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    Everyone Else Shall Remain Anonymous

    Before I even started writing this article, I had tears in my eyes. Not due to sadness, but because...

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    Taking Time to Reflect on What the Heart Wants

    During the years when I took a leave of absence from teaching line dance starting in July 2023 and...

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    Don’t Call It a Comeback

    It has been an entire year since I wrote an article here; time really does fly! I needed to...

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    The Drift

    February 2025 marks my seven year anniversary of writing these articles for Cleveland Country Magazine. I never know when...

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  • Signs From Heaven

    Every year I find the weeks leading up to Christmas a bittersweet time,...

  • Back to My Roots

    Since I’m currently not teaching line dance classes and rarely go out line...

  • My Memories of Kris Kristofferson

    When I was writing last month’s article, I heard the news that Kris...

  • Corners of My Mind

    Back in February of this year, I ran into a former line dance...

  • Bishop Road

    For those of you who have faithfully read my monthly articles, first let...

  • Gems in Greenville

    In May, I was cast in a play titled “Airport Encounters” written by...

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@lukecombs has been named one of TIME’s 100 Most I @lukecombs has been named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2026, landing on one of the four world covers for this year’s TIME100 list. 

Combs is one of six musicians to make the list which includes Noah Kahan, Keke Palmer and Hilary Duff. He joins fellow country artists, Dolly Parton, Miranda Lambert, Morgan Wallen and Kane Brown, all of whom made the list in years previous.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS STAPLETON Born on this day in HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS STAPLETON
Born on this day in 1978 in Lexington, Kentucky, was @chrisstapleton.
@rileyduckman makes his acting debut with @lukegri @rileyduckman makes his acting debut with @lukegrimes on @marshalscbs starting this Sunday, April 19. Green appears as troubled former Navy Seal, Garrett, who drops in on former SEAL Kayce Dutton (Grimes).
Check out this month's Country Dancing with Dori Y Check out this month's Country Dancing with Dori Yez. This month's Dori looks back on the past of line dancing in the area and her involvement. Find out more at ClevelandCountryMagazine.com
@dierksbentley was recently honored with the CMA F @dierksbentley was recently honored with the CMA Foundation Humanitarian Award during a CMA Songwriters Series performance at Racket NYC in New York City.

Presented by @cma CEO Sarah Trahern, the award honors an individual who has demonstrated humanitarian leadership through community involvement, financial support, personal volunteerism and advocacy., as well as, a strong commitment to meaningful causes that are important to the Country Music Association and the Country Music community.
@thomasrhettakins shared that he and his wife, @la @thomasrhettakins shared that he and his wife, @laur_akins are done having kids!
@hardy joined @morganwallen on the second night (A @hardy joined @morganwallen on the second night (April 11) of the Still The Problem tour at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, appearing as a surprise guest to perform “I'm A Little Crazy”. The performance marked a reunion for the duo on the opening weekend of the 2026 stadium tour.
@thefrontmenlive - Richie McDonald of @lonestaroff @thefrontmenlive - Richie McDonald of @lonestarofficial, Larry Stewart from @restlessheartband and Tim Rushlow of @littletexasband bring a long list of hits to @thecelestiatheater in Wadsworth on Thursday, July 30. Presale starts on Tuesday, April 14 at 10am and Public On Sale Date: April 16 at 10am at wadsworthsquareorg
@warrenzeiders will be performing at the @medinact @warrenzeiders will be performing at the @medinactyfair on Wednesday, August 5 at 8pm. Tickets will go on sale online on Friday, May 1 at 9am. (Link to fair website in comments), Fair Office (9am-4pm) and phone sales begin at 10am (330-723-9633).
Happy 29th Anniversary to @realtravistritt and his Happy 29th Anniversary to @realtravistritt and his wife, Theresa, who were married on April 12, 1997, in a ceremony held near Atlanta, Georgia.
@laineywilson's @netflix documentary "Keepin' Coun @laineywilson's @netflix documentary "Keepin' Country Cool" highlights her 14-year "overnight success" journey, from playing for free hot dogs to becoming a Grammy-winning artist. 

The documentary, which premieres on April 22, also covers her relationship with her fiancé, Devlin "Duck" Hodges, and her decision to prioritize her career while preparing for future motherhood.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY VINCE GILL Born on this day in 1957 HAPPY BIRTHDAY VINCE GILL
Born on this day in 1957 in Norman, Oklahoma, was Country Music Hall of Fame member @vincegillofficial.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt officially declared Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt officially declared July 8, 2026 as @tobykeith Day in the State of Oklahoma. The proclamation was handed to Toby's daughter, Krystal Keith, during the Oklahoma Film and Music Day event at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City.

She opened the ceremony by singing the national anthem in the second-floor rotunda before accepting the honor on behalf of her late father.

July 8, 2026, would have been Toby's 65th birthday.
Morgan Wallen kicked off the 'Still The Problem To Morgan Wallen kicked off the 'Still The Problem Tour' last night (April 10) at Minneapolis’s U.S. Bank Stadium (with a second show Saturday night). The Sold Out show opened with a video featuring popular podcaster Theo Von as Rick the stage manager, before Wallen's walkout to “Broadway Girls” with former Minnesota Viking and Hall of Famer Jared Allen.

Wallen was joined for the first show of the tour by Thomas Rhett, as well as, Vincent Mason and Gavin Adcock, who  joined Wallen onstage for “Up Down."
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@georgestrait sauntered to the stage at the @moody @georgestrait sauntered to the stage at the @moodycenteratx in Austin, Texas, last night (April 9) in his signature starched Wranglers and black Resistol hat and leading more than 15,000 fans through a two-hour, 28-song set singalong in his first show of 2026. It was a great start for the Country Music Hall of Fame member and recent Kennedy Center Honoree’s seven show season. 
 
“I see we got some cowboys out there tonight, I love it,” Strait gleamed midway through his setlist including so many of the icon’s 60 No. 1 hits. “I love seeing you cowboys out there because you bring the cowgirls with you; this song is for all you cowgirls,” he proclaimed before performing “How ‘Bout Them Cowgirls” from his 2007 album, It Just Comes Natural.
@ellalangleymusic's sophomore album, Dandelion, wa @ellalangleymusic's sophomore album, Dandelion, was officially released today. It has already reached the top spot on various charts and it is sure to be at the top for awhile. Not bad for an artist who followed her gut and provided a well earned victory lap with the release. Find out more about the album at ClevelandCountryMagazine.com
@sambarber_music has extended The American Route T @sambarber_music has extended The American Route Tour with a stop scheduled at @jacobspavilion in Cleveland on August 6th. Sign up for early access to pre-sale tickets now at sambarberlive.com
@officialalanjackson took to social media to annou @officialalanjackson took to social media to announce the birth of his second granddaughter.

"Denise and I are thrilled to announce the birth of our second granddaughter Parker Anne Bradshaw. Parker joined our family on April 8th. Proud parents are Ali and Sam Bradshaw.
Parker joins our other grandchildren Jack Bradshaw, Wesley & Charlie Smith," Jackson wrote.
Who gets your vote for the ACM - Academy of Countr Who gets your vote for the ACM - Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year?

Luke Combs 
Cody Johnson 
Megan Moroney 
Jelly Roll 
Chris Stapleton 
Morgan Wallen 
Lainey Wilson
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