On this day in 1979, the album The Gambler climbed to #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart where it stayed for the next 24 weeks. Can you name the singer? ANSWER: Kenny Rogers.  By Cillea Houghton Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.... Read More

On Wednesday, three of the biggest names in country music take part in the inauguration of the next President of the United States, Joe Biden: Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, and Florida Georgia Line's Tyler Hubbard.  Tim and Tyler will perform their new hit, "Undivided," which Tyler wrote while quarantining with COVID-19. For Tim, the song encapsulates an…... Read More

After going viral on Tik Tok, Kylie Trout has officially released, "Can't Be Lonely." Kylie also drew attention on Tik Tok with her rendition of Morgan Wallen's "Somebody's Problem."  The music of Johnny Cash is at the center of a Nashville Ballet production. The organization's annual Attitude show will be a two-part series, with Attitude Part 1 featuring the…... Read More

Luke Combs has scored his 10th consecutive #1 single with "Better Together."  The romantic song tops the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week, continuing the superstar's #1 streak with previous singles including "Even Though I'm Leaving," "Does to Me" featuring Eric Church and "Lovin' On You." This marks the first time an artist has accumulated…... Read More

Ingrid Andress is making her Ellen debut next week.  The singer will perform her current single "Lady Like," the title track of her debut album, on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on January 25.  “‘Lady Like’ is one of the most personal songs I have ever written,” Ingrid describes. "To me, being ladylike is about courage, strength, compassion,…... Read More

In honor of her 75th birthday, Dolly Parton has a special birthday wish: kindness.  The music superstar has been flooded with well-wishes on her milestone birthday, taking to Instagramto show her appreciation by sharing a glowing throwback photo of herself with big hair and a smile to match, alongside a heartfelt message.  "Thank you…... Read More

Blake Shelton and Brad Paisley are teaming up for a special event honoring the Grand Ole Opry's 95th anniversary.  The Opry members will co-host Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music, a retrospective that celebrates the iconic show by featuring vintage clips and behind-the-scenes stories.  The special also unites veteran and contemporary artists who are…... Read More

Luke Combs is combining his love of music and NASCAR with a headlining performance at the Daytona 500 Pre-Race Show next month, serving as the kick-off event for the NASCAR Cup Series and the 63rd annual The Great American Race.  “I grew up watching the NASCAR race every Sunday with my granddad; that…... Read More

Eric Church is teaming up with R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan to perform the national anthem at the 2021 Super Bowl.  The NFL announced on Tuesday that the singers are joining forces for the first time to perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" ahead of Super Bowl LV, taking place at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Florida next…... Read More

Carrie Underwood is releasing her gospel album, My Savior, on March 26.  The album, which features a variety of traditional hymns Carrie grew up singing, is co-produced by the singer and Cry Pretty co-producer David Garcia. In a trailer for the project, Carrie refers to the songs as "legacy stuff," and says she was intentional about doing "the…... Read More