Country / Folk News Monitoring

Where did K Michelle go to college? Yodelling scholarship and roots explored as country singer subtly shuts down music ...

Country artist K Michelle, whose real name is Kimberly Michelle Pate, recently shut down an interviewer who claimed she "didn’t grow up with country music." During her appearance on the American Songwriter’s Day 2 recap video of CMA Fest 2025 …

Country Music Legend Performs on the Grand Ole Opry Stage for the First Time Since Husband’s Passing

Starting her career in country music during the 1970s, Lorrie Morgan found success when bringing songs like “Five Minutes” and “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength” to the airwaves. Throughout the years that followed, she landed numerous Top 10 hits. But that …

Country singer Jon Pardi answers 7 Questions with Emmy ahead of his Idaho Falls concert next week

Every week I’m interviewing exciting people from Idaho and around the world! Jon Pardi is an award-winning country music singer and songwriter, a husband and father of two, and recently released a new album called “Honkytonk Hollywood.” John is performing …

Mourning Country Singer Performed At CMA Fest A Week After Her Husband's Death

A week after her husband's death, country singer Lorrie Morgan, 65, performed three shows, including at the Grand Ole Opry and CMA Fest. Despite her mourning, she showed up around Tennessee and sang. Videos by Wide Open Country Lorrie Morgan lost her …

The Grammys Embrace Traditional Country Music With Brand-New Category In 2026

The Grammy Awards are embracing traditional country music with a new category in 2026. Begining next year, Traditional Country Album, will be part of the ballot. In addition, the existing Best Country Album Category will now be Best Contemporary Country …

There's Still A Way To Score Barefoot Country Music Fest Tix

Still dreaming of somehow getting into this year's Barefoot Country Music Fest? Good news! There's still hope. This year is shaping up to be Barefoot's biggest year yet! The epic concert festival on the beach in Wildwood is setting the stage …

UPCOMING EVENTS: Poetry in the Bowl, Finger Lakes Country Music Festival, and more

The day's major News events, business reports, sports updates, Rochester area weather information and tomorrow's forecast are presented by the News10NBC Team. ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Here’s your guide to events happening this week and weekend in the …

Country music star’s son calls dad ‘evil,‘ ‘delusional’ as Father’s Day approaches

With Father’s Day just around the corner, it doesn’t appears Billy Ray Cyrus will be celebrating with his son Trace. Trace Cyrus took to social media, calling out the country music star for being “evil” and “delusional.” “This man is so hungry for fame it’ …

Carín León Exclusively Talks Country Music, C. Tangana & Mexican Pride | Billboard Presents

Ahead of his performance at the palenque during the San Marcos Fair, Billboard cover star Carín León reflects on his pride in being Mexican, the significance of palenques to him, and his career trajectory — starting in a band and transitioning to a solo …

Carín León Is Ready to Prove He’s The ‘Missing Link’ Between Regional Mexican and Country Music

It’s 2 a.m. on a May morning in Aguascalientes, Mexico, long past most people’s bedtimes. But inside the Palenque of Feria de San Marcos — a venue in this central Mexican city — Carín León is entering the third hour of a performance where he has sung …

K. Michelle Checks Interviewer About Her Country Music Roots: ‘I Didn’t Fly Here — I Grew Here’

Source: Jason Kempin / Getty More Black artists are embracing country music than ever before, as many have finally felt that the time is right to pursue a genre of music where Black musicians have traditionally been overlooked. In a recent interview, K …

Country music artist reveals that wedding to ex-Steelers star will have a shocking twist

Few artists in country music are more popular than Lainey Wilson at the moment so try as she might to avoid it, her relationship with ex-Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges has become a public thing. People are captivated by the couple, …

Country music star Rodney Atkins headlining Concert in the Catskills this weekend

SHAC Free Concert: We Folk Music In Africa

Discover the rich musical heritage of Africa in this engaging interview about the upcoming SHAC Free Concert: We Folk Music in Africa. John Arnold, Artistic Director of the Signal Hill Alumni Choir (SHAC), takes us behind the scenes of this vibrant …

Alabama preacher son turned pop and R&B songwriter’s country music rebirth

Not sure how many musicians are fans of pop-country superstar Morgan Wallen and rap legend Kendrick Lamar. But Pynk Beard -- an R&B songsmith turned country crooner -- is among them. “I love both those guys, man,” Pynk Beard says. “They do a good job …

Country music star with central Pa. ties meets with Trump, will perform at military parade

Forget Elon Musk and Donald Trump, there’s apparently a bromance brewing between country music star Warren Zeiders and the president. And if you don’t believe it, just check the Hershey native’s social media accounts. Zeiders posted a collection of photos …

Country Singer Tyler Childers Announces New Orleans Tour Stop

Country musician Tyler Childers will visit New Orleans on his concert tour in the spring. The Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter's On the Road Tour will make a stop at the Smoothie King Center on April 3. Kentucky songwriter S.G. Goodman will be …

Country music performances, lumberjack and chainsaw carving competition, busker performances and local markets: Here are ...

Many festivals in the Ottawa Valley offer a twist in addition to showcasing their local artists, foods and businesses. From celebrating Celtic traditions, a lumberjack and chainsaw carving competition, a day of paddling along the Ottawa River and more, …

Country Music Star Lights Up Instagram With Spicy Photos

Lily Balkcom is a star of The Castellows. PublishedJune 12, 2025 4:00 AM EDT•UpdatedJune 11, 2025 11:21 PM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Lily Balkcom has the attention of the internet. Lily and her sisters, Ellie and Powell, make up the incredibly …