Nashville notes: Cassadee Pope's off Broadway + Crystal Gayle plays Ireland

Cassadee Pope will star in the new off-Broadway show Rolling Thunder. The “part rock concert, part documentary” about “young soldiers caught in the abyss of the Vietnam War” will give its first performance July 10 at New World Stages.
Dierks Bentley brings you Broken Branches bourbon

Disney/Scott Kirkland Dierks Bentley is hoping you’ll have a drink to celebrate his new album. He’s launching his own ROW 94 Broken Branches bourbon — which takes its name from the album — in partnership with Green
Lainey Wilson, Dierks Bentley and Ashley McBryde celebrate The Fourth in America

Courtesy CNN Lainey Wilson, Dierks Bentley, Ashley McBryde and The War and Treaty will all celebrate America’s 249th birthday with performances on CNN. You can tune in July 4 at 7 p.m. ET to watch The Fourth
Oak-infesting insect found in Novato

An invasive beetle has penetrated the Marin County limits—and local agricultural watchdogs are on high alert. The Mediterranean oak borer, an invasive insect that primarily feeds on white oaks, was recently detected in Novato. The Marin County Agricultural
How popular is Luke Combs? Just take a look at this list

Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry Luke Combs is now the only country artist in history to have four Diamond-certified singles. “She Got the Best of Me” is his latest hit to move 10 million units or more, following

The commute between Marin and Solano counties could see some light at the end of the traffic-jammed tunnel, as state transportation officials lobby for $73 million in funding to widen Highway 37. California Transportation Commission staff is
Mitchell Tenpenny books legendary show for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Disney/Scott Kirkland Mitchell Tenpenny will open the 2025 Concert for Legends at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Canadian rock band Nickelback will headline the Aug. 3 show that’s part of Enshrinement Week for
RCU Community Fund raises $31k for local music programs

Birthday cheer was the order of the day at the third annual Birthday Benefit Bash, as the Redwood Credit Union’s recent fundraising event for its community fund raised more than $31,000 for North Bay youth music programs.
Warren Zeiders will 'Ride the Lightning' for ESPN's 'Saturday Night Lacrosse'

Todd Owyoung/NBC The Premier Lacrosse League has named Warren Zeiders its music ambassador for the 2025 season. The former college lacrosse player’s song “Ride the Lightning” will serve as the soundtrack for ESPN’s Saturday Night Lacrosse. “Lacrosse is
Brian Kelley's no Mad Scientist Monster, but he does have a new look + new momentum

Taylor Hill/WireImage If you’ve seen Brian Kelley lately, you know he’s sporting a little more of a clean-cut vibe, thanks to both his wife and the weather. “A little summer cut, man, just to switch it up,