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Rapper BigXthaPlug Forced to Cancel Concert After He’s Busted for Drugs

Music The Dallas rapper had to cancel a concert on Friday after he was arrested in Texas. BigXthaPlug was cooling his heels in a jail cell rather than hitting the stage as planned after he was arrested Friday on drug charges in Texas.   The Dallas rapper …

Holy Family Parish Fall Festival, Carnegie Farewell to Summer Concert Sunday in New Hampton

Home/Local News/Holy Family Parish Fall Festival, Carnegie Farewell to Summer Concert Sunday in New Hampton Seasons overlap to bring family, food, and fun together this Sunday (08.23) in New Hampton.  First up, it’s the Holy Family Parish Fall …

BigXThaPlug arrested in Texas less than 24 hours before Iowa State Fair concert

BigXThaPlug arrested in Texas less than 24 hours before Iowa State Fair concert, but officials say he will still perform Related coverage in the video above: Nebraska State Fair headliner The headliner for the Iowa State Fair Grandstand show Saturday has …

Iowa Children's Museum gets $18K for cultural programs

CORALVILLE, Iowa — The Iowa Children's Museum received $18,100 from Johnson County to expand a program connecting families with hands-on cultural experiences. The funding will support Cultural Collaborations, which brings art, music, dance and cultural …

Latest on Iowa State Fair Grandstand headliner BigXThaPlug's concert after arrest

Latest on Iowa State Fair Grandstand headliner BigXThaPlug's concert after arrest ALLEN, Texas —The headliner for the Iowa State Fair Grandstand show Saturday has been arrested in Texas, but fair officials say they have been told he will make it for …

See fairgoers whistle their way to victory in Iowa State Fair contest

Aug. 21, 2026, 10:41 a.m. CT Henry Bishop, 10, performs in a youth whistling competition at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 20, 2026, in Des Moines.Kaiden J. Yu/The RegisterClark Spencer, 19, whistles the theme song from the video game Bad Piggies during …

Iowa music teacher says school board denied him a job because he is transgender

TABOR, Iowa (KMTV) — A transgender teacher in Tabor, Iowa, says he was discriminated against after the school board voted to not hire him days before the school year begins. Ace Rios accepted a job offer in July to teach music at Fremont-Mills High School …

Climate Fest returns to Iowa City Sept. 22-26

For the seventh year in a row, Climate Fest returns to Iowa City later next month. The almost week-long series of events, according to an Iowa City news release, will occur between Tuesday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. On Tuesday, the Community …

Everly Brothers return to their old stomping grounds in Shenandoah, Iowa, in 1986

How Everly Brothers got their start in showbusiness in Shenandoah, Iowa SHENANDOAH, Iowa —The Everly Brothers returned to their hometown, Shenandoah, Iowa, in 1986 for a homecoming concert. Phillip and Don Everly actually got their start in showbusiness in …

Rapper BigXthaPlug Misses Headlining Appearance At Country Festival After Being Arrested Earlier In The Day

Hard to get to Canada when you’re in jail in Dallas. Rapper BigXthaPlug missed a headlining performance at a country music festival on Friday after being arrested earlier in the day on a slew of charges in his home state of Texas. BigXthaPlug, whose real …

Patty Larkin to perform solo concert at BrickBox Theater

Updated Aug. 21, 2026, 8:14 a.m. ET Folk singer-songwriter Patty Larkin will perform a solo show in Worcester on August 28 at the BrickBox Theater. Larkin's most recent album, "Bird in a Cage," sets poems by ten different poets to music. In …

Photos: Country singer Riley Green at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand      

Bryon Houlgrave Updated Aug. 21, 2026, 8:43 a.m. CT Country recording artist Mackenzie Carpenter performs at the grandstand at the Iowa State Fair on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in Des Moines. Mandatory Credit: Bryon Houlgrave-The Des Moines RegisterBryon …

