Country / Folk News Monitoring

Country music star just bought a historic church. Here’s why

Zach Bryan has been all over the headlines across the past couple of weeks. There is the ongoing beef with one-time collaborating artist John Moreland, and that came to light after the news that Bryan inked a pair of deals — re-upping with Warner Music and …

Barefoot Country Music Fest is coming back to the Wildwood Beach for its 15th year

The biggest music bash on the South Jersey beach this summer is Barefoot Country Music Fest, happening between the two Morey’s Piers on the Wildwood beach from June 19 to 22. Now in its fifth iteration, the BCMF drew 35,000 people a day to the doo-wop …

Country music star pops in for surprise performance at Nashville bar

Morgan Wallen made an appearance at a Nashville bar this week and performed for the crowd. The country music star showed up at Losers in Nashville to show support for his friend and singer Ernest, who was throwing a launch party for his DeVille Records on …

Award-Winning Country Music Group Headlining New Northern Minnesota Show

The concert calendar for 2025 continues to fill up, with a lot of great acts coming to Northern Minnesota this summer. Whether it's the Bellamy Brothers in Two Harbors in July, one of the shows in this year's Wade Stadium concert series, or one of …

Up-and-coming country artist Joe Hott & The Short Mountain Boys to perform at Ohnward Fine…

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Striding confidently onto the 2017 Nashville music scene, Joe Hott is poised to become the next new “must see/must hear” artist in Music City. A unique …

JJ’s Country Music Minute: George Strait Retiring? CMA Dates Announced, Post Malone’s Stanley Tumbler and More

How Many Husbands Did Country Music Star Wynonna Judd Have? Inside Her 3 Marriages

Country music royalty Wynonna Judd may rule the stage, but when it comes to love, her journey has hit a few sour notes — with more than one marriage ending in divorce. How Many Husbands Did Wynonna Judd Have? Wynonna has been married three times during her …

Country Music Legend, Johnny Rodriquez Dies At 73

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS—On Friday, May 9, Tex-Mex country music legend, Johnny Rodriguez died peacefully at home after some complications with his health. He was 73. Rodriguez’s daughter, Aubrey Rodriquez confirmed her father’s death on the WZHE Radio …

Johnny Rodriguez, pioneering Mexican American country music star, dies at 73

Johnny Rodriguez, a trailblazer in country music and the first major Mexican American artist in the genre, died on Friday at the age of 73. His daughter, Aubry Rodriguez, confirmed the news on social media, though no cause of death was disclosed. Rodriguez …

Chinese pianist Lang Lang, country music star, and pop hitmaker to join Calgary Phil in varied 70th season

Other artists who will make guest appearances in the 2025/2026 season include violinist Gil Shaham, former Barenaked Ladies vocalist Steven Page and singer, actress and former University of Calgary professor Vivek Shraya. The orchestra will perform The …

George Strait Mourns The Loss Of Country Music Icon

George Strait has posted a sweet tribute on social media following the passing of country music icon Johnny Rodriguez. Videos by Wide Open Country Just two weeks after posting a message to mourn the loss of Roy Cooper, the ProRodeo Hall of Famer, George …

Brantley Gilbert Credits This One Superstar With Convincing Him To Make Country Music While Sober

If not for one superstar, Brantley Gilbert might not still be making country music. Gilbert credits Keith Urban with convincing him that he could still be an artist, even without alcohol. Videos by Wide Open Country "Keith Urban became a friend of …

Country music star Jake Owen added to State Fair grandstand lineup

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Another popular country music star has been added to the Illinois State Fair lineup. The Illinois Department of Agriculture, which runs the State Fair, says Jake Owen will perform on Friday, August 8. That’s the second …

Live Interview: Up and coming country artist Tanner Laws

MISSOULA, Mont. — Tanner Laws an up and coming country music artist and a Thompson Falls native joined Jason Hurst live in studio Tuesday morning. Tuesday was also an exciting day as Tanner's single "Aim to Please" was released earlier in the …

Santa Barbara County Fair books multi-platinum country artist for Saturday night concert

Country artist Russell Dickerson is set to perform at the Santa Barbara County Fair on Saturday, July 12. Singer/songwriter Ariel Jean will open the show at 6:30 p.m. in the Minetti Grandstand Arena. Tickets for the concert will go on sale starting at …

Country music pioneer ‘whose artistry touched millions’ dies at 73

A country music pioneer who racked up several chart-topping hits during the 1970s has died at the age of 73. Johnny Rodriguez died on Friday, May 9 “surround by family,” his daughter, Aubry Rodriguez, wrote on social media. “Dad was not only a legendary …

Country music stars from Alabama paired with Tommy Tuberville at Regions Pro-Am

When U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville tees up on Wednesday at the Regions Tradition Celebrity Pro-Am, he’ll be joined by a couple of country music stars from Alabama. Riley Green, a contemporary hitmaker from Jacksonville, and Jamey Johnson, an award-winning …

Why this country music star rejected joining ‘American Idol’ and ‘The Voice’

Country music star Dolly Parton is saying no to these two singing competition shows. In an interview with E! News, Parton gave a simple reason as to why she has rejected being a judge or coach on “American Idol” and “The Voice.” She doesn’t want to break …

Country Singer Drake White and Wife Alex Expecting Baby No. 2: 'So Blessed and Thankful' (Exclusive)

Zack Knudsen Drake White and wife Alex with son William Drake White and his wife, Alex, are expecting their second baby together They tell PEOPLE they are expecting a baby girl in November The couple is already parents to son William Hawk, 2 Drake White …

