Category: ABC Country News

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Nate Smith and ERNEST are off to the races

Disney/Randy Holmes Nate Smith and ERNEST are headed to the racetrack to play special NASCAR shows this year. They’ll both headline concerts as part of the Busch Light Summer Music Series, with ERNEST taking the stage at Texas Motor Speedway on May 4. Nate follows June 8 at Michigan International Speedway. As previously announced, Zac …

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Parmalee is ‘stretching out a little bit’ on ‘Fell in Love with a Cowgirl’

BBR Parmalee‘s looking to continue the domination of the airwaves that’s given them four number ones in a row — most recently with 2024’s “Gonna Love You” — with their new single, “Cowgirl.” It’s part of their forthcoming album, Fell in Love with a Cowgirl. “It’s short and sweet,” lead singer Matt Thomas tells ABC Audio. …

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Nashville notes: Willie’s 77th album + Dierks’ ‘Cold Beer Can’ collab

Willie Nelson‘s 77th solo album, Oh What a Beautiful World, will arrive April 25. On it, he covers a dozen tracks by singer/songwriter Rodney Crowell, including “What Kind of Love,” Keith Urban‘s “Making Memories of Us” and “Stuff That Works.” You can check out Kip Moore‘s performance of “Solitary Tracks” from The Kelly Clarkson Show …

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Luke Combs steps into the Music City Walk of Fame

ABC Luke Combs will officially take his place in the Music City Walk of Fame on Thursday, March 20.  The ceremony starts at 12:30 p.m. CT in Nashville’s Walk of Fame Park, across from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The public’s invited to attend the event, which was delayed last fall because of …

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Daddy lessons: Jon Pardi wears his heart on his sleeve in ‘She Drives Away’

Capitol Records Nashville If you want to know how Jon Pardi feels about being a dad, just check out his new song that drops Friday.  “Now I’ve been up all night in room 203/ It’s like they took out my heart and wrapped it in pink/ Yeah, it all just kinda hit me, put tears …

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Race to Chicago to see Zac Brown Band

ABC/Connie Chornuk Zac Brown Band will be spending at least part of Fourth of July weekend in the Windy City.  The “Chicken Fried” hitmakers are set to headline the Busch Light Summer Music Series show after the 2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Race. Zac and company will play on the stage adjacent to the finish line after the competition …

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‘Gen Z Country Queen’ Megan Moroney is a ‘Rolling Stone’ cover girl

Disney/Larry McCormack CMA new artist of the year Megan Moroney continues to take her fame to new heights, as she lands on the cover of April’s Rolling Stone. It’s a rare feat for a country artist, with an accompanying article filled with praise, titled “Megan Moroney Is the Gen Z Country Queen We Need.” “She’s song-oriented. … …

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Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton + Brothers Osborne book free March Madness shows

Disney/Scott Kirkland Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton and Brothers Osborne are all ready to get a little crazy during March Madness. The country superstars will all be part of the 2025 NCAA March Madness Music Festival next month in San Antonio. Rapper Pitbull will get things started Friday, April 4, at Tower Park at Hemisfair, with Jelly …

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Ella Langley’s already got her next album figured out, but she’s in no rush

Disney/Scott Kirkland CMA winner Ella Langley just broke into the top 20 with her second hit, “weren’t for the wind.” But the Alabama native is already well into planning her second album. “I already know the title for the next record,” Ella tells ABC Audio. “I kinda have a lot of the creative figured out for …

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Nashville notes: Dollywood’s 40th + Restless Road’s new track & tour

Restless Road drops their new track, “Goin’ Out Like That,” on Friday before launching their tour of the same name March 27 in Salt Lake City.  Dollywood officially opens in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday, kicking off the 40th season of Dolly Parton‘s signature theme park. You can check out Caylee Hammack‘s performances of “No …

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