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Kane Brown Details His Experience With Racism in Country Music

Kane Brown’s rise in country music wasn’t always a breeze.   The “Miles On It” singer recently reflected on the early days of his career, detailing the racism he faced from certain songwriters in the industry. “I won’t say his name because I don’t want to …

Men of Worth bring Irish, Scottish folk music to unique venue in PT

By Kirk Boxleitner Brigid’s Loft in Port Townsend is perhaps not as widely known as a musical venue as others in town, but one Scots-Irish performing duo loved playing there so much, they’re returning. Scotsman Donnie “Large” Macdonald and Irishman James …

Country Singer Pat Green in Concert in Louisiana Friday Night

Lake Charles, Louisiana (KNGT-FM) - If you're looking for things to do in Southwest Louisiana over the next few weeks, you don't have to look very far. This weekend, Pat Green will be live in Lake Charles, and we've got everything you need to …

Country music star’s fans praying after she shares frightening health news

Fans of country music star Ashley Cooke are sending prayers and well-wishes after she recently announced that her family is going through a series of health struggles that includes her recently being diagnosed with a serious heart issue. The 28-year-old …

Kane Brown Opens Up About The Racism He Faces In Country Music

Kane Brown is opening up about the racism he has faced in country music. The father of three reveals that some people have refused to write with him, at least in the beginning, because of the color of his skin. Videos by Wide Open Country "I remember— …

Kane Brown Details the Racism He’s Experienced in Country Music: “He Wouldn’t Write With Me Because I’m Black”

Kane Brown’s experience in the country music business hasn’t always been positive. The singer was a guest on Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast, and revealed that he’s experienced racism as a Black artist in country music. “I remember—I ain’t gonna say a name …

Reclaiming country music's Black history

By BILL CASTANIER When you think about country music, you think white. But Alice Randall moved to Nashville in 1983 as a young Black songwriter fresh from Harvard to change that dynamic. “For 20 years, I lived in Nashville working with mainstream white …

Scots folk singer slams Aberdeen City Council over arts venue funding

Singer and songwriter Iona Fyfe, who is from Huntly, a small town north-west of Aberdeen, told The Herald: “It is really concerning that Aberdeen City Council has chosen not to support Aberdeen Arts Centre with funding from its contingency budgets.  “It …

Country music star refunds fans after ending show 3 songs in: “I can’t sing anymore’

The good news for Darius Rucker fans who showed up to his concert Saturday night in Atlantic City is that they got to hear “Wagon Wheel.” And that got to hear Rucker sing the hit for free. That is also part of the bad news because they got “Wagon Wheel” …

‘Because You’re Mine’ Brings Country Music Love Stories to Life

Allison Kelly and Matt Cusack will be at Passage Theatre Aug. 1-2. (Photo by Priscilla Runion.) Broadway performers work in a relatively small circle of professionals. If you are on the scene for any length of time, chances are that you will cross paths …

Country music star reveals racism he’s faced in industry: ‘I confronted them’

Kane Brown revealed recently he’s had to deal with racism in the country music industry. Brown, the “Heaven” singer, told Jake Paul on the "Impaulsive Podcast“ about instances without giving names. “I remember — I ain’t gonna say a name because I don’ …

Folk music legend launches new album in St.Leonards

Bonnie Dobson a famous Canadian singer songwriter in the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960s, is back with a much younger group The Hanging Stars and recorded an album ‘Dreams’ of ‘plangent keening country rock and folksy blues’, launched at ‘The …

Tribute to Patsy Cline by Lisa Layne at FC Country Music Club Opry

LA GRANGE — The Fayette County Country Music Club will host their monthly opry on Monday, July 21, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in La Grange. This show will be a tribute to the late and great Patsy Cline with Lisa Layne. The show starts at 7 p.m. and …

Country singer taking a break after 'very difficult' time

ShareSave Lisa McHugh posted the health update on social media Country music singer Lisa McHugh has been diagnosed with functional neurological disorder (FND) after a "very difficult couple of weeks in hospital". Posting on social media on …

Country singer Lisa McHugh shares neurological disorder diagnosis

Irish country music singer Lisa McHugh has shared that she has been diagnosed with a neurological disorder, which caused her to lose function in her legs.The singer-songwriter recently learned that she has Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) after “an …

Suffering from Brugada syndrome, Ashley Cooke releases new song 'the hell you are'; what's the rare genetic disorder the ...

Rising country music star Ashley Cooke has released her latest single, “the hell you are,” a powerful breakup anthem, just days after revealing she’s been diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening heart condition called Brugada syndrome. The 28-year-old …

Argentine Folk Singer Luvi Torres Dies at 36

Argentine folk singer and composer Luvi Torres has died at age 36, the National Institute of Music confirmed in a public message of condolences to her family and friends. A Path of Self-Healing Over Medicine Diagnosed with cancer in 2023, Torres rejected …

24-Year-Old Country Singer Suddenly Killed in Tragic Pickup Truck Accident

Tragedy recently struck the country music world this week. Brazilian country singer Felipe Silva was recently involved in a pickup truck accident. According to reports, last Saturday, Silva was standing in the back of the pickup truck in question when the …

JJ’s Country Music Minute: Kane Brown Talks Racism in Country Music, Pat Green’s Texas Benefit, A New ZBB Album and More

