Category Archives: ABC – Country

Jim WrightJon Pardi knows that it “Ain’t Always the Cowboy” who’s ready to move on from a relationship in his new single. Shipped to country radio today, March 16, “Ain’t Always the Cowboy” is the second single released

ABC/Image Group LALike many other artists, Midland has been forced to cancel their upcoming concert dates in Europe as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The band was originally scheduled for a two-week trek across the U.K., Germany, Sweden,

CMAThe Country Music Association is stepping up with a monetary donation to help those impacted by the tornadoes that ravaged Nashville and Middle Tennessee on March 3. The organization is donating $100,000 on behalf of its members to The

Black River Records Kelsea Ballerini is rearranging her promotional plans for the release of her new album, kelsea, due to COVID-19.   The singer shared and note and video to fans on Twitter revealing that the album promotion cycle will look “pretty different” than

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1998, LeAnn Rimes’ debut single was certified gold by the RIAA. Do you remember which song it was? ANSWER: “Blue.” Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

ABC/Image Group LACountry superstar Reba McEntire announced the heartbreaking news Saturday that her mother, Jacqueline, had died. “Our Mother, Jacqueline McEntire, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven today,” the 64-year-old wrote in a lengthy emotional eulogy on her personal Instagram. 

2019 NBCUniversal Media, LLCTonight, the blind auditions wrap up on The Voice. And even after eighteen seasons, it’s a concept Blake Shelton still loves. “You know, you can’t really listen for anything other than talent whenever you’re sitting in these

Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Blanco Brown shared a new tune called “I Need Love” on Friday. The singer says he wrote it several years ago while going through some tough personal times, and was inspired to release it after following

Academy of Country MusicThe upcoming 55th Academy of Country Music Awards — which were to be held Sunday, April 5 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas — have now been postponed until September, in response

Grand Ole Opry/Chris HolloYou can add one of Nashville’s most treasured traditions to the long list of performances that have been canceled because of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Starting with the Friday show scheduled for tonight, the Grand

Raymond Boyd/Getty ImagesFollowing a string of cancelled country tours, shows and festival dates, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has announced plans to temporarily close its doors due to the COVID-19 coronavirus.  The closure goes

ABC RadioGarth Brooks is headed to Las Vegas for a stadium show this August, and he’ll be joined by over 65,000 enthusiastic fans. The singer’s concert, which will take place in the city’s Allegiant Stadium, sold out just

ABC/Image Group LAMorgan Evans is taking fans behind the scenes of the shoot for his latest video, “Diamonds,” and offering some new fun facts about what went into making the clip.  “We flew down to El Paso, Texas.

Capitol NashvilleLuke Bryan raises a coconut to the tropical good life in the music video for his brand-new song, “One Margarita.” Playful and sun-kissed, the new track is an ode to the good life, and it’s got a

Legacy RecordingsWillie Nelson reflects on a life well-lived, with the people that matter the most, in his new ballad, “Our Song.” A simple, waltz-time ballad, the new song highlights Willie’s iconic voice and deft storytelling style. “Our Song”

ABC/Randy HolmesBack in 2010, when he was just starting his country career, Brett Eldredge released “Raymond” as his debut single. In the song, a nursing home worker develops a relationship with an Alzheimer’s patient who calls him Raymond, believing

Universal Music GroupReba McEntire was originally scheduled to head out on the road next weekend to begin her 2020 arena tour, but in light of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, those shows have been postponed.  “For the safety of

ABC/Todd WawrychukSuperstar Luke Combs has had an unstoppable run at radio over the past few years, sending his first seven singles to the top of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. However, the singer says he doesn’t think he’s reached his full potential yet.  “I’m not the

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 2012, this country star filed suit in Nashville against vendors who were selling knockoff merchandise outside the concerts on his Blood, Sweat and Beers Tour. Can you name him? ANSWER: Eric Church. Copyright ©

ABC/Eric LiebowitzThe auditions continue this Sunday on the third season of American Idol on ABC — and Luke Bryan says so far this year, the contestants are upping the musical ante. “The best part of the new season is we’re seeing

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockVince Gill, Billy Ray Cyrus and John Rich are among the artists contributing to a new compilation release called Love Lives On, a project helmed by not-for-profit roots label Roots & American Music Society and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors.

Michael KubeisyToday, Shania Twain — the actress — opens in her most high-profile movie role so far, starring as Christian artist Jeremy Camp‘s mother in the emotional film, I Still Believe.  KJ Apa — who is Archie on Riverdale — plays the popular singer,

ABC/Image Group LADolly Parton’s Tennessee theme park, Dollywood, is set to open for its spring season on Saturday. Ahead of opening day, the park issued a statement to its visitors regarding the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. “We

Jason Kempin/CMTKelsea Ballerini takes the stage with pop superstar Halsey in an upcoming episode of CMT’s Crossroads, which premieres in just a couple of weeks. Until then, Kelsea and Halsey are tiding fans over with an advance clip of their performance

ABC/Image Group LABlake Shelton has announced that the final five stops on his 2020 Friends & Heroes Tour will be rescheduled. The news comes as several other country stars are postponing tour dates and shows in light of

ABC/Image Group LAIt’s been a big week for Maren Morris, who headlined the 2020 Houston Rodeo last weekend while nine months pregnant. As she rocked her way through the iconic performance — with a car at the ready,

Allister AnnKenny Chesney is the latest country artist to postpone a spring 2020 leg of tour dates in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus. He broke the news to fans on Thursday, saying he’s putting his Chillaxification tour on pause through

ABC/Getty Images LAJason Aldean’s wife, Brittany, has been providing fans with regular social media updates as the couple work on construction of their dream home. In her latest batch of posts, Brittany revealed a number of exciting new changes around the

ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood’s first book, Find Your Path: Honor Your Body, Fuel Your Soul and Get Strong With the Fit52 Life is officially a New York Times bestseller. The fitness and lifestyle book debuted at the number two spot on

ABC/Image Group LADan + Shay have announced that they’re postponing the spring leg of their The (Arena) Tour in response to growing concerns surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.  The announcement comes just after the country duo’s

ABC/Image Group LAThe rescheduling of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival means that at least one major act will no longer appear at the event. As previously reported, in light of growing concerns surrounding the spread of  the

Comstock/ThinkstockTwenty-eight years ago this week, Alan Jackson topped the country radio charts for the very first time. Do you remember what song took him to the top? ANSWER: “I’d Love You All Over Again.” Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio.

ABC/BMLGWith Stagecoach postponed until fall and the Houston Rodeo ending early, country music is certainly feeling the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus.  But at least for now, newlyweds Carly Pearce and Michael Ray plan to keep working.  “I think we’re just as

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockTravis Tritt has signed a new deal with Big Noise Records, and he announced that he’s planning to put out a new, Dave Cobb-produced full length album later in the year. It will be the singer’s first release

Zach BelcherHot Country Knights made their Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday night, bringing their trademark combination of comedy, ‘90s-inspired tunes and high-waisted jeans to the stage.  Before their performance, the Knights stormed the Opry’s backstage in a hilarious

Monument RecordsWalker Hayes has big plans to hit the road in April. He’s headlining the newly-announced Triple Play Tour, flanked by his up-and-coming labelmates Brandon Ratcliff and Teddy Robb.  Kicking off in Cincinnati on April 16, the 13-stop trek is a

ABC/Image Group LAThe annual Houston Livestock & Rodeo Show is planning to end early due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus. The news broke on Wednesday, just after the World Health Organization officially declared the outbreak a pandemic.  ABC13 in

The Academy of Country MusicThe 2020 ACM Awards are scheduled to take place on April 5 — and according to a new statement, the show will go on. While the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus has caused

CMTCMT’s downtown Nashville building was closed for cleaning Tuesday after it was learned that someone who attended last week’s Rebuilding Nashville telethon was diagnosed with the COVID-19 coronavirus. The building is scheduled to reopen Wednesday morning, Billboard reports.  The

Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of FameThe upcoming ACM Awards show is set to take place on April 5, and ahead of the show, the Academy of Country Music has unveiled some of the artists

ABC/Image Group LAAshley McBryde will drop Never Will on April 3, her fourth career studio album and second release on a major label. She’s now a rising star with fans all over the world, but Ashley tells U.K. trade publication Music

Comstock/ThinkstockThis song, made famous by Whitney Houston but written and originally recorded by Dolly Parton, was certified eight times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on this day in 2019. Can you name it? ANSWER: “I Will Always

Diego PerníaJust five dates into their spring 2020 The Owl Tour, the Zac Brown Band has decided to reschedule the trek’s remaining stops. The band cites concerns over the COVID-19 coronavirus as the reason behind their change of plans. 

