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Rise 'n' shine: The Dirty Drummer's annual Rooster Club celebration is August 3

By Amy Young

Jul 30, 2025

The early morning shindig celebrates the repeal of the ban on Sunday morning booze sales.

Cowpunk band The Vandoliers are headed to town for a return visit

By Timothy Rawles

Jul 9, 2025

'Phoenix has always shown up for us'

Review: Post Malone brought the fire to State Farm Stadium

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jun 22, 2025

Massive pyrotechnics, a message from Jelly Roll and a mysterious injury kept fans on their toes during the show.

Post Malone: What he's been playing on the tour headed to Phoenix and his new collab

By Amy Young

Jun 16, 2025

The singer is headed to Phoenix June 21. Here's a look at what he's been playing and a new collab with product maker Stanley.

Brea Burns & the Boleros drop new single "Midnight in Nashville"

By Joe Golfen

Jun 3, 2025

The country singer and her band's new song is a soulful and hypnotic gut-wrencher.

Hondo Rodeo Fest in downtown Phoenix: lineup, tickets and more

By Benjamin Leatherman

May 21, 2025

The music festival and rodeo event from Nov. 7 to 9 at Chase Field will be headlined by Nickelback and country stars.

Your Country Thunder Arizona 2025 guide: tickets, set times and more

By Benjamin Leatherman

Apr 10, 2025

Everything y'all need to know about the massive (and massively rowdy) four-day country music festival near Phoenix.

Whey Jennings brings his outlaw country legacy to Arizona

By Jason LeValley

Mar 31, 2025

The grandson of outlaw country royalty, Whey Jennings is picking up where Phoenix's own Waylon Jennings left off.

Extra Innings gave Tempe another chance to dance and commune

By Jacob McAdams

Mar 4, 2025

The good, the bad and the mostly dusty.

Wild West Music Fest in Maricopa announces its 2025 headliners

By Benjamin Leatherman

Feb 21, 2025

Here's who is playing the three-day festival from April 4 to 6 at Copper Sky Regional Park.

10 new albums streaming right now for Phoenix music fans (Feb. 21, 2025)

By Chris Coplan

Feb 21, 2025

From dreamy indie rock to snarling death metal, we have all the albums you'll need for this weekend and beyond.

What’s the best love song of all time? Phoenix New Times polls readers

By Chris Coplan

Feb 11, 2025

If you don't make your voice heard, we're cancelling Valentine's Day 2025.

Alabama still on tour, coming to Phoenix in April

By Chris Coplan

Feb 5, 2025

The country icons will kick off fall/summer dates with an April 17 show at Footprint Center.

Willie Nelson sits in a room holding a guitar.

Phoenix to kick off 10th anniversary of Willie Nelson's Outlaw Music Festival tour

By Chris Coplan

Feb 3, 2025

The star-studded event from Phoenix's Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre features Bob Dylan, Billy Strings and Sierra Hull.

Dear Post Malone, RSD Ambassador: please fix these 5 things about vinyl collecting

By Chris Coplan

Jan 27, 2025

A short letter to Post Malone about how to make vinyl records fun, accessible and inclusive.

Country music star Tyler Hubbard to headline Chandler Ostrich Festival

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jan 11, 2025

The Florida Georgia Line alum is the second festival headliner to be announced.

A black-and-white photo of a backlit singer.

Chris Stapleton to play summer concert at Desert Diamond Arena

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jan 9, 2025

The country music superstar is bringing his All-American Road Show tour to the Valley this summer.

Country artist Ernest to headline Out of the Park Music Fest in Surprise

By Jennifer Goldberg

Dec 29, 2024

Out of the Park Music Fest, a one-day event in Surprise in March, has announced its first artist.

Looking back at Phoenix's iconic country bars and honky-tonks

By Benjamin Leatherman

Dec 20, 2024

Ambling through the legendary Valley saloons, roadhouses and dancehall of yesteryear.

New country bar and restaurant opens in Old Town Scottsdale

By Zach Oden

Dec 19, 2024

The owners of 50 Shades of Rose and Almost Famous bring a taste of Nashville to their newest bar and restaurant.

Country Music

Mid-century Flagstaff lodge's live music series benefits the environment

New country music festival announced

Country Music

Mid-century Flagstaff lodge's live music series benefits the environment

New country music festival announced

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