Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio
Jimmie Allen previews his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame interview, shares his musical influences
ABC/Michael Le Brecht IIJimmie Allen is sitting down with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for an extensive interview set to air next week on YouTube. Before the conversation drops in full, you can ca...
Oct 13, 2022
Kane Brown explains why his megahit “Like I Love Country Music” almost didn't get released
ABC/Randy HolmesKane Brown hit the top of the country charts with “Like I Love Country Music,” the second single off his Different Man album, but the song almost ended up on the cutting ro...
Oct 13, 2022
Luke Combs sells out all 16 of his World Tour stadium concerts, breaks a few venue sell-out records
ABC/Connie ChornukLuke Combs’ 2023 World Tour concerts are in high demand: The superstar has sold out 37 out of the 39 dates he’s got on the books, including all 16 stadium concerts. ...
Oct 13, 2022
Cody Johnson leads the country nominees for the 2022 American Music Awards
dick clark productions/ABC Cody Johnson is the most-nominated country artist at the 2022 American Music Awards. He’s in the running for three trophies at this year’s ceremony, with mention...
Oct 13, 2022
Jimmie Allen's a perfect fit for Carrie Underwood's Denim & Rhinestones Tour: “He already dresses the part”
ABC/Connie ChornukCarrie Underwood kicks off her Denim & Rhinestones Tour this Saturday with a stop in Greenville, South Carolina, and fans can expect a fair bit of glam and drama from the show. A...
Oct 13, 2022
Nashville notes: Jon Pardi + Midland’s late night stop, Brian Kelley’s Opry debut and more
In case you missed it, Jon Pardi and Midland stopped by ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday for a late night rendition of “Longneck Way to Go.” You can watch their performance now. Br...
Oct 12, 2022
Luke Bryan remembers Willie Spence, the season 19 'American Idol' runner-up who died in a car crash
ABC/Connie ChornukLuke Bryan is paying his respects to Willie Spence, the singer whose signature soulful voice brought him all the way to the finale of American Idol’s season 19. Spence died fro...
Oct 12, 2022
Thomas Rhett celebrates 10th anniversary with wife Lauren Akins: “10 years with my best friend”
ABC/Connie ChornukThomas Rhett has a big anniversary to celebrate: He and his wife, Lauren Akins, got married 10 years ago on Wednesday. TR celebrated the big day on social media with a vid...
Oct 12, 2022
Ingrid Andress explains the secret to Keith Urban’s musical longevity: “He’s so curious about music”
ABC/Randy HolmesIngrid Andress is currently on the road as an opening act for Keith Urban’s The Speed of Now World Tour and she’s not taking a minute of the experience for granted. “...
Oct 12, 2022
Country Music Association partners with Discovery to create a free resource for students and educators
Courtesy of the Country Music AssociationThe Country Music Association (CMA) has always been a huge supporter of music education across the country, and now, they’re partnering with Discovery to...
Oct 12, 2022
