Country / Folk News Monitoring

Country music star drops 16 pounds in 2 weeks: ‘I want to be my bodyguard’s bodyguard’

Kane Brown wants to be his “bodyguard’s bodyguard,” he said. As a result, the country music singer has lost 16 pounds in the last couple of weeks, he shared on social media. The “What Ifs” singer revealed the weight loss to fans via Instagram Stories. “ …

Tribute To Women Of Country Music Concert Coming To St. Mary’s College May 31

Photo Credit: St. Mary’s College of MarylandST. MARY’S CITY, Md. — A celebration of iconic female voices in country music is coming to Southern Maryland this May. Tribute to Women of Country Music will take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at the …

Enjoy a rare solo performance by legendary folk singer Karine Polwart at The Maltings in Berwick

Legendary Scottish folk singer Karine Polwart is returning to the main stage at The Maltings in Berwick this Saturday, May 3 at 7.30pm. 2025 marks 25 years since Karine Polwart embraced a full-time career as a Scottish folk singer and 20 years since she …

Skechers Has a Collab With John Deere: Here’s Where to Shop Sneakers for Country Music Festival Season

Country music show coming to Minehead's Regal Theatre in May

The Legends of American Country Show will be at the Regal Theatre on Monday, May 5 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £25 for adults and £24.50 for concessions, and can be bought online at regaltheatre.co.uk or by calling 01643 706430. The award-winning show has been …

Wizz Jones, Croydon’s pioneer of folk music, has died aged 86

He gave lessons to Keith Richards, had Bruce Springsteen cover his songs and was copied by Eric Clapton. His Times obituary described him as a guitarist who ‘should have been superstar’ Major player: Wizz Jones was still performing music until earlier this …

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Elon Musk’s net worth has plunged $113 billion since January, driven by Tesla’s sharp 33% stock drop and collapsing EV sales as public backlash mounts over his role in the Trump administration’s DOGE initiative. Tesla lost $448.3 billion in market value …

‘He lived his whole life in that fire’: the tragic story of ‘lost’ singer Jackson C Frank

Thirty years ago, when the music writer Jim Abbott tried to track down the “lost” folk singer Jackson C Frank, he had no idea what he’d find. All he had to guide him was a tip from an old associate of Frank’s to go to a housing facility in Queens, New York …

Review: HARDY’s ‘COUNTRY!’ EP reimagines the southern songbook with grit, humour and heart

HARDY, born Michael Wilson Hardy, began his music career as a behind-the-scenes powerhouse in Nashville, gaining recognition for his songwriting talent before stepping into the spotlight as an artist. Originally from Philadelphia, Mississippi, HARDY …

Is Blake Back? ‘Texas’ Near Front of Top 40 Country Songs for May 2025 [Power Rankings]

Blake Shelton is on the verge of his first solo No. 1 radio hit in six years, so it stands to reason he's competing for this monthly Top 40 list's top spot, as well. "Texas" has got some stiff competition, however: Major album releases …

Dasha Is ‘Here for the Party’ as Amazon’s New Breakthrough Artist, After High-Profile Gigs at Stagecoach and Power of ...

Dasha has been named by Amazon Music as the service’s next Breakthrough Artist, part of a spring wave the rising country singer is riding with some fresh material and high-profile live appearances. Her Amazon platforming was announced during Variety‘s …

Fans Weigh in as Netflix Announces Cast of ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Reboot

Netflix has revealed the principal cast for its upcoming reboot of Little House on the Prairie, and fans online have thoughts. Netflix turned to social media on Friday (May 2) to announce that it has found the new faces of the beloved Ingalls family, whose …

Top 10 things to do in St. Louis this week: Keith Urban, Chinese Culture Days

FRIDAY In Search of America: Photography and the Road Trip As Americans fell in love with the open road, so too did American artists fall in love with the idea of taking pictures of the landscapes, architecture and people they saw along the way. This …

Watch Drake Milligan Shock an Unsuspecting Bride on Her Wedding Day [Exclusive]

Drake Milligan performs in front of thousands of cheering fans often, but singing at a wedding requires a different set of skills — and brings way different nerves. The singer was on his way through Arkansas when he received a special request to sing his …

Fans Concerned About WWE Legend Hulk Hogan After Seeing Him on Fox News [Watch]

WWE legend Hulk Hogan appeared on Fox & Friends on Thursday (May 1), and it sparked major concern for his well-being from fans across the world. Hogan was talking about a new wrestling league that he is a part of, but that isn't why the 71-year-old …

Trisha Yearwood Reveals ‘New Chapter’ Amid Husband’s Sex Scandal

Country singer Trisha Yearwood shared huge news with fans. She revealed that she’s starting a “new chapter.” The big announcement came amid a sex scandal involving her husband, Garth Brooks. Keep reading to find out what’s going on. Garth Brooks Accused Of …

Toby Keith’s dream fulfilled: Late singer’s horse will run in the Kentucky Derby this weekend

Late country singer Toby Keith’s horse, Render Judgment, will run in the Kentucky Derby. Render Judgment was one of the last horses to make it into the race, taking the place of an injured horse. Render Judgment is the first horse from Keith's farm to …

'Toby's dream': Toby Keith's horse to compete in 2025 Kentucky Derby

On Saturday, one of the horses competing in the Kentucky Derby in Louisville has the support of the country music community. The Oklahoma thoroughbred Render Judgment, who is owned in part by the late country singer Toby Keith's Dream Walkin' Farms …

