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Hero Fest returns to Houma September 18–20 with free admission. Drowning Pool and Eli Young Band headline Saturday. Wayne Toups and Keith Frank close Sunday.

Here's the latest information on the arrest report from Lafayette parish.

Megan Moroney's stage outfits weigh up to 15 pounds — and she trains in a weighted vest just to get ready for them.

Luke Bryan is turning 50 and throwing what he calls a blowout — though one very famous friend might not make the guest list.

David Sirmon, bass player for Mark Chesnutt, died unexpectedly in his sleep on the tour bus on Sunday, July 5, 2026. His wife Louise confirmed the news on social media.

Sunday's storms didn't just knock out lights across South Louisiana — in Youngsville, they took down water pressure too, here is an update.

Drawing from her own life experiences, the country superstar is urging women to have honest conversations about money and prepare for the unexpected in any serious relationship.

There's a small kitchen habit that separates fluffy rice from the kind that clumps together on the plate — and most people skip it entirely.

Turns out the opening on those new TSA scanners is smaller than most people realize, and some carry-ons that used to sail through just won't anymore.

Kane Brown has friendly acquaintances, but he says he mostly feels at arm's length from his fellow country stars.

A whole crew of country stars turned out to see Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce say 'I do'! Here's a list of who went, and what they wore.

An underground transformer explosion near Bourbon and Conti streets triggered evacuations, power outages and road closures late Saturday night.

She's built one of the biggest careers in country music on the back of a lot of hard work.

Morgan Wallen has made a big mark on country music!

Most people think the danger is in the lighting. Turns out, what happens after the fireworks go out is where things go wrong around here.

A Louisiana man is facing fines after wildlife agents say he sold fried speckled trout plates made from fish caught with a recreational fishing license.

Court records and Summer Pardi's recent social media posts provide a clearer picture of the events leading up to the public announcement of her divorce from Jon Pardi.

He rarely gets radio airplay, but Zach Bryan is filling football stadiums larger than most artists could dream of.

In a statement, the couple said they're focusing on being loving co-parents to their two children.

Country music is the life of all the parties this year!

The 2026 Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival runs September 24–27 in Downtown New Iberia. DJ Mark Cutz headlines Saturday alongside Clay Cormier, Chris Ardoin, and more.

Even if you thought this Dutton Ranch character had it coming, you were shocked by the way it happened.

One Landman star will now make as much as Billy Bob Thornton.

Before he ever stepped into the spotlight, Chris Stapleton was already shaping country music — just from behind the scenes in Nashville.