Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio
Now in its second year of CMA nods, Kelsea Ballerini’s “Half of My Hometown” just keeps on giving
ABC/Heidi GutmanMost artists only get one award show cycle to celebrate a big song, but Kelsea Ballerini lucked into two. Her song, “Half of My Hometown,” won her her very first CMA trophi...
Nov 09, 2022
CMA Awards recognition is great, but Jordan Davis says the best thing about “Buy Dirt” is its impact
Mickey Bernal/Getty ImagesJordan Davis is up for two CMA trophies leading up to tonight’s awards show, both surrounding his massive hit, “Buy Dirt,” a gratitude anthem that reflects ...
Nov 09, 2022
Dierks Bentley, who once met Alan Jackson at the mall, is now honoring him with a CMAs tribute
ABC/Robby KleinIt’ll be a full-circle moment when Dierks Bentley steps onstage at the CMA Awards tonight, November 9, to honor living legend Alan Jackson. “I mean, he was one of the f...
Nov 09, 2022
If Cody Johnson had to pick which of his four CMA nods is the most exciting, he’d pick the “team win”
Chris DouglasCody Johnson is headed into tonight’s CMA Awards already a winner: He won Music Video of the Year for “‘Til You Can’t” in an early victory ahead of the cerem...
Nov 09, 2022
Cody Johnson, Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde notch early victories ahead of the 2022 CMA Awards
Country Music Association/ABCThe CMA Awards haven’t even officially started yet, but the first winners are already being named. Ahead of tonight’s show, Cody Johnson won the Music Video of...
Nov 09, 2022
Carly Pearce and her CMAs collab partners all have divorce in common: “I respect them so much”
ABC/Connie ChornukCarly Pearce, Kelsea Ballerini and Kelly Clarkson have more than just their new collaboration, “You’re Drunk, Go Home” in common: All three artists have recently go...
Nov 09, 2022
Alabama founding member and influential guitarist Jeff Cook dead at 73
Paul R. Giunta/Getty ImagesJeff Cook, the legendary country guitarist known for being a founding member of hitmaking group Alabama, has died. According to a statement from his publicist, Cook died on ...
Nov 08, 2022
Nashville notes: 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' highlights country stars, David Nail checks in
Craig Morgan will appear on The Kelly Clarkson Show on November 11 -- Veterans Day -- to discuss his new memoir and share stories from his military service. Speaking of The Kelly Clarkson Show, Kelly&...
Nov 08, 2022
Jason Aldean predicts his youngest daughter will be a big fan of the CMA Awards when she’s older
ABC/Connie ChornukWhen it comes to their CMA Awards prep styles, Jason Aldean says he and his wife, Brittany, are very different. “Brit always does [get dressed up], for sure. I don’t...
Nov 08, 2022
Winning his first CMA would be great, but Cole Swindell knows to “Never Say Never” at awards shows
ABC/Connie ChornukCole Swindell has never won a CMA Award, even though he’s been at the top of the country music game for so long some fans may find that hard to believe. “Oh yeah. I...
Nov 08, 2022
