Southern Illinois Classic Country

Saturday, December 10, 2022

Tanya Tucker, Marcus King & More Join MerleFest 2023 Lineup

Tanya Tucker, Marcus King and more have been added to the star-studded lineup of MerleFest 2023.

MerleFest features headliners like The Avett Brothers and Maren Morris. The festival is set to take place on April 27-30, 2023, on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

MerleFest will also feature performances from Little Feat, Miko Marks and many more.

Other new additions include AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Alison Brown, Andy Cohen, Anna Lynch, Bee Taylor, Brothers Comatose, Chris Jones & The Night Drivers, Cole Chaney, Compton & Newberry, Dom Flemons, I Draw Slow, Lightnin' Wells, The Local Honeys, Nigel Wearne, Stillhouse Junkies, Taylor Rae, Terry Baucom's Dukes of Drive, Todd Albright, Tommy Prine, Yasmin Williams, and The Youngers.

Besides the Avett Brothers and Morris, previously announced artists include Black Opry Revue, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Peter Rowan, Andy May, Banknotes, Carol Rifkin, Charles Welch, Donna the Buffalo, Jack Lawrence, Jeff Little Trio, Jim Lauderdale, Joe Smothers, Kruger Brothers, Laura Boosinger, The Local Boys, Mark Bumgarner, Mitch Greenhill & Mitch's Kitchen, Pete & Joan Wernick, Presley Barker, Roy Book Binder, Scythian, T. Michael Coleman, The InterACTive Theater of Jef, The Waybacks, Tony Williamson, and Wayne Henderson.

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LeAnn Rimes Reschedules Shows Due To 'Bleed' On Vocal Cord

LeAnn Rimes has rescheduled two of her shows this weekend due to a "bleed" on her vocal cord.

In a message posted on Instagram, Rimes explained how her vocal injury developed.

"While sick with the flu, my doctor discovered a bleed on my vocal cord, caused by the violent cough that came along with being sick, she said. "I am getting better, but I am unable to talk or sing. doctor's orders!"

"I am devastated to have to do this as there was nothing more that I was looking forward to than celebrating the holidays with you. Please check your emails for rescheduled information and I will see you very soon," Rimes added in a handwritten letter posted on the social media platform.

The concert originally set for Friday, December 9, at the Riverside Casino & Golf Resort is rescheduled to September 29, 2023.

Another show, which was to be held at the Ryman Auditorium on Saturday, December 10, will now take place on April 8, 2023.

There is no changes in the remaining dates on her holiday tour, including Lincoln City, Oregon, on December 16 and 17; Airway Heights, Washington, on December 18; and Pala, California, on December 22.

(Photo: Norman Seeff)

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Taylor Swift, Lizzo & BTS Among Winners At 2022 People's Choice Awards

Taylor Swift, BTS and Lizzo were among the top winners at the 2022 People's Choice Awards.

Swift tops the laureates, having won three awards - the female artist of 2022, the music video of 2022 for "Anti-Hero" and the album of 2022 for Midnights.

Lizzo, who was earlier announced as the winner of the People's Champion honorary award, also received the song of 2022 People' Choice Award for "About Damn Time."

BTS was adjudged the group of 2022 and also won the concert tour of 2022 award. In addition, The Korean boy band's Jung Kook won collaboration song of 2022 for his featured role on Charlie Puth's "Left and Right."

Selena Gomez won the comedy TV star of 2022 award for playing the role of Mabel Mora in the TV show "Only Murders in the Building."

The 30-year-old singer, actress and film producer was also named the People's social celebrity of 2022.

The 2022 People's Choice Awards, hosted by Kenan Thompson from Santa Monica, California, honored a number of artists across music, film, and television industries, as well as social media.

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