2020 Coachella lineup; Goldenvoice COVID-19 coronavirus has taken down yet another set of festivals in its wake.  On Tuesday, Goldenvoice, the company behind the fests, made the announcement that both Coachella and Stagecoach have been postponed until October

Steve Lowry/Ryman AuditoriumTonight, Scotty McCreery brings his tour to Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium for the first time in half-a-dozen years.  While the American Idol winner has played other events at the Ryman, it’s been quite awhile since he’s done his own show

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockCam is scheduled to play three special shows in April, giving fans on both the East and West coasts a taste of her new album. She’ll perform at the Mitchell Park Community Center in Palo Alto, California

ABC/Image Group LAFor Carrie Underwood, being open about the series of miscarriages she experienced was liberating.   In a new interview with Parade, Carrie explains how being open about what she was going through was liberating, and also affected the music

Warner Music Nashville Ingrid Andress is the subject of an Apple Music short film chronicling her rise to country stardom.  The film goes along with the “More Hearts Than Mine” singer having been selected as one of Apple Music’s

ABC/Randy HolmesFlorida Georgia Line is reuniting with friend Chris Tomlin for a special event.  The hitmaking duo will partake in “Good Friday Nashville,” a concert hosted by the Christian singer honoring the Easter holiday. They were originally scheduled to be surprise

BBR Music GroupJimmie Allen and Noah Cyrus walk through water to reach one other in the video for their new song, “This Is Us.”  Jimmie’s dressed in a cheetah-print shirt and black leather jacket, while Noah dons a nude body suit

ABC/Image Group LA“The Bones” has rewarded Maren Morris with chart accomplishment. The song has claimed the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week dated March 14, right on the heels of “The Bones” celebrating a two-week

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for StagecoachTwo major music festivals are in talks to move until later in the year due to the COVID-19 coronavirus concerns. Billboard reports that Goldenvoice, the concert promoter for Stagecoach Festival and Coachella Valley Music and

Columbia RecordsThe Dixie Chicks are lighting up the country charts with their new single.  “Gaslighter,” the trio’s first single in three years, has debuted at number 36 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart following its release last Wednesday, March 4. This

Comstock/ThinkstockToday marks the 20th wedding anniversary of this legendary country couple who married during an intimate ceremony in Nashville in 2000. He’s known for his rendition of “Go Rest High on That Mountain,” while she sings hits like “Baby, Baby”

Big MachineCarly Pearce freely admits her top-15 hit, “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” is based on the relationship she had immediately prior to dating her husband Michael Ray.  Now she’s revealing what it was like to co-write the tune with

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockRay Stevens has announced that proceeds from the opening night of his 2020 CabaRay show will go toward tornado relief efforts via the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The show takes place on Thursday.  Trace Adkins is set to

ABC/Image Group LACarly Pearce and Michael Ray are set to make the live TV debut this week of their new duet, “Finish Your Sentences.“ The couple will perform the song on ABC’s Good Morning America Wednesday during the 8 a.m. hour. This

ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris owned the stage while performing at the Houston Rodeo nine months pregnant. The superstar headlined the legendary livestock and rodeo show in her home state of Texas on Saturday night, sharing photos on Instagram of her

ABC/Image Group LAMike Fisher may be a former NHL player, but it looks like his country music singing wife Carrie Underwood is the real fitness champion of the family.  Carrie posted a photo on Instagram revealing that she and her husband took on

ABC/Randy HolmesA slew of country superstars will appear on season two of Songland.  Billboard reports that Florida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum and Martina McBride are on the star-studded roster of artists who will be pitched songs written specifically for them by aspiring songwriters. The

ABC/Image Group LAMitchell Tenpenny is partnering with a very special organization for his Ryman Auditorium headlining debut.  The singer will mark a music milestone when he headlines the storied venue for the first time on October 10, a

Spencer CombsRussell Dickerson takes to the open road in the unofficial video for his new single, “Love You Like I Used To.”  The video offers fans a look into how the song was made. In between shots of

ABC/Image Group LAKane Brown has found himself in a familiar place. The country superstar has claimed the number-one spot on the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase charts with his song “Homesick,” marking his fifth consecutive number-one single. It also completes

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 2008, a rising newcomer was at the top spot on the country music album chart with her self-titled debut album. After taking Nashville by storm, she went on to become one of the

ABC/Randy HolmesWhen it comes to setting relationship goals, look no further than Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani.   During one of Shelton’s tour stops in Los Angeles on Saturday, he surprised concertgoers with a very special performance.  Stefani, dressed in “denim and

ABC/Lou RoccoDolly Parton has absolutely no plans to slow down and take things easy once she turns the big seven-five next year on January 19.  In fact, she wants to put on the same little black bunny suit she wore when

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockThe Hot Country Knights are back with their next song, “Moose Knuckle Shuffle,” a hilarious spoof on ‘90s country. The song comes off of the band’s recently-announced upcoming album, The K is Silent.  Lukas Nelson & Promise of the

2020 NBCUniversal Media, LLC.As the blind auditions continue on The Voice, Blake Shelton remains the show’s winningest coach, having won six times. He’s also the only judge who’s been around for all eighteen seasons. After all this time, Blake says

David A. Smith/Getty ImagesThere’s a first time for everything. Travis Tritt has been a country hitmaker for the past 30 years, but as of this weekend, he’s making his debut on a brand-new chart.  Travis contributed vocals to Cory Marks’ 2019

CMTCountry stars came together Thursday night to raise nearly $400,000 for middle Tennessee tornado relief. People reports that the telethon, in tandem with local radio stations and the American Red Cross, raised over $387,000 for the American Red Cross Southern Tornado

Mercury NashvilleIt’s finally release day for Lauren Alaina, whose new, six-track EP, Getting Good, came out on Friday. And safe to say, she’s excited about it. “I’m so excited to share where I’ve been the last few years,” the singer

Cody HeckberLindsay Ell puts the spotlight on her soaring vocal delivery in the music video for her new ballad, “I Don’t Love You.” The song, a searing breakup ballad about the loneliness that follows the end of a

Big Feat PRBrothers Osborne and Ashley McBryde are among the star-studded lineup of artists set to play a charity benefit concert in support of those affected by the tornadoes that hit Nashville this week.  The event, dubbed To Nashville, with Love,

ABC/Image Group LAAs more cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus are confirmed across the U.S. and internationally, Old Dominion has announced that they will not be performing scheduled dates in Berlin, Amsterdam, Dublin, London and Glasgow.  The canceled dates are

Mercury NashvilleMaddie & Tae put a fun spin on a grim situation in the new music video for their song, “Bathroom Floor.” In the beginning of the clip, the band mates wake up hungover and disheveled in a

Capitol Records NashvilleDuring last month’s Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, Mickey Guyton delivered one of the event’s most memorable performances, debuting her new song “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?” live on stage at the Ryman Auditorium. Mickey sang

Mercury Records Between 1986 and 1991, Johnny Cash put out six albums on Mercury Records. Now, those projects are being revisited for the first time, as the label readies a string of new releases. Available on April 24, the

