next year’s The Center Point Road Tour May 29 with two nights in Gilford, New Hampshire. Cole Swindell and HARDY will join him on the trek, though Cole will miss the first two

Comstock/Thinkstock Forty-five years ago this week, cowboy legend Red Steagall saw this promising vocalist perform “The Star Spangled Banner” at the National Rodeo Finals in Oklahoma City, and was so impressed he set up some sessions for her in

Gail Schulman/CBS When Trisha Yearwood got ready to put out her first all-new country album in more than a decade in August, she admits she wasn’t focused on releasing a single, since so few female vocalists typically get played

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockJason Aldean‘s set to appear on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Thursday. Check your local listings to see when the syndicated hour airs in your area. If you missed Sunday’s premiere of Christmas at Dollywood on Hallmark Channel, you can

ABC/Image Group LAWhat’s the most-played country song of the past ten years? Well, the answer just might surprise you. Finishing ahead of smash hits like Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise” and Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road,” it’s Jake Owen’s

ABC/Craig SjodinLuke Bryan is the most-heard country artist of the past decade, according to Country Aircheck. All totaled, 22 of the Georgia native’s 23 number ones happened in the past ten years, starting with “Rain Is a Good Thing”

PEOPLEWhen Blake Shelton’s new album, Fully Loaded: God’s Country, hits the streets on Friday, he and girlfriend Gwen Stefani will also be on the cover of the new issue of People. The accompanying article is titled “Gwen & Blake: Ready to Wed!”

UMG NashvilleDierks Bentley’s 2014 album, Riser, is coming to vinyl for the first time in January. The record that includes the chart-topping hits “I Hold On,” “Drunk on a Plane,” and “Say You Do,” will be available as

CurbLee Brice is heading across the pond in 2020 for his first-ever tour of the United Kingdom. The four-date run kicks off July 7 in London, England, and moves on to Birmingham and Manchester, before wrapping on the

ABC/Image Group LAEric Church is country’s top touring artist of 2019, according to Billboard. The North Carolina native raked in more than $65 million, playing for more than 718,000 fans during 48 shows on his Double Down Tour. Florida

Comstock/ThinkstockThree years ago this week, Maren Morris was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live. Can you remember what she sang? ANSWER: The Hero hits “My Church” and “80s Mercedes.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockThomas Rhett guests on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Wednesday night. You can watch for him starting at 11:35 p.m. ET on CBS. If you missed Jason Aldean doing the 9 track, “Camouflage Hat,” Tuesday on ABC’s Strahan, Sara, and Keke, you can

ABC/Image Group LAThis year, Thomas Rhett rolled out two holiday tunes, for the first time ever: an original he co-wrote titled “Christmas in the Country” and his cover of the classic, “The Christmas Song.” He admits it’s something his wife Lauren has wanted him

ABC/Mark LevineIf you missed Brad Paisley’s first-ever network variety show when it premiered last week on ABC, you’ll have another chance to check it out later this month. Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special is set to re-air on Saturday,

ABC/Image Group LADan + Shay are closing out the year by setting another record. Their hit with Justin Bieber, “10,000 Hours,” has just been certified platinum, making it the fastest-selling country single to reach sales of one million units this year.

ABC/Image Group LAIf you’re looking for a holiday present for your pup, Miranda Lambert wants to help you. Her full line of MuttNation pet products are now available from Tractor Supply Company, both in stores and online. That includes four

ABC/Image Group LATanya Tucker will headline the CMT Next Women of Country: Bring My Flowers Now Tour in 2020, named after her Grammy-nominated song from her While I’m Livin’ album. Brandy Clark, Shooter Jennings, Aubrie Sellers, Erin Enderlin, Hailey Whitters, Madison Kozak, and Walker County will join Tanya for

Copyright 8TEN, Inc.Garth Brooks isn’t done with his Dive Bar Tour after all. Monday night during his weekly Inside Studio G update on Facebook, he revealed he plans to continue the trek in 2020, along with his Stadium Tour, admitting

ABC/Randy Holmes2019 was simply the year of Luke Combs. The North Carolina native’s “Beautiful Crazy” was the most-played song of the past twelve months, according to Country Aircheck, helping Luke to cement honors as the publication’s top male artist

Comstock/Thinkstock1995 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Alison Krauss also took home the Musical Event trophy in both 2004 and 2008. Can you name both her winning songs and her duet partners? ANSWER: “Whiskey Lullaby” with Brad Paisley, and “Gone

ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban‘s nearing the top of the chart with his latest hit, “We Were” — and this time, he’s taking one of his friends with him: Eric Church. Ironically, the Aussie superstar had no idea The

Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Jason Aldean will perform the 9 track, “Camoflage Hat” Tuesday on Strahan, Sara and Keke. You can tune in to watch at 1 p.m. ET on ABC. You can also see him Thursday on the syndicated The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Warner Music NashvilleYou’ll be seeing a lot of Blake Shelton on TV this week and next, as he promotes his new album, Fully Loaded: God’s Country, which comes out this Friday.  Tuesday night, he’ll perform his latest hit, “Hell Right,”

