Category Archives: Country News – ABC Audio
Country star trivia
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 1991, a rising country singer released her debut single, “She’s in Love with the Boy,” off her self-titled first album. The song would go on to bec...
Apr 30, 2021
Nashville notes
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockRising duo Walker County will make their TV debut on Monday with a performance on The Kelly Clarkson Show. They’re set to perform their song “Bits & ...
Apr 30, 2021
"Ya Heard?" Thomas Rhett's all gratitude to be 'Country Again'
The Valory Music Co.Thomas Rhett may be reawakening his roots on his new double album, Country Again, as Side A arrives today. But the devoted father and husband is also showcasing...
Apr 30, 2021
Jake Owen’s daughter, Paris, is spending her birthday in the hospital: “Hoping to go home soon”
ABCJake Owen and his fiancée, Erica Hartlein, are celebrating their daughter’s second birthday today despite some unfortunate circumstances: Two-year-old Paris is in the hospital. “...
Apr 29, 2021
Lee Brice, Ashley McBryde bring home Association of Independent Music Publishers awards
Terry Wyatt/Getty ImagesLee Brice and Ashley McBryde were two of the artists honored by the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) at a ceremony that took place Wednesday night, during a s...
Apr 29, 2021
Elvie Shane keeps his hot streak going with Opry debut, EP release and an opening slot for Jason Aldean
Jason Myers/Wheelhouse RecordsNewcomer Elvie Shane has made a big impression on country fans with “My Boy,” his heartstring-tugging tribute to his stepson, which is now inside the Top 30 a...
Apr 29, 2021
Luke Bryan hopes he remembers his lyrics when he heads out on tour: “I’m a little out of practice”
ABC/Randy HolmesLuke Bryan’s Proud to Be Right Here Tour finally kicks off this summer, but after a year off the road due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the singer admits he’s concerned he migh...
Apr 29, 2021
“Forever After All”: Luke Combs revisits his wedding day with “super special” new music video
ABCLuke Combs this week debuted the music video for his top-10-and-climbing single, “Forever After All.” To go along with the song’s romantic message of lasting love, the clip celebr...
Apr 29, 2021
Gabby Barrett leads country nods at the BBMAs, while nominee Morgan Wallen won’t be invited to the show
Radio Disney/Image Group LAGabby Barrett is up for nine awards at the upcoming 2021 Billboard Music Awards ceremony, making her the most-mentioned country artist and female artist overall. Gabby&rsquo...
Apr 29, 2021
Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram + Jon Randall give 'The Marfa Tapes' a visual element with full-length film
Sony Music NashvilleThe Marfa Tapes, Miranda Lambert’s stripped-down, acoustic collaborative album with frequent co-writers and fellow Texans Jack Ingram and Jon Randall, comes out next Friday, ...
Apr 29, 2021