Warner Music NashvilleIngrid Andress‘ career is off to the kind of start every artist dreams of: her debut single, “More Hearts Than Mine,” is about to break into the top ten; last month, she played the prestigious New Faces

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1999, a country icon in the midst of a career comeback was seriously injured after he crashed his car into a bridge. Alcohol was subsequently revealed to be a factor in the accident,

ABC/Eric LiebowitzWell into the third season of American Idol on ABC, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Katy Perry are more comfortable together than ever before.  While you’d think that would lead to a greater sense of harmony on set, Luke says the case

2020 Coachella lineup; Goldenvoice Coronavirus is turning out to be quite the party-pooper with Coachella as the latest festival on its radar. The Coachella Valley Music and Arts festival is an annual festival held in Indio, California

ABC/Image Group LADays after a deadly tornado ripped through Tennessee, killing at least 25 people on Tuesday, celebrities with ties to the Volunteer State have come forward to help with relief efforts.  On Thursday, country act Dan +

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockChris Young, Brett Young and Jon Pardi are among the country stars scheduled to take the stage at Greeley Stampede 2020. LoCash and Phil Vassar will also perform, alongside headlining rockers 3 Doors Down. All-female Nashville collective the Song Suffragettes are planning their sixth anniversary show

ABC/Image Group LADan + Shay will kick off their lengthy The (Arena) Tour on Friday, and they’re starting things off with a pair of sold-out hometown shows at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.  It’s an exciting start for the superstar

1220 Entertainment Kane Brown just wrapped a run of European dates on his 2020 Worldwide Beautiful Tour, and now the country star is coming back to the U.S. in style. He kicked off the stateside leg of his

1220 EntertainmentJon Pardi will head to this year’s ACM Awards in Las Vegas with not one, but two Album of the Year nods — as both artist and co-producer — for his 2019 project, Heartache Medication. Leading up to the ACMs,

ABC RadioGarth Brooks received the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in an awards ceremony on Wednesday, but the country hitmaker wasn’t content to delver a token performanceon. Instead, he played a lengthy performance that also

CMTWith help from local radio stations and the American Red Cross, CMT is planning a telethon to raise funds for Tennessee tornado relief efforts. The three-hour broadcast will kick off on Thursday at 5PM ET. Some of

ABC AudioAfter being inspired by a morning show host who regularly pays tribute to first responders on the air, Miranda Lambert was inspired to do something similar for her current Wildcard tour.  As the trek moved from city to city, the

Mercury NashvilleRising artist Travis Denning has announced his first-ever EP, a six-song project called Beer’s Better Cold. The EP will come out on May 15. Beer’s Better Cold will include Denning’s current top-fifteen single, “After a Few,” as well as other

ABC/Image Group LARap icon Post Malone played a sold-out show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday night, and he clearly had some famous fans in Music City. The hip-hop star tipped his hat to country music during his performance

ABC/Randy HolmesSurprise! Florida Georgia Line band mate Tyler Hubbard and his wife, Hayley, are expecting their third child. The singer shared the good news on Instagram, with help from a pair of adorable snapshots of his two kids.  “‘Little brother, mommy and daddy are

ABC/Image Group LASince the release of her major label debut, Girl Going Nowhere, in March of 2018, Ashley McBryde‘s amassed a ton of critical acclaim, and a boatload of major awards.  This past November, the Country Music Association named

Comstock/ThinkstockReese Witherspoon took home her first Academy Award — for Best Actress — 14 years ago today for her portrayal of June Carter Cash in this acclaimed film, which starred Joaquin Phoenix as June’s husband Johnny Cash. Can you name the movie? ANSWER: Walk

ABC/Image Group LARunaway June‘s first major bonding experience with Jon Pardi happened a couple years ago when the all-female trio headed out on tour with him and Midland.  Now, Jon and the “Buy My Own Drinks” hitmakers are so tight,

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockLady Antebellum has released a new acoustic album, Live: In the Round. The project features stripped-down versions of five of the songs from their latest album Ocean — including the chart-topping hit “What If I Never Get Over You,” and their

Warner Music Nashville Ingrid Andress is sharing the track listing for her upcoming debut album, Lady Like.  The project features eight tracks, all co-written and co-produced by the singer. It will feature her top 10, gold-certified single “More Hearts

ABC/Todd WawrychukLuke Combs continues to score sellouts with his new set of dates on the What You See Is What You Get Tour.  Less than a week after tickets for the 24 new shows went on sale, 16

ABC/Image Group LAIn the wake of the deadly tornado that rocked the city early Tuesday morning, Mitchell Tenpenny is leading the rebuilding charge by hosting a benefit concert in Nashville next Monday night. Mitchell is joining forces

ABC/Image Group LADolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Kenny Rogers are all subjects of individual A&E specials exploring their career trajectories, all of which will air in April. Biography: Dolly, which airs on April 12 at 8 p.m. ET, follows her journey from growing

Columbia Records It’s a big day for Dixie Chicks fans.  The Grammy-winning trio of Natalie Maines, Martie Erwin Maguire and Emily Erwin Robison has officially dropped their new single, “Gaslighter,” and announced that an album of the same name is coming May 1. The video

ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris has struck gold again.  Her 2019 album, Girl, has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album scored the largest debut streaming week for a country album by a woman, amassing 24

Capitol Nashville Spring is about to get hotter with the release of Hot Country Knights‘ debut album, The K is Silent.  Hot Country Knights is the side hustle of Dierks Bentley, aka Doug Douglason, and his band, the sextet coming together to

ABC Radio Garth Brooks has unveiled a new stop on his Stadium Tour. The legendary star will perform at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on August 22 at 7 p.m. Allegiant is currently under construction in Paradise, Nevada

Comstock/ThinkstockIn 2003, Johnny Cash released his cover of this Nine Inch Nails song that would go on to achieve critical acclaim and win both Single of the Year and Music Video of the Year at the CMA Awards, as well as Best

Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesFollowing her ouster on Monday, former Recording Academy CEO Deborah Dugan filed a supplemental charge against the organization, claiming it provides “significant additional information and evidence” of alleged attempts to influence the nominations process by the Academy and

ABC/Image Group LAJake Owen‘s latest album, Greetings From…Jake, kicks off with his ACM-nominated, top-ten hit “Down to the Honkytonk,” with his most recent number one, “I Was Jack (You Were Diane),” coming up a couple tracks later. The

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockGone West, the new country group comprised of Colbie Caillat, Jason Reeves, Nelly Joy and Justin Kawika Young, will release its debut album, Canyons, on June 12. The album is available for pre-sale now and includes the instant gratification track, “Slow Down.”  Duo Seaforth was bestowed with

ABC RadioGarth Brooks is reuniting with Austin City Limits for a special showcase.  The country titan is teaming up with the iconic PBS series for an intimate show on May 24 at ACL‘s current home, the famed Studio 6A on the campus of University

Valheria RochaTaylor Swift has homes in a variety of cities and spends a lot of time in New York City, L.A. and London, but her heart still belongs to the town where she started her career. After

ABC/Image Group LALady Antebellum‘s Hillary Scott lost an important part of her childhood in the deadly Nashville tornadoes early Tuesday morning. Hillary shared on her Instagram Stories that her former middle and high school, Donelson Christian Academy, was demolished during the tornadoes that

ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood‘s husband Mike Fisher and their two sons are safe following the deadly tornadothat hit Nashville on Monday night.  During an appearance on the Today show Tuesday morning, Carrie revealed that when the tornado sirens started going off, Mike awoke

ABC/Image Group LAMultiple country stars have reported themselves safe from the Nashville tornado, while also expressing remorse over the devastation it caused. Maren Morris, Dierks Bentley, Kelsea Ballerini and Reba McEntire are among those who turned to social media in the wake