Netflix/Curb RecordsThe sons of Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings have recorded a new version of “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” for the Netflix show The Ranch. It’s part of the official soundtrack that’ll be available January 24,

ABC/Image Group LAMitchell Tennpenny wraps up the first part of his Anything She Says Tour this weekend in New York City, but he’s extending the trek with a second leg in 2020.  “One of the greatest things about

ABC/Image Group LAJake Owen‘s heading Down to the Tiki Tonk for his 2020 tour. The Florida native’s eight-stop, intimate trek takes its name from his recent hit, “Down to the Honkytonk.”  “Sitting on a barstool, just playing

Country Radio SeminarMorgan Evans, Riley Green, Mitchell Tenpenny, Runaway June and Ingrid Andress will play the prestigious New Faces show at Country Radio Seminar next year in Nashville.  The lineup for the annual concert is chosen by members of the country radio community. 

ABC/Image Group LA This week, Old Dominion‘s second single from their self-titled third album becomes their latest number one. “We first played ‘One Man Band’ live in January and you all sang it so loudly!!” OD tweeted on Monday, along

ABC/Image Group LA Dan + Shay started last year by finding success on both the country and pop charts with “Tequila,” and in 2019, they continued to cross over, first with “Speechless,” and then with their Justin Biebercollaboration, “10,000 Hours.”

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1983, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers were awarded platinum status for a duet single originally written by pop icons the Bee Gees. Can you guess the song? ANSWER: “Islands in the Stream.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Audio. All

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockMaddie & Tae have premiered a festive new music video for their take on the holiday classic “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” The clip shows the duo recording in the studio, interspersed with home footage of

BB Gun PressLuke Combs has shared a new EP that puts a stripped-down spin on two of the songs from his hit-packed sophomore album, What You See is What You Get. The new project, called The Writer’s Cut, comes with

ABC / Image Group LAGarth Brooks has notched yet another live show attendance record. The country superstar has sold 74,000 tickets for his upcoming Charlotte, NC Stadium Tour stop at Bank of America Stadium, which represents the venue’s

ABC / Piper FergusonKelsea Ballerini, Dan + Shay and Blanco Brown will represent the country genre in the lineup for the West Coast celebration portion of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020. Kelsea, Blanco and Dan + Shay join a

Monument RecordsFrom his quirky musical style to his creative approach to connecting with fans, Walker Hayes has never been afraid to think outside of the box.  Now, just in time for the holidays, he’s back with his third 8Tracks installment of

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 1998, this singer who is “Always on My Mind” was one of the honorees at the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C. Can you guess who it is? ANSWER: Willie Nelson.  Copyright ©

BBR Music GroupDustin Lynch has shared more details about his fourth studio album, Tullahoma, which is due out in mid-January.  The country star has revealed the full track listing for the project, which includes the current Top 5 radio

ABC/Image Group LADan + Shay will provide the entertainment at the 2020 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic, an outdoor match up between the Nashville Predators and the Dallas Stars that’ll take place outdoors on New Year’s Day at

Big MachineIf you dive into Lady Antebellum‘s new album, Ocean, you’ll find a collaboration with the trio’s fellow CMA Vocal Group of the Year winners, Little Big Town.  “The Thing That Wrecks You” was co-written by up-and-coming female vocalist Tenille Townes. Lady

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockRaeLynn‘s music video for her new single, “Bra Off,” premieres today. It will make its debut on the Viacom billboards in New York’s Times Square at 6 a.m. ET.  Justin Moore will host the 2020 St. Jude Golf Classic

ABC/Mark LevineBrett Eldredge has booked another holiday gig.  The country crooner is set to perform on the Today show on December 16, scoring three time slots at 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. This follows his set during the Christmas in Rockefeller

ABC/Randy HolmesDarius Rucker is heading to the race track. The star is set to headline a concert before the 2020 Daytona 500 race. Titled the “Great American Race,” the event marks the beginning of NASCAR’s 2020 season. Darius will

ABC/Image Group LAThomas Rhett, Lady Antebellum and Florida Georgia Line are among the country stars supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital‘s third annual “This Shirt Saves Lives” campaign, launching today.  The campaign features a variety of celebrities donning a charcoal gray shirt

ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban has released his new original Christmas song, “I’ll Be Your Santa Tonight.”  The classy video for the song casts Keith in a winter wonderland, playing piano and guitar amongst a sparkling Christmas display of festive trees

ABC/Mark LevineThe Trailblazer Country Music and Camping Festival will bring superstar acts Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley and Thomas Rhett to the mountains of New York in 2020.  The rebranded event, which used to be Taste of Country Music Festival, will set up shop

ABC/Mark LevineThomas Rhett‘s made no secret he’s a huge fan of pop music, and with his contemporaries like Maren Morris, Kelsea Ballerini, and Dan + Shay crossing over, he confirms it’s just a matter of time until he dips his toes

