Katie & Company

It’s been a week since the release of Kane Brown’s fourth studio album, 'The High Road,' and after the widespread approval from fans worldwide, Brown is finally able to take a big sigh of relief. “I can only be proud of it once it’s out,” Kane told Audacy’s Katie Neal just prior to the album’s release. “If the fans like it, then I can say I’ll be proud of it.... Until then, I just sit here and wai...

Kenny Chesney is taking fans to new dimensions with his recently revealed 12-day residency at Sphere Las Vegas. With it, he looks forward to treating his loyal No Shoes Nation fan base to something new and different. During his appearance on the 'Superstar Power Hour' with Audacy’s Katie Neal, the longtime Country star shared the residency is a refreshing change of events. After being presented th...

After nearly calling it quits just a few short years ago, Country duo Dan + Shay has found new perspective, purpose and passion behind their career and the sky’s the limit. While appearing on the 'Superstar Power Hour' with Audacy’s Katie Neal this week, the pair chatted about some of their newfound dreams which, for Dan Smyers in particular, includes writing a musical. “I’m a super-fan,” Dan said...

Katie came up with an idea to soften up her butter: Using a candle warmer! "I'm never going back."

Katie was in awe traveling back home recently noticing the strength that moms have traveling alone with their toddlers like her friend was doing. "Do whatever you can to help her because she is fighting for her life!"

CMA 'New Artist of the Year,' Megan Moroney, has a lot to celebrate this holiday season and she’s making the most of it with her very own Christmas EP, 'Blue Christmas… Duh.' The project, which Moroney admits was “just for fun” follows a successful year for the 27-year-old who spent a majority of her days on tour with Kenny Chesney, while also promoting the release of her sophomore album, 'Am I Ok...

Katie Neal's goal for 2025 is to get on a board, as to which board it's anyone's guess. "I don't even know what a board member does! But I have a board meeting!"

Blake Shelton told Katie Neal how he likes to do his Christmas shopping early to make sure if he ordered something that it arrives in time! "It's the worst feeling in the world when somebody gives you a gift and you go, Yours hasn't come in yet." Blake shared that Gwen Stefani can never have enough of flower bulbs or seeds. "I'm the one diggin' a hole for this stuff!"

Blake Shelton has seen a lot of success throughout his more than 20 year career, but the Oklahoma-native says he’s never had more fun than he is right now. After stepping away from the spotlight following 24 seasons on The Voice, multiple hit albums and #1 songs, Blake Shelton is back and he’s living his best life. “I’m having the time of my life right now, just in my personal life and my music li...

A new year is upon us and Keith Urban is looking forward to sharing his enthusiasm for one of his favorite holiday traditions with fans across the Country. Urban is set to help fans across the nation Rock into 2025 as he headlines and co-hosts New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash live from Music City’s Bicentennial Mall and the nostalgia is already strong for the Australia-raised singer-songw...

After being around music her whole life and dreaming of her own success as a musician, Ella Langley, is finally experiencing the success she deserves after years of hard work, determination and finessing her talent. The 25-year-old recently joined Katie Neal at Audacy’s Nashville Sound Space located at the Hard Rock Cafe and dug deep on her Alabama roots, long-awaited success and the song that fin...

Brooks & Dunn have done it again. The iconic Country duo has welcomed a new generation of music fans to their timeless classics with, REBOOT 2, a sequel to their highly-popular album from 2019, REBOOT. The project, available now, follows the same format as the 2019 release with several of today’s biggest Country stars joining the duo for reimagined versions of their most iconic songs. They include...

Thomas Rhett joins Katie Neal for the Superstar Power Hour. Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images

Sam Hunt has a lot to look forward to in the new year as he and his wife, Hannah, prepare to welcome their third child in May. “It’s about to get real,” Hunt said, revealing his wife is pregnant and expecting baby #3 in late May. “I’m elated, can’t wait!” Baby Hunt will join big sister, Lucy Louise, and brother, Lowry Lee. When asked how 2-and-a-half-year-old Lucy reacted to the news Sam shared sh...

