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Booking the Big Gig: Inside Summerfest’s quest to land big names like Garth Brooks

Milwaukee's longest lakefront festival kicked off with two sold-out shows from global superstar Garth Brooks, but the two back-to-back nights had been years in the making. "After a couple of years of negotiating, we finally were able to land Garth …

Throwback To When Garth Brooks Played Bullwinkles in Nacogdoches

Several weeks ago, I posted the following question on our KICKS 105 Facebook Page: KICKS 105/Danny MerrellKICKS 105/Danny Merrell HOLY COW! I was expecting up to a dozen venues from the past; instead, over 100 East Texas area nightclubs and bars …

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The Collective Snowmass hosts Two-Step Tuesdays this summer

The Collective Snowmass will be hosting Two-Step Tuesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday evening this summer from June 30 to Aug. 25, with free live music and line dancing creating country nights at Base Village. Live music will run from 5 to 6 p.m., with …

Brandon Flowers Announces First Solo Album in 11 Years

The Killers’ Brandon Flowers is hopping on the increasingly crowded country bandwagon with new album Thrasher, his first solo LP since 2015’s The Desired Effect. Not only was the project recorded in Nashville, it includes tassel-heavy cover art (see below …

EXCLUSIVE: Garth Brooks Reveals Why He Fears He's Headed for Hell as Country Crooner Continues to Be Rocked by Rape ...

Garth Brooks has declared he fears God will banish him to hell for not doing enough with the success and wealth generated by his decades-long music career, as the country star continues to be rocked by an unresolved civil legal battle over a rape …

20 Popular Country Songs That Surprisingly Never Went #1

A shocking list. When it comes to art, numbers and awards aren’t everything. Famously, some of the best and most influential artists and bands of all time, ranging from Turnpike Troubadours and Sturgill Simpson to legends such as Jerry Jeff Walker and Guy …

Kris Ann (Huntsman) Exline, 63

WILMINGTON — Kris Ann (Huntsman) Exline passed on June 8, 2026, with her husband Dean by her side. She was born June 26, 1962, in Leipsic, Ohio to Clair and Emilie Huntsman. She was an excellent swimmer and diver and taught swimming lessons and became a …

Legends of American Country Show returns to Mayo venue this weekend

Prepare for a boot-stomping, heart-thumping journey through the golden age of country music!  Europe’s most celebrated tribute to classic and contemporary country stars continues to dazzle audiences across the continent.  This award-winning production has …

Scott Lokitz is the OG Community Photographer

I first blew into St. Louis from Oklahoma in 1997, at age 22. I remember hearing about this city’s larger-than-life household names as I was learning the ropes. There was nightclub owner Howard Meyer, who would entertain in his opulent West End mansion. …

Garth Brooks sets Summerfest in motion, with Megan Moroney and Nate Smith still to come

Summerfest 2026 (Courtesy Summerfest) Summerfest is now officially underway along Milwaukee’s Lake Michigan waterfront, after Garth Brooks’ two sold-out shows Tuesday and Wednesday. His 20-song set included “The Beaches of Cheyenne,” “Two of a Kind, Workin …

Garth Brooks Got Rejected by the Same Record Label That Built His Career

Garth Brooks is the best-selling solo artist in the history of music, but when he first auditioned for Capitol Records in Nashville, the label simply wasn't interested. When Did Garth Brooks Come to Nashville? Brooks moved from Oklahoma to Nashville in …

Garth Brooks fans travel from across the country to see him perform in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE — Garth Brooks is performing at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater at the Summerfest grounds in Milwaukee — and fans are traveling from across the country to see him. The shows are the only ones Brooks has scheduled in North America right …

Garth Brooks fans battle traffic, construction for first of 2 concerts at Henry Maier Festival Park

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- One of country music's biggest stars is only playing two shows in the U.S. this year, and both are at the Summerfest grounds.  Garth Brooks is at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater Tuesday night and Wednesday night, June …

Garth Brooks reveals how he’s spent his millions

Garth Brooks has revealed how he's spent the millions of dollars he's made from his music career. The 64-year-old country superstar has an estimated net worth of around $400 million after spending more than 40 years in the music industry and he…

Whiskey Kiss to perform at Music in the Park

LODI — Whiskey Kiss will perform Wednesday, June 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at West Park at Hutchins Street Square, 125 S. Hutchins St., Lodi. The band will play a mix of country, classic rock and pop hits, featuring songs by artists such as Garth Brooks, George …

Garth Brooks reveals how he's spent his millions

17 June 2026 Garth Brooks has revealed how he's spent the millions of dollars he's made from his music career. Garth Brooks has explained how he's spent his millions The 64-year-old country superstar has an estimated net worth of around $400 …

Kentucky Neo-Traditionalist Alex Miller Busy On The Charts, Stage & Screen

#1 on CDX True Indie Chart, Norway Trip And Guest Host On Country Fix NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kentucky Neo-Traditionalist Alex Miller's schedule is heating up for another busy summer. Miller’s current single …

Garth Brooks in Milwaukee; fans travel for Summerfest pre-party

Garth Brooks took the stage Tuesday, June 16, at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater, drawing fans to Milwaukee before Summerfest opens Thursday for the season. MILWAUKEE - Country star Garth Brooks kicked off a pre-party Tuesday, June 16, ahead of …

Eros Music Worlds Launches Large Cultural Music Platform, Mohammed Rafi Partnership and Seven AI-Native Artists

Eros Music Worlds is building India’s most diversified music ecosystem: character IP, non-film, devotional, folk, live and legacy revival, on Eros’ cultural AI. MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eros Innovation …

