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South Star: Large scale music festival coming to Huntsville from producers of Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza
Get ready Alabama, a new music festival that is being hailed as one of the largest in the south is coming to Huntsville this Fall. The event is set to take place at the city's sprawling John Hunt Park complex and according to promoters will feature "nostalgic pop and rock anthems."
Award winning singer and songwriter Riley Greene got some exciting news recently. The Jacksonville native has been selected to be the Grand Marshal of the 14th Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix.
An Auburn student nailed a 94-foot full length of the court putt to win a free Toyota at the local dealership. Connor Boyle nailed the tremendous putt, which spanned from one baseline all the way to the other end of the court, during the timeout promotion that Auburn has been running all season. He is […]
A massive party is about to sweep across the South this summer. A seven-stop tour from the producers of the blockbuster Rock The South festival will make its way to Mobile, Alabama on June 21 and 22 in what will become another annual staple for country music: Rock The Country – a festival for the […]
Former Alabama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is a man of many talents. Tagovailoa, who is a noted ukulele player and also played the guitar for the Manning brothers on a Monday Night Football broadcast this past season, was on stage out in Las Vegas playing the guitar for legendary country singer Darius Rucker. Anyways, here’s […]
Tuscaloosa had a very special visitor this week, with supermodel Kendall Jenner visiting the town as a part of a promotion of her 818 tequila brand. Just got margs with Kendall Jenner at @innisfreettown 🪩 pic.twitter.com/e1rMT2UgkO — sierra 💞 (@omgilysierra) February 6, 2024 Five days ago, the popular Tuscaloosa bar Innisfree teased a “huge secret” […]
Country music lost one of its biggest stars on Monday night as Oklahoma native Toby Keith passed away at the age of 62. Keith had been battling stomach cancer, having made the announcement of his illness back in 2022. Keith rose to fame in the 1990s after relocating from Oklahoma, where he worked in the […]
WWE’s SmackDown came to Legacy Arena in Birmingham on Friday night and was met with a surprise appearance by former WWE superstar Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. The shock was met with the revelation that The Rock will face off against Roman Reigns for the main event at WrestleMania XL in Philadelphia coming up in April. […]
It was announced this week that the Alabama-based ‘Rick and Bubba Show’ would be ending after 30 years on the air. Rick Burgess and Bill “Bubba” Bussey have been bringing listeners laughter, tears, faith, sports commentary, and everything in between since 1994. But how did the two get their start before bringing a show seen […]
After three decades of laughter, authenticity, perspective, personality and community, the iconic radio duo Rick & Bubba announced that 2024 will be final year of their trademark show. Rick Burgess and Bill “Bubba” Bussey first teamed up in 1994. Now, after 30 years together, they announced their Alabama-based ‘Rick and Bubba Show’ will be coming […]
A new, popular miniseries available on AppleTV+, Masters of the Air, follows the US Army Air Forces' 100th Bombardment Group, known as the "Bloody Hundredth", during World War 2. The "Bloody Hundredth" throughout its combat, contained airmen from Alabama, many of whom perished in the line of duty.
The Rocket City's beloved Orion Amphitheater is celebrating its second anniversary of operation. The Orion, since opening its doors in 2022, has been bringing music, entertainment, festivals, and fun to the Tennessee Valley.
Alabamians are finally getting a look at what the highly anticipated Star Amphitheatre in Birmingham may look like upon completion. Renderings of the new venue were released for the first time this week and left many in the state eager and excited to take in a show at the Star.
Alabama craft distilleries, like their microbrewery cousins, are sprouting up across the state. In addition to John Emerald Distilling, which became the first legal whiskey-maker since Prohibition when it barreled its inaugural batch in 2013, seven other distilleries are now open with at least one more in the works. The raw material that these artisans […]
One simple observation can be quickly drawn from the appearance of the Sphere, the newest and most ambitious entertainment venue on the planet. The Sphere has become a phenomenal, visible landmark near the Las Vegas strip. The outward appearance and shape could draw a parallel to Epcot at Disney World. But, the truth is there […]
The University of Alabama at Birmingham's Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center has announced that it will be premiering nine new performances and events this coming year.
Bunkers, Auburn’s first-of-its-kind cocktail bar, restaurant, and indoor golf simulator, has just opened. The concept was developed by Plainsmen Consulting, the team behind many of Alabama’s well-known establishments including Collins Bar, Cayo Coco, and Local Roots. The beverage menu, created by award-winning beverage director Josh Schaff, showcases unique spins on familiar cocktails like the Frozen […]
Behind the red “Alabama” banner at the front of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, viewers will see a maroon and white banner touting the “Alabama A&M University Marching Maroon and White Showband of the South” when the long-storied parade steps off Thursday morning. The Bulldogs are the first Historically Black College and University to be […]
After another record breaking Rock the South this year, the producers of the event have announced that beginning in April 2024 they won't just be rocking the south anymore, they will be rocking a large portion of the entire country as well.
The 2024 Rock the South lineup has officially been announced. Among the group of performers are some of country music's biggest names including the festival's headliners Eric Church, HARDY, and Jelly Roll.
As one of the most popular Tuscaloosa bars, Gallette’s is known for being one of the go-to spots on game day and just about every other weekend in the Druid City. And now, the bar which has been open since 1976, is paying homage to its most famous drink with a 5-foot tall sculpture of […]
Alabama born country music star Riley Greene joined Team Polaris rodeo champion, Tyson Durfey, for the most recent edition of Polaris' "Cowboy Code," a two-part series about the men's backgrounds focusing on hard work, respect for community, and stewardship of the land.
The roster of songwriters and performers for a tribute to Randy Travis in Huntsville includes hitmakers and some of the country music legend’s favorite rising stars. The show is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 24 at Huntsville’s Von Braun Center and will feature artists singing Travis’ hits. Tickets for “A Heroes & Friends Tribute to […]
It will be all things bean next weekend at the annual Alabama Butterbean Festival. Downtown Pinson is the site for the family-friendly event Oct. 6–7. Admission is free. “The festival just gets better every year, and 2023 will be no exception,” said Ronnie Dixon, executive director of the Clay-Pinson Chamber of Commerce. “We’ve put something […]

