Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio
"Like a Lady" on the road: Lady A can't wait to roll with the changes and get back onstage
Big MachineOn Saturday night, new members of the Grand Ole Opry Lady A will play country music's most famous stage. Then in July, they venture back into the world of touring, playing dates i...
May 14, 2021
Kelsea Ballerini ponders the road not taken in her “half of my hometown” music video
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for ACMIn the music video for her new single, “half of my hometown,” Kelsea Ballerini ponders what might have been if she’d opted for a different life path. ...
May 13, 2021
Luke Bryan will make “Waves” on the American Idol stage this Sunday night
ABC/Randy HolmesCountry star and American Idol judge Luke Bryan will take the stage during Sunday night’s episode of the show, performing his new single, “Waves.” The song is the fif...
May 13, 2021
Darius Rucker explains why "My Masterpiece"'s positive message and music video are particularly timely
ABCDarius Rucker fans will get a treat on Thursday night, as the singer debuts his music video for “My Masterpiece” at 7PM CT while chatting live with fans on his Facebook page. The song i...
May 13, 2021
Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers mourns the loss of 16-year-old rescue dog to cancer
ABCDan + Shay band mate Dan Smyers is saying goodbye to a beloved member of his household: A 16-year-old rescue chihuahua named Missy. Fans who follow Dan on social media have gotten regular updates f...
May 13, 2021
Maren Morris, Miranda Lambert lead 2021 CMT Music Awards nominations
CMTThe full list of nominated artists for the 2021 CMT Music Awards was revealed on Thursday morning, and Maren Morris, Miranda Lambert, Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini are among the most-mentioned ac...
May 13, 2021
Country star trivia
Comstock/Thinkstock On this date in 2006, a beloved trio had the top album on the country charts for the fourth week running with Me and My Gang. Including hits like “My Wish” and “W...
May 13, 2021
Luke Bryan says his wife helped him get through his bout with COVID-19: “Caroline’s a mama at heart”
ABC/Brian Bowen SmithLuke Bryan is gearing up for a big year of touring and performances ahead: The star announced a February 2022 Las Vegas residency this week, and he’s also launching his Prou...
May 13, 2021
Darius Rucker sees the silver lining, but he's mainly "ready to get on the road" and "do it"
David McClister As the U.S. emerges from the pandemic and fans look forward to seeing their favorite stars live in person for the first time in more than a year, you can count country and pop supersta...
May 13, 2021
Nashville notes
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockMaren Morris is teasing a new duet with up-and-comer Joy Oladokun, called “Bigger Man.” The song will be out on Friday. Country Music Hall of Famer Conni...
May 13, 2021
