Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio
Parker McCollum announces new dates and new name for tour
Tim OkeefeParker McCollum's tour has been rebranded.The trek, which is now underway, was originally called the What Kinda Man tour, but it's been renamed to the Parker McCollum Tour. According to a pr...
Mar 21, 2025
Luke Bryan loves changing lives on 'American Idol'
Disney/Frank MicelottaThere's no doubt about it: Luke Bryan loves making dreams come true as a judge on American Idol.Getting to know the contestants' stories is one of his favorite parts, and he even...
Mar 21, 2025
It won't be 'Bell Bottom Country' for Lainey Wilson on her wedding day
Tibrina Hobson/FilmMagicThey may have given her the name of her debut album, Bell Bottom Country, but Lainey Wilson isn't planning to wear her signature pants when she walks down the aisle.Talkin...
Mar 20, 2025
Chris Stapleton to salute Willie Nelson with performance on 'Austin City Limits Celebrates 50 Years'
Courtesy Austin City LimitsAustin City Limits has featured countless artists over the years, and some of them have returned to record special performances for the show's upcoming 50th anniversary spec...
Mar 20, 2025
See how Carly Pearce checked off a big bucket list item at 'Opry 100' special
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesOn NBC's Opry 100 special Wednesday night, Carly Pearce sang Dolly Parton's "Jolene" — fitting for someone who used to work at Dollywood. But backstage, she got to meet ...
Mar 20, 2025
What Dolly Parton told Sabrina Carpenter before she agreed to 'Please Please Please' duet
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesThe chorus of Sabrina Carpenter's smash "Please Please Please" includes one extremely bad word — but in the version Sabrina recorded as a duet with Dolly Parton for her ...
Mar 20, 2025
'Bluebird' of happiness: Riley Green raises thousands for hurricane and fire relief efforts
Disney/Randy HolmesRiley Green performed at Nashville's legendary Bluebird Cafe Wednesday night for a good cause.Riley's sold-out show was a benefit for the LA wildfire and hurricane relief efforts of...
Mar 20, 2025
NBC's 'Opry 100' TV special featured classics, hits and country stars galore
Chris Hollo for the Grand Ole OpryThe official birthday isn't until November, but the Grand Ole Opry celebrated 100 years Wednesday with a star-studded special on NBC, featuring country stars past and...
Mar 20, 2025
New album, no problem: Morgan Wallen's next release is coming May 16
Big Loud / Mercury Records / Republic Morgan Wallen has announced his new album I'm the Problem will be released May 16, coinciding with his inaugural Sand in My Boots Festival in Alabama, which runs ...
Mar 20, 2025
Eric Church's 'Evangeline vs. The Machine' coming May 2
EMI Records NashvilleThe Church Choir is singing "Hallelujah" today -- Eric Church has announced his long-awaited new album. Evangeline vs. The Machine is coming May 2 and you can preorder it.In ...
Mar 20, 2025
