A star-studded cast of country artists will come together for C’Ya On the Flipside, a benefit concert on Jan. 9 at the Grand Ole Opry House that will support the Troy Gentry Foundation. After Troy Gentry was killed in a helicopter crash on Sept. 8, 2017, his wife, Angie, helped launch the non-profit foundation that…… MORE
Maren Morris, Kane Brown, Lauren Alaina, Kelsea Ballerini, FGL & More to Perform at “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”
A handful of country stars will help ring in 2019 as part of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve event on ABC. Kelsea Ballerini, Kane Brown and Lauren Alaina will perform as part of the Hollywood lineup, while Maren Morris and Florida Georgia Line will showcase their skills from New Orleans. Dan + Shay will…… MORE
Billboard Reveals 2018’s Top 10 Country Artists, Singles, Albums & More
As 2018 begins to wind down, Billboard has released its top listening trends of the year, including the most-played country artists, singles, albums and more. Check out a few of Billboard’s Top 10 lists below. For more comprehensive lists, visit billboard.com. 2018 Top Country Airplay Songs “Heaven” | Kane Brown “Get Along” | Kenny Chesney…… MORE
Dierks Bentley Had to Have Jon Pardi on His Tour One Last Time Before Jon “Blasts Off Into Outer Space”
Dierks Bentley will get the bus wheels turning in 2019 with his headlining Burning Man Tour, which kicks off on Jan. 17 and makes more than 20 stops in Canada and the U.S. Joining Dierks on tour will be ’90s country cover band The Hot Country Knights, Tenille Townes and Jon Pardi, who is joining…… MORE
“Women Want to Hear Women With Elaina” Season 1 Review
I can’t believe Season 1 of Women Want to Hear Women is winding down. Since launching in June, we have completed 23 amazing episodes featuring some of the genre’s biggest names, rising stars and up-and-comers. Before we close Season 1 next week with a sit-down interview with Cam—I’m so excited—I thought it would be fun…… MORE
9 Days of Christmas with Bryan Jewelry and I-92
Bryan Jewelry of Prattville presents the 9 Days of Christmas on I-92 WLWI! 9 days of unique and stunning jewelry gifts to be given away. Plus, everyone gets entered into the grand prize drawing at the end of the contest for a Federic Doclos Necklace, valued at over $500!… MORE
Florida Georgia Line Reveals Release of New Album, “Can’t Say I Ain’t Country”
Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line revealed they will release their fourth studio album, Can’t Say I Ain’t Country, on Feb. 15. “We’re excited. In February, we’re releasing our fourth album,” said Tyler to Entertainment Tonight. “I think Feb. 15 is the official date, so we’re really excited. We’ve been working on…… MORE
Jewel to Receive 2019 Horatio Alger Award
Jewel Kilcher, better known to the music-loving world as singer/songwriter “Jewel,” has been named one of 13 recipients of the 2019 Horatio Alger Award. Bestowed annually to accomplished corporate, civic and cultural leaders from across North America, the award recognizes an individual’s ongoing commitment to higher education and generosity toward philanthropic endeavors. Past winners of…… MORE
Jimmie Allen Becomes First Country Artist Since 2008 to Return to Top Spot on Airplay Chart
After spending two week’s at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart (Nov. 24 and Dec. 1), Jimmie Allen’s “Best Shot” was bested by Kane Brown’s “Lose It” last week (Dec. 8). This week, “Best Shot” is back on top, making Jimmie the first artist in 10 years to have a single return to…… MORE
Kenny Chesney’s Tour Headed to The Wharf Amphitheater
I-92 WLWI welcomes Kenny Chesney with special guests David Lee Murphy and Caroline Jones to The Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach, Alabama!! It’s the 2019 Songs For The Saints Tour, and the concert is Saturday, April 27th at 8 PM. It’s perfect for making it a weekend on the beach! Tickets are priced $100 for the…… MORE
