Country / Folk News Monitoring

Donald Trump backs country music star who cursed out fan at show: ‘Go to his concerts’

Warren Zeiders has been in the headlines across the past week after cameras caught a crazy exchange between the singer and a fan at one of his shows. Zeiders accused the fan of flipping him off in the middle of a song before unleashing an expletive-filled …

Country music icon to play last show before retiring. Here’s when it is

And just like that, Alan Jackson’s career is down to just one final planned show. The country music singer wrapped up his next to last outing over the weekend in Tampa, and now the final scheduled date before his impending retirement from the road is set …

Award-winning country music singer coming to Univest Performance Center

QUAKERTOWN, Pa. — A country music singer who in the late 2000s had a five-times-platinum hit that won Song of The Year will perform at Univest Performance Center. Jamey Johnson, whose song "In Color" won Song of the Year from both the Academy of …

Donald Trump tells followers to go see country singer Warren Zeiders

For seemingly no reason, the US President hopped on Truth Social on Monday morning to praise country singer Warren Zeiders. ”Warren Zeiders is FANTASTIC. Go to his concerts, and ENJOY! DJT,”. Zeiders, who has a growing fan base, scored a Number One hit …

Country music star drops 16 pounds in 2 weeks: ‘I want to be my bodyguard’s bodyguard’

Kane Brown wants to be his “bodyguard’s bodyguard,” he said. As a result, the country music singer has lost 16 pounds in the last couple of weeks, he shared on social media. The “What Ifs” singer revealed the weight loss to fans via Instagram Stories. “ …

Tribute To Women Of Country Music Concert Coming To St. Mary’s College May 31

Photo Credit: St. Mary’s College of MarylandST. MARY’S CITY, Md. — A celebration of iconic female voices in country music is coming to Southern Maryland this May. Tribute to Women of Country Music will take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at the …

Skechers Has a Collab With John Deere: Here’s Where to Shop Sneakers for Country Music Festival Season

Enjoy a rare solo performance by legendary folk singer Karine Polwart at The Maltings in Berwick

Legendary Scottish folk singer Karine Polwart is returning to the main stage at The Maltings in Berwick this Saturday, May 3 at 7.30pm. 2025 marks 25 years since Karine Polwart embraced a full-time career as a Scottish folk singer and 20 years since she …

Wizz Jones, Croydon’s pioneer of folk music, has died aged 86

He gave lessons to Keith Richards, had Bruce Springsteen cover his songs and was copied by Eric Clapton. His Times obituary described him as a guitarist who ‘should have been superstar’ Major player: Wizz Jones was still performing music until earlier this …

Country music show coming to Minehead's Regal Theatre in May

The Legends of American Country Show will be at the Regal Theatre on Monday, May 5 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £25 for adults and £24.50 for concessions, and can be bought online at regaltheatre.co.uk or by calling 01643 706430. The award-winning show has been …

The banjo never left Obninsk

In 2003, Alexey Gvozdev’s music students were nominated for a Grammy and appeared on the television show “60 Minutes.” The group lost the Best Country Instrumental Award to the Dixie Chicks, but Bering Strait remains the only Russian band ever nominated in …

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Riley Green Extends Damn Country Music Tour

“I’m adding some new dates and bringing some of my Alabama friends with me,” Green shares. After a string of sold-out headlining shows across Canada earlier this year, Riley Green has announced the extension of his already successful Damn Country Music …

Country music acts Whiskey Myers and Riley Green to play fall OKC shows

Two hot country music acts have announced autumn Oklahoma City concerts at Paycom Center. Following a high-energy performance before an at-capacity crowd April 25 at the Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California, East Texas alt-country band Whiskey Myers …

On This Day in 1976, Bruce Springsteen Played the Grand Ole Opry—the Show That Made Country Music Famous

On this day (April 28) in 1976, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band played the Grand Ole Opry. Billed as the Show That Made Country Music Famous, and a rite of passage for many country artists, the Opry rarely hosts rock bands. Springsteen and his band …

Riley Green Extends ‘Damn Country Music Tour’

Riley Green. Photo: Matthew Simmons on behalf of Gildan Following his sold-out headline run in Canada, Riley Green has added eight dates to his “Damn Country Music Tour.” The U.S. leg of the tour is set to kick off on May 1 in Athens, Georgia. The recently …

‘American Idol’ Ryan Seacrest Wants Country Singer To Get Him A Girlfriend

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest is very busy with his different jobs. He has his radio job, Wheel of Fortune hosting duties and of course Idol. The television icon has never been married but has been in plenty of relationships. However, he’s been single …

Warren Zeiders slammed by fellow country artist for cursing at fan on stage

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Why Is Trump Posting About Country Singer Warren Zeiders?

