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Jason Aldean, Travis Tritt, Riley Green, Zach Top headline 2026 Rock the South lineup

Bud McLaughlin - October 7, 2025

DECATUR – To mark a new chapter of Rock the South in a new town, officials with the music festival have unveiled a lineup...

Sweet smells and sounds: WhistleStop BBQ Festival returns to MidCity

From combined reports - October 7, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – A 21-year North Alabama tradition, the WhistleStop BBQ Festival, returns this month to the MidCity District. Presented by the Apollo Coalition, the festival...

Country Music Hall of Fame’s ‘Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising’ exhibit to feature FAME Recording Studios

Tiffani Hill-Patterson - October 7, 2025

MUSCLE SHOALS — FAME Recording Studios will be featured in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s new exhibit, “Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm...

Rockin’ the River City: ‘Biggest Party in the South’ moving to Decatur

Bud McLaughlin - October 2, 2025

DECATUR -- After 14 years in Cullman, Rock the South is heading to the River City. Peachtree Entertainment announced today the popular annual summer music...

Huntsville tunes up for Tangled String Music & Arts Festival this weekend

From combined reports - October 2, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – The Tangled String Music & Arts Festival returns, bigger and better than ever this weekend. The festival at John Hunt Park brings two...

OLLI at UAH presents Microwave Dave in free program, celebrates Space Exploration Month

Ann Marie Martin - October 1, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – Stories from Huntsville’s iconic bluesman and a glimpse of the planning and training behind NASA missions will be featured during two special...

‘The President’s Own’ United States Marine Band to perform free concert in Florence

Staff reports - September 29, 2025

FLORENCE – For the first time in 10 years, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will return to Florence as part of its...

Women in Music Week wraps up with Melissa Etheridge & the Indigo Girls, Girl Jam, CulturA Festival, Jazz in the Park

From combined reports - September 19, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – After more than a week of electrifying performances and inspiring collaborations, Women in Music Week is preparing to take its final bow...

UAH Constellation Concert kicks off wide-ranging season of musical connections

Ann Marie Martin - September 17, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – From the world of Ravel to a Halloween techno treat to a celebration of all things reed, the University of Alabama in...

Sheffield-recorded ‘Highway Dreaming’ celebrates truckers with soulful tribute featuring Sweet Tea Trio

Bud McLaughlin - September 17, 2025

MONTGOMERY – To celebrate the "unsung heroes of America’s highways" during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, a group of Alabama-based musicians have dropped the...

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