Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio

Country star trivia
Comstock/ThinkstockThe Canadian country star behind hits like “Poor Poor Pitiful Me,” “If I Were You” and “Emotional Girl” is celebrating her 53rd birthday today. C...
Carena Liptak Aug 05, 2021

Chase Rice and FGL: From "nowhere and struggling and partying" to the top of the chart
John Shearer & Jason MyersThis week, three former housemates, struggling songwriters and aspiring artists manage a noteworthy feat, as Chase Rice and Florida Georgia Line top t...
Stephen Hubbard Aug 05, 2021

Nashville notes
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockChris Janson is among the acts booked for the Grand Ole Opry’s showcase at Bonnaroo 2021. Also on the bill are Amythyst Kiah, Dom Flemons, The Travelin’ ...
Carena Liptak Aug 05, 2021

Tim and Faith to star in 'Yellowstone' prequel
Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame & MuseumTim McGraw and Faith Hill are set to star in the prequel to Yellowstone. Described in a release as "a ...
Stephen Hubbard Aug 04, 2021

Garth Brooks invites fans to mask up at upcoming Kansas City show: “You can’t be safe enough”
John Shearer/WireImage As he considers reevaluating his Stadium Tour plans due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Garth Brooks is making one thing clear: He doesn’t want anybody to feel uncomfort...
Carena Liptak Aug 04, 2021

Mickey Guyton shares the crazy story of that time she sang “Natural Woman” at Prince’s house
ABC/Eric McCandlessAnyone who’s heard Mickey Guyton’s music can attest to the fact that she can sing, but there’s one thing even superfans might not know about the star: She was once...
Carena Liptak Aug 04, 2021

Carly Pearce, Lee Brice mark “I Hope You’re Happy Now”’s 2X Platinum status from two famous Nashville stages
Chase LauerCarly Pearce and Lee Brice’s chart-topping duet, “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” is continuing to hit new milestones. On Tuesday night, the song officially received RIAA ...
Carena Liptak Aug 04, 2021

Trisha Yearwood’s “She’s in Love with the Boy” becomes the most-heard country song by a woman
© Grand Ole Opry, photos by Chris HolloTrisha Yearwood was at the Grand Ole Opry to celebrate brand-new Opry member Carly Pearce this week, and amid the celebrations of Carly’s accomplishme...
Carena Liptak Aug 04, 2021

Miranda Lambert’s music video for “Tequila Does (Telemitry Remix)” is a booze-fueled family affair
L-R: Luke Lambert and Miranda Lambert; Acacia EvansMiranda Lambert throws a backyard party for a dozen or so of her closest friends and family members in the music video for the Telemitry Remix of her...
Carena Liptak Aug 04, 2021

Country star trivia
Comstock/Thinkstock On this day in 2007, this country-turned-pop superstar's self-titled debut album, featuring hits "Teardrops on My Guitar" and "Our Song," reached #1 on the Billboard Top ...
Cillea Houghton Aug 04, 2021
We use cookies for various purposes including analytics and marketing. By continuing to use this service, you agree to use cookies by us and our third-party service providers as described in the Privacy Policy.
