Music

It's going to be a looong year.

Here's some pretty cool news. Acadiana's own Hunter Hayes has been added to the lineup for the Acadiana Strong benefit concert on Sunday, September 4th at Evangeline Downs Event Center in Opelousas.

Raycom Media will be presenting a benefit concert on Labor Day, September 5, to raise funds for flood relief in Louisiana.

Rhythms on the River at Townsquare in River Ranch here in Lafayette is one of our favorite free outdoor concert series in Acadiana. It usually features a well-rounded lineup of outstanding local, regional and national acts and this fall appears to be no different.

An amazing night of local and regional talent was on display last night at Cowboy's Night Club in Lafayette for the annual Country Showdown.

She says, "I know that I am not the only one in pain".

Now, this is how you salute your country.

Acadiana Center for the Arts is holding their annual 'Play it Again' musical instrument recycling drive through July 18.

This year's Country Showdown is set for Saturday, July 23rd at Cowboy's Night Club in Lafayette and brought to you by Service Chevrolet Cadillac. The Showdown gives you the opportunity to perform on stage and hopefully launch your very own singing career.

I've been in and out of the country music format for more years than I care to admit. I'm also a devoted listener to Classic Country Saturday Night. I "like" the CCSNLA Facebook page so I can follow along and see what people are requesting. I've been known to make a request or four myself from time to time...

Wayne Toups performs 'Take My Hand' on the Shiner Sessions stage.

Jaryd Lane plays 'Light Me A Candle' on the Shiner Sessions stage.

Ken Holloway plays 'We Just Can't Be Friends Anymore' on the Shiner Sessions stage.

Richard Lebouef joined us on the Shiner Sessions stage to play, 'Saturday Night Special'.

Dustin Sonnier joined us to play 'Dear Huntin' on the Shiner Sessions stage.

Ken Holloway performs 'Don't Want To Go Alone' on the Shiner Sessions stage.

Jaryd Lane joined us on the Shiner Sessions stage to play 'Country Boy Blues'

The 14th annual Cajun Woodstock is set for this April 23-24, 2016 at Church Point City Park. The family friendly event features live entertainment, food, fun and more.

Richard Lebouef sings 'Empty Glass' on the Shiner Sessions stage.

Wayne performs, 'World In A Jug' on the Shiner Sessions stage.