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Louisiana Country Concerts Guide: Fall 2026
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.

Louisiana Country Music
2 days ago3 min read


Why Venues Like Texas Club Matter So Much to Louisiana Country Music
From Jerry Lee Lewis to John Foster, see why the Texas Club in Baton Rouge has shaped Louisiana country music for more than 40 years.

Louisiana Country Music
Aug 225 min read


From the Bayou to Broadway: How Louisiana Is Turning Country Music Into Cultural and Economic Impact
Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and Explore Louisiana are backing Louisiana Country Music, a movement that raised $30K+ for St. Jude and is turning culture into impact.

Louisiana Country Music
Aug 186 min read


Suzanne Cox Reflects on The Cox Family Legacy, O Brother Where Art Thou, and Making Music with Son Brandon Ratcliff
From Grammy-winning recordings and O Brother, Where Art Thou? to a new chapter with son Brandon Ratcliff, Suzanne Cox reflects on the music, family and Louisiana roots behind her remarkable story.

Louisiana Country Music
Aug 1223 min read


Stephen Paul: From the Crowd to the Stage With His Hero Tim McGraw
A five-year-old West Monroe boy watched Tim McGraw shoot a music video in 1994. Twenty-eight years later, Stephen Paul stood beside him on stage, living out the full circle moment of a lifetime.

Louisiana Country Music
Aug 124 min read


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.

Louisiana Country Music
Jul 284 min read


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.

Louisiana Country Music
Jul 263 min read


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.

Louisiana Country Music
Jul 224 min read


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.

Louisiana Country Music
Jul 173 min read


Gonzales Jambalaya Festival 2026 Brings Food, Music, and Louisiana Tradition Together
The Gonzales Jambalaya Festival returns May 21–24, 2026 with live music, world championship jambalaya cooking, carnival rides, and performances from Parish County Line and Lauren Lee Band.

Louisiana Country Music
May 193 min read


John Foster and Chase Tyler Are Sharing Stages and Opportunities in Louisiana Country Music
From the Grand Ole Opry to The Texas Club, two Louisiana artists are showing how sharing opportunities strengthens the entire music community.

Louisiana Country Music
Mar 182 min read


LCM Mardi Gras Takeover in Nashville, TN
Louisiana Country Music partnered with Explore Louisiana to host two packed Nashville shows featuring Louisiana artists at Whiskey Jam and Porchlight Pickers, bringing Mardi Gras spirit and community to Music City.

Louisiana Country Music
Mar 52 min read


From Incarceration to Inspiration: How Briana Calhoun Is Bringing 'Hope on the Inside'
Briana Calhoun’s journey from incarceration to purpose has shaped both her music and her mission. Raised in Louisiana, she’s now bringing hope into prisons through her nonprofit, Hope on the Inside.

Louisiana Country Music
Jan 53 min read
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