Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio
“Damn Strait”: George Strait’s a fan of Scotty McCreery’s musical tribute to him
ABCScotty McCreery’s new musical homage to George Strait, called “Damn Strait,” has gotten a nod of approval from the King of Country himself. “Damn Strait!” George wrote...
Feb 16, 2022
Garth Brooks plans a return to Notre Dame for the next-announced stop on his Stadium Tour
John Medina/Getty ImagesGarth Brooks’ ongoing Stadium Tour just got a new date, and it’s a venue the singer knows very well. He announced on Wednesday that he’ll play South Bend, Ind...
Feb 16, 2022
Parmalee continue the "positive vibes" with "Take My Name"
Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for ACMComing off the success of "Just the Way," Parmalee is staying in the romantic lane with their current single, "Take My Name." Frontman Matt Thomas ...
Feb 16, 2022
Nashville notes
The video for Keith Urban's latest single, "Wild Hearts," premieres Wednesday at 12 p.m. ET. Blake Shelton is headlining Highway to Henryetta, a concert benefiting the Henryetta L...
Feb 15, 2022
Jimmie Allen to serve as guest mentor on new season of 'American Idol'
ABCJimmie Allen is returning to American Idol. On Tuesday, the hit country singer revealed that he will be a guest mentor on season 20 of the ABC show. Jimmie made the announcemen...
Feb 15, 2022
Mickey Guyton meets Prince Harry: "He was just lovely"
ABCMickey Guyton had a stacked Super Bowl weekend that included crossing paths with royalty. After her game-opening performance of the national anthem at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Californ...
Feb 15, 2022
'My Chains Are Gone': Reba McEntire releasing CD and DVD of gospel hymns
MCA Nashville Reba McEntire is breaking the chain in an upcoming DVD and CD collection. Next month, Reba will release a CD and DVD combo titled My Chains Are Gone, in which she presents...
Feb 15, 2022
"Freedom Was a Highway": Jimmie Allen and Brad Paisley drive to #1
BBR Music Group Third time's a charm for Jimmie Allen, as he tops the chart with his latest single, "Freedom Was a Highway." Jimmie and his duet partner, Brad Paisley, have claime...
Feb 15, 2022
Maren Morris, Walker Hayes, Thomas Rhett & more announced as ACM Awards performers
Academy of Country Music Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Walker Hayes and Chris Stapleton are on the star-studded list of performers set to take the st...
Feb 15, 2022
Dustin Lynch takes an "optimistic" outlook on 'Blue in the Sky'
Broken Bow Records It's blue skies ahead for Dustin Lynch. The title of his new album, Blue in the Sky, reflects the optimistic state he's at in life right now, bu...
Feb 15, 2022
