Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio
Thomas Rhett didn't expect Katy Perry to know who he was, much less duet with him on “Where We Started”
ABC/Connie ChornukThomas Rhett and Katy Perry might be unlikely duet partners -- he hails from the country world, while she’s a pop star -- but they found common ground on their duet, “Whe...
Oct 20, 2022
Nashville notes: Dolly Parton’s holiday pet line + more
Dolly Parton’s Doggy Parton pet apparel collection just announced a holiday line. It’s available to shop now. CMT has announced the lineup for a special showcase tribute to Loretta Ly...
Oct 19, 2022
Ashley McBryde isn’t afraid to trash a song idea that’s not working: “We’ll literally rip it out”
Mickey Bernal/Getty ImagesAshley McBryde’s songwriting process has produced some serious country music magic in her years in the industry, from her breakout hit “Girl Goin’ Nowhere&r...
Oct 19, 2022
Carrie Underwood looks up to great vocalists, but says it’s “deflating” when singers can’t hit their notes
ABC/Connie ChornukIf you’ve been to a stop on Carrie Underwood’s Denim & Rhinestones Tour, you’ll notice that the trek features one dazzling cover performance of Guns N&rsqu...
Oct 19, 2022
Kane Brown + wife Katelyn explain why their new duet, “Thank God,” is so personal
ABC/Randy HolmesKane Brown’s latest radio single, “Thank God,” is one of his most personal songs to date because his wife, Katelyn, is his duet partner. To understand why this duet i...
Oct 19, 2022
Dolly Parton showed Reba McEntire that there’s no reason to retire: “She inspires me daily”
ABC/Michael MoriatisReba McEntire’s having the time of her life with her new role on ABC drama "Big Sky," and she says she’s got Dolly Parton to thank for inspiring her to keep trying new ...
Oct 19, 2022
Lauren Bushnell and Chris Lane welcome baby number 2
Jason Kempin/ACMA2019/Getty Images for ACMLauren Bushnell and Chris Lane are officially a party of four! The Bachelor alum and her country star husband, who are already parent...
Oct 19, 2022
Dan + Shay are in the process of making "our best album yet"
Warner Music NashvilleDan + Shay have new music on the horizon. After concluding The (Arena) Tour in 2021 and spending the summer as an opening act on Kenny Chesney's Here and Now Tour...
Oct 19, 2022
Nashville notes: Breland on 'Kimmel,' Pilgrimage Festival returns next year & more
Presale tickets for Old Dominion's 2023 No Bad Vibes Tour are available on Friday at 10 a.m. Fans can sign up here to get access. Tickets go on sale to the general public on October 28....
Oct 18, 2022
Jimmie Allen on his impact on country music: "I'm adding my sound"
ABC/Michael Le Brecht IIJimmie Allen is aiming to impact country music with his sound, but doesn't want to change the genre. In an interview with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,...
Oct 18, 2022
