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Swedish Folk artist Sofia Talvik to perform at American Legion Post 119

International touring artist Sofia Talvik will bring her acclaimed folk music to Estes Park on Sunday, June 15 at 2:00 p.m. as part of the Listening at the Legion series at Circle 119 – Home of American Legion Post 119. Originally Published: June 11, 2025 …

Folk singer to perform in Edinburgh in July in first-ever full British Isles tour

That album was his 17th full-length album despite being in his early 30s, and was described by folking.com as "an important and deeply personal record". He will perform at Sneaky Pete's on July 2 as part of his first ever tour taking in all …

Country singer Conner Smith fatally strikes pedestrian in Nashville

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Trump defends sending in National Guard: 'Los Angeles would be burning' 03:33 Now Playing Country singer Conner Smith fatally strikes pedestrian in Nashville 02:02 …

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Country music royalty is buried in Johnston

At Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Johnston, the members of Rhode Island’s most musical family lay at rest. The Zackarians – better known as ‘the Zacks’ – took country music by storm and put our state on the map as a country and western haven. Armenian …

Country singer Conner Smith fatally strikes 77-year-old woman with his truck in crosswalk, police say

Country singer Conner Smith was involved in a car accident in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday night that left a 77-year-old woman dead, police said. Smith was driving his Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on Third Avenue North when he struck Dorothy Dobbins …

Country Singer Teams With Knife Company And Non-Profit To Give Deserving Family A New Home After Hurricane Helene

Anyone affected by the ravages of Hurricane Helene nearly a year ago will never forget its monstrous wrath. According to the University of South Carolina, "Its near-record-breaking size, storm surge, winds and rainfall together turned Helene into an …

Drake Milligan Preps New Album Amid a Massive Touring Year: ‘It’s a Great Time for Country Music’

We caught up with the rising star backstage at CMA Fest in Nashville. Drake Milligan is a true road warrior. With a slew of tour dates on the books for this year, the rising star is showing no signs of slowing down and even has plans to release new music …

Police say country singer fatally strikes pedestrian; no signs of impairment

A young country artist has been involved in a fatal pedestrian collision just days after performing at the Country Music Association Festival in Nashville, TN. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department says a 77-year-old woman was walking across a …

Country Singer Strikes, Kills 77-Year-Old Woman In Crosswalk: Police

Country singer Conner Smith was allegedly involved in a car accident in which he struck and killed a woman who was walking, according to a release from the Nashville Police Department. Per local police, Dorothy Dobbins, 77, was walking in a crosswalk …

Country Artist Trisha Yearwood to Headline One805LIVE! 2025

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – As part of the annual benefit concert, One805LIVE!, country artist Trisha Yearwood will take the stage at Kevin Costner’s Oceanfront Estate in Santa Barbara. The concert takes place every year on Costner's estate to directly …

Country Singer Kills Woman In Alleged Crosswalk Car Accident

Conner Smith, a 24-year-old country singer famous for his viral song “I Hate Alabama,” was behind the wheel in a crash that killed a 77-year-old pedestrian in Nashville, Tennessee, according to police. Authorities say Smith, who hails from the city, struck …

Borneo Country Music & Food Fest, KaamatanGawai June 27

Borneo Country Music & Food Fest, KaamatanGawai June 27 Published on: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 11, 2025 By: Esther Glorie Leow Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Ladiuslaus (centre), from left: Catherine Benedict, Petrus Chia, Datuk …

Country music group James Barker Band coming to Penticton

Award-winning Canadian country group James Barker Band (JBB) is coming to Penticton. The quartet will perform at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Nov. 29, as part of its nationwide Bud Light Buckle Up Tour. The Ontario band has amassed more than 300 …

Country Music Star and Partner Welcome First Child

Koe Wetzel is officially a dad after he and his girlfriend Bailey Fisher welcomed their first child together last month. The couple’s daughter, Woods Madison Wetzel, made her entrance into the world on Friday, May 23, just days after the “High Road” singer …

Country singer Conner Smith involved in fatal crosswalk collision

Country singer Conner Smith is under investigation following a tragic car accident in Nashville that resulted in the death of a 77-year-old woman. The incident occurred on June 8, 2025, when Smith, 24, was driving a Chevrolet Silverado and allegedly struck …

Country singer fatally strikes elderly woman using crosswalk in Nashville

Breadcrumb Trail Links Celebrity Conner Smith attends Big Machine Label Group x CMA Fest 2025 at Lainey Wilson’s Bell Bottoms Up on June 07, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Terry Wyatt /Getty Images Article content Reviews and recommendations …

Country Music Star Pulls Classy Move For Fans With Latest Ticket Prices

It's a great gesture for his fans. PublishedJune 10, 2025 11:45 AM EDT•UpdatedJune 10, 2025 11:45 AM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Zach Bryan is doing his best to make sure there's an affordable show for fans to attend. Bryan is one of the …

Attorney for Conner Smith Issues Statement After Country Singer Struck and Killed Elderly Woman With His Truck

With Nashville hosting the 2025 CMA Fest, the last four days featured countless singers taking over the city to celebrate country music. And given the amazing lineup of talent, thousands of people traveled to the home of country music to be part of the …