Country / Folk News Monitoring

Meet the country music singer at the center of Kash Patel’s recent controversy

Kash Patel has been in the headlines across the past couple of weeks because of accusations that he used an FBI jet to fly to State College to watch his girlfriend perform prior to a Real American Freestyle event on Oct. 25. For folks who don’t know, Patel …

Chappell Roan insists she's 'not switching genres' after dropping country song The Giver

Pop star Chappell Roan says her new country song 'The Giver' is not indicative of her next album. By Lizzie Baker Thursday, March 13, 2025 8:00 AM By Lizzie Baker Thursday, March 13, 2025 8:00 AM Chappell Roan insists she is "not switching …

Country music legend dead at 74: ‘We lost a GIANT in the music industry’

John Wesley Ryles might not be a name that many modern country music fans know, but he certainly had his time at the top of the industry. His career got off to a start in the 1960s when he was still a teenager and he ran off a string of hits through the …

“David Gilmour openly accused Roger Waters of copying me”: The folk artist who missed stardom but won respect

Since the mid-60s progressive folk singer-songwriter Roy Harper has enjoyed a successful solo career and also collaborated with everyone from Pink Floyd and Peter Gabriel to Kate Bush and Led Zeppelin – but never quite reached the commercial heights of his …

Folk music from Devon and Newfoundland in Crediton concert

JJ’s Country Music Minute: Is Post Malone Playing On Thanksgiving and More

Inside how Nashville's creatives bridge country music, hip-hop culture

In 2024, 20% of the Recording Industry Association of America's gold- and platinum-selling albums and singles claimed Nashville's music industry in their development. That surge has balanced the music industry in unprecedented ways. There's no …

Country music star Kenny Chesney discusses East Tennessee connections in new book 'Heart Life Music'

Kenny Chesney releases his first book, "Heart Life Music," sharing personal stories from his upbringing in East Tennessee. KNOXVILLE, Tenn — It's a new chapter for legendary country music artist Kenny Chesney. "When he (Kenny) commits to …

Evening of folk music set Nov. 14

If you remember the folk music of the 50s, 60s and 70s… Back in the days before the pandemic, plans were developing for an evening of live folk music in North Platte. It’s been a while since then, but on Friday night, Nov. 14, the show will happen, with …

The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Phil Ochs Song Night

originally published: 11/03/2025 (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Phil Ochs Song Night on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Christ Congregation Church. Phil Ochs was at the core of the early 1960's Greenwich Village folk …

Carrie Underwood's country music history - the highest-certified female artist of all time

Carrie Underwood celebrates 95 million RIAA-certified units. WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Carrie Underwood performs "America the Beautiful" during the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in …

“A Total Disgrace” – FBI Director Kash Patel Responds To Travel Backlash Surrounding His Country Music Artist Girlfriend,...

FBI Director Kash Patel took to social media yesterday to respond to backlash surrounding his country music artist girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins. If the name Alexis Wilkins sounds familiar, there’s a good chance you know her in one of three ways. First, she’s …

Country Singer Jenny Tolman Opens Up About Being a Contestant on ‘The Road’: “It Was One of the Best Times of My Life”

Jenny Tolman is unequivocal when asked what she thought of being a contestant on a new country music singing competition TV show called The Road. "I loved it," she replied firmly when questioned about it during a recent interview with Wide Open …

Kash Patel Blasts Critics of His Alleged Use of FBI Plane To See Country Singer Girlfriend Perform

Kash Patel is upset with those who are criticizing his alleged use of an FBI plane to see his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, perform. FBI Director Kash Patel has pushed back hard against critics of his alleged use of an FBI jet to travel to see his girlfriend …

Fans Question Authenticity of Newly-Released Album Supposedly by Deceased "Gentle Giant" of Country Music

Don Williams died in 2017. He influenced stars as diverse and notable as Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, and Waylon Jennings, A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Williams was warmly lauded by the CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Kyle …

Kash Patel’s country singer girlfriend at centre of FBI jet row

For the second time this year, Kash Patel’s girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, has ended up in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Neither of them were really her fault. Ms Wilkins, a 27-year-old country music star, is at the centre of a media storm after Mr …

Heidi Newfield’s country music journey in vivid images

Country group Trick Pony, Keith Burns, left, Heidi Newfield, and Ira Dean, are at the Adelphia Coliseum in Nashville on Aug. 28, 2001, to announces the nominates for this year's CMA Awards show.Eric Parsons / The TennesseanKeith Burns, left, Heidi …

Storyteller Jim Croce played give and take with country music

When folk-soft rock singer Jim Croce died in a plane crash in 1973, his career as a musician had barely started. Since embarking on a musical career in 1966, he had only released five studio albums but still met with commercial success. Until 1972, he …

Country Singer Wins Halloween With Spciy Playboy/Dolly Parton Look: PHOTOS

Megan Moroney has the internet buzzing with her Halloween costume. PublishedNovember 3, 2025 1:10 PM EST•UpdatedNovember 3, 2025 12:46 PM EST Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Megan Moroney hit a home run with her Halloween costume, and did it while dipping …

The Rescue Train Celebrates Two Decades of Saving Animal Lives with 20th Annual ‘Race for the Rescues’

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Rescue Train Celebrates Two Decades of Saving Animal Lives with 20th Annual “Race for the Rescues” On Saturday, November 15, 2025, The Rescue Train proudly presents the …

