A few artists’ riders have become legendary. Riders are basically a list of requirements that a venue needs to fulfill for an act to perform. Van Halen had one with […]
Even though Emmy Russell, Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter, didn’t make it to the final three on American Idol, she learned a lot from her experience on the show. For example, how […]
HARDY and his wife, Caleigh, are making plans to expand their family. However, not quite in the way you might be thinking. In a recent interview, HARDY admitted that he […]
Colorado loves the traditional country music sounds of Midland. The country trio has sold out Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater the last two years, and they are coming back for […]
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood were invited to Rome, Italy, for the World Meeting on Human Fraternity Conference. The country couple were in the company of other high-profile change makers […]
The Academy of Country Music Awards was a rootin’-tootin’ good time! Ashely McBryde and Noah Reid had the audience in stitches with their parody songs. There was not a dry […]
Thomas Rhett and his wife, Lauren, had a big surprise for their daughters — this summer, the family will be traveling to Uganda. You might remember that is where the […]
Luke Combs announced who he thinks should win the ACM Entertainer of the Year award. Luke himself is nominated for that category. However, taking himself out of the equation, he […]
Blake Shelton is done with country music, because he’s a movie star now! Well, in his own mind. Shelton made the announcement during the 27th annual Keep Memory Alive – […]
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has revealed that his love of country music runs deep. He grew up listening to the greats like Hank Sr. and Hank Jr., Johnny Paycheck and […]
A while back, Jelly Roll made a promise to finish a 5k this year. He and his wife honored that promise by completing the 2Bears 5K at the Rose Bowl […]
A string of unforgettable events happened at a Luke Combs concert in Pennsylvania. A little girl named Jocelyn and her family were approached by a stranger. Little did they know, […]
Tim McGraw is an incredible human being. He’s been involved with the Make A Wish foundation for quite a while. Recently, the foundation approached him about a girl named Emily […]
It’s no secret, concert tickets are not cheap these days, but this week, May 8 through 14, that won’t be the case for some shows. Live Nation will release discounted […]
It’s official, Randy Travis has put out new music and fans are divided. This is a huge milestone for the country music icon, whose speech became very limited after his […]
I often say that Cody Johnson is the closest thing this generation has to Garth Brooks when it comes to country music entertainers. Lucky for us, we now have a […]
It’s been over sixty years since Patsy Cline passed away at the age of thirty in a tragic plane crash. However, her music and legacy have inspired artists and fans […]
California’s country music festival, Stagecoach, was filled with surprises this year. Morgan Wallen invited good friend Post Malone on stage, and the duo debuted their new song, “I Had Some […]
Earlier this year, Lainey Wilson’s tour took her to Australia for the first time. Aussie native, Keith Urban, drove her to the airport. Along the way, Urban answered many questions […]
Dustin Lynch has revealed some interesting facts about himself recently. To start, he received his first nickname, “Duper,” from his dad when he was just knee-high to a grasshopper. He […]
The late, great Jimmy Buffett is going to be honored with a special Musical Excellence Award during this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This specific award […]
Last week I got a ton of people’s feathers in a bunch when I wrote an article about the sign promoting Morgan Wallen’s shows at Denver’s Empower Field at Mile […]
Remember when Luke Bryan said he had to stop performing in tight jeans because they made him fall? Well, his jeans weren’t the reason for his spill on stage over […]
Red Rocks is about to get rocked this fall. Country music’s resident rockstar, HARDY, announced that he’s bringing his “Quit!!” tour to the iconic venue for two dates during the […]
Colt Ford’s team has cancelled or rescheduled all of his tour dates through August 30. The news came as part of a brief statement on Ford’s condition. His team mentioned […]
Jelly Roll, the man, is being sued for copyright infringement by Jellyroll, the band. According to a report from Rolling Stone, Jellyroll band leader, Kurt L. Titchenell, claims his band […]
Congratulations to Walker Hayes on eight years of sobriety. To celebrate, Hayes has released new music, he’s going on tour and releasing a non-alcoholic beer. First up, the “Fancy Like” […]
Dolly Parton has teamed up with legendary Tennesse brand, Lodge Cast Iron, to create a one-of-a-kind line of themed skillets. They range in size and price; starting at $55 for […]
