Country / Folk News Monitoring

Who's performing at the Illinois State Fair? Country music stars, a legendary rock band and more

A number of big names will take the stage at this summer's Illinois State Fair, from country music legends to one of the most popular rappers of all time. While the fair will kick off on Aug. 7 at the Illinois State Fairground in Springfield, musical …

Mission Folk Music Festival attracts many styles

Artistic director says they 'have things that people might not think of as folk music' The 2025 Mission Folk Music Festival is coming to Fraser River Heritage Park. The event is slated to run from Friday, July 25 to Sunday, July 27 and promises a …

Country music legend recovering from heart surgery. Here’s what we know

Country music legend Ray Stevens recently underwent surgery to correct issues he had that led to a mild heart attack. The last update given by Stevens on social media was promising. “Ray is out of ICU and beginning to walk the halls as therapy with a nurse …

Country music star says ‘my heart is broken’ after crash kills woman

Country music star Conner Smith has broken his silence after he struck and killed an elderly woman last month in Nashville. The 24-year-old Smith was given a misdemeanor citation by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department on Thursday after he struck …

Nanaimo singer Cameron Whitcomb tops 2025 Canadian Country Music Awards nominations

Country Music Week kicks off on Sept. 10 in Kelowna. The four-day-long event includes an industry conference, fan events, country crawl and the big awards show. That event will include performances from Madeline Merlo, Tyler Joe Miller, Sacha and Restless …

New Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit Traces Lainey Wilson's Dream Come True: 'Always Had Stars in My Eyes' (Exclusive) ...

NEED TO KNOW Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails is now open at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum "Even though I have been working my entire life for this, I still feel like I somehow got started yesterday," the country star tells PEOPLE On …

Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan & More Country Music Artists Poke Fun At Tech CEO Affair With Their Own Concerts

If you’ve been online anytime within the last few days, I’m sure you’ve heard of the Coldplay concert scandal that has taken the internet by storm. Basically, at the end of Coldplay concerts, there’s a couple cam that captures some cute displays of …

A love letter to Cuba: folk group to release single off new album

Everyone wants some cortadito–the band, that is. Miami’s very own Cuban folk group is releasing another single off their upcoming project, "Guajira En La Madrugada.” The single was written by bassist Alberto Pantaleon’s father, Alberto Pantaleon …

Country music deaths 2025: Remembering the stars lost in the first half of the year

It feels like 2025 has flown by as we are now officially past the halfway point of the year. As we head into the homestretch, we take a moment to look back at the country music stars and influential names that have been lost thus far this year. Check out …

Jon Wolfe's Journey Through Country Music and Tequila

Jon Wolfe is one of Texas Country's finest acts. He's been dropping honky tonk heaters on us for fifteen years, and The Natural Man isn't slowing down. From "I Don't Dance" to "Feels Like Country Music," and "That …

Stellar Alt-Country Artist Lachie Hayes Reveals SUBSATELLITE

Southland-born, Catlins-based musician LACHIE HAYES releases a splendid sophomore effort with SUBSATELLITE, his Delaney Davidson produced eleven-track musical commentary that takes you through a myriad journey of colourful losers, drunken brawlers and …

Country music star Luke Bryan roasts Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot caught in Coldplay kiss cam scandal

Country music star Luke Bryan referenced a viral moment involving tech executive Andy Byron and HR officer Kristin Cabot during his concert in Greenville, South Carolina, on Thursday night(July 17). The singer paused during his performance at Bon Secours …

Lainey Wilson Gets Emotional as Her Life Story Takes Center Stage at the Country Music Hall of Fame

“This moment feels surreal and I can’t even begin to express how deeply grateful I am…”Lainey Wilson – Tough as Nails; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Lainey Wilson watched her life and career come to …

Over 200 kids get hands-on with instruments from Country Music Hall of Fame at Downtown Commons

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – More than 200 people, most of them children, gathered Friday for the Country Music Hall of Fame Instrument Petting Zoo at the Downtown Commons. Guests from the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville stopped by with a …

Cheyenne Frontier Days gets started in Wyoming with food, fun, rodeo and country music concerts

Festival season underway with Settler Days in Stirling, country music fest in Medicine Hat

Rialto Presents 2025-2026 Rialto Series with Jazz, Tango, Country Music and More

ATLANTA—The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University announces its 2025-2026 Rialto Series featuring jazz, tango, a cappella and country performances. “We are delighted to celebrate some of our Rialto favorites and showcase genres new to the …

Country Music Festival Issues Full Refunds After Failing to Launch—Latest In a Spate of Country Festivals Getting Nixed

Photo Credit: Country Roads Music Festival After Faster Horses Music Festival announced its cancellation in January, event organizers aimed to fill the void with the Country Roads Music Festival at the same venue, the Michigan International Speedway. But …

Country music star Parker McCollum to perform in Columbus this fall

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Country music artist Parker McCollum will take over the Schottenstein Center this October. As part of the Parker McCollum Tour, he will be joined by Ashley Cooke and Hudson Westbrook. McCollum's album 'Never Enough" has …

AI CERTs® Launches AI+ Security Level 3™ to Equip Cyber Pros for Intelligent Threat Defense

