Category: ABC Country News

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Newcomers to shine on the 2023 CMT Music Awards Ram Side Stage

CMT Avery Anna, Chapel Hart, Jackson Dean, Lily Rose, Megan Moroney and Nate Smith are set to perform on the Ram Trucks Side Stage at the 2023 CMT Music Awards.  A longtime staple stage for up-and-comers at the CMT Music Awards, past performers include Dan + Shay, Jimmie Allen, Maren Morris, Parker McCollum and Thomas Rhett.  Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson and co-hosts Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown, as well as Kane’s wife, Katelyn …

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Luke Combs expecting baby no. 2 with wife Nicole

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM Party of four now loading! Luke Combs and his wife Nicole are expecting their second child.  The couple, who are already parents to 9-month-old son Tex, announced the baby news in a joint post on Instagram Monday night. Alongside a slideshow of photos of the family, with Tex wearing a shirt that read “big brother” …

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Carly Pearce knows exactly where her Grammy trophy is going

ABC Earlier this year, Carly Pearce won her first Grammy award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for her duet with Ashley McBryde, “Never Wanted to Be That Girl.” Though the trophy has yet to arrive at her doorstep, Carly already knows exactly where she’s going to put it — and it’s somewhere of sentimental value. “I have like an area …

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Nashville notes: Carrie is “thankful” + Brad’s new induction

ABC Carrie Underwood wrapped up the end of her Denim & Rhinestones Tour with a group photo of her band and crew in a heartfelt Instagram post. “Words can’t describe how thankful I am to this band and crew who helped put on this show night after night [purple heart emoji] Thank you to everyone who helped make this …

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Get Miranda Lambert’s cookbook signed by her

ABC To celebrate her upcoming cookbook, Y’all Eat Yet? Welcome to the Pretty B*tchin’ Kitchen, Miranda Lambert has announced that she’ll be holding three exclusive book signings. Miranda will first visit the 5th Avenue Barnes & Noble store in New York City on April 25 at 12 p.m. ET. She will then stop by The Grove Barnes & Noble store in Los Angeles on …

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It’s your ‘Lucky’ day: Megan Moroney announces a new tour

ABC Megan Moroney is spreading her good luck on the road with her newly announced The Lucky Tour.  Beginning in New York City on September 20, the 22-city trek will hit Washington, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Houston and other major cities, before capping it off in Atlanta on December 10.  “THE LUCKY TOUR!?!? well this is gonna be fuunnnnn,” …

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Get ‘Stoned Cold Country’ with a Rolling Stones tribute album

BMG Country music’s biggest stars are paying tribute to the Rolling Stones with a new covers album, Stoned Cold Country: A 60th Anniversary Tribute to the Rolling Stones. Out now, the star-studded 14-song record features fresh renditions of Rolling Stones classics from Jimmie Allen, Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Eric Church, Steve Earle, Elle King, Marcus King, Little Big Town, Ashley McBryde, Maren Morris, Elvie Shane, Koe Wetzel, The War And Treaty, Lainey Wilson and Zac …

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Jackson Dean’s taking you to the Ryman

Big Machine Records Here’s your chance to listen to Jackson Dean live at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. The fast-rising newcomer has announced plans to drop a new live album that’s aptly titled, Live at the Ryman.  Arriving on April 14, the eight-track set will feature live renditions of Jackson’s songs, including the number one single “Don’t Come Lookin’,” his current single, “Fearless,” as well …

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Jon Pardi’s bringing ‘Mr. Saturday Night’ worldwide

Courtesy of Live Nation Jon Pardi is hitting the road this fall for his Mr. Saturday Night World Tour. Named after his latest album, Mr. Saturday Night, the trek will kick off overseas in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on August 25, with stops in the U.K., Germany and Sweden, as well as in U.S. cities such as Knoxville, Savannah and Fort Worth. Jon …

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Keith Urban’s favorite post-concert activity? Driving

Nathan Congleton/NBC Putting on a headlining concert is no easy feat. The experience typically leaves the performer with a post-show euphoria that makes heading straight to bed an impossible task. Thus, some artists choose to head out for late-night meals, jam out with their band on the tour bus or binge their favorite shows. For Keith Urban, however, it’s …

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