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69 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 13 ratingsFOX Country from FOX News Radio keeps you up-to-date on all trending news from the world of country music!
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CMA Nominations Are Out
May 10, 2017 21:18 - 220 BytesBabies, awards and more in this week’s ‘FOX Country’: I’m Michelle Pollino. Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini lead the 2017 CMT Music Awards nominations with four each. Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line and Carrie Underwood have three nods a piece. Fans can vote for the top prize ‘Video of the Year’ at�CMT.com. A total of 14 videos are up for the award,�among them Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town and Dierks Bentley. The awards will be held June 7. Meanwhile, Underwood is not just ...
Just Call Me Cyrus
May 03, 2017 17:02 - 220 BytesHe’s just Cyrus now… FOX’s Michelle Pollino has “FOX Country”: I’m Michelle Pollino. Billy Ray Cyrus is embarking on a new chapter in his music career, legally changing his name. As of August 25, his 56th birthday, the singer told Rolling Stone, he “always went by Cyrus.” He even asked his record company to call him Cyrus. The singer who shot to fame in 1992 with “Achy Breaky Heart,” is hoping to get that song in front of new audience with a reworking of it, he says to be more faithful to the...
Country Music Girl Power: Shania Twain, Faith Hill & Kellie Pickler Making Moves
April 26, 2017 17:33 - 220 BytesSome of Country Music’s heavy hitting females are making news. FOX’s Michelle Pollino has ‘FOX Country’: If you didn’t catch Shania Twain on NBC’s�’The Voice’, no worries, you’re about to hear more from�the country star. Shania will release a new single called “Life’s About to Get Good” this June and a new album in September. This is the singers first album in 15 years. Twain will debut the song at Stagecoach Music Festival this Saturday in Indio, California. Brad Paisley’s latest ‘Gold on th...
The Evolution of Country Music
April 19, 2017 18:15 - 220 BytesCountry music continues to change. FOX’s Ashley Dvorkin reports: I’m Ashley Dvorkin. The sound of country music continues to evolve as artists show their influences through their music. At the Academy of Country Music Awards, I talked about the changing format with Maren Morris and Brandy Clark: (Morris) “I think it’s great for the genre personally because I�grew up listening to everything and if these songs can sort of be the ‘gateway drug’ to bring people that don’t normally listen to count...
Alabama Fiddle Player Jeff Cook Reveals He has Parkinson’s Disease
April 12, 2017 18:18 - 220 BytesA country star reveals he has Parkinson’s, Florida Georgia Line lead the Billboard Music Awards nominations and Nashville is coming back on this edition of “FOX Country.” I’m Michelle Pollino. Alabama member Jeff Cook has Parkinson’s Disease. The fiddle player and vocalist said he was diagnosed four years ago, but just shared the news with fans this week. Cook says that he’ll step back from his duties with the band beginning April 29. Nashville is set to return to CMT�for its sixth season in ...
ACM Awards in the Books & Lineup for Tribute to Merle Haggard is Announced
April 05, 2017 17:04 - 220 BytesTim McGraw shows his love for the Backstreet Boys and other big moments from the ACM’s. Plus, the Merle Haggard special grows. FOX’s Michelle Pollino has the details in this ‘FOX�Country’: I’m Michelle Polllino. In the final number of the night at the 52nd annual Academy of Country Music Awards telecast on CBS, the crowd and Tim McGraw rose to their feet when Florida Georgia Line teamed up with the Backstreet Boys to perform their single “God, Your Mama and Me”, but McGraw and the crowd went ...
Cole Swindell & Dierks Bentley Release ‘Flatliner’ Music Video
March 29, 2017 18:14 - 220 BytesThomas Rhett gives us a sneak peak of his newest single, while Dierks and Cole team up for a music video and Carrie switches labels. I’m Michelle Pollino. Thomas Rhett just gave a short teaser of his next single: “Craving You” and the song features Grammy winning artist Maren Morris. Rhett’s “Craving You” is one of his songs that he has been playing live during his ‘Home Team Tour’, the good news the new song will available�Friday and it is the first single from Rhett’s forthcoming third stud...
CMA Festival Lineup Announced
March 22, 2017 22:06 - 220 BytesCountry Music Awards festival lineup has been announced and a new release from country royalty. FOX’s Michelle Pollino has “FOX Country”:� The CMA Festival lineup has been released and as expected its chock full of country stars. Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, Chris Stapleton and Maren Morris are all scheduled to perform at the festival’s centerpiece concerts. The move for Morris to the big stage shows just how quickly her star has risen. The nightly lineups include Blake Shelton, ...
Maren Morris Releasing New Songs in Deluxe Edition of ‘Hero’
March 15, 2017 19:12 - 220 BytesTwo country up-and-comers giving their fans some new music. FOX’s Jacquelyn Karl reports in�”FOX Country”: I’m Jacquelyn Karl. Grammy winner Maren Morris releasing a deluxe edition of her debut album ‘Hero’, according to CMT News. Aside from the 11 original tracks, it’ll include songs “Bummin’ Cigarettes”, “Space” and “Company You Keep.” Morris ending the North American leg of the tour in Texas, her home state, with three shows starting March 23 in Dallas. Singer Micheal Tyler’s debut album “...
Florida Georgia Line & the Backstreet Boys Teaming Up for Stadium Shows
March 08, 2017 22:39 - 220 BytesACM�Awards presenters announced while Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini shine at the iHeart Radio Awards. FOX’s Michelle Pollino has “FOX Country”: I’m�Michelle Pollino.� Dierks Bentley, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan take the stage in Las Vegas on April 2 for the 52 Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Maren Morris also joining the show that will feature a performance by pop group the Backstreet Boys with Florida Georgia Line. The boys joine...