Allister AnnKenny Chesney has his sights sets on the release date for his new album.  The superstar will unveil his 19th studio album, Here and Now, on May 1. The project took a year and a half to complete, with Kenny

Comstock/ThinkstockIn 1990, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings launched their first tour as this renowned supergroup with a performance at the famed Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Can you name them? ANSWER: The Highwaymen. Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights

John Lamparski/WireImageDeborah Dugan, who was placed on administrative leave from her post as president/CEO of the Recording Academy in January following allegations of misconduct by a senior female Academy member, has been terminated, the organization announced in

ABC/Image Group LAJimmie Allen‘s celebrating the second number one of his career this week with “Make Me Want To,” as he also welcomes newborn daughter Naomi into the world.  Last month at Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, Jimmie revealed

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockIn case you missed it, LeAnn Rimes appeared on Sunday’s episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. She and host Jesse Tyler Ferguson helped a California-based family make their home wheelchair-accessible after father Jeff Holtzclaw lost a leg in a motorcycle accident. Willie Nelson is returning

ABC RadioGarth Brooks is making history — again.  As “Dive Bar,” his collaboration with Blake Shelton, ascends to the top five on the Mediabase country chart today, Garth officially becomes the first artist to have scored at least one top

ABC/Image Group LAWhen Justin Moore needs inspiration, he takes to the sea.  In a new issue of Cowboys & Indians magazine, the “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away” singer reveals that his favorite place to write songs is the beach. He

Dustin HaneyJimmie Allen is back at the top of the charts.  The young hitmaker has scored his second number-one single with “Make Me Want To,” on both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart.  Following in the footsteps of

ABC/Gavin BondLuke Bryan has some sound words of advice for fellow American Idol judge Katy Perry about married life. Katy is getting ready to marry her longtime partner, Orlando Bloom, and the country superstar has a tried and true piece of advice for her. 

ABC/Randy HolmesCole Swindell is ready to be “down to earth” on his upcoming tour. The “You Should Be Here” hitmaker is embarking on his new tour on Thursday. The two-month Down to Earth Tour takes him and openers Hardy and

ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood is taking her Fit52 lifestyle to another level.  Carrie is coordinating the launch of a new app, fit52, with the release of her new book, FIND YOUR PATH: Honor Your Body, Fuel Your Soul, and

Comstock/ThinkstockOne of country music’s fastest-rising superstars, who scored his first-ever chart-topping hit with “Hurricane,” is celebrating his 30th birthday today. Do you know who he is? ANSWER: Luke Combs. Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

ABC/Image Group LAMiranda Lambert will be seeing her husband more often if the rumors are true: he retired from the New York Police Department in order to join her security team. Entertainment Tonight reports that husband Brendan McLoughlin has been recently

NBCUniversal Media, LLC“Chaos!” That’s how Blake Shelton describes season eighteen of The Voice. And he says there’s only one man to blame: Nick Jonas.  “We’ve added a coach who’s kinda taken us all a little bit off guard,” Blake confesses. “Nick

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockIn case you missed it, Kane Brown stopped by NBC’s Today show this week to perform his heartfelt tribute to his infant child, “For My Daughter.” Kane is gearing up to hit the road for his Worldwide Beautiful Tour in

L-R: Emily Robison and Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks; Rick Kern/WireImage Dixie Chicks fans have been waiting a long time for new music from the trio, but it seems as if that wait is finally coming to an end.

Adam TaylorA self-proclaimed balladeer and R&B enthusiast, Brett Young is always game to stretch the boundaries of the country format — especially for a song with thoughtful, well-crafted lyrics. The singer says that’s what first drew him to “I

Julie PaisleyLauren Akins has already amassed a loyal fan base as the wife of country superstar Thomas Rhett. Now Lauren has written a memoir called Live in Love: Growing Together Through Life’s Changes, which details her love story with her

ABC RadioGarth Brooks played a stadium tour stop in Detroit recently, and the country superstar had such a great time at the show that he shared a photograph of himself on social media wearing a jersey for Barry Sanders, the retired

Big Machine RecordsMidland celebrate their honky-tonking roots on their new album Live From the Palomino, which is out now. The trio recorded the project during a one-night-only show at Hollywood’s famed Palomino club in October of 2019.  It’s the

MCA NashvilleSam Hunt is gearing up to drop his first album in six years, and the superstar has plans to party in style. He’s set an album release party and show for April 3, the same day his

Big Machine RecordsPowerhouse duo Sugarland revisit three live show highlights from their newest album, Bigger, on a just-released EP. Called Bigger, Louder, Live, the project was recorded during the band’s headlining show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Bigger, Louder, Live consists of “On

Diego PerníaNobody tours quite like the Zac Brown Band. A perennial live favorite known for lengthy, creative outings and an action-packed show, the group spends much of their lives on the road — so it’s fitting that tour

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1963, this country icon gave her final television performance before dying in a plane crash just five days later. She sang “San Antonio Rose” and “I Fall to Pieces” on The Glenn Reeves Show.

John Shearer/Getty Images for Amazon MusicKelsea Ballerini is counting down the days until her third studio album, kelsea, drops on March 20. She says the project is “my favorite body of music yet,” and to celebrate, she’s shared another

ABC/Gavin BondThis Sunday, the auditions continue on season three of American Idol on ABC, and during his time on the show, Luke Bryan‘s come to believe potential superstars basically fall into two categories. “Most of the time, the real talent,

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockPerennial bluegrass favorites Jim Lauderdale and Rhonda Vincent will host a new PBS special, Bluegrass Now!, premiering tomorrow evening. Filmed live at the Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Museum in Kentucky, the showcase features acts like Molly Tuttle and Dan Tyminski.  John Prine has been

ABC/Image Group LAEight months into her pregnancy, Maren Morris is serving up some “real talk” for her fans. On her Instagram stories, the singer shared a snapshot of herself working out with help from celebrity trainer Erin Oprea, who’s also known for

ABC/Todd WawrychukLast year, Luke Combs won an ACM Award for New Male Artist of the Year. This year, he’s made a massive jump up the ranks, and might even take home the title of Entertainer of the Year. On

Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesRising artist Caylee Hammack is among the up-and-comers nominated for New Female Artist of the Year at the 2020 ACM Awards. When she learned the news, Caylee says she had a rather emotional moment — in a

Ryan SmithRiley Green woke up to his first-ever nomination for an ACM award this morning, and not surprisingly, the rising country singer is still pinching himself.  “It is such an honor to be nominated. The country music community

Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumFans got big news from Keith Urban Thursday morning.  The singer not only announced that he’s hosting the 2020 ACM Awards, he also has a new single out, with even

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 2002, this country singer was at the top of the country album chart with his 10th studio album, Drive. The project included hits like “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning).” Do you

Academy of Country MusicMaren Morris and Thomas Rhett lead the nominations for the upcoming 55th Academy of Country Music Awards, with five nods each. It’s significant that TR also grabs his first career nomination for Entertainer this year. Dan + Shay are

Academy of Country MusicThe 55th Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted for the first time by Keith Urban, will be handed out Sunday, April 5 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and broadcast live on CBS.

