Country music

Wheeling, WV (WTRF) – There aren’t many successful people in the Ohio Valley, but the story of country music legend Slim Lehart isn’t a story you all hear days. Lehart has been known for his music for decades, and he returned one last time to perform with the stars of …

Voice alumnus Morgan Wallen is no longer banned from country radio months after a video was posted online showing him using a racial slur. The voice Alum Morgan Wallen is airing again on country radio after being banned for several months following the posting of a video that captured him …

An invitation to a political fundraiser this weekend for Governor Kristi Noem included country music star Reba McEntire as a “special guest.” It was news for Reba. The singer and actress took to Twitter on Friday to disclaim her participation, saying the invitation was sent without her knowledge or permission. …

Buzz Jackson, Program Director and DJ at KIIM FM 99.5, has been nominated for the Country Radio Hall of Fame. He is only the second country music broadcaster from Tucson to achieve this honor. It is on the air from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays. Mamta Popat, Star …

After a year of postponed concerts and performances, this is shaping up to be a busy year for Alberta-raised country star Gord Bamford. He’s released a new album, opened his home to cameras for a series of videos and podcasts, and is already booked to play a few live shows, …

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Local businesses are gearing up for the big crowds at Carolina Country Music Fest (CCMF). According to CCFM officials, around 35,000 fans will be at the festival near Ocean Boulevard starting Thursday. After being canceled by COVID-19 last year, country music fans are driving hours …

Sonya Staffan has two stores in Lebanon, the Oh Susanna clothing store and the Jam and Jelly Lady, which sells personalized jams. For the country music festival, she will deploy the Jam Session (black raspberries, blackberries and strawberries). During the limitations of COVID-19, Staffan improvised by adding products to his …

NEW YORK – Linda Martell, one of the black artist pioneers in country music and the first black woman to perform solo at the Grand Ole Opry, will be honored at the 2021 CMT Music Awards. The 86-year-old will receive the CMT Equal Play Award on Wednesday night’s show. Mickey …

Strolling through downtown McKinney Square on Friday night, I felt like life had returned to normal for thousands of live music fans in North Texas. With surprisingly rainless skies and, as you might expect, a maskless crowd, KHYI 95.3’s 25th Texas Music Revolution Festival was in full swing with dozens …

The Murphy Arts District (MAD) has announced that Frank Foster will headline Friday night, October 1, of the Musicfest weekend. Foster will be supported by the opening act Pryor and Lee, the 2018 contestants of “The Voice”. The Saturday night show, scheduled for 8 p.m. on October 2, will be …