Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio
Wynonna Judd says The Judds’ final tour is “going to heal me” after mom Naomi Judd’s death
ABC/Connie ChornukWynonna Judd is currently in the midst of The Judds’ farewell tour, a trek that she originally planned with her mom and duet partner, Naomi Judd. But things changed after ...
Oct 05, 2022
Carly Pearce shares the voicemail she got from Loretta Lynn about her song “Dear Miss Loretta”
ABC/Connie ChornukWhen Carly Pearce stepped onstage at the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday night, her performance was extra meaningful and emotional: Loretta Lynn’s death had been announced just ...
Oct 05, 2022
'Big Sky' star Reba McEntire says she and boyfriend Rex Linn "love working together"
ABC/Michael MoriatisReba McEntire is opening up about taking the relationship dynamics with boyfriend Rex Linn to the screen. The couple's friendship spans decades; they ...
Oct 05, 2022
Nashville notes: Blake Shelton's music catalog, Darius Rucker tributes R.E.M. & more
Influence Media Partners has acquired Blake Shelton's music catalog from 2001 to 2019, including the 27 #1 hits he recorded during that time, such as his debut #1 hit, "Austin," "Boys 'Round...
Oct 04, 2022
Carrie Underwood recalls first time meeting Loretta Lynn in tribute post: "She is irreplaceable"
ABC/Connie ChornukCarrie Underwood is paying her respects to Loretta Lynn. In an Instagram post, Carrie recalls meeting Loretta backstage at the Grand Ole Opry early on in he...
Oct 04, 2022
"Love you Loretta": Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton & more of Loretta Lynn's contemporaries share tributes
ABC/Heidi GutmanDolly Parton, Reba McEntire and many of Loretta Lynn's peers are sharing their admiration for her following her death. Among those is Loretta's sister Crystal Gayl...
Oct 04, 2022
"I Should Have Married You": Old Dominion teases new song
ABC/Connie ChornukOld Dominion has a new song in the works and is asking fans for their opinions. On Monday, the band shared a clip on Instagram of a new song they've written and recorded c...
Oct 04, 2022
Miranda Lambert reflects on Loretta Lynn's impact on women in country music
GettyMiranda Lambert is remembering Loretta Lynn's kindness and reflecting on the impact she had on country music. After news broke that Loretta died at her Tennessee home at the age o...
Oct 04, 2022
Carrie Underwood says Denim & Rhinestones Tour is going to be "a lot of fun"
Capitol Records Nashville Carrie Underwood is guaranteeing fans a good time on her upcoming Denim & Rhinestones Tour. The tour is in support of her new album, Denim &...
Oct 04, 2022
"Rest now you angel": Darius Rucker reflects on his friend Loretta Lynn
ABC/Connie ChornukDarius Rucker is sharing kind words about his friend Loretta Lynn in the wake of her passing. Darius was one of the many artists who paid tribute to Loretta's st...
Oct 04, 2022