John Shearer/Getty Images via ABCBlake Shelton and Gwen Stefani tell their story in a new song.  The superstar couple sing a duet called “Nobody but You” on Blake’s upcoming album, Fully Loaded: God’s Country. The track was written by top Nashville songwriters Shane

ABC/Mark LevineIt turns out Brad Paisley is pretty special.  The country hitmaker raked in 6.3 million viewers Wednesday night with Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special, his variety show starring Carrie Underwood, the Jonas Brothers, Kelsea Ballerini, Hootie & The Blowfish, former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning and more. The

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1978, the Charlie Daniels Band recorded the song that would become their biggest mainstream hit. Can you guess what song it was? ANSWER: “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Audio. All

Virginia Sherwood/NBCThe holiday season in New York City officially got underway Wednesday with NBC’s lighting of the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, with Brett Eldredge among others providing the soundtrack. Eldredge, who marked his third straight Christmas at Rockefeller Center appearance,

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockThe Eli Young Band take a walk down memory lane in their new music video for “Break It In,” spanning everything from career milestones like winning their first ACM Award to personal highlights, such as getting married.  Walker

ABC/Image Group LAChris Stapleton has notched a new career milestone. Billboard reports the country superstar’s most recent batch of live shows have pushed him to a whopping 2,041,783 tickets sold over the course of his career. Chris tops the Hot

ABC/Image Group LAChris Stapleton, Martina McBride and “Whisperin’” Bill Anderson will each get their own exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville in 2020. The museum revealed that their year ahead will include a spotlight on

ABC/Image Group LAThe weather outside may be frightful, but country stars are already starting to firm up their festival plans for next summer. Dan + Shay, Kane Brown and Toby Keith have all been announced as headlining artists for Country Jam in

Bieber PRFans who tuned in to the Tuesday night premiere of Brad Paisley’s new ABC variety show, Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special, were doubtless expecting a generous helping of the singer’s signature humor — and he delivered. However, one

Comstock/Thinkstock Fifteen years ago this week, Gary Allan topped Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart with this tune that’s both stripped-down and airworthy. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Nothing On but the Radio.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Copyright 8TEN, Inc.Garth Brooks is bringing his Stadium Tour to Cincinnati, setting the trek’s only Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia stop for May of next year.  The singer’s newly-announced concert will take place on Saturday, May 26 at

Macon Music/Broken Bow RecordsThere’s been a lot of celebrating at Jason Aldean‘s house lately. His son Memphis just turned two on Sunday, and today, his daughter Navy is ten months old. And if you’ve been paying attention to Jason or his wife Brittany‘s socials, you

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockMiranda Lambert‘s recent eBay for Charity auction raised more than $105,000 for her MuttNation Foundation. CCMA Female Vocalist of the Year Tenille Townes is set to open most of the dates on Alan Jackson‘s 2020 tour. Newcomer Jameson Rodgers kicks off

ABC/Mark LevineTonight, Chris Janson brings his frenetic energy to ABC’s CMA Country Christmas special, turning in a dynamic performance of the Chuck Berry classic, “Run, Run Rudolph.” “I said, ‘Man, I want to do mine like Chuck would do it,’” he tells ABC

ABC/Mark LevineTonight, Brad Paisley‘s one-hour variety outing, Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special, premieres on ABC. And the musician with a gift for comedy’s already managed to tickle the funny bones of two of his biggest fans, his sons Huck and Jasper, who

ABC/Mark Levine Tonight after you hear Brett Young sing the R&B classic “This Christmas” on ABC’s annual CMA Country Christmas special, it may leave you wondering about an entire album of holiday music from the California-born crooner. Brett says that’s something

ABC/Mark LevineFor his first prime time variety special, Brad Paisley enlists two big-name acts from the pop world, with whom he goes way back: Darius Rucker and Jonas Brothers. Brad took Darius out on his first major tour once he stepped away

ABC/Mark Levine Tonight’s annual CMA Country Christmas special on ABC not only serves as country music’s yuletide greeting to the world, it’s also a chance for some of the genre’s biggest stars to dust off their holiday material. That’s

ABC/Mark LevineBrad Paisley gets a little coy when asked about the clever title of his ABC variety outing, Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special, which premieres tonight. “That’s a good question,” he tells ABC Audio. “I really fully expected this

Copyright 8TEN, Inc.Even though the weather foiled Garth Brooks’ plan to play two Dive Bar concerts in one night on Monday, he still managed to rock the house at Prospector’s in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. The seven-time CMA

ABC/Mark Levine Backstage before shooting CMA Country Christmas in September, Trisha Yearwood was feeling confident about singing and hosting, but she was a little worried about her wardrobe. “I have never had a quick-change room in my life,” she admitted, “and

Comstock/Thinkstock Thirty years ago this week, seven-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Garth Brooks hit number one on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs tally for the first time. Can you recall the title of his first chart-topper? ANSWER: “If Tomorrow Never

ABC/Mark LevineIf you missed seeing Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood together hosting this year’s CMA Awards, you’ll be glad to know that tonight, the dynamic duo reunites on ABC’s Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special. But Brad warns you should be prepared to