EVs Just Got Smarter — Meet the First Agentic-AI Vehicle OS, Powered by Olympian and Foxconn

Olympian and Foxconn unveil the first Agentic-AI OS for Electric Vehicles — an open, AI-native platform to operate vehicle electronics & software architecture. Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩…

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society strengthens partnership with SBS to launch fully integrated mobile app

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hinckley and Rugby Building Society (H&R) has partnered with SBS, a leading technology partner to more than 1,500 financial institutions worldwide, to launch a fully integrated mobile app. …

Utility Management & Conservation Association (UMCA) Expands Membership Opportunities to Property Owners and Managers

SAFETY HARBOR, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Utility Management & Conservation Association (UMCA), the leading industry association providing best practices, latest technology and regulations related to utility …

Alana Monteiro and Grammy Winner Butch Tavares Release Passionate New R&B Single 'We Can’t Go On This Way'

The single is available starting May 15th, 2025, on every leading music streaming platform. MA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed recording artist Alana Monteiro and legendary Grammy Award-winning singer Butch Tavares ( …

STR Talk Officially Launches: The Next-Gen Encrypted Messaging App for the Web3 Era

STR Talk empowers users to connect through encrypted conversations built on blockchain validation, eliminating third-party interference. DELAWARE, DE, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SourceLess, the pioneering Web3 infrastructure …

From Scale to Precision: Richard Dailly Joins Compliancia Intelligence as Senior Partner

Richard Dailly joins Compliancia as Senior Partner, bringing top-tier intelligence expertise and agility to Asia’s boutique investigations landscape. BANGKOK, THAILAND, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Intelligence and investigations executive …

IUX obtiene dos reconocimientos en los Global Brands Awards 2025

IUX ganó en Global Brand 2025 como Mejor Bróker Forex por bajos spreads y Mejor Tecnología de Gestión de Riesgos, destacando su innovación y transparencia. LIMASSOL, VINCENT, CYPRUS, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IUX ha marcado otro hito …

UX ने 2025 ग्लोबल ब्रांड्स अवॉर्ड में दो पुरस्कार जीते

LIMASSOL, VINCENT, CYPRUS, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IUX ने वित्तीय बाजारों में एक और महत्वपूर्ण उपलब्धि हासिल की है, GLOBAL BRANDS AWARD, एशिया 2025 में दो प्रतिष्ठित खिताब जीतकर: लो स्प्रेड्स के लिए सर्वश्रेष्ठ फॉरेक्स ब्रोकर और …

The Tokyo Financial Award 2025 is now accepting applications for the Financial Innovation Category

TOKYO, JAPAN, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government, with the aim of making Tokyo an “Innovation and Financial Hub in Asia for Realizing a Sustainable Society,” is making effective use of “Special Zones for …

Colle AI Expands User Experience With Flexible NFT Deployment Tools

New platform tools offer more control over minting, asset routing, and smart contract settings across supported blockchains LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Colle AI (COLLE), the multichain AI-driven NFT …

AGII Introduces AI-Powered Monitoring Systems for Secure Contract Handling

The advanced systems aim to elevate real-time security and performance in Web3 environments. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AGII, a next-generation platform combining artificial intelligence with Web3 infrastructure, has …

SABESP – MATERIAL FACT

SÃO PAULO, SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo – Sabesp (“Company” or “Sabesp”), in compliance with Article 157, §4º, of Law 6.404/76, and with Resolution of the …

Presidential Cottage Homes of Plains Georgia Announces It Is Open For Business

PLAINS, GA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house held in Plains, Georgia last Thursday, President and CEO Wayne Johnson announced that Presidential Cottage Homes is open for business and …

MBA Researcher and Top Agent Amy Lin Leads Study on Real Estate Training Effectiveness at Partner Real Estate

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amy Lin isn’t just a graduate student — she’s also on the front lines of today’s real estate market. A licensed California real estate professional since 2019 and a top agent at …

Climb Credit Supports Student Repayment Outcomes and Improves Enrollment Process with Integrated Deposit Feature

Climb’s data shows that collecting deposits leads to a 46-48% decrease* in the likelihood of borrower default for lower credit borrowers. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Climb Credit, a leading student lending …

Infosearch BPO’s Comprehensive Back Office Services to Support Global Businesses

Delivering Seamless Back-Office Support to Help Businesses Focus on Core Competencies CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, INDIA, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Infosearch BPO, a leading provider of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services, is proud to …

LeanLaw Announces Strategic Integration with NetDocuments, Creating a Unified Legal Workflow for Law Firms

LeanLaw and NetDocuments join forces to unify billing and document workflows, eliminating inefficiencies and boosting productivity for modern law firms. BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LeanLaw, the premier legal …

Partner Real Estate to Host Live Agent Conversion Workshop in Arcadia: Turning Leads into Closings with a Proven System

ARCADIA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Partner Real Estate is doubling down on what many brokerages are still struggling to figure out: how to consistently convert leads into loyal clients. On Thursday, May 29, the company …

James Malinchak Interviews Christina Balzani

James Malinchak Interviews Christina Balzani on Courage, Healing, and Giving Voice to Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Renowned international speaker and star of ABC’s Secret …

Texas Town Emerges as AI-Grade Power Hub with 140 MW Battery and Fast-Track Grid Access

82-acre West Texas site with ERCOT queue, 140 MW BESS, and 183kV substation adjacent offers rare fast-track launchpad for AI and crypto infrastructure. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- West Texas—While Abilene and …