COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS

2025 Stand Up To Cancer Fundraiser Will Feature Dolly Parton And Host Sheryl Crow
The 2025 Stand Up to Cancer fundraiser will be hosted by Sheryl Crow and feature Dolly Parton, and is set to be broadcast from Nashville for the first time on August 15. This one-hour special will take place at The Pinnacle, a new 4,500 capacity venue ...
Jul 03, 2025

Lainey Wilson Injects Plenty Of Feeling Into Her New Single, "Somewhere Over Laredo"
Lainey Wilson's new single, "Somewhere Over Laredo," creatively references Judy Garland's iconic song, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," just with a modernized, countrified touch on The Wizard of Oz classic. Wilson co-wrote the track with Andy Albert, Tran...
Jul 03, 2025

Zach Bryan Surprise Releases Three Brand New Songs, Including "Streets Of London"
On Tuesday (July 1), Zach Bryan surprised fans by releasing three brand new songs, including "Streets of London," which he recently debuted at his historic Hyde Park shows. "Releasing a song Monday hope u guys don't hate it, recorded it at bowies old s...
Jul 03, 2025

Post Malone Falls Off Stage While Sharing A Toast With Fan During Arizona Show
During his recent Big Ass Stadium Tour stop at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, Post Malone unexpectedly fell off the stage while toasting with a fan in the audience. Despite the fall, Post continued the performance unharmed, and the fan took t...
Jul 03, 2025

Elle Sloan Releases Debut EP, 'What's Best For Me,' Building On Career Momentum
On Friday (June 27), rising country star Elle Sloan released her debut EP, What's Best For Me. The six-song collection follows a series of big breaks early in the career of the 22-year-old singer-songwriter, including being featured on the cover of TID...
Jul 02, 2025

Eric Church Will Livestream His Three-Night Stand At Red Rocks Exclusively On Nugs
Eric Church is set to livestream a trilogy of shows at Colorado's legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre from July 14 to 16 exclusively on Nugs, the live concert streaming platform. Church will curate distinct experiences for each show: "Eric Church vs. The ...
Jul 02, 2025

Show Cancelled On Willie Nelson And Bob Dylan's Outlaw Music Festival Tour After Storm Damages Instruments And Equipment
Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan's Outlaw Music Festival Tour faced a setback when a storm damaged gear during a stop in Missouri, leading to the cancellation of their Oklahoma show on Tuesday (July 1). The Sunday (June 29) concert at Thunder Ridge Nature A...
Jul 02, 2025

Kenny Chesney Thanks Fans For Honoring His Beloved Dog During His Sphere Residency
After concluding his historic Sphere Las Vegas residency, Kenny Chesney took to Instagram over the weekend to show his appreciation to fans who paid tribute to his late dog, Da Ruba Girl, by wearing t-shirts honoring her at his recent shows. The post f...
Jul 01, 2025
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS

Firework goes off in basement of Sheboygan County home, one injured
HOLLAND, Wis. (WFRV) - The resident of a Sheboygan County home was injured after a possible firework was discharged in his basement. Deputies with the Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office say they were called to a home on South Pine Beach ...

Fourth of July celebrations prompt multiple fireworks-related calls for Appleton FD
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - The Appleton Fire Department responded to multiple calls overnight on the Fourth of July due to improper disposal of fireworks. Overnight, the Appleton Fire Department stated it was called to multiple dumpster fi...

No major injuries in Manitowoc 3-vehicle crash, SUV flips on its side
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities reported no major injuries following a three-vehicle crash in Manitowoc just before midnight on the Fourth of July, where an SUV flipped onto its side. Around 11:40 p.m. on Friday, July 4, the Manito...

Where and when are lightning deaths most common in the U.S.?
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Since 2006, almost 500 people have been killed by lightning strikes in the U.S., according to the National Lightning Safety Council. Only five states have not recorded a lightning death during that time: Alaska, Delaware...

Nearly 368,000 pounds of turkey bacon recalled over possible listeria
Nearly 368,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products are being recalled over possible contamination with listeria bacteria that can cause food poisoning, federal health officials said Wednesday. No illnesses have been confirm...

Improperly thrown away fireworks leads to garage fire in Fond du Lac home
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) - On the Fourth of July, firefighters were called to a home in Fond du Lac after fireworks incorrectly thrown away caused a fire in the garage. The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office got a 911 call reporting a ...

27 confirmed dead in Texas flooding; two dozen girls missing from camp
(NewsNation) - At least 27 people, 18 adults and nine children, were killed by flash flooding after torrential rains rapidly pushed the Guadalupe River over its banks. Between 23 and 25 girls from Camp Mystic who had been staying near t...

Actor Julian McMahon dies after private battle with cancer
Actor Julian McMahon, known for his roles in FBI: Most Wanted, the 2000s Fantastic Four films, Nip/Tuck, and Charmed, has passed away after a private battle with cancer. The news was first reported by Deadline. "Julian loved life. He l...