Music

Darius Rucker is playing a big benefit concert next Wednesday, October 23rd for Miles Perret Cancer Services at Parc International in downtown Lafayette. The show has been sold out for months.

Singer-songwriter Corey Smith is set to release his new single 'Ain't Going Out Tonight' to iTunes on Tuesday (Oct. 15), but fans can listen to the song in its entirety now with this Taste of Country exclusive song premiere. Like all songs from his previous eight albums, the country-rocker wrote every word to this uptempo, banjo-heavy rambler.

97.3 The Dawg is happy to welcome Warner Music Nashville Recording artists Dan + Shay 'Live in the Lobby'

The 13th Annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, October 12th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Acadian Village.

Are y'all looking for something fun to do this weekend? Well, look no further because we have your complete guide to all of the great festivals going on right here in Acadiana. These are awesome events for you and the entire family to enjoy. Get ready to dance and eat some good food!

Lafayette's Bayou Boys have released an updated version of their hit song "Saints Bandwagon".

Megadeth, Brad Paisley, and Loretta Lynn have all been added to the George Jones Tribute Concert called 'Playin' Possum - The Final No Show' in Nashville on Nov 22.

Tonight's Downtown Alive! is going vermilion and white, as we gather at Parc Sans Souci in downtown Lafayette for a gameday eve party. One of Acadiana's favorite cover bands, Louisiana Red, will be providing the music. Start your tailgating early, as we get ready for the Cajuns hosting Texas State on Saturday at Cajun Field.

The fall 2013 season of Rhythms on the River is in full swing and tonight at River Ranch Town Square in Lafayette, The Nik-L-Beer band will be taking the stage. The event takes place from 5:30pm-8:30pm.

We proudly welcome EMI recording artists Brothers Osborne 'Live in the Lobby' this evening.

Fall is here and the temperatures are starting to chill out but the music keeps getting hotter on 97.3 The Dawg! Check out the 40 bigges songs for October.

Check out the 'Behind the Scenes' making of the upcoming 'Duck Dynasty' Christmas album called 'Duck the Halls - A Robertson Family Christmas', out in stores Oct 29!

The fall 2013 season of Rhythms on the River gets kicked off this Thursday, September 26 at River Ranch Town Square in Lafayette.The event takes place from 5:30pm-8:30pm.

Little Big Town's new single 'Sober' is a sweet love song bathed in four-part harmonies reminiscent of the group's most popular cuts from the mid '00s. After three edgier singles, the quartet lightens up.

Most of us know Nonk Chauz' from his famous "Cajun On Star" YouTube video, now you can add musician extraordinaire to his reportoire.

I remember seeing the "Gangham Style" video when it first came out and saying to myself, "oh, Lord, this is gonna get annoying real quick". Well, there may be a new dance craze that is about to annoy the ever-livin' life out of all of us. It's called "The Fox" and it's by some Norwegian duo called Ylvis (pronounced Ill-viss).

The Kidz Bop Kids will be performing at the Heymann Performing Arts Center this Friday night at 6:30pm. Tickets for the concert are still available through all Ticketmaster outlets and start at only $21 (plus service fees).

Football season is here and 97.3 The Dawg has a whole tailgate party full of great tunes for you! Check out the biggest songs right now.

The Onion predicted that Miley Cyrus would be depleted of entertainment value by 2013. After last night's VMA show they sure seem to be correct in their prediction.

Record collectors know that some of the world's best hidden treasure are discovered by playing a 45 rpm single at 33 rpm.  Many times, the results aren't that great.  However, sometimes, a song sounds even better and/or more epic than it does when played at the proper speed...