Iowa Women’s Jazz Sextet comes to Amana

AMANA — The Iowa Women’s Jazz Sextet will perform Sept. 12 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Amana Performing Arts Center, 39 38th Ave, Amana. The Sextet is a six-piece jazz combo from the larger Iowa Women's Jazz Orchestra. It features Jennifer Tiede on alto …

Regenerative ag revolution breathes new life into Iowa farm

Wendy Johnson nimbly steers her combine through a slew of golden ripe soybeans on a bluebird late September day. Like many farmers, she banters about topics ranging from high input costs and tariffs to stubbornly stagnant commodity prices. Then the Charles …

Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa Music Festivals See Huge Price Jump

Nothing brings me more happiness than being in a crowd of music fans listening to a live performance of our favorite band, and we are lucky enough to be close to some of the best music festivals on Earth. But it's becoming increasingly expensive to …

Camp Ewalu opens anniversary weekend to the public

STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa — Camp Ewalu is hosting a weekend of public events Aug. 28-29 to celebrate its 65th anniversary at the camp's main site, three miles west of Strawberry Point. Minnesota folk singer-songwriter Peter Mayer will perform an outdoor …

Ted Cruz, Jamie Raskin to visit Iowa as campaigns heat up

CEDAR RAPIDS — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and country singer Lee Greenwood will join Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson later this month for the Marion Republican’s sixth annual BBQ Bash fundraiser as she campaigns for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat. The Aug. 29 …

Photos: Relive the AJR concert at Iowa State Fair Grandstand

Wartburg Choir lands one of 6 spots at top national choral event

WAVERLY, Iowa — The Wartburg Choir has been selected as one of only six college or university choirs to perform at the 2027 ACDA National Conference in Minneapolis. The choir will perform March 8 at 11:45 a.m. and 4 p.m. This marks the second time in 10 …

'A Death in Dobrovny' Connects a Soviet Era Killing to a Dark Reckoning 65 Years Later

Ted Sink blends noir, psychological suspense, past-life memories, addiction, and karmic justice in a thriller spanning Soviet Russia and Florida. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ted Sink crosses decades …

Chris Tucker & Friends Show & Golf Tournament Aug. 22nd & 24th

The Chris Tucker Foundation Announces 2026 Celebrity Golf Tournament Weekend, Chris Tucker & Friends Comedy Show, Aug 22nd & Celebrity Golf Tournament, Aug 24th ATLANTA, GA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

Zae CPE Presents 'Midnight Dialogue': A Late-Night Conversation of Love, Pain, Desire and Growth

Zae CPE’s Midnight Dialogue explores love, desire, heartbreak, trust and growth through intimate late-night conversations. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artist Zae CPE introduces Midnight Dialogue, a 16-track …

California Adventurer and Electronic Music Pioneer Dean De Benedictis Unveils Salvaging the Future, Third in His Trilogy

Dean De Benedictis releases the "Salvaging" trilogy's finale via Spotted Peccary Music—a bold journey exploring concepts of humanity, sound and singularity. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After three …

Steven Curtis Chapman to Bring The Music of Christmas Tour Back to 11 Cities in 2026

Tour Celebrates 30 Years of the Beloved Christmas Album NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Steven Curtis Chapman’s The Music of Christmas Tour will return this holiday season, visiting 11 cities across the country and …

ASHLEY PAUL SURGES ON SMOOTH JAZZ RADIO AS 'I JUST HAD TO FALL' BECOMES ONE OF THE WEEK’S MOST-ADDED NEW RELEASES

Mediabase Top Gainer expands across iHeartRadio’s Smooth Jazz Channel, Smooth Jazz Network and major U.S. markets as Paul’s crossover momentum accelerates LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International billboard …

AI Event APP supporting Event Discovery, Ticket Savings and Transportation Ecosystem

