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Karissa Ella pays tribute to her hometown with "Hall of Fame"

Karissa Ella grew up in North Canton, Ohio and pays tribute to the people and place that shaped her in her brand-new single, “Hall of Fame” which is out now! Karissa returns to her roots in this emotionally rich track that honors the everyday heroes in small-town America —...Read More »


The Shootouts to celebrate 'Switchback' at Goodyear Theater

It has been almost a decade since I first spoke with Ryan Humbert about a new band and album he was working on called, Shooter Sharp & The Shootouts. The Akron-based group was going to perform traditional country and honky tonk, and as Humbert pointed out, “there weren’t too many...Read More »


Karissa Ella makes more moves with her latest single "Heartbreaker"

Karissa Ella has been making a name for herself with a voice that combines power, with a bit of a twang. Her previous releases have broken ground for the rising country artist, and her latest single, “Heartbreaker” is helping to make more moves in her music career. The song,...Read More »


The Shootouts announce release of new album 'Switchback'

The Shootouts announced the release of their new album ‘Switchback’ during their debut performance at the

Being a country band in Northeast Ohio can sometimes be a juggling act. You need to have some of the classic country tunes in your set, but there are nights when contemporary country and a touch of rock and roll are needed to fill the bill. Mix that all with...Read More »


Hulk Hogan makes a stop at Thirsty Cowboy in Medina

Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, known out of the ring as Terry Bollea, is set to make a special appearance at Thirsty Cowboy, to promote his Real American Beer. The event will take place from 5pm-6pm at 12743 Medina Road in Medina, Ohio.

Hogan, a WWE Hall of Famer, will be signing...Read More »


Erin Stoll Heads West to Country Fest

When we first saw Erin Stoll perform back in 2016, it was just miles from her home in Medina County. Now, the Nashville recording artist heads half way across the country to perform at one of the longest running country music festivals, Country Fest in Cadott, WI.

Erin has been performing...Read More »


Zach Bryan Chooses Bar in Berea to Host Pre-release Album Listening Parties

Zach Bryan performing on the Burn, Burn, Burn Tour at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland on June 2, 2023.

Zach Bryan has selected 23 bars across the country to debut his new album, “The Great American Bar Scene,” ahead of its...Read More »


The Shootouts Grand Ole Opry Outfits part of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Exhibit

Northeast Ohio’s own Americana band, The Shootouts made their debut at the historic Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on February 24, 2023. Now, those hand-made outfits they wore at the performance will make their way into another hallowed venue as part of the “Cleveland Rocks” exhibit at the Rock &...Read More »


The Heart of CCC's Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser for Veterans

Get ready to fiesta like there’s no mañana!...Read More »


Rachel Brown & The Beatnik Playboys Release New Album

Rachel Brown and the Beatnik Playboys have long been fans of traditional country music, and on her latest project she gets to highlight her songwriting abilities and passion for classic sounds of country and honky-tonk music, alongside a blend of music...Read More »


Chase Rice Set to Open New Bar in The Flats "I Hate Cowboys"

Chase Rice’s second venture on the Flats East Bank, I Hate Cowboys, is set to open this Saturday, March 16th. The cocktail and bourbon lounge with a Western feel is located located near his Welcome to the Farm venue which opened in 2021. The 2,400 sq. ft. new venture is...Read More »


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