Country / Folk News Monitoring

Country music rocked by another death pushing list of those lost to 7 in 2025

The country music world received more heartbreaking news this week with the death of legendary songwriter Larry Bastian. Bastian was responsible for helping to craft some of Garth Brooks’ biggest hits, and also worked with a long list of iconic singers. …

The Darkest + Most Uplifting Songs in Country Music

Country music has a little something for everyone, no matter what mood you're in or what position you find yourself in the world. Feeling low? There's a country song for that. Feeling on top of the world? Country music has your soundtrack for that, …

Country singer Lorrie Morgan cancels shows due to husband's health

Country singer Lorrie Morgan canceled upcoming concerts due to her husband Randy White's health issues. Singer Pam Tillis will replace Morgan on tour with the band Alabama. Morgan is still scheduled to perform at the Grand Ole Opry House on May 17. …

ACM RADIO AWARD WINNERS REVEALED AHEAD OF THE 60TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™

ACM RADIO AWARD WINNERS REVEALED AHEAD OF THE 60TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™ 60TH ACM AWARDS TOP NOMINEE ELLA LANGLEY SURPRISED WINNERS ON AIR BIG D AND BUBBA OF BIG D & BUBBA WIN NATIONAL DAILY ON-AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR LORIANNE CROOK AND …

Country Music Fans Take Grand Ole Opry Birthday Book Straight to Top of the Charts

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Country music icon died with nearly $400 million fortune. Here’s what happened to the money

It has been just more than a year since the world lost country music legend Toby Keith. He died back on Feb. 5, 2024 following a long battle with stomach cancer, and there have been plenty of tributes in the days since his passing. Also, testament to Keith …

Akon Planning to Re-Record Entire Catalog in Country Music Genre

Published April 17, 2025 11:45 AM PDT ALREADY IN THE WORKS TMZ.com Akon is happily joining the country music boom ... but unlike other rappers, he plans on re-recording his whole discography -- and giving people that honky-tonk twang!!! TMZ Hip Hop caught …

Iconic country music group still trucking on farewell tour despite year filled with tragedy

There is a lot that can be said about The Oak Ridge Boys. With a history that dates all the way back to 1943, the group is iconic, and, it turns out, those guys are pretty tough, too. And we know that because they are out on their “American Made Farewell …

Country music star to fans after leaving show in wheelchair: ‘Thank y’all for caring about me’

Thomas Rhett was so sure he broke his ankle during a surprise appearance at Forrest Frank’s recent concert in Nashville that he made a video about it. The country music star shared that on Instagram, showing him take a tumble down some steps as he headed …

Country music star Brad Paisley to perform at NFL Draft

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Next week's NFL Draft will have a rocking conclusion. Country music star Brad Paisley will wrap up Draft weekend with a free concert on Saturday, April 26, after the seventh round wraps up. It's part of the NFL Draft Concert …

Fascinating Ohio: a mentor, butterfly advocate and a folk singer

This week we will meet the executive director of a mentoring program for students in Wayne County. They are celebrating 10 years of connecting children with volunteer mentors. Next, a butterfly conservation center has nearly quadrupled the number of …

Andy Irvine brings world-class folk music to Strabane

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com  and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now The Alley Theatre is thrilled to welcome one of Ireland's most iconic and influential folk artists – Andy Irvine – for an intimate evening of world-class music …

Country Artist Jillian Cardarelli Releases Official Music Video for 'The Boys'

New Single Pays Heartfelt Homage to the Legendary Artists who Shaped the Genre NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Country artist and songwriter Jillian Cardarelli has released the Official Video for her new single …

Opry moments stick in the memory like a good country song

When I heard that the Grand Ole Opry will turn 100 this year, I couldn’t help thinking of all the nights I’d spent backstage at the venerable old radio show with my reporter’s notebook. I can still hear the house band begin to play and see the red curtain …

JJ’s Country Music Minute: Morgan Wallen’s Track list Is Out, Bunnie XO’s $16K Gift To Herself, New Parker McCollum and ...

Introducing Country Singer-Songwriter Tori Darke

A career that's a decade-deep, last year country singer-songwriter Tori Darke courted a mainstream following after appearing on 'The Voice Australia'. The experience, where she joined one of her childhood idols Team LeAnn Rimes making the Top …

National Traditions Inspire ‘Folk Music Festival’ Set for April 26 by Space Coast Symphony Orchestra

Concertgoers aged 18 and under or with a college ID are admitted free Conductor Michael Hall will travel from Canada’s westernmost province of British Columbia in time to guest conduct the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra during Folk Music Festival on …

Demise of folk singer Goshe condoled

Manipur State Kala Akademi MSKA and All Manipur Ethnical Socio Cultural Organisation AMESCO condoled the untimely demise of renowned Manipuri folk singer Thongam Goshe Meitei, who passed away on April 14, by observing two minute silence as a mark of …

Take in Metallica in the Dome, country music at Funk ’n Waffles this weekend

Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Yarn Based in North Carolina, Yarn is bringing their country flair to Syracuse this weekend. Since their formation in 2007, the band has released 10 albums and …

