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Riley Green, the Alabama-born country sensation, has carved a niche in the music industry with his distinctive blend of traditional country and modern influences. Raised in Jacksonville, Alabama, Green’s music reflects his Southern roots and storytelling prowess, resonating deeply with fans across generations. Green broke into the spotlight with his debut single “There Was This […]
OH HELL YEAH! It’s time once again to party at Country Boom! Every year Jon Holthaus and his team put together a party in our backyard. It’s wonderful on so many levels from not having to drive across country to get there to being able to sleep in our own beds to boasting about having […]
Sometimes it only takes one moment to propel a career. Bryce Thomaschefsky had one when Country Boom shared a video of him singing on a stage outside a Zach Bryan concert last year taken by Zach’s dad. Bryce came in to talk about what that video has done for him and signing on with Boom.
Bryan Martin’s journey to Country Music notoriety is not easy nor is it all sunshine and roses. While he found some inspiration in his pain it is that pain that almost overcame him. At the age of 19 he had lived a rough life at home. He found solace by going into the woods across […]
Does Country Boom have another new artist that’s about to make it big in their lineup? I’d say “yes”. Ashley Cooke, a rising star in country music, has quickly made her mark with her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. Hailing from Texas, Cooke’s upbringing immersed her in the sounds of classic country, shaping her into […]
Tina Bechtel took a break from being the KQ98 Country Kahuna to tell us about her year. Tina came to the Time Out Tavern in LaCrescent and qualified and eventually won the big prize. She got tickets to everything we could get out hands on like Country Boom, Ashley For The Arts, The LaCrosse Speedway, […]
Country Boom 2024 is on it’s way July 11th-13th this summer and as always it is looking to be a great weekend! Several artists you know and some great up and comers will be there!
Sometimes we talk about something for long that it feels like it takes an eternity to happen. Whether we are waiting for a wedding, a special vacation, or a huge music festival that happens locally. This last weekend was Country Boom out at West Salem at the Maple Grove Venue and it feels like we […]
OH HELL YEAH! It’s time once again to party at Country Boom! Every year Jon Holthaus and his team get together and put together a party in our backyard. It’s wonderful on so many levels from not having to drive across country to get there to being able to sleep in our own beds to […]
When it comes to country artists, Dustin Lynch is still well rooted in the sound and style that most folks grew up on. Sure, he can have a pop sound to his songs now and again. When he takes the stage though he is more likely to be wearing a cowboy hat than a ballcap. […]
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