The Gold Standard: NorthBay biz celebrates 50 years
The North Bay was a different place 50 years ago. Sonoma, Marin and Napa counties were emerging from their SF-bedroom-community identities to establish themselves as powerful regional centers of commerce. Business was conducted out of brick-and-mortar offices
Megan Moroney, Zach Top, Jelly Roll & more up for ‘Pollstar’ honors
Megan Moroney (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) Megan Moroney, Zach Top, Kenny Chesney and many more are in the running for the Pollstar Awards, as the magazine passes out honors for 2025’s best tours. Megan and Zach both vie
The Opry Goes Dolly as the icon turns 80
Dolly Parton (Jason Kempin/Getty Images) Dolly Parton will turn 80 on Jan. 19, and the Grand Ole Opry is planning a major celebration. For the fourth year in the row, the country music institution will put on
The inside scoop on Hudson Westbrook’s ‘Exclusive’ new EP
Hudson Westbrook’s ‘Exclusive’ (Warner Records Nashville) Hudson Westbrook‘s just revealed the cover art and track listing for his Exclusive EP, which arrives Jan. 23. The set leads off with the title track, “Exclusive,” and continues with “LMWYL,” “Lovin’
Petaluma Arts Center showcases Eames Ranch residency program
The craft-curious—and those fascinated by the way space can inspire the creative process—will make their way to the Petaluma Arts Center this winter for an innovative exhibit showcasing some of the Bay Area’s leading artists focused on
‘The Way I Am’: Luke Combs’ sixth album is coming in March
Luke Combs’ ‘The Way I Am’ (Sony) Luke Combs‘ new album, The Way I Am, will arrive March 20, the day before he kicks off his 2026 world tour. The 22-track record features the favorite “Sleepless in a
Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman outline parenting plan as divorce becomes final
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman at the 2025 ACM Awards. (Taylor Hill/WireImage) The divorce of Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman is now final, after court documents were filed on Tuesday. In documents obtained by ABC Audio, the
A decade later, Jon Pardi’s back with more boots
Jon Pardi’s “Boots Off” (MCA) From the man who brought you “Head Over Boots” and “Dirt on My Boots” comes another boots song. Jon Pardi‘s new radio single from his Honkytonk Hollywood album is “Boots Off.” “Third