Neutral Divorce Mediation Offers San Diego Couples a Faster, More Affordable Path to Divorce

Braunstein Family Law & Mediation's Neutral Divorce Mediation program cuts resolution time by 70%, saving thousands in legal fees & preserving relationships. DEL MAR, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Braunstein …

4/20 For Freedom: Last Prisoner Project and Ben & Jerry’s Call on Governors to Grant Cannabis Clemency

The Fight for Cannabis Justice This 4/20 Just Got a Little Bit Sweeter WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As in years past, this 4/20, cannabis businesses will rack up sales, public figures will use their …

HB Strategies Analyzes State Attorneys General Races in New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Rhode Island

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The fifth of six reports from the HB Strategies 50 State Team is out today analyzing state attorneys general races in New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Rhode Island. …

MANCINI SHENK EARNS CHAMBERS SPOTLIGHT CALIFORNIA RANKING

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mancini Shenk announced today that the firm has been recognized in the inaugural Chambers Spotlight California 2025 Guide. Distinctions from Chambers Spotlight recognize …

Silverman Law Office CEO A Finalist for National Entrepreneurial Award

Silverman Law CEO Joel Silverman is a finalist for Entrepreneurial Attorney of the Year, honoring innovation, leadership, and growth in legal practice. HELENA, MT, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Joel Silverman, founder and …

National Bar Association and AfCFTA Secretariat Forge Groundbreaking Alliance to Advance Trade and Economic Justice

Historic Memorandum of Understanding Positions NBA as a Strategic Partner in Strengthening Legal Frameworks and Investment Opportunities Across the Continent ACCRA, GHANA, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 5, 2025, the National Bar …

Why the Tax Network USA Legit Strategy Focuses on Case Law and Documentation

Tax Network USA uses legal standards and detailed financial analysis to ensure each IRS relief case is accurate, compliant, and fully documented. ENCINO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At Tax Network USA, the foundation …

Supreme Court Declines Cannabis Case; DOJ Faces Escalating Scrutiny Over Prosecutorial Misconduct

Lucas Sirois followed Maine law—but federal prosecutors continue pursuit, potentially violating DOJ funding limits and wasting taxpayer resources. AUGUSTA, ME, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant development …

Global Impact Wellness Group Welcomes Taylor Smith as New Executive Leader Focused on Legal Affairs and Community Impact

Global Impact Wellness Group is proud to announce the appointment of Taylor Smith as the newest executive leader within the organization. BALTIMORE , MD, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Impact Wellness Group is proud …

Fortaris Capital Advisors Welcomes Jay Donly, Managing Director

Jay Donly Joins Fortaris Capital Advisors as Managing Director, Bringing Over Three Decades of Federal and State Investigative Leadership MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fortaris Capital Advisors, the fastest- …

Fortaris Capital Advisors Welcomes Catherine Lane

Fortaris Capital Advisors Appoints Catherine Lane as Managing Director, Expanding Financial Crimes and Forensic Analysis Expertise BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fortaris Capital Advisors, the fastest-growing …

Financial Documentation Drives Case Review at Protection Tax

Protection Tax prioritizes financial reviews, including tax filings and IRS transcripts, to create tailored strategies, rather than relying on public feedback. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When individuals …

Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Orange County Jail Case

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm has filed a federal lawsuit (case number: 7:24-cv-04626-PMH) on behalf of the family of Niki Capaci, a 40-year-old Middletown woman and mother of …

Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges a Navy Veteran Who Spent Time at a Shipyard and Who Now Has Mesothelioma or ...

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "If your loved one in Louisiana is a navy veteran and they spent time in a shipyard with their ship or submarine and they …

INVESTOR ALERT: Cohen Milstein Calls on Zenas BioPharma (ZBIO) Investors with Significant Losses to Consider Leading ...

WASHINGTON, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Investors who lost money on securities of Zenas BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZBIO) purchased pursuant and/or traceable to the Zenas BioPharma’s September 2024 initial public offering (the “IPO”) are encouraged …

Fluence Energy’s (FLNC) Troubles Mount as Investors Allege Misleading Financials and Ties to Siemens, AES – Hagens ...

SAN FRANCISCO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prominent shareholder rights firm Hagens Berman notifies investors that class action litigation has been filed against Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLNC) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for …

ATKR Deadline in 6 Days: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Atkore Inc. (ATKR) Investors of Filing Deadline in ...

RADNOR, Pa., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that securities class action lawsuits have been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of …

INVESTOR DEADLINE NEXT WEEK: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Semtech Corporation Investors with ...

SAN DIEGO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ: SMTC) securities between August 27, 2024 and February 7, 2025, all dates inclusive (the “Class Period …

Sec’y of State Marco Rubio Admits State Dept. Part of Censorship Industrial Complex, as NCLA Alleged

Washington, DC, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced in an op-ed published in The Federalist that the State Department was complicit in censoring American citizens. In an effort to prevent that despicable …

SMTC Deadline in 5 Days: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Semtech Corporation (SMTC) Investors of Filing ...

RADNOR, Pa., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that securities class action lawsuits have been filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of …