Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio
'Where We Go'? For Thomas Rhett and Marshmello, probably the top of the chart
Marshmello & Thomas Rhett's "Where We Go" (Big Loud/Mercury Records)Marshmello says his new collab with Thomas Rhett, "Where We Go," is "his version of country," blending synthesizers with the twa...
Apr 10, 2026
The Artemis II crew is 'Free' to return to Earth thanks to Zac Brown Band
Zac Brown Band (Disney/Randy Holmes)On the final day of their journey to the moon, the crew of Artemis II awoke to Zac Brown Band singing its 2010 hit, "Free."They also heard a prerecorded message fro...
Apr 10, 2026
'There Goes My Life': Kenny Chesney will focus on family July 4 weekend
Kenny Chesney Live at Sphere Las Vegas (Messina Touring) Kenny Chesney's decided to enjoy the Independence Day holiday instead of playing at Sphere July 3-4.Ticket holders were notified in a message W...
Apr 10, 2026
King George kicks off his seven-show season at home in the Lone Star State
George Strait (Disney/Frank Micelotta)More than 15,000 fans packed Austin's Moody Center Thursday night for George Strait's first of only seven concerts in 2026. King George's two-hour set includ...
Apr 10, 2026
'There I Go': Vincent Mason steps into the spotlight with Morgan Wallen & Parker McCollum
VIncent Mason (Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal)When newcomer Vincent Mason opens for Morgan Wallen Friday on the first night of the Still the Problem Tour, it'll be one of his first chances to get to know ...
Apr 10, 2026
Nashville notes: Darius Rucker's Opry return + Dolly's 'Forbes' ranking
Darius Rucker returns to the Grand Ole Opry April 17 for a show that includes Vince Gill. You can check out Flatland Cavalry's Wednesday TV debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show on YouTube. The band's...
Apr 09, 2026
Zach Top, Riley Green and Parker McCollum mark ACM firsts
61st ACM Awards Album of the Year nominees (Academy of Country Music)The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards promise plenty of firsts, in an unprecedented year where four women came out on top a...
Apr 09, 2026
Reba's awards show darling 'Trailblazer' could now win an award
Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert & Lainey Wilson's "Trailblazer" (Rockin' R Records)"Talk about a trailblazer," Reba McEntire sings on her collaboration with Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert. Well,...
Apr 09, 2026
A grateful Cody Johnson rides in with 4 ACM nominations
61st ACM Awards (Academy of Country Music) Cody Johnson's the third most-nominated male artist at the upcoming 61st ACM Awards May 17 in Las Vegas, being recognized in four categories. He trails Chris...
Apr 09, 2026
'Friends & heroes' make the ACM noms even better for Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert's 61st ACM nominations (Academy of Country Music)Miranda Lambert already has more Academy of Country Music Awards than any other artist in history, and the odds seem good she'll add to...
Apr 09, 2026
