Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio
Ingrid Andress kicks off a new album cycle with her self-reflective new song, “Good Person”
ABCIt’s been just over two years since Ingrid Andress put out her Grammy-nominated debut album, Lady Like. Now, she’s back to kick off album two. First up off the as-yet-unnamed new projec...
Apr 15, 2022
Gabby Barrett returning to 'American Idol' as a mentor
ABC"I Hope" you'll tune in when Gabby Barrett makes her return to American Idol. The genre-busting country star came in third on the ABC show in 2018. Since then, she's scored massive hits with her br...
Apr 15, 2022
Cole Swindell’s “Some Habits” video was his “first date” with his girlfriend: “They say songs are powerful”
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMTWith 10 number-one hits to his name and another -- “Never Say Never,” with Lainey Wilson -- quickly ascending to the top of the chart, Cole Swindell knows ...
Apr 15, 2022
With Morgan Wallen as his co-headliner, Dierks Bentley’s helping ensure his Seven Peaks legacy
ABCThere was a time when Dierks Bentley wasn’t sure if his Colorado-based music festival, Seven Peaks, would ever return. Dierks launched Seven Peaks in 2018 and it had its second year in 2019, ...
Apr 15, 2022
Carly Pearce explains how LeAnn Rimes inspired her to get a vocal coach at just six years old
ABCBy the time Carly Pearce was in first grade, she was already in training to be a country singer -- and she owes a lot of that drive and ambition to LeAnn Rimes. Ahead of tonight’s premiere of...
Apr 14, 2022
Nashville notes
In case you missed it, Breland led a sold-out benefit show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium earlier this week, featuring appearances from Sam Hunt, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown and many others. The...
Apr 14, 2022
Garth Brooks has revealed the name of his downtown Nashville bar, and it's an ode to one of his biggest hits
Terry Wyatt/Getty ImagesAs promised, Garth Brooks unveiled the name of his downtown Nashville entertainment complex this week, and the moniker is an homage to one of his biggest hits of all time. The ...
Apr 14, 2022
“What a band”: Maren Morris fangirls over John Mayer after joining him as a surprise onstage guest in Nashville
ABCMaren Morris got to play the role of surprise guest at a John Mayer show in Nashville on Wednesday night, stepping onstage to sing two duets with the star singer-songwriter. One of those was &ldquo...
Apr 14, 2022
Happy 90th birthday to the “queen”: Country stars sign Loretta Lynn’s video birthday card
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Americana MusicLoretta Lynn is celebrating her 90th birthday today, and stars like Maren Morris, Garth Brooks and Carrie Underwood didn’t forget her special day. In ...
Apr 14, 2022
Lady A is putting their set lists in fans’ hands with the summer 2022 Request Line Tour
Courtesy of Lady ALady A is headed out on the road this August, and it’ll be a tour unlike none other: This time around, they’re counting on fans to help determine their set lists. Dubbed ...
Apr 14, 2022
