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Dec 08
Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Dolly Parton’s third children’s book is officially in the works. The country legend announced the news to People this week, explaining that the book, Billy the Kid Makes it Big, stars her goddog, Billy the Kid. Billy’s got big dreams of country stardom, and when he finds himself the target of bullies …
Dec 08
Kevin Winter/Getty Images As he prepares to step down from his longtime coaching gig on NBC’s The Voice, Blake Shelton says he’s looking forward to putting more of his attention into his next musical chapter. The singer’s not quite sure yet what that looks like, he tells People in a new cover story. “I’m really …
Dec 08
ABC/Larry McCormack Thursday night, Carly Pearce returns to host the annual CMA Country Christmas special for the second year in a row. She’s flying solo for 2022, since her partner from last year, Gabby Barrett, is home taking care of her second baby. “I was so excited to get to host,” Carly tells ABC Audio. “I get to host it …
Dec 07
Tune into ABC on Thursday to watch the latest installment of ABC News’ Superstar series, spotlighting Reba McEntire. The show will trace Reba’s career from her childhood in Oklahoma to her status as one of the biggest country stars today. Superstar airs at 10 p.m. ET on ABC. In case you missed it, Ashley McBryde …
Dec 07
ABC/Randy Holmes Country music will be well represented on the stage of The Voice during the show’s season 22 finale. Kane Brown, Blake Shelton and Breland are among the stars performing during the two-hour event. Kane will join Blake, who is also a coach on the show, for a rendition of “Different Man,” their latest duet. …
Dec 07
ABC Carrie Underwood got the party started at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards on Tuesday night, bringing home an early win for Country Artist of the Year. Holding her shiny new trophy onstage, Carrie joked that she “will not be giving a three-hour-long speech” and added, “No pressure on setting the tone for the rest …
Dec 07
Amy Sussman/Getty Images Shania Twain received the Music Icon Award onstage at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards on Tuesday night, a recognition of her historic, four-decade-long career as the best-selling female country-pop artist of all time. As she accepted her trophy, Shania reflected on her gratitude, her family and her fans. “I always miss my …
Dec 07
Kevin Winter/Getty Images When Blake Shelton married Gwen Stefani in the summer of 2021, he married into a whole family: Gwen has three sons whom she shares with ex-husband Gavin Rossdale. And although the kids — 16-year-old Kingston, 14-year-old Zuma and eight-year-old Apollo — already have a dad, Blake is a big figure in their …
Dec 07
ABC/Connie Chornuk This week, newcomer Bailey Zimmerman made it all the way to the top of the country chart with his debut single, “Fall in Love.” In the beginning, Bailey’s breakthrough was actually two different tunes written by one of his co-writers. “That was last year, 2021,” Bailey tells ABC Audio. “And I don’t even really know …
Dec 06
Kelsea Ballerini will resume her Heartfirst Tour in 2023, this time with a United Kingdom leg. She’s got four overseas shows on the books for February. Scotty McCreery just shared a music video for his song “On It.” The track comes off the deluxe version of his Same Truck album. Speaking of Scotty, the singer’s …
