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COUNTRY THUNDER WISCONSIN

ADDS DOZENS OF PERFORMERS TO JAM-PACKED 2026 LINEUP LAKE STAGE TO SPOTLIGHT LOCAL TALENT AND HIT SONGWRITERS OVER FOUR UNFORGETTABLE DAYS—GAVIN ADCOCK, RILEY GREEN, KEITH URBAN, AND THE RED CLAY STRAYSHEADLINE JULY 16–19 IN TWIN LAKES, WISCONSIN (Pictured): Noah Hicks on the Copperhead Stage at Country Thunder Arizona (4/11/26). He is set to perform on the Lake Stage at Country Thunder Wisconsin. NASHVILLE, TENN. (July 7, 2026) – … Continue reading COUNTRY THUNDER WISCONSIN

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JOHN 5

Releases New Single “You Me And The Devil Makes Three” From Latest Solo Album Ghost See The Music Video HERE With Footage Of The Acclaimed Guitarist On Tour Around The World Stream Ghost HERE Order Limited-Edition Vinyl Variants HERE New Tour Dates Announced For England, Scotland & Mexico This Fall, Following Mötley Crüe’s The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins Tour Find More Details At John-5.com LOS ANGELES, CA – July 7, 2026 – Today, … Continue reading JOHN 5

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ELI YOUNG BAND ANNOUNCE KEEP ON DREAMING TOUR Life At Best – Platinum Album That Spawned 12 RIAA Certifications – Celebrates 15 Years with Limited Edition Vinyl Available Now

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Following the release of Life At Best (15 Years Deluxe), Texas hitmakers Eli Young Band announce their headlining Keep on Dreaming Tour, kicking off at The Bullpen in Washington, D.C. on August 6. With shows throughout the U.S., including stops in Vancouver, BC, Bozeman, MT, Monterey, CA, Baton Rouge, LA and more through October, tickets will go on sale this Friday, July 10 at … Continue reading ELI YOUNG BAND ANNOUNCE KEEP ON DREAMING TOUR Life At Best – Platinum Album That Spawned 12 RIAA Certifications – Celebrates 15 Years with Limited Edition Vinyl Available Now

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CRAIG MORGAN TO HOST VETERANS DAY 5K TO BENEFIT OPRY TRUST FUND, OPERATION FINALLY HOME, THE USO AND MORE

INAUGURAL EVENT SET FOR NOVEMBER 7 AT GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE Nashville, Tenn. — July 6, 2026 — Long before his success as a Country Music star, Craig Morgan answered a higher calling—serving his country in the United States Army and Army Reserve. Drawing on a lifetime of service, Craig continues to give back to our military veterans and, prior to his headlining show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on … Continue reading CRAIG MORGAN TO HOST VETERANS DAY 5K TO BENEFIT OPRY TRUST FUND, OPERATION FINALLY HOME, THE USO AND MORE

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FIRE YOUR ENGINES: LOCASH SERVE AS GRAND MARSHALS FOR THE NASCAR CUP SERIES eero 400

CHART-TOPPING COUNTRY DUO HELPED KICK OFF NASCAR’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RETURN TO CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY DURING AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY WEEKEND NASHVILLE, TENN, (July 6, 2026) LOCASH brought the Country soundtrack to race weekend as the chart-topping duo served as Grand Marshals for the NASCAR Cup Series eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois, on Sunday, July 5. LOCASH took part in one of NASCAR’s most iconic traditions, helping set the tone for … Continue reading FIRE YOUR ENGINES: LOCASH SERVE AS GRAND MARSHALS FOR THE NASCAR CUP SERIES eero 400

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Deep Purple : SPLAT ! OUT TODAY:

DEEP PURPLE RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM ‘SPLAT!’ “Deep Purple is in a great place right now.” —Ian Gillan DEEP PURPLE today (July 3) release their new studio album SPLAT! worldwide on earMUSIC. With three singles—“Arrogant Boy,” “Diablo” and “Guilt Trippin’”—already making waves, listeners worldwide have eagerly been awaiting DEEP PURPLE’s 24th studio album. With SPLAT!, DEEP PURPLE turn ‘the end of humanity’ into a hard rock album. The new album doesn’t deal with the end as destruction, but as transformation—a … Continue reading Deep Purple : SPLAT ! OUT TODAY:

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IAN MUNSICK ESCAPES “CUTTHROAT WORLD” IN NEW SONG, OUT NOW

Munsick’s 4th Studio Album, The Mountain Goat, Arrives August 21 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Wyoming native Ian Munsick is offering up an escape from the “Cutthroat World” with his latest release, available now. Listen HERE. “Fishing has always found its way into country music, but you’ve never heard a fishing song like this one,” quips Munsick. “‘Cutthroat World’ casts you out into the rivers of the Rockies in escape of … Continue reading IAN MUNSICK ESCAPES “CUTTHROAT WORLD” IN NEW SONG, OUT NOW

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EXILE UNITES HALL OF FAME AND AWARD-WINNING SONGWRITERS ON “RAIN KEEPS FALLIN'”

Sonny LeMaire, J.P. Pennington and Clay Mills craft a moving anthem of longing, loss and redemption. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (July 3, 2026) – American country rock legends and Kentucky Music Hall of Fame inductees Exile are continuing the countdown to their forthcoming album Look Out Heart with the release of their new single, “Rain Keeps Fallin’” Available now through StarVista Music on all major digital and streaming platforms, the … Continue reading EXILE UNITES HALL OF FAME AND AWARD-WINNING SONGWRITERS ON “RAIN KEEPS FALLIN’”

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“Canada’s Country Gentleman” Tommy Hunter Dies at 89

Beloved host of The Tommy Hunter Show helped bring country music into the Canadian mainstream and into millions of homes across North America LONDON, Ontario – Tommy Hunter, one of the most beloved figures in Canadian television and country music, has died. Born Thomas James Hunter on March 20, 1937, in London, Ontario, Hunter passed away on July 2, 2026, of natural causes. He was 89.Known … Continue reading “Canada’s Country Gentleman” Tommy Hunter Dies at 89

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Nonpoint Announces 11th Studio Album The Last Word Arriving September 18, 2026

Releases Music Video for “Is It” “The Even More Outta Control Tour” Launches July 25th! Nonpoint have officially announced their highly anticipated 11th studio album, The Last Word, arriving September 18, 2026, through 361 Degrees Records. Alongside the announcement, the band has released the official music video for their powerful new single, “Is It,” now available on all major digital streaming platforms. Fans will be able to secure the album beginning July … Continue reading Nonpoint Announces 11th Studio Album The Last Word Arriving September 18, 2026

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