Music

MTV turned 45 this week, and while everyone remembers the first video played, few recall the first country song to crack the network's early rotation. Here are the clues to guess who it was.

Two songs walk into a radio station — only one walks out. This week's matchup has some serious country credentials behind it, and your vote determines which one is the banger.

He's from Long Island, not Nashville — but Benny G just held his own against Vince Gill at the Grand Ole Opry. Meet the new country artist you need to know before he hits Evansville this fall.

Mark your calendars for August 22nd! The 2nd Annual Orchard Music Fest returns to Reid's Orchard with 5 bands, 3 stages, cold beer, food trucks & family fun. Admission is just $20 per carload.

Two songs walk into a radio station — only one walks out. This week's matchup has some serious country credentials behind it.

Two songs are going head to head this week — one's got mariachi horns, the other's got a story about a grandfather's old farm truck that might just stop you cold.

A Florida poet took Taylor Swift to court over a handful of lyrics — and the judge's reasoning is actually worth understanding.

John Mellencamp is rehearsing his new tour right here in Evansville — and fans can walk right in. We rank his Top 5 anthems and tell you how to score a free seat to soundcheck. 🎸

For the first time, the Vanderburgh County Fair will serve beer in 2026, thanks to a new Indiana law that was recently passed.

Fireworks, festivals, parades & concerts across Southern Indiana this July 4th weekend. Find dates, times & locations for every 2026 celebration.