Grapevine New Music Picks: Gróa, Gugusar, Soffía & More

As Justin Timberlake sang in NSYNC’s chart-topping single, it’s gonna be May — and it is! Welcoming warmer weather, more sunlight, and a seasonal buzz in the capital, we at the Grapevine are preparing for our bi-weekly publication calendar. Starting May 9, …

NAREB Hosts a Record 106 Community Wealth-Building Events Across the Country

At the events, hundreds of families and individuals were equipped with the knowledge necessary to make informed wealth-building decisions WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 12, the National Association of …

SABR Coalition Commends Reintroduction of Biodiesel Blenders Tax Credit in US House of Representatives

The biodiesel group and its members urge Congress to include the two-year BTC extension in the budget-reconciliation process. JEFFERSON CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners (SABR) …

NBCI Honors Dr. James H. Powell and Past and Present Black Clinicians Who Have Promoted Diversity in Clinical Trials

Passing the Baton to the National Clinical Trials Strategies Plan (NCTSP) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American churches and 27.7 …

Surge in Law School Applications Signals Increasing Interest in Legal Professions

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Law schools across the nation are experiencing a surge in student interest for the upcoming academic year. According to the LSAC (Law School Admissions Council), as of April 23, 2025, the …

Louisiana Nurse Practitioner Convicted of $2M Medicare Fraud

A federal jury convicted a Louisiana nurse practitioner yesterday for her role in an over $2 million health care fraud scheme. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Shanone Chatman-Ashley, 45, of Opelousas, was a nurse practitioner …

Oversight Committee Urges USDA to Abolish Biden-Era Rule to Protect the Rights of Horse Breeders, Trainers, and Owners

WASHINGTON— House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Representative John Rose (R-Tenn.) are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to abolish an arbitrary Biden-era rule that has caused confusion for …

Rising Tide Capital Co-Founder and CNN Hero Alfa Demmellash releases candid conversations with U.S. community builders.

Demmellash hosts insightful conversations highlighting experts the nation desperately needs amidst trade wars, tariffs and growing economic insecurity. JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising Tide Capital (RTC)  …

Treatment Communities of America Celebrates 50 Years of Advancing Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery

For five decades, Treatment Communities of America (TCA) has been advocating for effective, person-centered substance use disorder treatment. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Treatment Communities of America (TCA), a …

While the World Debates Education Reform, $4bn Credit Union Funds Radical AI, Cash and Career App for Local Youth

$10,000 United Federal Credit Union grant for earn-and-learn app 'Life Hub' shows early signs of sound financial behaviour change in B&GC youth. AR, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the 4.5% of U.S. households …

EnSpot Political Helps Slash Campaign Spending with Data-Driven Digital Outreach

WEATON, IL, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the political landscape continues to grow more competitive and expensive, EnSpot Political is revolutionizing how political candidates connect with voters—delivering precision- …

Great Visuals & Family Fun: First 5 California Hosts Stronger Starts for Children Day at Fairytale Town

First 5 California (F5CA) will host a press event to kick off a Statewide Day of Action focused on children getting the best possible start to life. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What: First 5 California (F5CA) …

New HHS Trans Report Counters Medical Care Consensus

New Federal Report on Transgender Youth Care Advises Against Medical Care for Highly Suicidal Population NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report …

IPA Announces 2025 Compliance Boot Camp

Payments Organizations that Join Before July 18 to Receive Free Registration WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Innovative Payments Association (IPA) is pleased to announce its 2025 Compliance Boot Camp, a one- …

ILL Resource Sharing Lifeline for Libraries Facing Budget Cuts: SHAREit

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As federal IMLS and LSTA funding comes under threat, libraries across the country are facing hard choices. Soutron Global, a leader in SaaS-based information, library, archive, …

e.Republic’s Omar Sandoval Named Top 50 Technology Professional by OnConferences

Peer-nominated award recognizes leadership, innovation, and impact across the global technology community SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- e.Republic—the nation’s leading media, market intelligence, and public- …

Les Rubin, Founder of Main Street Economics, Warns of America's Financial Tipping Point

Les Rubin Shares a Wake-Up Call for Fiscal Responsibility, Limited Government, and the Survival of the American Dream WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Main Street Economics founder, Les Rubin, is sounding the …

Texans Want Healthier Health Care Markets in Texas

Texas 2036 proposes a three-point agenda for encouraging competition and lower prices for care. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A wave of mergers and acquisitions among hospitals, insurers and private investors has …

Army Veteran Eve Bednarowicz Fusselman Shares Personal Experience in New Memoir Secrets of the Uniform

GROVELAND, FL, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eve Bednarowicz Fusselman, Army veteran, and former police officer, released her new autobiography, Secrets of the Uniform: Breaking the Armor of Abuse and Harassment. The book is …

California Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting a Minor

A California man was sentenced in the Eastern District of Virginia today to 10 years in prison and 30 years supervised release for enticing a 12-year-old child from Prince William County to engage in unlawful sexual activity. He was also ordered to pay $10 …

The Department of Justice Files Complaint Against Illinois for Encroaching on Federal Immigration Authority

WASHINGTON - The United States has filed a complaint against the state of Illinois, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), Jane Flanagan, Director of IDOL, and Kwame Raoul, the Attorney General for the state of Illinois, alleging that the implementation …