Two of country music’s fastest rising stars will be in Colorado this summer for the annual Adams County Fair! The annual festival in Brighton, Colorado will take place July 31st […]
We have good news Sugarland fans — the band is back! Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush have teamed up with Little Big Town for a couple huge projects. First is […]
Remember when Steven Tyler had a brief stint as a country singer a few years ago? I actually really liked the music he put out, but maybe I am biased […]
The Academy of Country Music announced the nominees for the 59th ACM Awards! Starting with Song of the Year, the nominees are “Fast Car” – Luke Combs, “Heart Like a […]
Well, this could get awkward… Missy Elliott announced Monday her debut headline tour will launch July 4 and will visit 24 cities including Denver. The awkward part? The new tour […]
Morgan Wallen found himself in handcuffs in Nashville again. According to reports, Wallen got a little too rowdy at Eric Chruch’s new honkey-tonk, Chief’s. He proceeded to throw a chair […]
There are a lot of movie stars “from” Colorado because they get rich and then they move to one of the ritzy mountain towns, but not too many movie stars […]
The soundtrack to my childhood was sung by Clay Walker, and in my more recent years a lot of my favorite music has come from Cole Swindell. I can think […]
Country rocker Colt Ford has suffered a heart attack and is currently in an Arizona ICU. His team confirmed the medical event happened following an April 4 show at Whiskey […]
Some artists may use forgetting their guitar as an excuse to play hooky from a KYGO Performance Studio session, but some artists are not Matt Stell. As a solution, Stell […]
I remember the first time I heard Chayce Beckham’s “23” on KYGO. I walked out of the studio, straight into the boss’ office and said, “This song is fire. We […]
On Easter Sunday, Norah Lee Allen passed away. Miss Norah Lee was a long time Opry vocalist as well as the wife to Oak Ridge Boys’ lead singer, Duane Allen. […]
If there is a hole in your soul craving new music, three new albums that run the gamut from country dance to 90s boot stomping country to traditional Americana just […]
Sam Hunt will spend his summer on the road on his newly announced Locked Up Tour, and Denver is one of just 20 cities on the itinerary! The tour is […]
Sugarland fans — rejoice, the band is getting back together. Well, temporarily. Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush confirmed they will be performing at the CMT Music Awards with Little Big […]
There is a recurring theme in country music, especially with male artists. That is, falling back on performing when a professional sports career was dashed. Examples include Toby Keith and […]
Miss Trisha Yearwood is going to be on hand at the CMT Music Awards, April 7, to accept the very first June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award. The award is named […]
I’m kind of embarrassed to admit it, but I know Pete Davidson best as an ex-boyfriend of Kim Kardashian. He’ll be in Colorado this spring… Others may know Davidson from […]
Last Friday, Miss Carly Pearce shared an emotional moment with the crowd at a show in St. Louis, Mo. Turns out she had been closely following the investigation into the […]
As a father, Dierks Bentley is going through it — teaching his oldest daughter how to drive. A few months ago, he posted a video of Miss Evie’s first time […]
Kip Moore is the latest country artist to leave his long-time label. Kip was signed to MCA Nashville and put out six albums while under contract. He posted a statement […]
A few weeks back the Greeley Stampede announced their Superstar Concert Lineup for the summer of 2024. Names like Old Dominion and Chris Young will play the annual festival, but […]
It’s been less than a week since the biggest snowstorm Denver has seen in a few years, but would you believe that we’ll start having outdoor concerts in about a […]
Josh Turner’s baritone voice is instantly recognizable and he’s maintained a very successful career in country and gospel. However, things could have been very different for him. Right before he […]
After a record setting year in 2023 with Granger Smith, the Elizabeth Stampede had big boots to fill in 2024, and we think they did it! Mark your calendars for […]
Oh, the joys of childhood. Do you remember losing your first tooth? Did you do something wacky like tying floss to your tooth, then around a doorknob and swing the […]
Is it summer yet? I’ve found myself daydreaming of summer concerts a lot lately, and one of my favorite places on earth to take one in is at Cheyenne Frontier […]
If you love the likes of Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Garth, Reba, and Shania, we’ve got the perfect event for you this Friday (Feb. 23rd). 98.5 KYGO’s Second Annual […]
In case you haven’t heard, this morning we announced that Dan + Shay will headline Tracy & Fizz’s Hoobajoob on Saturday, September 21st, 2024 at Fiddler’s Green. It’s been a […]
