Country / Folk News Monitoring

5 Times Country Music Stole The Show In Movies

Country music in the movies… how can it get any better than that? When I find the free time to settle in for a movie (seems like that happens less and less as I get older), one of my favorite things to do while watching is to pay attention to the music …

‘Tough As Nails’: New Lainey Wilson exhibition to open at Country Music Hall of Fame

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame is set to open in July and explore the life and career of Country artist and songwriter Lainey Wilson. The exhibit will be open from July 18 through June 2026 and will be included …

Country Music Fans Share The Artists That Got Passed Down To Them By Their Parents & Grandparents

When it comes to hand-me-downs, there’s nothing better than music being handed down from generation to generation. Do you remember the first time you heard a country song? Did it spark a lifetime of fandom for the genre? Those are the questions that are …

The Bend Classic 2025 Country Music Festival Line-Up

The Bend Classic is returning to South Australia, for three days of celebrating cars, country, and camping this October. With country music enjoying something of a resurgence, some of our hottest country music artists will converge on The Bend Classic for …

Lainey Wilson’s Iconic Outfits, Childhood Keepsakes, And More Featured In New Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit

“Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails” opens on July 18. Lainey Wilson’s life and career will soon be documented through a brand new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.  The newly announced exhibit, Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails, …

Did Country Music Legend Willie Nelson Actually Get An Eight-Minute Standing Ovation? Explaining What Really Happened At ...

There's no arguing that Willie Nelson is one of the greatest figures in the history of country music. He helped create the outlaw country counterculture back in the 1960s in the face of the musical homogenization that the Nashville labels were pushing; …

7 of the Raunchiest Songs in Country Music History

Country music has always told stories of love, heartbreak, and longing. But some songs dive deeper into physical desire, flirting with controversy and reshaping what's acceptable in the genre. Videos by Wide Open Country Artists such as Deana Carter, …

National Folk Singer Manya Pandey Visits Tamil Nadu, Dives Into Rich Tamilian Art & Culture

National Folk Singer Manya Pandey Became Aware Of The Art And Culture Of Tamil Nadu | FP Photo Sidhi (Madhya Pradesh): National folk singer from Madhya Pradesh, Manya Pandey is on a visit to Tamil Nadu to understand their regional folk tradition. She met …

ROAD TRIP: COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM TO OPEN NEW EXHIBITION, LAINEY WILSON: TOUGH AS NAILS

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 17, 2025 -- The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will explore the life and career of hitmaking artist and songwriter Lainey Wilson in a new exhibition, Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails. Tracing Wilson's story from her …

Rising Country Singer Cancels Concert After Fatally Striking Woman With His Truck

Thanks to the popularity of social media platforms like TikTok, Conner Smith found his way into country music. Releasing songs like “I Hate Alabama”, it happened to go viral on the platform, bringing a great deal of popularity to Smith. Using that momentum …

Country Singer Conner Smith Cancels Shows After Fatal Car Accident

“The preliminary contributing factor for this crash appears to be Smith failing to yield the right of way to the pedestrian,” authorities said in the release. “He showed no signs of impairment. There are no charges at present as the investigation continues …

Pro Football Hall of Fame Tabs Country Singer and Nickelback for Concert for Legends

Mitchell Tenpenny has added another gig to his calendar! The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced that the singer will open for Nickelback at the 2025 Concert for Legends. Set to be held at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 3, the …

Country music show in Barrow champions local talent

Furness Country will take place at Barrow Town Hall on October 10 with a night of live music from 10.30pm. READ MORE: The Forum to go on tour across Barrow after theatre closure | The Mail The event will feature performances from Sugarfoot, Pearl and the …

Jelly Roll’s Mom Asking Post Malone To Sign Her CD Might Be The Most Wholesome Country Music Content On The Internet

I need more wholesome content like this on my timelines. Jelly Roll and Post Malone (and Sierra Ferrell) are having a ball on the road, hitting cities nationwide on the Big A** Stadium Tour. Later this summer, Post Malone and Jelly Roll will hit the stage …

Rising country music star drops out of shows after involvement in fatal crash

Conner Smith was involved in the deadly incident a day after performing at CMA Fest in Nashville. WASHINGTON — Country singer Conner Smith has canceled two upcoming shows following his involvement in a fatal collision during CMA Fest weekend earlier this …

The Country Music Hall of Fame proves Lainey Wilson is Tough as Nails

Sonja Flemming/CBS Lainey Wilson‘s the latest superstar to get her own exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.  The collection, titled Tough as Nails, will open July 18 and run through June 2026.  “These past few years have been a …

Popular country singer, 48, stops mid-song: ‘I totally forgot all the words’

Luke Bryan, 48, had a sudden memory lapse during one of his recent shows. While performing his song “Strip It Down,” he abruptly stopped playing piano and singing as he had seemingly forgotten the lyrics to his own song as evidenced in a TikTok video …

Louie TheSinger on cowboy culture, country roots, and the changing face of country music

Lainey Wilson Is Overwhelmed To Have Her Own Exhibit At The Country Music Hall of Fame

Lainey Wilson is getting her own exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame! Tough as Nails will open on July 18, and include everything from her smalltown upbringing in Baskin, Louisiana, to her days as a Hannah Montana impersonator, her career accolades …

Movement Making Leadership Book 'Becoming the Compass' Free for a Limited Time

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For a limited time, readers can download Becoming the Compass: A Leadership Fable for Emerging Leaders completely free. From June 16–20, 2025, the highly praised leadership eBook by …

