Walker County native and Grand Ole Opry member Lauren Alaina along with Mark Wills have been named headliners for the City of Fort Oglethorpe’s 2026 Labor Day at the Post celebration.
Fans of the legendary country music group Alabama are invited to Fort Payne for Alabama Fan Appreciation Week 2026, a three-day celebration of live music, songwriting, and special fan experiences.
The event will take place June 18 through June 20 in Fort Payne, the hometown of Alabama, bringing together fans for a weekend filled with music, memories, and Southern hospitality.
The celebration begins Thursday, June 18, with Teddy Gentry’s “Singing with the Stars” Talent Contest, showcasing rising talent while benefiting the DeKalb County Children’s Advocacy Center.
On Friday, June 19, Toast Fore the Jam returns with a laid-back golf event featuring four-person teams, music from a DJ, lunch, swag, and plenty of fun, Alabama-style.
Also on Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20, the Alabama Songwriters Showcase will bring award-winning Nashville songwriters to the stage to perform hit songs and share the stories behind them. The showcase will be hosted by Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry.
Organizers say tickets are limited for several events, and fans are encouraged to plan ahead.
A new performing arts venue bearing the name of Alabama music legend Randy Owen has officially opened on the campus of Jacksonville State University.
On Fire Concerts will present Rhonda Vincent, known as the Queen of Bluegrass, live in concert later this month in Rome.
The City of Henagar, Alabama on Sand Mountain is inviting the public to its annual May on the Mountain Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Classic country favorites are headed to Northwest Georgia as Shenandoah takes the stage at the Forum River Center in Rome on Friday, March 6, with special guest Kenny Whitmire.
In Nashville Wednesday night, country music’s biggest stars converged at the Bridgestone Arena for the 59th Annual CMA Awards — where one name dominated the show. Lainey Wilson was awarded the top honor, Entertainer of the Year, for the second time. She also took home Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year for her record Whirlwind.