Category: ABC Country News

Vijat Mohindra/Butterfly Records via BMLG Global music superstar and country legend Dolly Parton has unveiled the album cover and track list for her highly anticipated debut rock album, Rockstar. Due out November 17, the 30-track collection will feature duets with Chris Stapleton, Kid Rock, Miley Cyrus, Brandi Carlile, P!nk, Elton John, Pat Benatar, Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow, Sting, Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler, Bon Jovi‘s Richie Sambora and many more icons. Of the 30 songs, 21 are covers and nine are originals.  …

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ABC News Studios Jelly Roll has teamed up with ABC News Studios for his new documentary, Jelly Roll: Save Me. Set to premiere on Hulu on May 30, the documentary will chronicle Jelly Roll’s journey from incarcerated teen and adult to music superstar and country singer. It’ll feature exclusive, never-before-seen footage and interviews with the Nashville native and those close …

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Jason Kempin/Getty Images With the 2023 ACM Awards just two days away, Garth Brooks is gearing up for his first-ever hosting gig, alongside country music royalty Dolly Parton. Although Garth is a fairly script-following host, he knows that Dolly isn’t because of her spontaneity and tendency to improvise. So, he’s saddling up for that while also beaming with excitement for the onstage fun they’ll have. …

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Courtesy of Dick Clark Productions The Academy of Country Music has unveiled its star-studded collaborations, presenters and expanded list of performers for the 2023 ACM Awards. Carly Pearce and Trisha Yearwood will team up on a medley to celebrate Trisha’s 25th anniversary of winning Female Artist of the Year; Brandy Clark, Caylee Hammack and Pillbox Patti will join Ashley McBryde on “Bonfire At Tina’s” with John Osborne on guitar; Cole Swindell and Jo Dee Messina will perform their ACM-nominated song …

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ABC/Randy Holmes Jordan Davis reveals he had a moment of disbelief when he found out he’s in the running for Male Artist of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards.  “I’ll be honest with you. I haven’t been that shocked in a long time. Definitely the most shocked I’ve been since I started doing …

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Dalton Dover‘s touching tribute to his mom, “I Wouldn’t Be Here,” is out now. Of his new song, Dalton shares, “I wrote ‘I Wouldn’t Be Here’ for one of the most important people in my life, my momma. She’s my best friend, the greatest Mimi to my babies and the wisest woman I’ve ever met. I’m so …

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Jason Kempin/Getty Images Garth Brooks‘ highly anticipated Las Vegas residency, Garth Brooks/Plus ONE, kicks off May 18.  With the opening night close in sight, the global superstar recently shared what fans can expect from his long-awaited residency. “Who knows! Sometimes it’s going to be you!” Garth says, noting the indispensable role his fans play at live shows. “And then sometimes …

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Courtesy of BLMG/Harpeth 60 Chris Janson will release his BLMG/Harpeth 60 debut album, The Outlaw Side of Me, on June 16. From Grammy-winning producer Julian Raymond, the 14-track record is entirely co-written by Chris and will feature collaborations with Brantley Gilbert, Darius Rucker, Dolly Parton and Slash. “From the minute I started this album ’til the minute we finished, I enjoyed every second,” Chris says of his autobiographical …

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ABC Cole Swindell has popped the question to his girlfriend, Courtney Little, and she said yes! “Still couldn’t tell ya everything I said down on one knee.. All I know is she said ‘YES’!” Cole shared on Instagram alongside photos of the big moment. “We’re so excited!” Courtney also broke the news on Instagram, saying, “Woke up as future Mrs. Swindell [ring …

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