

Inside the First Louisiana-Based LCM Writers Retreat: Where Songs Were Written and Lifelong Friendships Began
Louisiana Country Music brought its writers retreat home for the first time, welcoming nine talented singer-songwriters to Jena, Louisiana, for 2½ days of collaboration, creativity, and community. The retreat produced eight new songs, lifelong friendships, and ended with four artists taking the stage at Songs for St. Jude to help raise more than $30,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.


How One Night of Louisiana Country Music Raised More Than $30K for St. Jude
The Louisiana Country Music community came together in Alexandria for Songs for St. Jude, raising more than $30,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through an unforgettable night of live music.


How A Louisiana Singer Helped Make a 94-Year-Old Veteran's Dream Come True
An unexpected email revealed how Louisiana singer-songwriter and Army veteran Jeffery Allen Imler helped 94-year-old veteran Earl Cobb fulfill his dream of hearing patriotic songs written for America's 250th birthday professionally recorded.


Timothy Wayne Turns Rainstorm Into Memorable Hersheypark Stadium Performance
Rain couldn't stop Timothy Wayne from delivering one of the standout performances of his summer tour as he embraced a rainstorm at Hersheypark Stadium and kept the show going.


Brooks & Dunn's 'Red Dirt Road' Turned Small Town Memories Into Country Music History
Brooks & Dunn released Red Dirt Road on July 15, 2003. Discover the Louisiana connection behind one of country music's most beloved albums.


When Nashville Rejected Elvis Presley, Louisiana Gave Him His Biggest Break
Before Elvis Presley became the King of Rock and Roll, the Louisiana Hayride in Shreveport gave him the opportunity that Nashville didn't. Discover how Louisiana helped launch one of music's biggest legends.





