I grew up in Greeley, Colorado, and one of many reasons I fell in love with country music was spending my summers at the Greeley Stampede. So I am pumped to […]
Good news, bad news… It seems as though Dierks Bentley’s Colorado festival, “Seven Peaks” is likely a thing of the past, that’s the bad news. But the good news is […]
If you’re like me and still haven’t figured out what to get your significant other for Valentines Day, here’s a good idea and something to save you a little money […]
The Denver Botanic Gardens Summer Concert Series will be back this summer, and three of the shows have been announced ahead of the full lineup, and one is a country […]
Not only is the Greeley Stampede one of the top pro rodeos in the world with over 100 years of history, but they’ve also become one of the top country […]
With all the cold weather we’ve had lately, I’ve found myself dreaming of summer concerts a lot lately, and one of my favorite places on earth to take one in […]
If you like Texas country music, you’ll love that four of the best from that region have a supergroup, and you’ll love even more that they’re coming to Denver’s Grizzly […]
If you’re a country music fan, you likely already know that Kane Brown, Bailey Zimmerman and others will be a Coors Field in Denver on Sept. 6th, 2024, but that […]
I’ve personally never understood the intrigue in going to a show to watch someone play someone else’s recorded music, but I know there’s a big market for these kind of […]
The National Western Stock Show is the best 16 days in January for multiple reasons, and one of those reasons is the country music superstars that come to Denver’s Grizzly […]
Remember this summer hen everyone went crazy about comedian Matt Rife’s tour and bought up tickets to his shows in no-time? Well, now he’s coming back to Colorado, and this […]
The independent country music scene is about as big as it’s ever been, and a big reason why is Oklahoma’s Turnpike Troubadours. The band who returned to touring in 2022 […]
You may have heard that we’re bringing Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny and many others to Denver to celebrate our 44th birthday on June 9th, 2024. Now we have an opportunity […]
Each summer we gather Denver country music fans at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre to celebrate 98.5 KYGO’s birthday. The summer of 2024, the iconic station will turn 44, and we’re bringing […]
Cyber Monday may not have as much hype as it once did, but deals on the internet still do exist, and that includes concert tickets for shows in Colorado! Ticket […]
Since you’re reading this article on a country music website, you may be wondering why it’s about a rock band. Well sure, they’re one of the biggest rock bands ever, […]
Long before he was the star on “Home Improvement,” “Toy Story,” or “The Santa Clause,” Tim Allen was a kid in Denver, Colorado. He was born in the Mile High […]
No other musical act has ever played Empower Field at Mile High more times than Kenny Chesney, and when he comes back during the summer of 2024 for his 6th […]
I really do love all the artists we play on KYGO, but I also have my favorites, and over the last few years, Kameron Marlowe has been creeping up towards […]
Country music fans know him as Darius Rucker, but to the rest of the world, he’s simply Hootie, and Darius is bringing that version of himself and his popular band […]
Brantley Gilbert is headlining our St. Jude Jam at the Grizzly Rose on November 17th, and tickets are officially sold-out, but you’re not completely out of luck if you still […]
Denver is no stranger to having Cirque du Soleil coming to town for performances, KOOZA was just in the parking lot of Ball Arena for much of this last summer. […]
The stadium shows coming to Denver in 2024 keep piling up, and you can add another to the stack today as Zach Bryan has added a second date in Denver […]
Sadly, the last Denver-area drive in movie theater, the 88 Drive In Theatre in Commerce City, will close for good at the end of this season, but not before what […]
We’re no strangers to country artists playing stadiums in Colorado, but it almost always happens at either Empower Field at Mile High or Coors Field… We can now add Boulder’s […]
Good things don’t always happen to nice guys like we’d hope, but sometimes it all works out… Enter George Birge, country music’s nicest guy, hands down. Not only a great […]
Morgan Wallen’s tour is called “One Night at a Time,” but it’ll be two nights in Denver in 2024! Earlier this week Morgan announced the tour would stop at Denver’s […]
Every year we gather at Denver’s iconic Grizzly Rose for an intimate night of music with the mission of raising funds for the life-saving work being done at St. Jude […]
I can still watch reruns of Seinfeld and never get tired of them, so needless to say I am pumped that the star of the show, and comedian, Jerry Seinfeld […]