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Big Po's PoFolks Festival Might Be the Most Authentic Event in the South
Big Po’s PoFolks Festival started in his backyard and grew into one of the rawest, realest events in country rap. Now in its 4th year, the Labor Day takeover in Farmerville brings two days of live music, community, and rebellion.

Ceaser Beavers
Jul 284 min read


The New Wave of Country Rap Is Breaking Through
The new wave of country rap is here, and it’s louder than ever. Independent artists like JWalk, ShockaHustleMane, Marcotic, Ciera the Rapper, Dub Deezy, JustTrae, and 501Bryze are reshaping the genre with raw lyrics, Southern pride, and viral energy. Backed by platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and DistroKid, they’re proving you don’t need a label to make noise. This is real country rap, built from the ground up and ready to take over.

Ceaser Beavers
Jul 273 min read


Rich Regal: The Voice of Authenticity in Country Rap
Rich Regal is one of the most respected names in country rap, known for his raw music, powerful live shows, and stand-up character. From Lancaster, Ohio, he built his brand from the ground up as both an artist and a businessman. View his full EPK to explore his story, music, streaming stats, visuals, and booking info all in one place. Click to access the official media kit and see why Regal is the real deal.

Ceaser Beavers
Jun 293 min read


Ryan Upchurch: The Genre-Bending Rebel of Independent Music
Ryan Upchurch is making noise in a whole new lane with his rock band, The Dixielanders. After dominating country rap, he’s diving deep into southern rock with tracks like “Flame & Halo” and “Massacre,” showing fans a heavier, grittier side. This isn’t just a side hustle—it’s a full-blown genre shift. With roots in his Creeker albums, The Dixielanders prove Upchurch isn’t bound by labels—he’s rewriting the rules of independence, one riff at a time.
Country Rap News Staff
May 233 min read


Jelly Roll Drops Nearly 200 Pounds and He’s Just Getting Started
Jelly Roll’s dramatic 200-pound weight loss has fans and the industry buzzing. Once weighing 540 pounds, the music star is now down to 357 and pushing toward his goal of losing 100 more. He credits clean eating, consistent workouts, and a promise to skydive with his wife in Sweden as motivation. His transformation is more than physical—it’s a story of discipline, redemption, and defying expectations in front of the whole world.

Ceaser Beavers
May 232 min read


The Influence of Music and Advocacy for Prisoners: An In-Depth Look at Performances, Reform, and Incarceration Experiences
Musicians have long played a role in raising awareness about prison conditions and advocating for reform. Several well-known artists,...

Ceaser Beavers
Oct 13, 20245 min read


Pay-to-Play or Paid Gigs: What Every Musician Must Decide
In the evolving landscape of the music industry, the debate over pay-to-play gigs versus paid performances has gained traction. Artists...

J.W. Jones
Sep 21, 20243 min read


Double Grammy Nominations for Jelly Roll!!
In a momentous occasion for Jelly Roll, the 66th Grammys nominations have not just acknowledged, but celebrated his outstanding...

Jay Davenport
Feb 4, 20241 min read


Jelly Roll’s Journey: From a jail cell to a music collaboration with Craig Morgan
Jelly Roll and Craig Morgan - Photo: YouTube In case you missed it Jelly Roll, the acclaimed rapper, singer and songwriter, recently...

Ceaser Beavers
Dec 17, 20232 min read


Country Rapper Big Chuk on the Discovery Channel!
The highly-anticipated 13th season of Moonshiners is on the horizon, set to premiere on January 2nd at 8 p.m. EST on the Discovery...

Ceaser Beavers
Dec 15, 20232 min read


Luke Combs Sues fan for $250,000!
Luke Combs surprises fans: sued a dedicated admirer. Should stars target supporters for fan-made tributes?

Ceaser Beavers
Dec 14, 20233 min read


A Known Nobody, Hitman Gives Us A Look Inside Who He Is
While Justin Ard, aka Hitman, was growing up, he had one thing on his mind, music. Little did he know he would blow up and have a huge...

Brittany Smith
Apr 19, 20213 min read


Did Ryan Upchurch Sellout?
In no way whatsoever is Ryan Upchurch and Creek Squad a sellout. Better yet, they are sold out! That's right, Upchurch has managed to...

Justin Lynch
Mar 24, 20211 min read


Who TF Is Justin Time? & Adam Calhoun are about to release a video to "Country Rap Facts"
This past week on FaceBook and Instagram, followers have been seeing Who TF Is Justin Time? mention “Country Rap Facts,” and how proud of...

Kelsey Leigh
Mar 17, 20211 min read


City Chief and Bobby Brisco On the Beat for the 10th #16barchallenge
Today March 2nd, 2021 marks the 10th #16BarChallenge to be launched on the Who's Got Bars Facebook page. The group and the challenge were...

Kelsey Leigh
Mar 2, 20212 min read


Who is Big Murph? Let's chat.
I feel like my readers want to hear the artist's words in their entirety. So enjoy our Q&A and my interpretation of our conversation.

Kelsey Leigh
Feb 27, 20217 min read


Jelly Roll "That Sh*** corny AF"
With recent events between a few artists fresh on everyone's mind, Jelly Roll took to Instagram talking about "Beef". He had a lot to say...

Kelsey Leigh
Feb 24, 20212 min read


Rich Regal releases new music and merch!
Rich Regal talks with us about releasing new music and merch.

Tucker Morgan
Feb 19, 20212 min read


DJ Cannon Banyon Master Mixer & Creator
Love of music, art and graphics started early for DJ Cannon Banyon. “When I got out of high school I was pretty much into art and...
Jennie Chevalier
Feb 16, 20214 min read


Nu Breed and Jesse Howards Outlaw Nation Day
Nu breed and Jesse Howard are holding a two-day event in Sparta, Tennessee. Outlaw Nation Day, is from February 19th to the 20th as posted o

Kelsey Leigh
Feb 15, 20212 min read
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