Diaspora Arts Connection Launches the Inaugural Berkeley Storytelling Festival

Three-day festival brings together live storytelling, workshops, and community participation in the heart of Berkeley BERKELEY, VT, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Diaspora Arts Connection (DAC) is proud to announce the …

Francine LeFrak Supports Off-Broadway Production of Music City, Championing the Transformative Power of Live Theater

LeFrak celebrates the power of live theater, storytelling, and the arts while supporting the acclaimed Off-Broadway production of Music City. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Francine A. LeFrak Foundation is …

Janet Walker, in Commemoration of National PTSD Awareness Month, Details Her Story of Survival in 'Unholy Alliances'

Janet Walker, in Commemoration of National PTSD Awareness Month, Details Her Story of Survival in 'Unholy Alliances' BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Janet Walker, author, screenwriter, and publisher …

Fiddlehead Announces New EP 'Baby I'll Change' With Shows and Q&A + Film Screening in Boston

Fiddlehead's new EP, "Baby I'll Change," drops June 26. They perform July 29 at the Middle East and on August 1 at a skate park jam, both in Cambridge, MA. CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fiddlehead is …

Five Acres Invites All to Paradise on the Fairway Golf Classic & Dinner Celebrating a Century of Impact in Altadena

San Gabriel Country Club Event Features Golf, Fairway Dining, Live Music by Ambrosia and Elliot Lurie of Looking Glass, Supporting Children and Families ALTADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Five Acres is inviting …

Media Legal Powerhouse Simone Solomon Joins Technotainment as Executive Director, Music Business Affairs & Legal Counsel

Simone Solomon, a media attorney who has shaped deals at TIDAL, Audible, Disney, ESPN and Comcast, joins Technotainment as Executive Director, Music Affairs. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following its recent …

Klar Singapore Introduces The Bauhaus Collection, A Furniture Series Shaped By Acoustic Design

Klar Singapore has introduced The Bauhaus Collection, a new furniture series launched in conjunction with International Design Day. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Singapore - Klar Singapore has introduced The Bauhaus …

See Girls Rock! Phoenix Summer Camp Showcase at Walter Studios 12 youth bands perform original songs written during camp

June 27: See Girls Rock! Phoenix Summer Camp Showcase at Walter Studios! 12 youth bands perform original songs written during week-long summer camp PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Girls Rock! Phoenix (GR!PHX), a …

LGBTQ+ Entrepreneur Joey Bachrach Unveils ‘Honey,’ the Cinematic Lead Single from Pink Palm Motel

The AI-powered visual album explores queer identity, loneliness, nightlife, survival, and self-discovery, arriving on the final day of Pride Month. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Entrepreneur, LGBTQ+ advocate …

40-Year Veteran Releases Practical HVAC Sales Playbook for Comfort Advisors

Mike Stoffer’s field-tested guide helps technicians and contractors conquer complacency, boost close rates, and generate year-round revenue. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Drawing on 40 years of residential …

Master Vee Connects Isan Music, Phin Education and Handmade Instruments with Global Digital Reach

Master Vee combines Phin education, handcrafted instruments and digital content to share the living sound of Isan music worldwide. NONG BUA LAMPHU, NONG BUA LAMPHU, THAILAND, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Veerasak Phosing, known as V-Music and …

Legendary R&B Group Loose Ends Featuring Jane Eugene to Open for Babyface at Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre on July 12

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Detroit’s iconic riverfront concert destination, the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre is proud to announce that legendary R&B group Loose Ends featuring original lead singer Jane …

'Slow Hot Summer' – Ed Gumbrecht’s Sun-Drenched Beach Song Defines the Season

New music in a summer groove from DC's premier songwriter WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It's summer when the beach jams start streaming. Gumbrecht gets the party started with his latest release, "Slow …

Kentucky Neo-Traditionalist Alex Miller Busy On The Charts, Stage & Screen

#1 on CDX True Indie Chart, Norway Trip And Guest Host On Country Fix NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kentucky Neo-Traditionalist Alex Miller's schedule is heating up for another busy summer. Miller’s current single …

Shvarts Black Presents Dreams of Belshazzar, a Classical Album Rooted in Ancient Babylon

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shvarts Black, composer, poet, and multidisciplinary artist, has released Dreams of Belshazzar, a 15-track classical album that draws from the stories, symbols, and historic imagination of …

DJ SkaZ Expands DJ and 360 Photo Booth Hire Services for Weddings, Parties, and Corporate Events in Sydney

From weddings and engagements to corporate events and birthday celebrations, DJ SkaZ delivers unforgettable entertainment across Sydney. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DJ SkaZ, a trusted name in Sydney's event entertainment …

In 1949, Picasso Drew With Light. A Chicagoland Artist Has Spent Years Learning Its Language.

ELMHURST, IL, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ________________________________________ Chicago Area Artist Opens First Major Solo Exhibition at Elmhurst Artists' Guild Gallery Light As Language — A Body of Work …

Eric D. Wilson Expands Efforts to Advance Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, and Community Development

Business leader joins forces with entrepreneur Grammy-nominated producer Mali Wilson to create opportunities for education, economic empowerment, and creativity ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As communities …

SIX60 announced as New Zealand Team entertainment partner for Glasgow 2026 as opening night sells out instantly

Iconic Kiwi band SIX60 has officially joined forces with the New Zealand Team as their official Entertainment Partner for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games GLASGOW, SCOTLAND, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Iconic Kiwi band SIX60 has …