90210 Universal Foundation Strengthens Global Mission: Appointing Mr. Robert Rad as Honorable Universal Legacy Advisor

Global Celebration Begins To mark this pivotal moment in the Foundation’s journey, an exclusive private dinner will be held in Beverly Hills this December. BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- *Beverly Hills, …

One Take, the Your Gray Matters successful podcast, accomplishes milestone

One Take: Because Life has No Rehearsal completes 40 episodes. A labor of love, One Take features amazing people over 55 who have totally reinvented their lives CORAL GABLES, FL, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With 40 …

Religious freedom advocates urge Armenia to end attacks on church

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian Solidarity International (CSI) has joined with other religious freedom advocates in calling on the Armenian government to end its persecution of the Armenian church. In a …

Dubai-Based Startup Partfinder UAE Announces Expansion into Saudi Arabia, India, and the UK Following Regional Success

Partfinder UAE is transforming car part buying with tech-powered convenience, verified sellers — and now expanding into Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UK, and India. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dubai, UAE – …

Rellevate Partners with Catholic Relief Services to Enhance Aid Disbursement Globally

Rellevate and Catholic Relief Services partner to enhance secure, efficient global aid disbursement, leveraging innovative fintech for vulnerable populations. STAMFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rellevate, a fintech …

Press Release: American Management University Offers 66 Free Online Short Courses

UPLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Management University (AMU) is pleased to announce the launch of 66 free online short courses available to everyone. These courses aim to empower individuals, support community …

Vistatec CMO Simon Hodgkins to Share AI Strategy at Unleash AI for Business Summit

DUBLIN, DUBLIN, IRELAND, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the Unleash AI for Business Summit will bring together founders, marketers, and operators from high-growth companies to share practical, proven AI strategies. …

Circle CVI Releases Advanced Automation with New EVAR, TEVAR, Carotid & Peripheral Modules for Interventional Planning

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Circle Cardiovascular Imaging, the global leader in advanced cardiac imaging, today announced the expansion of its Interventional Planning Suite, introducing cutting-edge AI automation …

Restaurant Asia 2025 - Insightful Dialogues, Strategic Alliances and Innovative Solutions

F&B Industry Gathers at the Premier Foodservice & Ho.Re.Ca. Showcase in Singapore 16 to 18 July 2025 | Marina Bay Sands, Singapore SINGAPORE, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Co-organised by the Restaurant Association of Singapore ( …

Eminent Journalist Bankole Thompson Launches 'Voices of the Unheard' Tour of Communities Facing Manacles of Injustice

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A regional initiative, "Listening to the Voices of the Unheard," a tour of organizations that are committed to helping economically challenged communities and those in need …

Refining the Controversy of MAiD, Chronic Suffering, and Chronic Pain; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada

The society and stakeholders of the MAiD system must clarify MAiD's impact on chronic suffering and chronic pain; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Canada is one of the few …

Behavioral Health Link and Recovery Innovations Announce Historic Partnership to Transform Crisis Systems Nationwide

Five Lanes Crisis Partners Approach to Provide Unprecedented Consulting Power Across All Five Core Elements of Crisis Response ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As states, counties and cities across the nation urgently …

K10 Vision Accelerates Global Growth - Tripling H1 Revenues on an Expanding International Footprint

K10 Vision's Expanding Market Share Creates a New Force in the World of Audit Management Software LEEDS, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- K10 Vision, a leading provider of AI-enabled Audit Management technology, today …

AMU Strengthens Global Recognition with Latest Accreditation Achievements

UPLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Management University (AMU) continues to enhance its international credibility and educational standards through significant new accreditation milestones. Demonstrating a …

Celebrate Achievement: AMU's 2025 Graduation Ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City

UPLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Management University (AMU) is proud to announce its highly anticipated 2025 graduation ceremony, taking place at the iconic Grand Hotel Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on …

Bangladeshi-Canadians Organize Human Chain in Vancouver On July 20th To Denounces Violence in Gopalganj, Bangladesh

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Justice Network Foundation, along with members of the Bangladeshi-Canadian community, will host a human chain demonstration at the Vancouver Art Gallery. The event is being …

Daryna Kulich Shines in Hollywood While Honoring Her Ukrainian Roots

A Story of Resilience, Culture, and the Pursuit of Dreams in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ukrainian-born dancer and actress Daryna Kulich is making waves in Hollywood, not only with her talent …

Royal Cyber Launches AgenticAI – The Autonomous Framework Powering the Future of Intelligent Digital Commerce

Royal Cyber announces the launch of AgenticAI, an intelligent automation framework designed to revolutionize how modern retailers and B2B enterprises operate. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Royal Cyber Launches AgenticAI …

Mamoth Partners with Evertreen to Champion Reforestation Efforts

Collaboration Drives Elevated Environmental Impact Through Strategic Vision and Sustainability Initiatives BERWICK, PA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mamoth, a leading electronics recycling and data destruction company with …

WORLD-RENOWNED CHEFS EDDIE GARZA AND IVÁN CASTRO JOIN FORCES IN FAVOR OF ANIMAL HEROES IN MEXICO CITY

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two of the most renowned names in the culinary world united for a cause that promoted compassion, sustainability, and social responsibility. Chef Eddie Garza, internationally …