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the arms race between cyber attackers and defenders accelerates into the era of artificial intelligence (AI), AI CERTs®, a global leader in vendor-aligned, role-based …

With Smart Map Filters, Houzeo Enhances Nevada Home Searches on its Mobile App

Nevada home buyers can use Houzeo’s Intuitive Filters from their phones to search for their dream homes. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houzeo, America’s Real Estate Super App, just launched Intuitive Filters …

Funs.AI: Pioneers in the Era of U.S. Crypto Legislation, Anticipating a New Regulatory Era with Compliance Proposals

FREMONT, CA, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed three landmark pieces of cryptocurrency-related legislation: The CLARITY Act (Clarifying the Regulatory Structure for Digital …

Illustrious Journalist Bankole Thompson to Deliver Kingian Lecture at Triumph Church, One of America's Largest Churches

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bankole Thompson, the nationally acclaimed journalist, public intellectual and racial justice champion will deliver a lecture on the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the …

Douglas Eze of Largo Financial Services on a Mission to Boost Financial Literacy Nationwide

Douglas Eze, CEO of Largo Financial, empowers U.S. families to reduce debt, protect income, and build wealth with expert, personalized financial guidance. GREENBELT, MD, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As families across the …

First City Credit Union Welcomes Los Angeles County Executive and Non-Profit Executive to Board of Directors

ALTADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First City Credit Union is proud to announce the election of Grace Reyes and Anabel Giron to its Board of Directors. These two new Board Members underscore First City's …

Global Fred Award & Certification Honors Outstanding Institutions in the Global AI Industry

VANCOUVER, BC , CANADA, July 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recently, Global Fred Award & Certification, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, announced a list of institutions that have made remarkable contributions in the AI field and awarded …

Houzeo’s Latest Mobile App Feature Transforms the Home Searching Process in Colorado

From Denver to Aspen to Grand Junction, Houzeo’s new Intuitive Filters feature helps buyers across Colorado find the right home smartly with a click. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houzeo, America’s Real Estate …

Houzeo's Latest Mobile App Feature Makes Home Search Easy for New York Buyers

New York buyers get a game-changing tool to help them search for homes smartly using interactive filters. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houzeo, America’s Real Estate Super App, has a new mobile app feature …

Houzeo’s New Advanced Search Filters Enables Buyers to Do Home Searches in Ohio Smartly

Houzeo’s new ‘Intuitive Filters’ feature lets Ohio buyers use advanced map-based filters to search for their dream homes without endless scrolling. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houzeo, America’s Real Estate …

Houzeo Unveils New Search Filters on its Mobile App for Quicker Home Searches in Missouri

New map-based filters let Missouri buyers search for new homes in Kansas City or find investment opportunities in Joplin without stepping out of their homes. ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houzeo, America’s …

Houzeo's Mobile App Gets a New Feature to Streamline Home Search in South Carolina

Houzeo’s new map-based feature lets homebuyers find relevant homes like a pro, with just a click on their mobile phones. CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houzeo, America’s Real Estate Super App, now has …

Mapping the minefield: first comprehensive security review of NFTs reveals widespread vulnerabilities

GA, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have captivated the digital world with their unique ability to certify ownership of art, collectibles, and assets. But as the market surged to $69 billion, it also …

Irish Systemization Firm Helps Over 50 Global Business Owners Cut Their Workload by 80%

GALWAY, IRELAND, July 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A growing number of overworked business owners across six countries are reclaiming their time and rebuilding their lives thanks to an Irish firm that promises — and guarantees — a business that …

Mardy Gould and EHP Inc. Launch Tax-Smart Benefits Series to Help Employers Cut Taxes and Stay IRS-Compliant

EHP Inc. and Mardy Gould launch a national webinar series to help employers cut payroll taxes and stay compliant with IRS-backed benefit strategies. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EHP Inc., widely recognized …

Cryptopolitan's Newly Released Report Reveals Whether Web3 is Fragmenting or Maturing

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cryptopolitan, a leading multilingual Web3 media platform and research desk, announced today the release of its latest in-depth Web3 report. "Modular Mania: Is Web3 Fragmenting or …

Consumer Defense Law Group Secures Another Surplus Trustee Sale Reversal for LA Homeowner After Third Party Sale

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant victory for consumer rights, LA homeowner Cameron Culton has successfully regained ownership of his foreclosed property through a trustee sale reversal, an …

Reborn Materials Invests in B2En, Partners with Occidental College on ESG Tech

Reborn Materials announces strategic investment in Korean AI firm B2En and sustainability partnership with Occidental College to tackle global plastic waste. B2En (KOSDAQ:307870) LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …

Orlando Housing Market July 2025: Experts Reveal How Mortgage Spreads, Tariffs & HOA Fees Are Shaping Strategies

With rates remaining elevated, real estate strategist Brenden Rendo offers timely advice to help Central Florida homeowners navigate uncertainty. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the Orlando housing market in …

MyBTCX.com Adds Google Pay for Instant Global Crypto Purchases

Android & Chrome users in 50+ countries can now buy Bitcoin and other crypto in seconds with Google Pay on MyBTCX.com a fast, secure, non-custodial experience. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MyBTCX.com …