NocturnalSD, RSVPPass and LimoHive Launch AI-Powered Event Discovery, Ticket Savings and Transportation Ecosystem LOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NocturnalSD, RSVPPass and LimoHive Launch AI-Powered Event Discovery …

SEU Worship Announces The Found in the Field Tour, Coming to Eight Cities this Fall and Spring

Following a Sold Out Summer Tour, SEU Worship Continues its Headlining Run with Nights of Worship, Community and Encounter NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following a sold-out summer tour, SEU Worship is hitting the …

AudienceView Builds Momentum with New Capabilities, Customers, and Platform Innovation

Continued platform innovation expands AudienceView’s capabilities across the live event journey. TORONTO, CANADA, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AudienceView accelerated its mission to deliver a fully connected audience journey in the first half …

Blues Way Brings Traditional Blues Together With a Previously Unreleased Tim Broad Recording Featuring Robbie McIntosh

Mehran Matin, Julyo & SF1 present a nine-track traditional blues album featuring Robbie McIntosh and a previously unreleased Tim Broad recording. DUBLIN, DUBLIN, IRELAND, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mehran Matin, Julyo & SF1 present …

Ember Shore Promo Code is 'RSVP' Special Release

Ember Shore Promo Code is "RSVP" Special Release LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ember Shores 2026 Redefines Destination Festivals with Agentic AI Integration and Exclusive Attendee Access Leading …

Paul Oakenfold Announces North American ‘Mission Underground’ Tour for October and November 2026

Electronic music pioneer launches 17-market tour across the United States and Canada with special guest The Crystal Method appearing on most dates NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global electronic music icon …

Ella Goodman Turns Teenage Frustration Into Empowerment With New Single “Stupid Games”

The rising singer-songwriter draws from personal experiences for a pop rock track about confidence, individuality and knowing when enough is enough LOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Singer-songwriter Ella Goodman …

Claudette King Honors Legendary Father B.B. King With New Single 'My Daddy Was A Blues Man' via Banner Records

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Claudette King released her first single after signing to Banner Records, “My Daddy Was A Blues Man”. Written by Bob Dellaposta, the powerful new track offers an intimate journey …

Joanne Shaw Taylor Turns Nostalgia Into Reflection on New Single 'The Girl That You Loved Before'

Latest new music from the Upcoming Studio Album The Trouble With Love, Out October 23rd via Journeyman Records NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- British blues-rock artist Joanne Shaw Taylor returns today with “The Girl …

Audrey Meigel Releases 'MY VIBRATION' as New Music Video Arrives Following Los Angeles Spotlight

The rising singer -songwriter turns middle school growing pains into an empowering new single and video, out now. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising singer-songwriter Audrey Meigel releases “My Vibration,” her …

Michael Stosic Announces Still a Brand New Love, Bringing a Meaningful Collection of Songs to a New Generation

Veteran musician and songwriter revisits a meaningful collection of songs that continues to celebrate timeless songwriting, love and the lasting power of music. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Musician and songwriter …

‘ACROSS LIGHT’ BY GRAMMY NOMINEE LAURENCE BAER EXPLORES FAITH, FAMILY, HEALING, CELEBRATING LIFE, & OUR RETURN TO GOD

Grammy-nominated songwriter Laurence Baer launches Across Light on August 21 with “This Holy Ground,” the first chapter in a 21-song musical journey. ELLICOTT CITY, MD, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Grammy-nominated …

Celebriffy Technologies Secures USPTO Patent-Pending Status for Face-ID Biometric Infrastructure, Powers SeatSpark &..

Secures USPTO Patent-Pending Status for Face-ID Biometric Infrastructure; Powers , SeatSpark US, Boletron.com.mx and Credimatrix Reverse credit auction. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Celebriffy …

Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Summary and Preview Cuts for Episode 9 have been released

SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The summary and preview cuts for Episode 9 of the TV anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia have been newly released. Written by Tomato Soup, the original manga, A Witch's Life …