Deadline Looms for Firms Servicing Biofuels Market to Reach Target Audience in Leading Trade Magazine

With 2026 expected to be a strong year for biofuels, reserve your spot in the upcoming winter print edition of Biobased Diesel® by Nov. 10. WARREN, MN, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After a slow growth year in 2025 for …

Michelin Star Restaurant Chef to Launch Luxury ‘Slow Stay’ Retreat in New Zealand

A New Zealand-based Michelin-starred restaurant chef will launch a multimillion-dollar luxury “slow stay” retreat to encourage visitors to go 'device-free'. KAITERITERI, TASMAN, NEW ZEALAND, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Michelin …

Illicit Tobacco to Drain US$11 Billion from ASEAN Budgets by 2028

New Report Shows Loss of Government Revenues Across ASEAN That Could Be Used to Build Hospitals, Schools and Finance Important Social Programs KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, November 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Southeast Asian governments are set to …

SureFlow Highlights the Role of Smart Cities in Europe’s Energy Transition at the G20-T20 Summit

European tech company advocates for inclusive innovation to help all municipalities meet EU climate goals through AI and IoT-driven solutions. UNITED KINGDOM, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This November 2025, the world’s major …

SureFlow Highlights the Role of Smart Cities in Europe’s Energy Transition at the G20-T20 Summit

European tech company advocates for inclusive innovation to help all municipalities meet EU climate goals through AI and IoT-driven solutions. UNITED KINGDOM, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This November 2025, the world’s major …

Beyond Performance: Nav Thethi’s Vision for a Purpose-Led, Sustainable, and AI-Ready Digital Future

Nav Thethi champions purpose-driven innovation, blending sustainability, education, and ethics to shape a more responsible digital future. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As organizations race to innovate in the …

Somerville: Historic Family Farm Stands Tall Against Dominion Energy in New Documentary on TheAmericanTable.org

Experience the true “David vs. Goliath” saga as the Grove family battles corp energy to save their historic Virginia farm — streaming now- TheAmericanTable.org WASHINGTON DC, VA, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TheAmericanTable.org …

Data Foundation Launches the 'People's Data 100'

Data Coalition Initiative will recognize national datasets delivering greatest value to Americans WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Data Foundation today announced the launch of the People's Data 100, …

Seasafe Homes featured on HGTV and Spectrum Bay News 9 for their Fast, Elevated Coastal Homebuilding

Seasafe Homes builds faster, storm resistant, elevated homes with two-site construction, helping Florida families rebuild stronger after coastal storms. INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Seasafe Homes, …

Pathfinder Wealth Consulting Partners with Alliance for Cape Fear Trees to Plant 25 Trees at Olsen Park

Celebrating two decades of growth, Pathfinder Wealth Consulting invests in a greener, more resilient future for the Wilmington community. WILMINGTON, NC, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Pathfinder Wealth Consulting marks …

Resource Depot Launches REthink REtail Holiday REsale – Encouraging Shoppers to Think Twice Before They Buy

Special Holiday Shopping Event Offers Festive, Pre-Owned Treasures and Sustainable Tips for the Season WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WHAT: This holiday season, Resource Depot invites the community to …

BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions opens new green hydrogen and fuel cell component production site

Investment demonstrates ECMS’s ambition to support the hydrogen economy with circular solutions that improve performance and reduce costs BUDENHEIM, GERMANY, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions …

CITI Program Expands Training Portfolio with Regulation of Cell Therapy Products Course

Comprehensive training explores FDA oversight and current Good Tissue Practices (cGTPs) for professionals in the cell, gene therapy, and biologics industries. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CITI …

Perfect Crates Expands Eco-Friendly Moving Bin Rentals to Westchester County, Redefining Sustainable Moving Beyond NYC

The eco-forward subdivision of Perfect Moving & Storage brings reusable bins and zero-waste packing solutions to more New Yorkers. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Perfect Crates, the eco-friendly …

Envu Opens New Innovation Hub in Germany, Advancing Global Leadership in Environmental Science Solutions

Langenfeld site unites biological testing, formulation and pilot plant operations to accelerate next-generation environmental science innovation. CARY, NC, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Envu, a global environmental …

Envu abre novo centro de inovação na Alemanha, promovendo a liderança global em soluções de ciência ambiental

A unidade de Langenfeld combina ensaios biológicos, formulação e operações em instalações-piloto para acelerar a inovação científica ambiental de última geração CARY, NC, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Envu, uma empresa …

Envu ouvre un nouveau centre d’innovation en Allemagne et renforce son leadership global en sciences de l’environnement

Le site de Langenfeld regroupe les fonctions clés de recherche et développement pour accélérer les solutions de science environnementale de nouvelle génération. CARY, NC, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Envu, société …

Envu eröffnet Innovationshub in Deutschland und stärkt die globale Führungsrolle bei umweltwissenschaftlichen Lösungen

Der Standort Langenfeld vereint zentrale F&E-Funktionen, um Umweltinnovationen der nächsten Generation zu beschleunigen. CARY, NC, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Envu, ein globales Umweltwissenschaftsunternehmen, das …

All UAE Tours Launches New Dune Buggy Dubai Experience and Celebrates 2,000 Google Reviews Milestone

DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- All UAE Tours, one of Dubai’s most trusted adventure tour operators, proudly announces the launch of its brand-new Dune Buggy Dubai Tours, offering thrill-seekers an unforgettable …