Academy of Country MusicReigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban will host the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday, April 5, live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The Aussie superstar also revealed Thursday morning that he

ABC/Image Group LAThomas Rhett‘s wife Lauren and their daughters — Willa Gray, who is four, and two-year-old Ada James — often inspire smashes like “Die a Happy Man” and “Life Changes.” But TR reveals the women in his life also take it one step further…they have

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockTanya Tucker will join Brandi Carlile for two sold-out performances at Morrison, Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre in September. The pair will perform with the Colorado Symphony.  In case you missed it, Americana mainstay Nathaniel Rateliff made a stop at The Late Show

ABC/Todd WawrychukEven though Luke Combs just released a new album a few months ago, he’s already got a new tune that he just can’t wait to share with fans. The singer previewed a demo of an un-released new tune

John Shearer/Getty Images for Amazon MusicKelsea Ballerini recently returned to Elle magazine’s YouTube channel for a “redemption round” of word association. In the game, Kelsea received a single word and had ten seconds to think of and sing a song

ABC/Image Group LAThe Academy of Country Music will unveil its host and nominees for the 2020 ACM Awards tomorrow.  The host of this year’s show will be announced first via social media at 8 a.m. ET. Following

Chris HolloLuke Combs and Darius Rucker are just two of the country stars set to appear on the first-ever episode of the all-new Opry show, which will air on the Grand Ole Opry’s recently launched Circle Network. The series debuts tonight at

MCA NashvilleSam Hunt is back in a familiar spot at radio as his new single, “Kinfolks,” ascends to the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart. It’s his sixth chart-topping hit in a reign that dates back to 2014, when he

Comstock/ThinkstockToday in 1997, this country star won two Grammy Awards: Best New Artist and Best Female Country Vocal Performance for “Blue” at the age of 14, making her the youngest individual Grammy winner ever and the first country artist

ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris brought big news to fans via Instagram this morning: She’s got a new tour planned, and the fun kicks off in June. Called RSVP: The Tour, the trek is named for “RSVP,” one of the songs

Blue Rose, Inc.Garth Brooks will be honored with the ICON Award at this year’s Billboard Music Awards, and will also perform during the April 29 telecast. There have only been eight other artists who’ve received the ICON

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockUK country duo The Shires is releasing their new album, Good Years, in the U.S. on March 13. The album was recorded in Nashville and features a song co-written by Cam. The Shires is the first UK country act to perform

ABC/Image Group LALil Nas X made “The Happiest Place on Earth” even more exciting with a surprise appearance for some special children.  According to the official Instagram page for Bert’s Big Adventure, an organization that provides free trips to Disney World for

ABC RadioGarth Brooks is getting very close to announcing the next stops on his Stadium Tour, and he promises that they are “historic.”  During the most recent edition of his weekly Facebook Live series, Inside Studio G, Garth teased that the location for his

ABC/Image Group LAFlorida Georgia Line wants to collaborate with Carrie Underwood, and they already have a song in mind for it.  The hitmaking duo turned to Instagram to make their plea for the fellow superstar to join them on a song

BBR Music Group Blanco Brown and Parmalee have released the heartwarming video for their collaborative song, “Just the Way.”  The sunny video shines a spotlight on different types of women, from a young girl who’s in a wheelchair to an older

ABC/Randy HolmesIf you listen closely, you’ll hear a special little guest on Florida Georgia Line‘s remix of Justin Bieber‘s “Yummy.” The sweet voice that says “yummy” at the beginning and in the middle of the song is Tyler Hubbard‘s

ABC/Image Group LABlake Shelton‘s Friends and Heroes 2020 Tour is off to a roaring start.  The country superstar celebrated three sold-out shows during the second weekend of the tour. He treated the crowd to a thrilling surprise

ABC/Randy HolmesFlorida Georgia Line are Billionaires.  The hitmaking duo have been bestowed with the Billionaire plaque by Pandora for achieving a whopping five billion career ‘spins’ on the digital music platform. They are also among the top 10

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 2005, Tim McGraw‘s crossover hit with rapper Nelly made him the first country artist to earn a Platinum single for digital downloads from the RIAA. Can you name the tune? ANSWER: “Over and Over.” Copyright ©

Trae Patton/NBC It may be a new season of The Voice, but there’s a brand new face sitting in one of the judge’s chair this year — Nick Jonas of The Jonas Brothers. The young singer proved to be a formidable opponent

ABC/Image Group LARussell Dickerson and Thomas Rhett are great friends, so the “Every Little Thing” hitmaker couldn’t wait to meet TR’s new daughter, Lennon Love, who was born on February 10. Last Thursday night, Russell and his wife Kailey finally got to spend

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockTenille Townes has written and released a song called “In My Blood,” recognizing women in the Future Farmers of America (FFA). The song is part of a new campaign titled 50 Years of Women in FFA, honoring

ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood and husband Mike Fisher returned to Bridgestone Arena for a weekend Nashville Predators game, but this time as fans of Mike’s former team.  The powerhouse vocalist and former NHL player were in the stands when the

Capitol Nashville Luke Bryan finally feels like he’s hitting his stride on American Idol.  Now in his third year as a judge on the ABC singing competition, Luke says that he’s having more fun than ever. A major part

Shock InkToby Keith has another honor to add to his collection.  The “How Do You Like Me Now?!” singer was the recipient of the Arnie Award at the 2020 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament in Pebble Beach, California. Awarded

ABC/Image Group LAMaddie & Tae‘s Taylor Dye is married.  Taylor wed songwriter Josh Kerr in a ceremony in Nashville on February 21. The couple shared photos from the special day on Instagram, revealing that Taylor wore a long-sleeved white gown with

ABC/Image Group LABrandi Carlile is lending her support to a meaningful cause.  The beloved singer has been tapped as the official 2020 Record Store Day ambassador. The annual tradition   began in 2008 and takes place one Saturday

ABC/Image Group LACraig Morgan is making his way back to TV. The country star is partnering with the recently launched country music network, Circle, for a new reality show called Craig’s World. The 10-episode series will follow the singer as he navigates

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1991, the ‘50s honky tonk legend behind hits like “In the Jailhouse Now” died of pancreatic cancer. Do you know who he was? ANSWER: Webb Pierce. Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

ABC/Mark LevineShay Mooney, one half of the Grammy Award-winning duo Dan + Shay, announced on Saturday that he welcomed another son with wife Hannah Billingsley. The “10,000 Hours” singer was over the moon when announcing the birth of Ames Alexander, who was born on

ABC/Image Group LAWhile Maren Morris counts down the days until she welcomes her first child with husband Ryan Hurd, “The Bones” singer posed a serious question to fans on Twitter: What the heck is a playroom? “Someone tell me wtf

ABC/Image Group LAEarlier this month, Tim McGraw revealed that he was parting ways with Sony Music Nashville, his label since 2017. Fans wondered where the country superstar would end up next, especially since he was gearing up for a

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockJimmie Allen teams up with rising pop act Noah Cyrus for his new single, “This is Us.” The power ballad was co-written by Florida Georgia Line bandmate Tyler Hubbard.  Last Friday, a DVD of worship songs and hymns performed by country legend Randy

ABC AudioCarrie Underwood was in tears Friday afternoon at Country Radio Seminar as she received a Platinum album for her most recent release Cry Pretty, which she co-produced. “This means a lot, ’cause I feel like this is the

Sara HertelLeAnn Rimes donned Western wear and headed to a saloon-themed Gruene, Texas photo studio for the latest installment of her LovE Sessions. The singer’s newest cover performance taps pop singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi’s “Someone You Loved.” The breakup ballad’s

Round Here RecordsRaeLynn’s bold new release, “Keep Up,” is an attitude-packed anthem for country girls who know how to work, play and party every bit as hard as their male counterparts. The singer also dropped a music

Legacy RecordingsCountry legend Willie Nelson will drop the 70th solo studio album of his career, First Rose of Spring, on April 24. The new release comes right before the singer’s 87th birthday on April 29. In addition to a variety

Warner Music NashvilleTucker Beathard returns with an emotional new power ballad that’s all about the pain of still caring about someone who no longer cares for you. Called “You Would Think,” the song describes a breakup that ends

Rick DiamondThe King of Country Music has a new stadium show on the books: George Strait will headline the University of Notre Dame’s stadium in South Bend, Indiana on August 15. It’s an unbeatable lineup for country fans, with Brothers

Diego PerníaThey may still be in the middle of their 2020 The Owl Tour, but the Zac Brown Band is already expanding on their upcoming summer plans. The group revealed five new tour stops on their 2020 Roar with

