Tag Archives: country-music

This Cult Songwriter Wants to Sell You a House

W hen Jonny Fritz shows up to a six-million-dollar home in Sonoma County, California, for a house showing, the listing agent appears perplexed. “No apologies needed,” Fritz, sporting a black t-shirt, his trademark bushy beard, and a proudly receding hairline, says before entering the 4,000-square-foot home. “I never look like …

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Faster Horses Country Music Festival Canceled for 2025

Faster Horses, the country music festival held at Michigan International Speedway since 2013, will not return this summer. A message on the festival’s website announced what it described as a “pause” for 2025. “Dear fans,” the letter read, “we have made the decision to pause Faster Horses Festival in 2025. …

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When Motown Tried — and Failed — to Go Country

T.G. Sheppard knows exactly how people at home may havefelt when they were watching Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever, the landmark 1983 TV special honoring one of the most enduring record companies ever. The singer was feeling the same way backstage at the Pasadena Civic Center in California, marveling at …

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2024 CMA Awards: The Complete Winners List

The 58th CMA Awards were held Wednesday night in Nashville, with artists like Lainey Wilson, Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, and Post Malone all nominated for various awards. Here’s where you can find all the winners. The 2024 CMA Awards winners list:Entertainer of the YearLuke CombsJelly RollChris StapletonMorgan Wallen – WINNERLainey …

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