Merle Haggard News

Justin Kemp Band Releases New Country Single 'Legends Never Die'

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 6, 2020

The Justin Kemp Band released their new country single 'Legends Never Die' on December 20, 2019.

Jim Halsey Honored With Memorial Hall Renaming In Independence, Kansas

by Kaitlin Milligan — December 20, 2019

Legendary music impresario and manager Jim Halsey is celebrating more than 70 years in the entertainment industry.

Steven John Simon Releases Debut EP STORY TO TELL

by Kaitlin Milligan — December 16, 2019

Steven John Simon, rising country artist released his debut EP 'Story To Tell' on December 13, 2019.

Graham Reynolds to Release New Album MARFA: A COUNTRY & WESTERN BIG BAND SUITE

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 21, 2019

Austin, Texas based composer and bandleader Graham Reynolds, known for his original scores for Richard Linklater films (A Scanner Darkly, Bernie, Before Midnight) as well as artistic collaborations across a wide array of mediums, fuses musical languages and communities together with a new studio

Breakout Country Artist Steven John Simon Releases Debut EP STORY TO TELL

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 20, 2019

Steven John Simon, rising country artist released his debut EP 'Story To Tell' for pre-order on November 15th.

Americana Singer-Songwriter Patsy Thompson Releases New Christmas Song 'I Think About You'

by Sarah Jae Leiber — November 18, 2019

“I Think About You” is a country sing-along upbeat Christmas song about not being with someone you love during the holidays.

THE WIZARDS OF WINTER Comes to Spencer

by Stephi Wild — November 13, 2019

Just in time for the holidays The Wizards of Winter appear at Spencer Theater Friday, November 22 at 7 p.

Willie Nelson & Family, Alison Krauss, and More to Perform at MerleFest 2020

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 12, 2019

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the initial lineup for MerleFest 2020, which will be held April 23-26.

King Center Announces Nine New Shows

by A.A. Cristi — November 11, 2019

King Center has announced nine new shows for its 2020 season.

James Wesley Presented William and Allene Guthrie Van Meter Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award

by Abigail Charpentier — November 11, 2019

Mound Valley, Kansas nativeand Traditional Country music performer and James Wesley, was recognized by Labette Community College, in Parsons, KS, during the 22nd Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, November 1st and presented the William and Allene Guthrie Van Meter Outstanding Alumni

The Big Damn Blues Revolution Tour Announces Special Guests

by Sarah Jae Leiber — November 4, 2019

The Big Damn Blues Revolution Tour brings together three amazing artists who are master musicians and showmen.

Chris Catalena Debuts 'Fool' With Ghettoblaster

by Sarah Jae Leiber — October 30, 2019

Rooted in Austin and currently based in Los Angeles, Chris Catalena is the true outlaw country-folk musician of his generation.

Graham Reynolds Announces New Album MARFA: A COUNTRY & WESTERN BIG BAND SUITE

by Kaitlin Milligan — October 29, 2019

Austin, Texas based composer and bandleader Graham Reynolds, known for his original scores for Richard Linklater films (A Scanner Darkly, Bernie, Before Midnight) as well as artistic collaborations across a wide array of mediums, fuses musical languages and communities together with a new studio alb

Stoney's Rockin' Country Friday Concert Series Heats Up With Morgan Evans

by A.A. Cristi — October 23, 2019

Stoney's Rockin' Country, Las Vegas' #1 nightclub and country venue, is pleased to announce their upcoming concert line-up featuring some of country's hottest emerging stars including: Morgan Evans with Madison Kozak, Alyssa Micaella, Stephanie Quayle, Tim Montana and Yankton.