Blake Griffith Took Tom Douglas's Advice and Never Left Grand Cane
Grand Cane songwriter Blake Griffith wrote Tim McGraw's Hallelujahville and cuts for Lainey Wilson and CJ Solar, all without leaving his Louisiana home.
Louisiana Country Concerts Guide: Fall 2026 (updated)
From Little Big Town in Youngsville to Brooks & Dunn and Zach Top at the Cajundome, here's every major country show hitting Louisiana this fall.
The Kid From Cajun Country Who Sang Jambalaya With Hank Williams Jr.
Long before Wanted made him the youngest solo male artist to top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, Hunter Hayes was a five-year-old from Breaux Bridge with an accordion and a request for Hank Williams Jr. Here’s how Acadiana shaped him, from Friday nights at Mulate’s to his 2026 album Evergreen.
Tim McGraw Officially Inducted Into the Country Music Hall of Fame, With Louisiana in the Room
Louisiana native Tim McGraw joined the Country Music Hall of Fame on October 18, 2026, with tributes from Lainey Wilson, Parker McCollum and Lady A.
The Voodoo Queen Behind a No. 1 Country Hit: The Haunting Story of Marie Laveau
Bobby Bare's 1974 No. 1 hit took its name from a real New Orleans legend. Here's the spooky story of the Voodoo Queen behind the song.
Don't Go Near the Water at 35: Revisiting Sammy Kershaw's Debut Album
Kaplan native Sammy Kershaw released his debut album, Don't Go Near the Water, on October 8, 1991. Revisit the story, the singles, and the George Jones influence.