Bailey Zimmerman is heading into Wednesday night’s 58th Annual CMA Awards as not only a first-time nominee but a first-time performer as well, and he isn’t too cool to admit he’s got some serious jitters. “It’s an honor, but [I’m] very nervous,” he told Audacy’s Katie Neal ahead of the big night where he’s set to perform, “New To Country.” “If I was just coming to hang out — different story — but...

It’s a big week for Riley Green who is a first-time nominee at this week’s 58th Annual CMA Awards. Ahead of Wednesday’s show, Green took time to catch up with Audacy’s Katie Neal to catch up on all the week’s festivities including his very first fashion show experience, upcoming CMA performance and more. Touching quickly on the Boot Barn fashion show that both he and Katie attended Monday night, R...

It’s a big week for Luke Bryan who is returning to host the CMA Awards for a fourth year. A seasoned pro at leading the festivities by now, the Georgia native says he’s not nervous about much before the big night… except one thing. “I’m not really nervous about anything,” he told Audacy’s Katie Neal ahead of Wednesday night’s show. “The main thing is, how will I look?” While Luke might have a few...

It’s CMA Week and while Luke Combs is up for some of the most prestigious awards come Wednesday night’s broadcast, he’s busy celebrating a different kind of win to start the week. On Monday (11/18), Combs was crowned PEOPLE’s, “Sexiest 34-Year-Old Man on the Planet.” The award is a branch off the publication's Sexiest Man Alive title, which went to actor, John Krasinski, this year. While Krasinski...

Catching up backstage during the lead-up to the 2024 Country Music Association awards ceremony taking place on Wednesday, November 20, Audacy's Katie Neal spoke with Blake Shelton about being "fired up" about new music and more. Of course, Blake is super-excited to see his good friend Luke Bryan on stage as one of this year's hosts, joking that he likely got the gig again, "I think because people...

After raising nearly $25 million for Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Western North Carolina with Concert for Carolina featuring Luke Combs, James Taylor, Billy Strings and himself, Eric Church says the fight following such devastation in his home state is far from over. “I realized pretty quick with the funds that we had raised that the biggest problem that we have in this country [is] — we do...

After years of contemplating an acting role, Country star Kelsea Ballerini, has officially made the leap as she appeared as a guest star on the new ABC series, Doctor Odyssey this week (11/7). Playing the part of an over-compensating bride with deep secrets, Ballerini showed the power of her creative depth goes far beyond her music. “I’ve been dabbling with the idea of getting into the acting spac...

Tucker Wetmore is on the ride of his life after entering the Country music world with his debut single, “Wind Up Missin’ You” which is currently top 15 and climbing. While it may look like it’s all success right now, Wetmore recently opened up to Audacy’s Katie Neal revealing his music career is the result of a life-changing injury that kept him from seeing his dreams of becoming a professional at...

Audacy's Katie Neal welcomes Kane Brown to our airwaves as this week’s co-host for the 'Superstar Power Hour' on all your favorite Audacy Country stations nationwide. The new year will kick off with new music for Brown as he recently revealed he’ll release his fourth studio album, 'The High Road,' on January 24, 2025. The project will feature Brown’s most-recent hit, “Miles On It” featuring Marshm...

Few things are stronger than Country music friendships -    Justin   Moore  and  Blake   Shelton  being a great example. During his appearance on the  Superstar Power Hour  with Audacy’s  Katie   Neal  this week, Justin Moore opened up about how much Blake Shelton has helped him with his career and regularly puts friendship over stardom. “He’s always been really, really go to me,” Moore said of hi...

It was a wild weekend on the road for  Brantley   Gilbert  who welcomed his third child with wife,  Amber , in the middle of a show in Tupelo, MS. Days later, Gilbert joined Audacy’s  Katie Neal  to share the whole story and praise Amber for her courage and strength. “She’s the strongest woman I’ve ever met, I can’t say enough about her,” he said, still in disbelief of the events. According to Gil...