'Shape of Things to Come' Named Official Selection by 2025 Travancore International Film Awards

First AI-Generated Film to Debut in IMAX further cements cinematic status with IMDb qualifying festival recognition. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shape of Things to Come, the first AI-generated film to debut …

Lauderhill Makes History with First-Ever Juneteenth Block Party Featuring Star-Studded Lineup and Family Fun

Lauderhill honors Juneteenth with its first community block party featuring star performers, family fun, food trucks, kids zone, and cultural celebration. LAUDERHILL, FL, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vice Mayor Sarai “Ray” …

KAVVO Lance Officiellement la Première Montre Connectée à Active Luminous, KAVVO Oyster Elite au BEYOND Expo 2025

Lors du BEYOND Expo à Macao, KAVVO a présenté en avant-première mondiale l'Oyster Elite, première montre connectée dotée d'un système d'éclairage actif. FRANCE, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lors de la 5ᵉ édition du BEYOND Expo …

Dollar Hits Multi-Year Low After Soft May CPI – EBC Financial Group Warns of Risks Ahead of June Inflation Data

Soft inflation prints fuels rate cut hopes, but EBC cautions against premature optimism amid sticky core pressures and looming tariff effects. DC, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A cooler-than-expected U.S. Consumer Price …

Dollar Hits Multi-Year Low After Soft May CPI – EBC Financial Group Warns of Risks Ahead of June Inflation Data

Soft inflation prints fuels rate cut hopes, but EBC cautions against premature optimism amid sticky core pressures and looming tariff effects. DC, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A cooler-than-expected U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) …

Dollar Hits Multi-Year Low After Soft May CPI – EBC Financial Group Warns of Risks Ahead of June Inflation Data

Soft inflation prints fuels rate cut hopes, but EBC cautions against premature optimism amid sticky core pressures and looming tariff effects. DC, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A cooler-than-expected U.S. Consumer Price …

WESTHAMPTON WATERLOO BATTLE OF THE PADDLES: A High-Octane Pickleball Pro-Am Serving Up Philanthropy & Fun

WESTHAMPTON WATERLOO, is a Pickleball Exhibition & Pro-Am Round Robin event benefitting the National Women's Pickleball Foundation and East End Hospice. WESTHAMPTON, NY, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prepare to …

The Valeters Expand Mobile Car Valeting and Ceramic Coating Services Across London

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Valeters, a 5-star rated mobile car wash and valeting company in London, is proud to announce the expansion of its premium detailing services across Greater London and surrounding …

ICS Receives Implementation Grant Funding to Advance Harpers Ferry, WV Community Development Project

Implementation grant funds community development, preservation planning, and interpretive signage at Weaver-Gillison House on the Affrilachian Trail. HARPERS FERRY, WV, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jamila Jones, Executive …

JUARA Launches Miracle Tea Recovery Crème: Skin Support Through Life’s Natural Transitions

JUARA, the skincare brand inspired by ancient Indonesian wellness traditions, recently launched their newest product: Miracle Tea Recovery Crème. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JUARA, the skincare brand inspired …

Davis Integrative Medicine Launches Enhanced Google Business Profile for Gainesville Residents

Davis Integrative Medicine celebrates a five-star review milestone on Google and unveils an optimized Google Business Profile. GAINESVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Davis Integrative Medicine, a top-tier provider of …

'The Eighth Round' Ramps Up Support

Audiobook, Multiple Languages, and Animation Are On The Horizon SAVANNAH, GA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zeke Wilson’s Inspiring Journey Hits Bookshelves, with Audiobook, Animated Book, and Feature Film on the Horizon Boxing …

Music Artist J.Edmond to Release New EP 'Isolated Dew' on June 26, 2025

ASHEVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- J.Edmond (formerly known as “Jebb”) will be releasing the new EP “Isolated Dew” on June 26, 2025, featuring the lead track “Some Way”. “Some Way” began its life as a Jebb track …

Meet the Fleet: The Stories Behind Three Classic Rolls-Royces at Alert Transportation

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The enduring legacy of British automotive design lives on in the heart of New Orleans through a trio of meticulously maintained Rolls-Royce vehicles operated by Alert …

Bridging the Digital Divide: Small-Town Businesses Gaining Competitive Ground Through Online Strategy

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landscape dominated by metro-based brands and national chains, small-town businesses across Louisiana are using targeted digital strategies to compete—and often outperform— …

'Cracked Shells' film Explores the Evolving Soul of Washington, D.C. as Gentrification Threatens Black Cultural Legacy

"Cracked Shells" is a compelling documentary dedicated to capturing and preserving the stories of Black residents in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Washington, D.C., once …

Why Flexibility Could Be the Key to Lasting Change: A New Take on Dry July

Moderation Management™’s Dry(er) July Kickstart courses offer a flexible, supportive program to help participants redefine their relationship with alcohol. GRANDVILLE, MI, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For decades, …

Family First Events & Rentals Expands Water Slide Rentals In Cape Coral, FL

Now offering premier water slide rentals in Cape Coral, FL, Family First Events & Rentals helps families stay cool and entertained with safe, fun inflatables. CAPE CORAL, FL, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family First …

Trusted Plumbing & Heating Nominated for Best Plumber and Best HVAC Service in 2025 Seattle Times Best in the PNW

Community-nominated, Trusted Plumbing & Heating is up for Best Plumber and Best HVAC in the 2025 Seattle Times awards. RENTON, WA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trusted Plumbing & Heating is proud to announce its …