Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio
'Billy the Kid Makes it Big': Dolly Parton announces a new children’s book
Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Dolly Parton’s third children’s book is officially in the works. The country legend announced the news to People this week, explaining that the book, Billy t...
Dec 08, 2022
Blake Shelton says he’s “at a crossroads” with what’s next for his music, but he’ll never retire
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesAs he prepares to step down from his longtime coaching gig on NBC’s The Voice, Blake Shelton says he’s looking forward to putting more of his attention into his ne...
Dec 08, 2022
With a holiday record in her sights, Carly Pearce wishes you a merry 'CMA Country Christmas'
ABC/Larry McCormackThursday night, Carly Pearce returns to host the annual CMA Country Christmas special for the second year in a row. She's flying solo for 2022, since her partner...
Dec 08, 2022
Nashville notes: Reba McEntire’s Superstar episode, Ashley McBryde’s late-night stop + more
Tune into ABC on Thursday to watch the latest installment of ABC News’ Superstar series, spotlighting Reba McEntire. The show will trace Reba’s career from her childhood in Oklahoma to her...
Dec 07, 2022
Kane Brown, Breland join the lineup of 'The Voice' season 22 finale
ABC/Randy HolmesCountry music will be well represented on the stage of The Voice during the show’s season 22 finale. Kane Brown, Blake Shelton and Breland are among the stars performing dur...
Dec 07, 2022
Carrie Underwood thanks “the most incredible fans” as she claims her PCA Country Artist of 2022 trophy
ABCCarrie Underwood got the party started at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards on Tuesday night, bringing home an early win for Country Artist of the Year. Holding her shiny new trophy onstage, Ca...
Dec 07, 2022
Shania Twain wishes her mom could have seen her accept PCA's Music Icon Award
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesShania Twain received the Music Icon Award onstage at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards on Tuesday night, a recognition of her historic, four-decade-long career as the best...
Dec 07, 2022
Blake Shelton takes his role as a stepdad to Gwen Stefani’s kids “very seriously”
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesWhen Blake Shelton married Gwen Stefani in the summer of 2021, he married into a whole family: Gwen has three sons whom she shares with ex-husband Gavin Rossdale. And although...
Dec 07, 2022
Newcomer Bailey Zimmerman takes two songs and turns them into his first #1
ABC/Connie ChornukThis week, newcomer Bailey Zimmerman made it all the way to the top of the country chart with his debut single, "Fall in Love." In the beginning, Bailey's breakthroug...
Dec 07, 2022
Nashville notes: Kelsea Ballerini takes Heartfirst abroad, Scotty McCreery drops a music video + more
Kelsea Ballerini will resume her Heartfirst Tour in 2023, this time with a United Kingdom leg. She’s got four overseas shows on the books for February. Scotty McCreery just shared a music video ...
Dec 06, 2022
