Country / Folk News Monitoring

3 Country Music Trends That Came Back From The Dead

There is a saying about what is old being new again. Trends seem to make a comeback like that now and then. It's a welcome phenomenon in fashion, music, cinema, and other cultural realms. What is passe today can be popular again tomorrow. That happens …

Luke Combs Says He Wants to Prove Country Music 'Could Be For Anyone'

Country has a fascinating reputation. It can seem pretty exclusive, especially with acts like Jason Aldean with extremely problematic views. The dicey history with women in the genre is well documented, the racial dynamics can be very off-putting. These …

Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 22-28

Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 22-28: June 22: Actor Klaus Maria Brandauer is 82. Journalist Brit Hume is 82. Singer Peter Asher of Peter and Gordon is 81. Singer Howard “Eddie” Kaylan of The Turtles is 78. Singer Todd Rundgren is 77. Singer Alan …

Violence is coming to define American political life

America reached its apex of self-parody shortly after 7pm on 14 June 2025. In that moment, the background band at Donald Trump’s military parade segued from Jump by Van Halen to Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival, just after the announcer …

US tourists flock to Dublin for US country music star Zach Bryan’s gigs amid surge in North American visitors

The Oklahoma singer-songwriter will play three concerts at Dublin’s Phoenix Park from June 20-22 with a predicted attendance of over 180,000. The gigs have delivered bumper bookings for Dublin hotels while pubs and restaurants are set to enjoy a surge in …

Country Singer Cooper Alan Is Expecting First Baby with Wife Hally: 'Sweetest News'

Cooper Alan is going to be a dad! The “Holy Ghost" singer, 29, is expecting his first baby with his wife Hally, announcing the happy news in a joint post on Instagram of a sweet video set to Taylor Swift's "But Daddy I Love Him." In the …

Country music singer-songwriter Danny Hooper visits Pembina Lodge

For Seniors Appreciation Week, Danny Hooper visited 15 different seniors lodges and homes to perform some classic Country hits. Alberta-based Country musician and host, Danny Hooper stopped at the Pembina Lodge on June 5 in Westlock to perform some classic …

Greenville Country Music Fest announces more artists

SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Greenville Country Music Fest has announced more artists performing on this year’s main stage. This year’s two-day festival will take place on Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25 at the CCNB Amphitheatre in …

Country artist Lee Brice to headline Black Oak Amphitheater

A concert, which was originally set to take place on May 16, has been rescheduled for July. Lee Brice has officially announced the rescheduled date for his performance at Black Oak Amphitheater, for Saturday, July 19. Lee will be joined by country music …

Vegas Revealed: A new museum on the Strip and a country music superstar at Sphere

Country music star’s son calls him ‘lamest man to ever walk planet earth’

Trace Cyrus ridiculed his famous father, Billy Ray Cyrus, Tuesday with a scornful social media post. “This man is so hungry for fame it’s pathetic,” Trace wrote in an Instagram post. The 36-year-old musician recalled his father flying to Italy for a …

Grammys to honor traditional country music with new category

Grammys to honor traditional country music with new category

Dierks Bentley Pays Tribute To 'Broken Branches' In Country Music Community

6/14 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre 6/19 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre 6/20 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre 6/21 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater 6/26 – Los Angeles, …

Kyle Desai's new country song and artistic evolution

Yoshini Perumal|Published 15 minutes ago 4min ISIPINGO singer and songwriter,  Kyle Desai, 26, has conquered his goal of expanding himself as an artist with the recent release of his country song called ‘Home’. Desai said Home was inspired by the love he …

Grammys introduce new categories to redefine country music awards

The Grammy Awards are shaking things up again, and this time, they’re making room for more nuance in country music. Starting from the 2026 ceremony, two new categories will debut: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover. These additions come …

K. Michelle’s Expertly Clears Delusional Journo During Interview, Affirming Her Rightful Place In Country Music

by Keka Araújo June 12, 2025 Puddin' said what she said! K. Michelle, the acclaimed vocalist transitioning from R&B stages to country music’s hallowed grounds, recently confronted skepticism from one goofy journalist regarding her authentic …

JJ’s Country Music Minute: A Kane Brown World Premiere, A New Grammy Country Award, Ashley McBryde Celebrates Another ...

Chris Stapleton, Hank Williams Jr. & More… Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival Might Have The Best Country Music Lineup ...

