Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio
Nashville notes: Dolly Parton’s TV appearances, Chris Janson’s harmonica tutorial + more
Dolly Parton has a string of talk show appearances planned for this week. Catch her on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, The TODAY Show on Thursday morning and The Kelly Clarkson Sh...
Nov 29, 2022
After co-hosting in 2021, Carly Pearce is ready to fly solo as the CMA Country Christmas host this year
ABC/Robby KleinIt’s up to Carly Pearce to set a festive tone for ABC’s CMA Country Christmas special this year, but she’s feeling confident because she’s had practice. “I...
Nov 29, 2022
Kane Brown joins the lineup for the 2023 Super Bowl Music Fest
ABC/Randy HolmesKane Brown is repping country music at Super Bowl LVII. The singer is joining the lineup for the 2023 Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest, a three-day festival leading up to the big game. ...
Nov 29, 2022
Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean + Brooks & Dunn to headline 2023 TidalWave Festival
ABC It might be chilly and gray in Nashville, but Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn are already looking ahead to summer fun. The three superstar acts have been announced as headliners&n...
Nov 29, 2022
Brett Eldredge explains why he gives back during the holidays: “There are people that are just trying to get by”
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Country’s very own “Mr. Christmas” is back with his annual Glow Tour this holiday season, but that’s not all: Brett Eldredge has also got a line of Mi...
Nov 29, 2022
Jessie James Decker addresses critics who body shame her children for having abs
Gary Gershoff/WireImageJessie James Decker is clapping back at those who criticized her children's bodies. The country star, who says she didn't plan on addressing the matter, changed ...
Nov 29, 2022
"There are no words" for Jackson Dean as "Don't Come Lookin'" becomes his first #1
ABC You'll have to forgive Jackson Dean if he's a little speechless these days. His debut single, "Don't Come Lookin'," has become his first number one. "There are no words to, li...
Nov 29, 2022
Nashville notes: Country mamas get the spotlight, Old Dominion adds some shows + more
Moms of country superstars like Luke Bryan and Thomas Rhett take their turn in the spotlight in a new, interview-format podcast called Got it From My Mama, hosted by Jennifer Vickery Smith. The bi-wee...
Nov 28, 2022
Blake Shelton lends his voice to GoodNoise Tom Petty cover for a charitable cause
Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Bud Light Blake Shelton takes lead vocals on a new, all-star cover of Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down,” as part of an initiative celebrating the la...
Nov 28, 2022
Brett Young counts down to 2023 headlining trek, 5, Tour, 3, 2, 1
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Brett Young has unveiled a series of headlining dates for spring 2023. Billed as the 5, Tour, 3, 2, 1 tour, the trek kicks off in Columbus, Ohio, on March 30. Over the next c...
Nov 28, 2022