Warner Music Nashville After teasing new music for several weeks and even sharing the title of his next single, Kenny Chesney’s next tune is finally available for us to hear. “Here and Now” is the name of the

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1958, one particularly rough-and-tumble country legend was transferred to San Quentin Prison after a failed attempt to break out of Bakersfield Jail. Do you remember who it was? ANSWER: Merle Haggard. Copyright © 2020,

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockAmericana legend John Prine announced that he’ll be taking a break from touring in order to recover from a hip injury. A post on the singer’s Instagram explained why John’s taking some time off the road, adding that he’ll be

ABC/Image Group LACongratulations are in order for Frankie Ballard and his wife, Christina who welcomed their daughter Pepper Lynn on February 8. The couple shared the exciting news in a heartfelt Instagram post on Thursday alongside an

ABC AudioEric Church doesn’t do things like everyone else, and nothing underscores that like the way he created the songs for his new album. Wearing regular glasses instead of his signature shades, The Chief gave the keynote address

ABC AudioCarrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan and Reba McEntire, all on the same bill?  That’s what fans got to enjoy Thursday during Country Radio Seminar, as the UMG record label group hosted its 11th annual luncheon and performance

Chris HolloReba McEntire dropped a huge surprise on fans today: She is returning to Universal Music Group Nashville, her original label home, which is where she spent the first 32 years of her career.  Reba spent time with

Robby Klein/Sweet Talk PublicityGabby Barrett’s star continues to rise as her soulful new single, “I Hope,” eclipses 200 million on-demand streams. The song ranks in the top five of all on-demand country streams, clocking in at the

ABC/Image Group LAAmazon Music has released a new exclusive mini-documentary, called Velocity, about the rise and reign of country superstar Kane Brown.  The short film follows Kane’s journey from a budding artist who gained his first fans through social

ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit have been named as headliners for this year’s Railbird Festival, which will take place in August in Lexington, Kentucky.  The festival’s roster skews towards Americana and indie rock, with

John Shearer/Getty Images for Amazon MusicKelsea Ballerini headlined the Amazon Country Heat showcase at Nashville’s Country Radio Seminar on Wednesday night, and she took the opportunity to share a bit more of her just-announced third album, kelsea.  Kelsea treated

ABC/Todd WawrychukLuke Combs just launched his 2020 What You Get Tour earlier this month, but the country superstar is already making big plans for later in the year: He’s extending the run to include several more dates this

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1988, this iconic pair that frequently performed on the Porter Wagoner Show dueted on the Grand Ole Opry together for the first time since parting ways in 1974. Can you guess who it is? ANSWER: Dolly Parton and Porter

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockStephanie Quayle is teaming up with Harley Davidson for a three-part video series chronicling her journey from learning how to ride horses to riding a motorcycle. She stars alongside her mother, who teaches her how to ride

ABC/Todd WawrychukLuke Combs is now a vegan.  Yep, you read that right. The deer-hunting, fast-food-loving country hitmaker has revamped his eating habits to cut out all animal products.  It’s not because he’s overhauling his health or becoming an

ABC AudioWednesday at Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, Rascal Flatts came together for a retrospective look at their 20-year career, which will come to a close in October when they wrap up their farewell tour. The chart-topping trio discussed

Kayla Schoen for CRS It’s been so long since Kenny Chesney played some of his songs live that, he admitted at Country Radio Seminar in Nashville on Wednesday, he literally had to look up the words to some of

ABC AudioOn her way to perform eight shows in ten days, Miranda Lambert stopped off to make an appearance at Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, TN on Wednesday.  In a rare intimate conversation, Miranda talked about her earliest days

ABC Radio Garth Brooks dominated venues on the opposite end of the spectrum in 2019 as he simultaneously juggled his Stadium Tour with the Dive Bar Tour, and he says that won’t stop any time soon.  During the

Tim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesA group of up-and-coming country artists have been selected to perform at Trailblazer Festival’s “Next From Nashville” stage. Fans who attend the New York-based festival will have the opportunity to see some of Nashville’s rising talent

ABC/Image Group LAAshley McBryde is heading back across the pond.  The “One Night Standards” singer is set for a nine-date run across Europe in September, and is scheduled to perform in England, Ireland, Scotland and elsewhere. Ashley will spend roughly

ABC/Mark Levine Brad Paisley is trekking across the globe on a new tour.  Brad has booked the 2020 World Tour that takes him across North America and over to Europe throughout the spring and summer. The tour includes

ABC Radio Garth Brooks has unveiled the long-awaited video of him and Blake Shelton performing “Dive Bar” live for the first time.  Captured during Garth’s show at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho in July 2019, the video, which premiered on Facebook today, shows the

Capitol NashvilleLuke Bryan is venturing down a new creative path.  The superstar has partnered with high-end wine, beer and liquor company, Constellation Brands, to launch his own brand of beer. Titled Two Lane American Golden Lager, the company says

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 2011, this “Gunpowder and Lead” hit maker became the first woman to sell out the iconic honky tonk, Billy Bob’s, in Fort Worth, Texas two nights in a row. Can you guess who

ABC/Randy HolmesFlorida Georgia Line has added a country flavor to Justin Bieber‘s “Yummy.” The duo teamed up with the pop superstar for a country remix of his hit track, adding countrified references ranging from black stallions to Chick-Fil-A. FGL

ABC/Image Group LAWhen Maren Morris plays the prestigious Houston Rodeo on March 7, she’ll be nine months pregnant and almost ready to deliver her first child, a son with fellow singer/songwriter Ryan Hurd. Maren’s clearly been pretty fearless during her

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockGarth Brooks will reveal the video of his and Blake Shelton‘s performance of their hit song “Dive Bar” during Garth’s Stadium Tour stop last summer in Boise, Idaho on Facebook today. The performance marked the live debut of the song,

ABC/Image Group LAFans who attended Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Farewell play in Nashville got an extra treat with a surprise performance by Chris Stapleton.  Chris and his wife Morgane were amongst the thousands of fans who attended Tyler’s production of Madea’s Farewell play Friday when it made a stop at Bridgestone

Courtesy CMTCMT has partnered with media research company Coleman Insights to gather more data regarding the lack of airplay female artists receive on country radio.  In the new equal play research study conducted in partnership by the two organizations,

ABC/Image Group LAHometown Rising Country Music & Bourbon Festival has announced its star studded lineup.  Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley and Old Dominion are among the superstar talent to perform at the second annual festival that unites bourbon and music in Louisville,

ABC/Image Group LAKane Brown is the focus of a new Amazon Music documentary.  Titled Velocity, the mini-documentary will chronicle Kane’s fast rising career from building a fan base on social media to becoming one of country music’s modern superstars who headlined the Staples

Kristin Barlow Trace Adkins is hitting the road this year on The Way I Wanna Go Tour.  The deep baritone singer will voyage across the country, performing in theatres, state fairs and other venues on a 27-date tour

ABC/Image Group LARascal Flatts are expanding their farewell tour with the announcement of several new dates and opening acts. The CMA Award winning group has added 11 shows to the Rascal Flatts Farewell: Life is a Highway Tour,

ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood is bringing Find Your Path on tour.  The superstar singer announced on Instagram that she will embark on a brief book tour to promote her new book Find Your Path: Honor Your Body, Fuel Your Soul, and Get Strong with

Cover Art Courtesy of Universal Music NorwayBrett Young‘s talent is traveling across continental lines.  The country star is collaborating with Norwegian singer Astrid S on her new single, “I Do.” The pop-oriented song, featuring acoustic guitar and penned solely

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1999, the Dixie Chicks were at the top spot on the country music albums chart with their major label debut record. Do you remember what it was called? ANSWER: Wide Open Spaces. Copyright © 2020, ABC

Broken BowTonight at Analog at Hutton Hotel in Nashville, Dustin Lynch records a new episode of Front and Centerfor the show’s upcoming tenth season on public television. Music City’s just about eighty miles northwest of where Dustin grew up in

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockIn case you missed it, Niko Moon dropped his new EP, Good Time, last week. The title track is headed to country radio on March 16, and the singer’s also scheduled for his Grand Ole Opry debut in April.