What would you say if I told you the best country music festival lineup of the year was going down in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at a Harley Davidson festival? Here’s the proof… Harley-Davidson, the iconic American motorcycle giant, is hosting their annual …

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), UAE’s global bank, accelerates digital transformation with Intellect’s eMACH.ai Lending

Leveraging cutting-edge automation to revolutionise debt collection and strengthen its customer-first strategy ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Intellect Global Consumer Banking (iGCB), a business unit of …

BillionaireAuction.com Launches Permanent Digital Real Estate Platform for Global Brands

BillionaireAuction.com offers a first-of-its-kind pixel grid platform where users can brand permanent digital spaces with logos and website links. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BillionaireAuction.com, a …

New Book Swift Trust Confronts the Hidden Crisis Undermining Remote Teams

Author Unveils Groundbreaking Framework to Rebuild Workplace Trust in the Remote Workplace BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time when the global workforce is more connected than ever and yet more …

Predictive AI Identifies At-Risk Employees, Empowering Managers with Proactive Strategies

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Teamflect Launches Predictive AI Features to Help Organizations Predict Employee Disengagement and Strengthen Culture Before Problems Escalate The warning signs are subtle: missed …

Bodhi Unleashes AI Powerhouse To Transform Hospitality Operations

Bodhi has launched Bodhi SuperAgent, BodhiGPT, and Bodhi GuestGPT. A suite of groundbreaking AI tools that redefines what’s possible in hotels. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The future of hospitality isn …

Seeing the invisible: hyperspectral imaging reveals hidden soil pollutants

GA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Microplastic pollution in agricultural soils is an emerging threat to food safety and ecosystem health, yet detecting these tiny particles at low concentrations remains a major challenge. A new study …

Designing with dimensions: rethinking creativity through generative AI

GA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way designers brainstorm, visualize, and bring ideas to life—but its effectiveness depends on the form it takes. A new study …

UGenome AI & PlexusDx Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Pharmacogenomic Testing to Support Personalized Medicine

ALPHARETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UGenome AI, a leader in genomic software innovation, and PlexusDx, a high-growth molecular diagnostics company specializing in pharmacogenomic (PGx) and nutrigenomic (NGx) testing …

Rezolve.ai Brings Agentic AI and Summer Heat to HDI SupportWorld Live 2025

Booth #510 draws hundreds from financial, education, and public sector enterprises for demos, raffles, conversations about flipping the switch from legacy ITSM LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Vegas lights …

Xcede Group shortlisted three times at 2025 Recruiter Awards

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Xcede Group, a specialist recruitment consultancy, is celebrating after being shortlisted in three categories at the 2025 Recruiter Awards. The Group’s three nominations are for: • …

Researchers Prove: Despite Common Misconception, 1-on-1 Meetings with HR Drive 23% Higher Employee Engagement

New Research in the HR Sphere Reveals 1-on-1 HR Meetings Drive Higher Employee Engagement, Debunking Common Workplace Myths CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Talentuch, a leading IT recruitment services provider, …

Physically decoupled, performance amplified: a new design for resonant sensors

FAYETTEVILLE, GA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new design paradigm in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) is tackling longstanding trade-offs between sensitivity and bandwidth by introducing virtually coupled resonators …

ZELLIS Group Acquires Hastee to Enhance HR & Payroll Offerings

BRISTOL, UNITED KINGDOM, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zellis Group expands its employee wellbeing offering with strategic acquisition that integrates earned wage access, financial education and money management tools into its Group …

MY.music Partners With OneAir AI to Launch traveldiscount.MUSIC With Exclusive Travel Savings for Music Creators

MY.music users get access to privately negotiated hotel and flight deals with up to 60% off, powered by AI that helps them save before and after booking. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- My.music Ltd, the …

Palladin Technologies Named a 2025 Georgia Fast 40 Honoree

Palladin Technologies ranked #3 in the lower middle market at the 2025 Georgia Fast 40 Awards, recognizing the state's top 40 fastest-growing companies ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Palladin Technologies was …

Cultivating young entrepreneurs: portugal aligns school curriculum with EU competency goals

FAYETTEVILLE, GA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era defined by uncertainty and rapid change, equipping students with entrepreneurial skills has become more urgent than ever. A recent critical analysis sheds light on …

Texas 5,000 Acre AI Data Center Site Fast Tracks 500 MW Behind-Meter Power

Texas Panhandle site offers 750 MW wind, 1 GW gas, and 250 MW BTM power—no PPAs signed, fully customizable to end-user load profiles. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A 5,000-acre Panhandle campus listed by Roxanne …

Centralized Hubs in Demand for Most Consumers with Multiple Smart Home Devices

70% of consumers with two or more smart home devices say they would rather control all their devices from one centralized hub instead of using multiple apps. IRVING, TX, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nearly 2 in 3 (64%) …

PEO Channel Partner Affiliate Program Provides New Revenue Streams for CPAs, Insurance Agents and Brokers - Texas PEO

HRTECH PEO Services Agency Transforming Workforce Management with Innovative HR Tech and Strategic Partnerships HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ESI PEO: Transforming Workforce Management with Innovative HR Tech …

Certified Secure: Qube’s Continuous Methane Monitoring Platform Meets SOC 2 Type II Standards

This certification confirms Qube's systems, protocols, and infrastructure meet rigorous standards for data security, availability, and confidentiality. CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Qube has officially passed …