It’s been a whirlwind 14 months since Chris Janson released his debut album, Buy Me a Boat. In addition to scoring two Billboard Top 25 hits—“But Me a Boat” and “Holdin’ Her”—the Missouri-to-Nashville transplant toured with Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan and headlined his own Buy Me a Boat Tour. In 2016 alone, the always-energized singer/songwriter……
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Carrie Underwood Shines at the 74th Annual Golden Globes, Keith Urban Looks Dapper
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You’d Better Recognize: Zac Brown Is Getting an Award for Being a Good Human
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For More Information visit: https://expoidaho.com/event/beltane-fantasy-festival-5/ The Beltane Fantasy Festival presented by the Idaho Renaissance Faire is an annual family event held at Expo Idaho’s Carnival Grass Fields (near Hawks Stadium side) at 5610 Glenwood Street in Boise, Idaho. Beltane is a Scottish folklore celebration of Spring with faeries, elves and fantastical sights. Similar to a…
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Weird Al – August 9th, 2025
Weird Al will be at the Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater on August 9th, 2025! For tickets and more information visit: https://www.fordidahocenter.com/events/detail/weirdal25
Garratt Wilkin & The Parrotheads
May 24th, 2025 at the Revolution Concert House! To learn more and buy tickets visit: https://cttouringid.com/tm-event/garratt-wilkin-the-parrotheads/
James Taylor May 21st
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Blues Traveler & Gin Blossoms 2025
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