“Call Was Made For Everyone’s Safety” – The First Stop Of Luke Bryan’s Fall Farm Tour Has Been Canceled

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“Call Was Made For Everyone’s Safety” – The First Stop Of Luke Bryan’s Fall Farm Tour Has Been Canceled

Luke Bryan was forced to make the difficult decision to call off the first stop along his 2026 Fall Farm Tour. Earlier this year, the country music singer and American Idol judge embarked on his 17th Farm Tour. Bryan started the annual event in 2009, and through it, he’s helped provide 90 college scholarships to children of farming families and over 10 million meals to those in need. His spring dates went off without a hitch, but the same can’t be said […]

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Jimmie Allen Says Dolly Parton Called Him Every Day For Months Following Sexual Assault Allegations

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Jimmie Allen Says Dolly Parton Called Him Every Day For Months Following Sexual Assault Allegations

Truly meant it when she said to love everybody. As legendary as she was for her music, country legend Dolly Parton was maybe even more well known for her message of love and acceptance – a message that she not only preached, but exemplified herself in her own life. Since her death on August 25, there’s been no shortage of people sharing their own memories and experiences with the Queen of Country Music. But one person who truly understands just […]

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From Turnpike Troubadours to Lana Del Ray: Here’s Some of the Artists Zach Bryan May Be Collaborating With in the Future

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From Turnpike Troubadours to Lana Del Ray: Here’s Some of the Artists Zach Bryan May Be Collaborating With in the Future

He’s been everywhere lately. It’s hard to imagine a more fascinating artist in today’s country music landscape than Zach Bryan. In a six-year span, the “Something in the Orange” singer has gone from recording his debut album, DeAnn, in a Florida Airbnb and scoring viral hits online to selling his publishing catalog for a staggering $350 million and, most notably, setting the record for highest-attended concert in U.S. history when he performed to a crowd of 112,408 at Michigan Stadium. […]

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Basic Folk – Episode 352 – Jimbo Mathus

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In our conversation, Jimbo opens up about his connection to Rosetta and what he learned about Charley Patton through his very private daughter. He talks about his short film called ‘Postcards to Rosetta,’ which explores the secret moments in the life of Charley Patton and particularly the relationship he had with his daughter. The short film features marionettes interpreting moments in Charley’s life. Mathus also comments on his ethos on genre and talks about his band’s new album, which he has been working on for thirty years. Titled ‘The Squirrel Nut Zippers Starring in “Fat City” (The Ballad of Lil’ Tony),’ the album is based on Mathus’ grandfather’s life as a bootlegger, juke joint operator, and big band promoter in the South.

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