Country Music Stars Come Together to Celebrate the Life of Merle Haggard
March 01, 2017 17:21 - 220 BytesMerle Haggard will be honored and Colt Ford announces a new album. FOX’s Michelle Pollino has “FOX Country”: I’m�Michelle Pollino. The country community is coming together to honor Merle Haggard as the anniversary of his death nears. Music’s biggest stars will gather to celebrate Haggard life and his contribution to country music with a huge concert hosted by Haggard’s family and Willie Nelson. “Sing Me Back Home: The Music Of Merle Haggard” will take place at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Ap...
Thomas Rhett & Wife Reveal Gender of their New Baby, Little Big Town Releases New Single
February 22, 2017 20:49 - 220 BytesLuke Bryan and his family mourn a loss, Little Big Town’s new song and Thomas Rhett and wife’s baby gender reveal. FOX’s Michelle Pollino has “FOX Country”: Sad news for Luke Bryan and his family, who are mourning the loss of the country stars niece�Sadie Brett Boyer, the daughter of Ellen Boyer. His wife Caroline’s sister, was struggling with a number of medical issues, including heart problems. A post on Sunday night indicated that the baby had contracted an infection in recent days; Bryan ...
Country Singer RaeLynn’s Husband Joins the Military, The Band Perry’s Surprise Announcement
February 15, 2017 19:51 - 220 BytesCountry singer RaeLynn and her husband are embarking on a brand new adventure! And The Band Perry announces popup shows. I’m Michelle Pollino. RaeLynn and her husband are walking down a new road together she posted on Instagram, “My husband has always supported me in everything that I’ve wanted to do, yesterday began a new adventure for us. Joshua left for basic training to serve in our military and serve his country.” RaeLynn added saying, “I’m proud doesn’t scratch the surface of how I�feel...
Willie Nelson Falls Ill, Cancels Upcoming Dates
February 07, 2017 21:40 - 220 BytesWillie Nelson’s ill. Taylor Swift’s in demand and Kelsea Ballerini’s in the Grammys. FOX’s Jacquelyn Karl has�”FOX Country”: I’m Jacquelyn Karl. (Nelson) “You were always on my mind.” Willie Nelson postponing three California shows because he’s ill. His publicist telling The Associated Press Nelson can’t make the three-night stand this week in Bakersfield, but he’s planning to return for a concert at a San Antonio rodeo Feb. 16… Lady Antebellum saying they want Taylor Swift to write something...
Tim McGraw & Faith Hill Release New Duet “Keep Your Eyes On Me”
February 01, 2017 20:19 - 223 BytesTim McGraw and Faith Hill release a new duet and announce their upcoming tours opening acts and Maren Morris is paired with a superstar for the Grammys. I’m Michelle Pollino. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill gave fans a little pre-Valentine’s gift with a new song, “Keep Your Eyes On Me,” from the upcoming film “The Shack” was released. The song will be included on the film’s soundtrack, being released on Feb 24. Meantime, the two revealed their 2017 “Soul2Soul Tour” opening acts. Among the artists j...
Luke Bryan is Headed to Houston for Super Bowl 51
January 25, 2017 21:49 - 223 BytesLuke Bryan makes a couple of special announcement, Trace Adkins has a new album and Wynonna responds to Ashley about the Women’s March. FOX’s Michelle Pollino has “FOX Country”: I’m Michelle Pollino. Luke Bryan has been chosen to sing the national anthem during the Super Bowl game between Atlanta and New England. Bryan shared the news via Instagram, saying it will be the country superstar’s first time performing during the Super Bowl festivities on Feb 5. Meantime, Bryan will be joining Blake...
It’s Viva Las Vegas for the ACM Awards
January 19, 2017 00:52 - 223 BytesThe ACM�Awards says “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” Josh Kelley and Katherine Heigl celebrate their baby boy, and Garth Brooks explains why he’s out of the inauguration. FOX’s Michelle Pollino has “FOX Country”: I’m Michelle Pollino. The ACM�Awards has a new home in Las Vegas. The�Country Music Awards show is slated for April 2 this year and after their 50th celebration in Texas the show made a stop in Vegas last year. This time they’re are making it permanent at the T-Mobile Arena. ...
Travis Tritt Asks Meryl Streep & Other Entertainers to Stick to their Craft
January 11, 2017 22:02 - 223 BytesHank Williams set to hit the road. Travis Tritt speaks out. Shania and Aldean get special time at the Country Music Hall of Fame. FOX’s Michelle Pollino has “FOX Country”: I’m�Michelle Pollino. Hank Williams Jr. is planning a long stretch of concerts throughout 2017 and shared his first set of dates with his first stop Feb. 3 in West Wendover, Nev. A press release reports that the artist will concentrate on medium and large-scale venues this year. And Travis Tritt‘s known for always speaking ...
Keith Urban Pays Tribute to Music Stars Lost in 2016
January 06, 2017 09:18 - 223 BytesCarrie Underwood’s dog undergoes therapy, a tribute concert for Randy Travis is expanding and Keith Urban pays tribute to some music superstars who died in 2016. FOX’s Michelle Pollino with the details in “FOX Country”: I’m Michelle Pollino. Carrie Underwood had a tragic family accident this Christmas, one of her two dogs was paralyzed just before the holidays with a herniated disc. The country star recently posted on Instagram a video of the dog in a physical therapy in a swimming pool walki...