Mercury NashvilleOn the heels of wrapping her first-ever headlining tour, Lauren Alaina is sharing more details about her new Getting Good EP, including the cover art and a full track list for the project.  The EP’s cover, which Lauren posted on her

ABC/Image Group LADuring her appearance as a guest artist on iconic kids’ show Sesame Street, Maren Morris filmed a special song called “Oops! Whoops! Wait, Ah Hah!” Aside from being quite catchy, the tune offers an important message of encouragement

Universal Music GroupIn his scathing new breakup tune, Travis Denning is leaving a dead-end relationship for “Abby” — and yep, that stands for “anybody but you.” The new song is the perfect anthem for anybody who’s alone on Valentine’s

True PublicityIn celebration of shelter pets — and the volunteers and organizations that help them find good homes — Miranda Lambert is offering a little extra love to ten animal rescues across the country.   The “Wildcard” singer challenged thousands

ABC/Image Group LAJason Aldean is a couple of weeks into his 2020 We Back Tour, and thanks to the singer’s wife, Brittany, fans can check out all the behind-the-scenes action from the run. Brittany took to Instagram Stories last night to

Capitol NashvilleLuke Bryan has offered a first look at the title track of his seventh studio album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here. If the new song is any indication, Luke’s next project will be all about celebrating life in a

Big MachineIt’s no secret that love has been a big part of Carly Pearce’s life over the last couple of years — last October, she married fellow country artist Michael Ray. Now, her just-released, self-titled sophomore album takes fans

ABC/Image Group LASince Riley Green‘s a good-looking, single, former college football player who’s also a successful country singer, there are likely plenty of women who dream of being his Valentine.  Even so, the “There Was This Girl” hitmaker

Comstock/ThinkstockValentine’s Day may be the holiday of love and warm fuzzy feelings, but on this day in 2011, one country star was preparing to say goodbye. The hitmaker behind songs like “Wichita Lineman” announced his final studio

ABC/Gavin BondAs Luke Bryan and his fellow American Idol judges start their third season together on Sunday, there’s no denying they’ve learned a thing or two during their time on ABC. Luke, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry all agree there are several mistakes that will almost

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockMarty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives have big tour plans for 2020: They’ll be teaming up with classic rocker Steve Miller for a co-headlining run called The Americana Tour. The fun kicks off in June, beginning in Austin, Texas. Veteran

ABC/Image Group LATonight, Reba McEntire gets to add to her TV acting resume with a guest role on Young Sheldon, the spin-off prequel of the hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory.  Before the episode airs, Reba is offering a sneak peek

Capitol NashvilleYou can check out both the cover and the title track of Luke Bryan’s new album, Born Here Live Here Die Here, via People.com now. For his cover shot, a smiling, denim-clad Luke straddles a chair in the middle of a

ABC/Image Group LAIn a recent social media post, Carrie Underwood revealed the hilarious truth of what her four-year-old son, Isaiah, really thinks of her. The superstar shared a fill-in-the-blank-style story about her that Isaiah wrote, complete with descriptions of her physical appearance, favorite

Strange Bird MediaIn 2013, Darius Rucker scored a big hit with his version of “Wagon Wheel.”  Seven years later, the song continues to sell: It was just certified for sales of eight million copies. Now, Darius is the only solo

ABC/Image Group LAThe nominations for the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2020 were unveiled today, and country act Dan + Shay gets a mention in the category of Favorite Music Collaboration. They’re nominated for “10,000 Hours,” their massively popular duet

Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesAmy Grant is sharing a personal medical diagnosis in hopes that her fans will be inspired to take care of their heart health.  On social media, the 59-year-old singer revealed that she’s undergone a battery of tests

Comstock/ThinkstockFifteen years ago this week, Tim McGraw took home the Grammy for Best Male Country Vocal Performance for this hit, which also grabbed Best Country Song honors. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Live Like You Were Dying.” Copyright ©

Big MachineIt’s been more than two years since Carly Pearce topped the chart with her debut single, “Every Little Thing.” She’s since fallen in love with and married fellow artist Michael Ray — the two tied the knot last October —

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockSam Hunt‘s set to sing his current, top-five hit, “Kinfolks,” tonight on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Tune in to watch starting at 11:35 p.m. ET on ABC. Broken Bow newcomer Lainey Wilson will make her Grand Ole Opry debut this

ABC/Image Group LAThe newest location of Blake Shelton’s Ole Red bar and restaurant is set to open in Orlando in April, and he’s hoping you’ll join him for the grand opening in June. You can win an all-expenses-paid

ABC/Image Group LAInstead of renting out an expensive venue to celebrate his new single, Russell Dickerson did something better. On Tuesday, he and his wife Kailey invited a small group of Music City insiders to their newly-renovated Nashville-area home.  Kailey —

ABC/Mark LevineDierks Bentley, Thomas Rhett and Keith Urban will headline this year’s ninth annual Watershed Music and Camping Festival July 31 through August 2 in George, Washington. Kelsea Ballerini, Jon Pardi, Russell Dickerson, Billy Currington, Lindsay Ell, Travis Denning, Randy Houser, HARDY, and Gone West are all set to take

Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 2011, Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley began recording their debut album, Hell on Heels, which later topped the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Can you guess the group? ANSWER: Pistol Annies. Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Big MachineSugarland is on the way back in 2020 with new music, a new tour, and a new live EP. First, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush will release their three-track Bigger, Louder, Live EP on February 28. “On a Roll,” “Bigger,” and “Babe” originally

ABC/Image Group LACongratulations are in order for Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins: they just welcomed third daughter, Lennon Love Akins, into the world. According to the “Look What God Gave Her” singer’s social media, the

ABC/Image Group LAIf you haven’t made plans for Valentine’s Day yet, you’ve only got a couple days left, since February 14 is Friday. A thoughtful guy like Brett Young, however, already has a clear vision for how he’ll

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockLeeAnn Rimes has shared a cover of Selena Gomez‘s hit, “Lose You to Love Me,” as part of her LovE Sessions.  Hardy‘s single “One Beer,” featuring Lauren Alaina and Devin Dawson, has officially been released to radio. It was the second-most-added

ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris has reached the number one spot on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with “The Bones,” and it’s significant for multiple reasons.   The new hit makes Maren the first solo female artist to have a number one

MCA Nashville Sam Hunt has unveiled the track list for his highly anticipated sophomore album, Southside.  The superstar made the list available to fans who pre-order the album via his website. Fans can expect to hear a handful of numbers

ABC/Mark LevineCountry music is heading up to Canada: A new country music festival is set to launch in Montreal, Quebec this summer.  Lasso Montreal features an impressive bill that sees Luke Bryan and Brad Paisley headlining, along with Old Dominion, Morgan Wallen, Runaway June, Jordan Davis and

Spencer CombsRussell Dickerson has lifted the curtain on his new single, “Love You Like I Used To.”  The romatic pop-country number is an ode to his wife, Kailey, and speaks about a love that gets sweeter with time. Russell says

ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood‘s husband Mike Fisher and son Isaiah are hitting the slopes.  The country superstar posted a photo of the father and son pair on Instagram that shows them skiing on a mountain. The two pause from their adventure to pose

Comstock/ThinkstockIn 1989, “Song of the South” by this iconic band hit number one on the country charts. Can you name the group? ANSWER: Alabama.  Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

MCA NashvilleSam Hunt is returning to late-night TV.  The country superstar is scheduled to perform his hit, “Kinfolks,” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! February 13. “Kinfolks” is the lead single off Sam’s highly anticipated sophomore album, Southside, which will be released on April

Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumNicole Kidman was part of the crowd who was Under the Influence as her husband Keith Urban hosted the seventh All for the Hall benefit for the Country Music Hall of

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockMaddie & Tae‘s “Die From a Broken Heart” has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The duo was awarded a plaque commemorating the honor before taking the stage at the Grand Ole

ABC/Image Group LACam has announced the name and release date of her next single.  The singer is set to release “Till There’s Nothing Left” on February 13. She unveiled the news by posting the cover art on Instagram, showing

ABC RadioGarth Brooks has unveiled an anticipated time of release for his new album, Fun.  In a Facebook preview of the first episode of his streaming show Inside Studio G in 2020 shows the many topics Garth is set to discuss includes his upcoming

Jeff JohnsonChris Young is extending his Town Ain’t Big Enough World Tour.  Months before it’s slated to kick off, the country superstar has already added new shows to the trek. Originally scheduled to launch at the end of

ABC/Image Group LAThomas Rhett‘s wife Lauren Akins has captured a sentimental photo celebrating her daughters as they await the birth of their third child.  Lauren, who’s in the ninth month of her pregnancy, turned to Instagram to share an aerial shot of

ABC/Image Group LAPitbull and Blake Shelton make for an unlikely duo in the video for Pitbull’s new song, “Get Ready.”  The Miami-born rapper called on the country superstar to be a guest vocalist on the hit that samples Ram Jam‘s popular

Comstock/ThinkstockSixty-one years ago this week, George Jones released the song that would go on to be his first-ever chart-topping hit. Can you guess which song it was? ANSWER: “White Lightning.”

ABC/Randy HolmesNew music is on the way from Florida Georgia Line.  The duo of Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard revealed via Instagram on Sunday that a new song will be dropping on February 19. Based on the hashtags in the post, fans can expect

ABC/Image Group LAWhen Maren Morris wrote “the house don’t fall when the bones are good,” she was talking about the strength of her relationship with husband Ryan Hurd. Now that it’s become her third solo number one, it’s particularly sweet,

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockOn Friday, Tenille Townes officially shared her new, six-song EP, Road to the Lemonade Stand. The project features her breakout single, “Somebody’s Daughter.” Granger Smith celebrates the natural beauty of back roads and rural landscapes in his new music video

Tanner GallagherHardy ups the drama of his current single, “One Beer,” in his latest music video. The song reflects on the unintended consequences of a night of partying, which results in an unplanned pregnancy for two teenagers.  The

The Green Room PRFlorida Georgia Line and Jason Aldean have plenty of experience putting their heads together for musical collaborations, but now they’re embarking on an especially delicious joint venture.  The country duo — made up of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley — put

ABC/Image Group LAOld Dominion bandmate Brad Tursi has partnered with a new Italian restaurant, Da Toscano, which is opening in New York City. In a post on the band’s Instagram, Brad explained the personal backstory behind his partnership with the business.

MCA NashvilleFans of classic country may recognize a familiar, and very old-school, voice when they hear Sam Hunt’s newly released tune, “Hard to Forget.” The song samples “There Stands the Glass,” which was a chart-topping hit for honky tonk star Webb

Timothy Norris/Getty Images for Big Machine RecordsCountry traditionalist trio Midland have a new live album in the works, a project that revolves around their one-night-only stand at famed North Hollywood venue the Palomino Club last October.  Known as a

Sweet Talk PublicityMorgan Wallen’s headlining UK jaunt doesn’t kick off until May, but the “Chasin’ You” singer has already added a second night in London. The new show comes in response to massive demand from fans. Tickets

Preston LeathermanNo “Heartache Medication” necessary: For the price of a $500 donation to ACM Lifting Lives, Jon Pardi fans will be able to ride along as the singer hosts the Motorcycle Ride and Concert in Las Vegas this spring. 

Big MachineEven if you’re just getting acquainted with The Cadillac Three, you probably already know the hits written by lead singer Jaren Johnston: Keith Urban‘s “Raise ‘Em Up” and “You Gonna Fly,” “Southern Girl” by Tim McGraw, and “Beachin’” by Jake Owen. 

Comstock/ThinkstockOne of country music’s living legends and the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year is celebrating his 58th birthday today. Do you know who it is? ANSWER: Garth Brooks. Copyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

MCA Nashville“Hard to Forget” is the new track now available from Sam Hunt‘s much-anticipated sophomore album, Southside, which will finally arrive on April 3.  The Georgia native’s triple-platinum debut, Montevallo, came out more than five years ago, leaving lots of

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockIn case you missed it, Tracy Lawrence dropped the music video for his new song, “Made in America,” this week. It’s the title track of his most recent album. Brett James has plans to release his first solo project

Ryan Seacrest FoundationJordan Davis may already be busy with his current headlining Trouble Town Tour, but he has just announced yet another exciting project. He has been named an ambassador for the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, a non-profit that

BBR Music GroupChase Rice’s brand-new music video for “Lonely if You Are” is a fun twist on a live concert video. The clip shows Chase, his band and crew getting ready for a show — the only

ABC/Image Group LAKane Brown is among the NBA’s star-studded lineup for this year’s All-Star Celebrity Game, which is set to take place in Chicago, Illinois on February 14 at 7 p.m. ET. ESPN will televise the event. Kane

ABC/Image Group LABlake Shelton’s signature bar and restaurant, Ole Red, has already established two locations in Tennessee and another in the star’s hometown of Tishimingo, Oklahoma. Now, as he expands his empire, Blake is headed to Florida

8 Ten, Inc.Garth Brooks will celebrate his 58th birthday on Friday, but the superstar got one present a little early: He played to a packed house at the Six String in Foxborough, Massachusetts for the seventh stop of

Denise TruscelloShania Twain’s having too much fun at her Let’s Go! Las Vegas residency to quit. The singer revealed 14 new dates on her Twitter and Instagram Thursday morning, extending the run through the end of 2020.  “Just announced! I am extending my Let’s

Jill TrunnellAfter teasing a new record for 2020, with a likely late spring release date, Kenny Chesney is offering up a new piece of the puzzle. His next single, dubbed “Here and Now,” will be available in just a

Comstock/Thinkstock Twenty years ago this week, this Country Music Hall of Famer made a guest appearance on Touched by an Angel, during an episode based on his hit, “Buy Me a Rose.” Can you name him? ANSWER: Kenny Rogers.

Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock The grand opening of the Glen Campbell Museum and Rhinestone Stage will take place Thursday, February 13 at Second and Broadway in downtown Nashville. The pop/country legend, famous for his hit “Rhinestone Cowboy,” passed away in 2017

ABC/Image Group LAOld Dominion kicks off their 2020 tour tonight, and they’re prepared for a bit of a chilly reception — not from their crowds, but from the climate. That’s because they’re starting in Kennewick, Washington, before playing

Matthew BerinatoFirst he “Prayed for You,” and now, Matt Stell wants you to Give a Damn. That’s the name of the new foundation created by the Arkansas-born hitmaker, which he launched this week with a pop-up show at Dierks Bentley’s

COJO Music/Warner Music NashvilleCody Johnson’s music has now been streamed more than a billion times. That’s particularly impressive since the Texas native has spent most of his career as an independent artist. It was only a year

Nashville LifestylesCarly Pearce has never been shy about sharing the details of her romance with Michael Ray, even admitting to sometimes oversharing on social media. But you can find out even more about the pair in the new issue

ABC/Mark LevineIf you’re planning to go see either of Tim McGraw’s massive stadium shows this fall with Luke Combs, you’ll need to be ready to buy your tickets in the next few days. Pre-sales for the September 4 concert

Jill TrunnellWhile details are few at this point, it looks like Kenny Chesney’s new record is on track for a late spring release, according to his label. Kenny is giving his fans some insight into the making of the album,