The Fire Within

You might say that Jennifer Gray Thompson, a Sonoma resident helping communities rebuild after life-changing wildfires and megafires, was destined for this line of work. But with her mission rooted in community disaster, she continues to suffer
Nashville notes: Jo Dee Messina on PBS' 'National Memorial Day Concert' + Craig Morgan's tour
Jo Dee Messina will appear on the historic National Memorial Day Concert presented by PBS on Sunday, May 28. The special airs at 8 p.m. ET. Visit pbs.org/national-memorial-day-concert for more information. Craig Morgan has announced his God Family Country Tour 2023. Tickets go on
Make your own bandanas at the Country Music Hall of Fame
Raymond Boyd/Getty Images Going to be in Nashville on Saturday, June 3? Then be sure to pop by the Country Music Hall of Fame. Besides its wide array of must-see exhibits, the museum will be hosting a special
Meet the Dennings: Travis Denning and Madison Montgomery are married

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Travis Denning and his longtime girlfriend, Madison Montgomery, have said “I do.” Travis and Madison married on Saturday, May 20. The couple shared a photo of their big day on Instagram, with Travis writing, “Not a bad Saturday
11 weeks later, Morgan Wallen's 'One Thing at a Time' is still number one

Courtesy of Big Loud Records Morgan Wallen‘s latest album, One Thing at a Time, has topped the Billboard 200 albums chart for 11 weeks in a row. According to Billboard, Morgan’s One Thing at a Time is the first album to claim the number one spot for its
Winners of 2023 Best of the North Bay Awards Celebrated in Rohnert Park

Nearly 300 business and community leaders were feted May 18 at the 34th annual Best of the North Bay awards. The readers’ choice contest, hosted by NorthBay biz magazine, was celebrated at Sally Tomatoes in Rohnert Park,
Tyler Hubbard's “Dancin'” at number one
Courtesy of EMI Records Nashville Tyler Hubbard‘s “Dancin’ In The Country” is number one on the Mediabase country chart. This marks Tyler’s second chart-topper as a solo artist and his career 21st as one-half of Florida Georgia Line. “Having a second No.
Miyoko’s Creamery, Ousted Former CEO/Founder Drop Legal Claims

Miyoko Schinner, ousted a year ago from the Miyoko’s Creamery company she founded, and her former Petaluma-based creamery have dropped their legal claims against each other and released a joint statement applauding Schinner as a pioneer in
Kenny Chesney on Old Dominion surprise: “Nobody pulls one over on me”

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Old Dominion surprised Kenny Chesney onstage during his show in Evansville, Indiana, on Saturday, May 20. The five-men group appeared during the opening of Kenny’s “Save It For A Rainy Day,” with lead singer Matthew Ramsey ditching his walking cane for
Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban shine on 'American Idol' finale

ABC/Eric McCandless Country music was well represented on the American Idol season 21 finale on Sunday, May 21. Ex-judge and music superstar Keith Urban returned to the Idol stage to mentor finalists Iam Tongi, Megan Danielle and Colin Stough. Keith also performed his jubilant song “Wild Hearts,” while Iam,