Chris Young celebrated Independence Day by performing at Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th Concert in Nashville. presented by Dr Pepper, celebrating the holiday with a hit-packed set spanning the Nashville-area native’s career, including his latest Top 10 and rising title track single from recently released 9th studio album, Young Love & Saturday Nights. A record-breaking 355,000 people attended the downtown event, which also featured one of the country’s largest July 4th fireworks shows, including drone light elements, and was televised as part of CNN’s “The Fourth In America” specia ..read more

Joe Bonsall, who retired from The Oak Ridge Boys after 50 years in January due to a neuromuscular disorder, has died, his management team announced on Tuesday. Joseph S. Bonsall (76) of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed on July 9, 2024, from complications of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. He leaves behind his wife, Mary Ann, daughters Jennifer and Sabrina, granddaughter Breanne, grandson Luke, two great grandsons, Chance and Grey, and a sister, Nancy. He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph S. Bonsall Sr. and Lillie Bonsall. Bonsall announced on social media when he was leaving the group ..read more

Some of you may remember that one year ago I took a leave of absence from teaching line dance for two reasons: to spend more time with my grandson and I needed a break from my classes. Here I am, one year later, and I decided to give you an update on what I did and where I went! All the memories that I continue to make with my precious grandson really cannot be explained or quantified. He remains the light of my life; the mind and enthusiasm of a toddler never ceases to amaze me! I cherish these times with him and I don’t regret stepping away from teaching my line dance classes. Luckily, the ..read more

Barbecues, fireworks and parades are as synonymous with the 4th of July, as Country music is to Patriotic songs. Over the years many Country Music releases have embodied the spirit of Independence, either as a protest or a tribute, with many becoming hits on the Country charts. While celebrating with family and friends at picnics, barbecues and gatherings this July 4th, we can’t think of anything better than some Patriotic Country songs to help celebrate the birth date of America’s Independence. Here is a list of some of the best Country songs that you will want to add to your playlist. “It’s ..read more

Raul Malo, lead singer of The Mavericks, shared that he’s been diagnosed with cancer. In both a statement to Rolling Stone and in a video message on Instagram, Malo, 58, said doctors discovered some “cancerous spots in my digestive system” after undergoing a physical, colonoscopy, and catscan. “Obviously, this isn’t the news I was hoping to get, or to share with you all. But I’ve got a great team of doctors and medical professionals here in Nashville. They’ve reassured me this is a very common form of cancer, and my odds are good,” Malo said. Malo wants to use his diagnosis to remind others t ..read more

When we first saw Erin Stoll perform back in 2016, it was just miles from her home in Medina County. Now, the Nashville recording artist heads half way across the country to perform at one of the longest running country music festivals, Country Fest in Cadott, WI. Erin has been performing all over Ohio and beyond, entertaining fans with her shows with her band and opening shows for national touring acts. She will take the stage at Country Fest, where the average daily attendance averages around 30,000 attendees. “The largest crowd I’ve ever played in front of was 800+ opening for the Moonshin ..read more

Post Malone announced his F-1 Trillion Tour, a 21-show trek with stadium, festival, and amphitheater performances all across the country. The tour includes a stop at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls on Tuesday, October 1st. Post shares, “I love y’all so very much and I’m so excited to get out and play new music for you.” Last week, Post released “Pour Me A Drink” featuring Blake Shelton, while also announcing that his debut country album F-1 Trillion will be out on August 16. His first single off the upcoming album and mega-smash “I Had Some Help” with Morgan Wallen is continuing t ..read more

Zach Bryan performing on the Burn, Burn, Burn Tour at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland on June 2, 2023. Zach Bryan has selected 23 bars across the country to debut his new album, “The Great American Bar Scene,” ahead of its July 4 release. If you’re a Zach Bryan fan, you can listen to cuts from the album at Polish Village in Berea (365 Berea St, Berea, Ohio 44017) starting on Monday, June 24th. Bryan posted about the release on his social media: “My intent with all this is to give everyone an early glimpse of this album, but more importantly, this is in the spirit of bringing ..read more

George Strait’s “King at Kyle Field Concert” set a record for the largest single ticketed concert in U.S. History* and a new record for Texas A&M Kyle Field for a single event** with 110,905 fans in attendance for George Strait: The King at Kyle Field with special guests, fellow Lone Star natives, Parker McCollum and Catie Offerman. Strait greeted the record crowd after his second song of the night, “I Got A Car.” “It’s so good to be here with Catie Offerman and Parker McCollum – let’s have another big round of applause for those two. And happy birthday Parker, my gosh, what a day, what a ..read more

Justin Moore is a small town boy with a heart of gold, who has been releasing hit records and thrilling audiences with his brand of Country Music for 17 years. His fan appeal and stage show have made him a perfect addition to many Country Music festivals and he will return to The Country Fest at Clay’s Resort Jellystone Park in North Lawrence, Ohio, for his fourth time this Friday night (June 14). We had a chance to talk to Justin about his return to The Country Fest when we caught up to him while on hiatus at his home in Poyen, Arkansas. Justin made the move back to his hometown after spendi ..read more