The president commanded his followers on Truth Social to see the "Pretty Little Poison" singer in concert and "ENJOY!" Maybe he got him confused with Warren Zevon? On the same morning that news was circulating about the eclectic …

Business Awards UK 2025 Clean Energy Awards: Powering Progress in Renewables

DONCASTER, UNITED KINGDOM, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Business Awards UK is pleased to announce the winners and finalists of the 2025 Clean Energy Awards, recognising outstanding contributions across the UK’s clean and renewable energy …

Brookfield Renewable Announces Strong First Quarter Results

All amounts in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated BROOKFIELD, News, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX: BEP.UN; NYSE: BEP) (“Brookfield Renewable Partners”, "BEP") today reported financial results for …

Water On Demand Featured in Upcoming TV Series 'The Raise'

Highlighting creative solution to trillion-dollar water deficit CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Water On Demand Inc. (WODI), a fintech-focused company turning water systems into tax-leveraged assets, and American …

PV-Carport-Lösungen mit smarter Parkplatzverwaltung: Gorfion Green Energy und EnoPark starten strategische Partnerschaft

Kunden von Gorfion Green Energy und EnoPark können PV-Carports inklusive intelligenter Parkplatzmanagement-Software ohne Eigeninvestitionen realisieren. KONSTANZ, GERMANY, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Die Gorfion Green Energy und das …

PteroDynamics Exhibits at SOF Week 2025 Annual Conference for Special Operations Forces

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PteroDynamics Inc., an innovator in autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems, today announced that it is exhibiting at SOF Week 2025, the annual convention for …

Klean Industries Secures Global Patent Protection for End-of-Life Tire Pyrolysis Technology

International PCT Patent Reinforces Klean’s Leadership in Advanced Resource Recovery NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Klean Industries Inc. (“Klean”), a global leader in tire pyrolysis and circular economy solutions …

Edo Collaborates with Piclo to Bring Commercial Buildings into Connecticut Flexibility Marketplace

Edo and Piclo partner to bring flexible load from commercial buildings into Connecticut demand flexibility program. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Edo, a leader in demand flexibility and building energy …

Pando Electric Awarded $5.4 Million CEC Grant to Expand Multifamily Housing EV Charging Across California

Pando Electric wins $5.4M CEC grant to install 1,600+ EV chargers, bringing affordable, reliable charging to multifamily homes across California. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pando Electric, the fastest-growing …

Grimes Carbon Tech Says U.S. Can Produce Enough Rare Earths to Exceed Demand for the Next 1,000 Years

GCT to preview its proprietary technology on May 21, 2025 at 10 am EDT (GMT-4) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Green energy start-up, Grimes Carbon Tech (GCT) will preview its proprietary technology for turning existing …

Enact Solar Announces Strategic Partnership with Renusol

Partnership will Enable Solar Installers to Streamline Operational Efficiency and Reduce Costs Through Software Platform Integration PLEASANTON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Enact Solar, the award-winning intelligent …

A Leader In Hurricane Prediction, Weather 20/20 Predicts 20 Named Storms

Backed by 3 years of top-ranked accuracy, Weather 20/20 forecasts a high-impact 2025 hurricane season with major U.S. landfall threats. KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Weather 20/20, a global leader in …

Advanced Recycling Market estimated to reach US$3.783 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 13.08%

The advanced recycling market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 13.08% from US$2.046 billion in 2025 to US$3.783 billion by 2030. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new study published by Knowledge …

CustomWeather Launches a-la-carte Customized Daily Weather Reports

Construction, Energy, Outdoor Venues, Agriculture and Marine sectors can order weather reports and forecasts, delivered daily for pinpoint locations worldwide. MILL VALLEY, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CustomWeather, Inc. …

CustomWeather Launches a-la-carte Customized Daily Marine Reports

Offshore Platforms, Dredging, Marine Surveying and related marine sectors can order custom marine reports, delivered daily for pinpoint locations worldwide. MILL VALLEY, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CustomWeather, Inc. …

Smart Transformer Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth, Forecast, and Regional Insights 2024–2035

Smart Transformer Market was valued at USD 2.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.3% during the forecast period (2025-2035). INDORE, INDIA, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The market growth is recognized due to the …

Equinor sells the Peregrino field for USD 3.5 billion

Equinor Brasil Energia Ltda., a subsidiary of Equinor (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR), has entered into agreements(1) with Brazilian company Prio Tigris Ltda., a subsidiary of PRIO SA (PRIO3.SA) for a sale of its 60% operated interest in the Peregrino field in …

Equinor selger Peregrino-feltet for 3,5 milliarder USD

Equinor Brasil Energia Ltda., et datterselskap av Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE: EQNR), har inngått avtaler(1) om salg av sin egenopererte eierandel på 60 prosent i Peregrino-feltet i Brasil med det brasilianske selskapet Prio Tigris Ltda. (PRIO3.SA). PRIO, …

AXTAL’s OCXOs Offer Ultra-Low Noise and Jitter Over Wide Frequency Ranges

AXIOM ULN OCXO’s offer ultra-low, close-in phase noise and noise floor and reduced jitter; Ideal for radar, communication and RF measurement systems. BREA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Q-Tech Corporation, a leading global …

National Strand Strengthens Commitment to Buy America Initiatives with NTIA Map Inclusion

National Strand, a U.S. steel strand manufacturer, joins NTIA's BABA map and deepens its commitment to the Buy America initiative. BAYTOWN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National Strand, an American-owned and operated …

Hicks Partners Launches Ohio Energy Siting & Outreach Services for AI, Data Center, and Industrial Power Projects

Siting and community outreach to fast-track pipelines, power generation, and AI data centers COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hicks Partners has launched new Ohio-based energy siting and stakeholder outreach …