Category: ABC Country News

Category Added in a WPeMatico Campaign

Lainey Wilson wants you to join her new Fast Lainers fan club

ABC Lainey Wilson has launched a new fan club and is inviting you to be a part of it. “I figured it was about time we made things official y’all [sparkle emoji] I’m launching a new official fan club for my Fast Lainers,” Lainey wrote in the caption of her Instagram post. “I’ve loved gettin to know and meet y’all, …

Continue reading

Scotty McCreery wants you in his new “It Matters to Her” video

Courtesy of Triple Tigers Records Attention all Scotty McCreery fans: Here’s your chance to be in featured in an upcoming fan music video for Scotty’s single “It Matters to Her.” In a callout on social media, Scotty wrote, “Y’all have been telling me how much ‘It Matters to Her’ means to you — now I want you to show me! Submit your …

Continue reading

Gabby Barrett cruises with two 2023 CMT Music Awards nominations

Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Audacy Gabby Barrett‘s autobiographical music video for “Pick Me Up” has earned two nominations at the 2023 CMT Music Awards. An RIAA-certified Platinum hit, the song received nods in both the Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year categories. Its heartfelt visualizer, which was directed by Alexa Campbell, highlights the selfless love shared between Gabby and her …

Continue reading

Sam Hunt is ready to get back to basics with his Ryman show

Todd Owyoung/NBC As Sam Hunt prepares to headline Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Friday, March 10, he says that he’s ditching the typical big production for an acoustic-leaning setup that’s apt for a “special” venue. “In keeping with this sort of more traditional approach that I’ve lately been taking with the songwriting, even the production, I just like the idea of maybe stripping …

Continue reading

Nashville notes: Country Music Hall of Fame’s new exhibit + Caitlyn Smith’s headlining tour

The Country Music Hall of Fame has unveiled its latest American Currents: State of the Music exhibition series. Launched March 8, the display spotlights notable developments in country music over the last year. Featured artists include Wynonna Judd, Miranda Lambert, Reba, Cody Johnson, Jordan Davis, Scotty McCreery, Parker McCollum and the Black Opry. Caitlyn Smith has announced her headlining The Great Pretender: Solo tour. Kicking off in Austin, …

Continue reading

Shania Twain salutes Taylor Swift, Adele and others who have inspired her on International Women’s Day

Republic Shania Twain celebrated International Women’s Day by saluting the artists who continue to inspire her. On the list are Taylor Swift, Adele and Kelly Clarkson. “Today and everyday women are leading change and making a difference like the absolute queens we are!” Shania wrote on Wednesday. “I wanted to highlight a few women who have inspired me and make me feel hopeful.” …

Continue reading

“Slow Burn” your place with Kacey Musgraves’ new room spray

Francis Specker/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Kacey Musgraves has collaborated with Boy Smells to dream up a new room spray inspired by her song “Slow Burn.” Priced at $51.99, the new KM + Boy Smells Slow Burn Room Spray is described on her merch store as “glowing and dark,” “a little dank, a little crisp” and …

Continue reading

Ashley McBryde, Zach Bryan, Hailey Whitters among 2023 Pilgrimage Festival performers

Courtesy of Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival The 2023 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival’s star-studded lineup has been announced. Held on September 23 and September 24 at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, Tennessee, this year’s event will feature performances from Ashley McBryde, Zach Bryan, Hailey Whitters, Ian Munsick, Charlie Worsham, The War and Treaty, Lucas Grimes, Boy Named Banjo, Margo Price, Yola and many more. The …

Continue reading

Michael Ray, Jelly Roll, Elle King and others will perform at the 2023 Key West Songwriters Festival

BMI The lineup for the 2023 Key West Songwriters Festival has been announced.  Organized by BMI, Rams Head Presents and The Florida Keys Tourist Development Council, the annual event will take place from May 3 to May 7. Singers and songwriters who are part of this year’s lineup include Michael Ray, Jelly Roll, Mitchell Tenpenny, Elle King, The Love Junkies (Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna and Liz Rose), Luke Laird, Rivers …

Continue reading

Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne, Jason Isbell, Sheryl Crow to play “Love Rising” LGBTQIA+ benefit in Nashville

Live Nation Some of country and Americana’s biggest acts are coming together for “Love Rising,” a special benefit concert supporting various LGBTQIA+ organizations. Presented by Live Nation, the event will take place on March 20 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Artists slated to perform include Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires, Sheryl Crow, Yola, Hayley Williams and Joy Oladokun.  This announcement arrives in the wake …

Continue reading