FAI Folk Radio Charts – October 2025

Two-time Juno Award-winning Quebecois folk group Le Vent Du Nord had the top album (Voisinages), its 13th full-length release, on folk radio in October 2025 and was the month’s most-played artist/group. Upstate New York husband & wife contemporary folk duo The Whispering Tree’s “Bones of Better Days,” the title track of its #2 album (its first in seven years), was the month’s most-played song. So say charts compiled by Folk Alliance International based on radio playlists submitted to FOLKDJ-L, an electronic discussion group for DJs and others interested in folk-based music on the radio.

Black Bear Wreaks Absolute Havoc When It Gets Locked Inside Lake Tahoe Car

Black Bear Wreaks Absolute Havoc When It Gets Locked Inside Lake Tahoe Car

I hope these car owners had “bear coverage” included in their vehicle’s insurance. When you are out in bear country, you have to be extra careful with things that you might otherwise be nonchalant about. If you aren’t used to locking your car, you really should when you visit a place where bears live. A Lake Tahoe resident got quite the shock when they discovered that a bear had broken into their vehicle, and unfortunately, they weren’t able to get […]

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A Prominent Royal Kindly Reached Out to Sharon Osbourne After Ozzy Died: “He’s Got a Good Heart”

Sharon Osbourne (Jacob King / Getty Images)

Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22 at the age of 76. His family was crushed by the loss, especially his devoted wife of 43 years, Sharon. Now, months after the beloved “Prince of Darkness” tragically passed away, she is sharing the fact that King Charles III compassionately reached out to her in […]

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Country Music Mourns the Death of a Hall of Fame Pioneer

NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 18: Emmy Lou Harris and Bill Ivey attend the TNDP Holiday party at the Werthan Lofts on December 18, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Beth Gwinn/Getty Images)
Bill Ivey

Bill Ivey’s impact on the arts and on Country Music will live on for decades to come, after a highly successful career

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Which Artists Have Won The Most CMA Awards?

Which Artists Have Won The Most CMA Awards?

The most decorated acts in CMA history. With the 59th annual CMA Awards airing live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville in just six days on November 19th, the buzz surrounding the show keeps growing with each passing day. With Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley and Megan Moroney leading the way with six nominations across the 12 major categories, Zach Top, Morgan Wallen, Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton are also among the night’s top-nominated artists. Notably, Langley continues her incredible hot […]

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Morgan Wallen & Eric Church’s Field & Stream Teams Up With Outdoor America To Launch ‘Field & Stream TV’

Morgan Wallen & Eric Church’s Field & Stream Teams Up With Outdoor America To Launch ‘Field & Stream TV’

Coming to a TV near you. Last year, it was announced that iconic outdoors brand Field & Stream had been acquired by a group led by Eric Church and Morgan Wallen, which bought not only the retail side of the brand from Dick’s Sporting Goods but also the media platform, bringing the two sides under the same ownership for the first time. Speaking on the new venture at the time, Church recalled the memories of Field & Stream from his childhood: “I can remember […]

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