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June 30 Marks Exciting Moments In Country Music History

June 30 has seen incredible moments in country music history. Chart-toppers, presidential guests, and career milestones are what have made this a day to remember over the years. Opryland USA Opens with a Presidential Guest in 1972 Opryland USA theme park …

How CMAT Invented Her Own Kind of Country Music — and a Dance Craze

If you assembled a focus group of today’s country artists and asked them to list their biggest influences, a few names would probably rise to the top: Johnny Cash and Hank Williams; Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn. More contemporary icons like Shania Twain …

Second Y-Live Concert will Not be a Country Artist

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio  – The second outdoor concert that has been added to Y-Live weekend will not be a country artist. The act will be revealed Wednesday morning, July 2, according to JAC Live, the concert promoter. The concert will take place Friday, Sept. 26 …

"This is so cool": Sophie Cunningham overwhelmed by country music star Alana Springsteen’s wholesome 'DIY' gesture

Sophie Cunningham was overwhelmed by the wholesome gesture of country music star Alana Springsteen at a musical live show in Indiana. Springsteen rocked a handmade Cunningham jersey during the performance on Saturday, and Cunningham made sure to return the …

JJ’s Country Music Minute: Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO Give An Amazing Gift, Ella Langley Brings “Mini Me” On Stage, Blakes ...

Anyone could drop into this popular Sligo pub in the ‘70s and ‘80s and they usually did including Charlie Haughey and a ...

One of the most colourful chapters in the career of former councillor John Mulrooney was when he operated Ellen’s Pub in Maugherow in the 1970s John Mulrooney Sligo Champion Today at 11:16 It can be fair to say that Maugherow’s John Mulrooney has had a …

Folk music legend Martin Simpson set to perform in Poole

Recognised as one of England’s most revered folk artists, Simpson is celebrated worldwide for his extraordinary acoustic and slide guitar playing, as well as his emotive, storytelling-rich performances. With a career spanning decades, Simpson’s …

TikTok Country Singer Makes The Big Time With Viral Video

A TikTok country music singer was already doing well with her posts, but after taking a chance and asking about being on a show, it happened! The video has gone viral, and fans are celebrating a generous offer and a brilliant outcome. Read on for more …

Canadian country music golden girl rides into Vernon

Juno Award winner Meghan Patrick performs Sunday, July 6, at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre as part of the centre's Signature Concert Series A golden girl of Canadian country music brings her show to Vernon for the first time ever. The …

'I attended Barefoot Country Music Fest and saw a lot more than the lineup'

Barefoot Country Music Fest is arguably one of the best ways to kick off the summer. For most people, summer is marked by the warmer temperatures, clear skies, and potentially a nice cold drink with your feet in the sand. However, for the music lovers, the …

Wake Up Tri-Counties Country Music Artist Angela Meyer Drops New Single and Performs Live in Galva on June 29, 2025

Country music artist Angela Meyer joined Wake Up Tri-Countries to introduce her powerful new single, “Blood Disease,” ahead of her much-anticipated live performance at the Levitt Amp Galva Music Series on June 29, 2025. Meyer’s forthcoming album, also …

Country music star to undergo surgery after onstage stroke

Country music star Ronnie McDowell is recovering after suffering a mini-stroke while performing onstage in Pennsylvania, according to an update from his son. The incident occurred last week when McDowell was about three or four songs into his set at the …

‘American Idol’ John Foster Performs With Favorite Country Artist

John Foster’s time on American Idol has run its course, but the same can’t be said about his musical ambitions. Foster has already shared a few musical milestones with fans since his time on the show. Recently, he shared that he got the chance to perform …

Country Singer Loses Home in Fire, Beloved Pet Dies in Blaze

A beloved singer-songwriter’s life has been turned upside down after losing his home, all possessions and a pet in a June 12 house fire. Amigo the Devil (real name Danny Kiranos) told social media followers on June 13 that “everything is gone” following a …

Country music artist Tyler Poe brings Nashville roots to Taste of Indy with unreleased track

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Country music artist Tyler Poe is set to perform at the Taste of Indy on July 5, where he will debut his new song ‘Honky Tonk Land.’ Poe, who comes from a family of country musicians, has been deeply influenced by his grandfather, a …

This Idyllic Resort Town in Switzerland Has a Cheese Grotto, a Country Music Festival, and an Incredible Summer Season

Top 5 Can’t Miss Stay at The Alpina Gstaad, a glamorous five-star getaway with a more than 20,000-square-foot Six Senses Spa. Trade your hiking boots for cowboy boots during Country Night Gstaad, the annual country music festival held in the resort town …

How to watch Shaboozey at Glastonbury 2025: replay country music's hottest new star online for FREE

Country music’s biggest new star continues his rise to superstardom as Shaboozey takes to The Other Stage at Glastonbury 2025 today, with a 45-minute set packed full of hits. You can watch Shaboozey at Glastonbury live streams from anywhere with a VPN and …

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Italian country singer feels at home in the outback

There are seldom similarities between the fashion capital of the world and the rodeo capital of Australia. But when Italian-born and raised Nicole Piccione moved from Milan to outback Queensland, she learnt home is where the music is. The 24-year-old …