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Join "Rally & Welch" every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. for live broadcasts, hometown pride, and your shot at $1,000. With surprise guests, local eats, and 4-H youth projects, it's the most fun you'll have on a weekday afternoon.

Maize, Blue & You: Win Your Way Into Ann Arbor's Hottest Pre-Game Party!
Ready to party like a Wolverine? The Victors Lounge is the ultimate pre-game tailgate, but you've gotta listen to W4 Country to score your invite!

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From Bounce Houses to Bluegrass-Discover Washtenaw's Best Events!
You've got plans-now make them unforgettable. The Hometown Rundown is your backstage pass to everything happening in Washtenaw County this week, from family fun to local flavor. Don't miss out-your perfect weekend starts here.

Your Birthday Deserves a Shoutout-From Rally & Welch!
Want to hear your name on the radio while sipping your morning coffee? W4 Country's Birthday List is your backstage pass to birthday fame in Ann Arbor. It's free, it's fun, and it's powered by TRUE Community Credit Union. Just drop your name and let the celebration begin!

"Shop With a Cop" Connects Kids and Officers Beyond the Badge
Through everyday acts of kindness and shared experiences, W4 Country and the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office are creating lasting relationships between local youth and law enforcement. Discover how this ongoing program empowers kids and strengthens community trust-one shopping trip at a time.
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Brandi Carlile Books The Chicks And Sam Smith As Co-Headliners For Girls Just Wanna Weekend Festival
On Thursday (September 18), Brandi Carlile announced the lineup for the 7th annual Girls Just Wanna Weekend festival in Mexico, set for January 15-19, 2026, with the Chicks and Sam Smith named as co-headliners alongside Carlile. The all-female and nonb...
Sep 19, 2025

Dann Huff Named Top Producer Of The 21st Century On Billboard's Hot Country Songs Chart
The first quarter of the 21st century has seen country music evolve and expand its audience, blending traditional storytelling with new sounds like hip-hop beats and pop influences. Legendary artists from the '80s and '90s, such as George Strait and Re...
Sep 19, 2025

Spencer Hatcher Shares Public Statement Six Weeks After His Mother's Murder
Spencer Hatcher broke his silence six weeks after his mother, Holly Hatcher, was fatally stabbed during a home invasion in early August. In an Instagram video, the 28-year-old country singer said: "I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for al...
Sep 19, 2025

Dolly Parton Forced To Miss Appearance At Dollywood Due To Kidney Stone, Infection
Dolly Parton had to miss Wednesday's (September 17) announcement of Dollywood's new Night Flight Expedition ride due to health issues. The 79-year-old country music star suffered a kidney stone that eventually caused an infection, which prompted doctor...
Sep 19, 2025

Bob Dylan Added To Stacked Lineup For Farm Aid 40 In Minneapolis
Bob Dylan is a late addition to the star-studded lineup at this Saturday's Farm Aid festival, joining fellow performers Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Kenny Chesney, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Billy Strings, Margo Price, Steve Earle, and more, in supp...
Sep 19, 2025

Fiona Prine Reflects On John Prine’s Beloved ‘Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings’ Amid Album Re-Issue
Thirty years after its original release, John Prine's Grammy-nominated 1995 album, Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings, has been re-issued digitally and released on vinyl for the first time on September 12, and features five unreleased demos and a new trac...
Sep 18, 2025

Bunnie XO Announces Her Forthcoming Memoir, 'Stripped Down: Unfiltered And Unapologetic'
On Wednesday (September 17), Bunnie XO announced the upcoming publication of her memoir, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic, which is set to be released on February 10, 2026. The book features Bunnie - the 45-year-old host of the Dumb Blonde po...
Sep 18, 2025

Walker Hayes' New Album,' 17 Problems,' Finds The Singer "At A Bend In The Road"
Walker Hayes' new album, 17 Problems, released in August, reflects his mid-life perspective by exploring deep themes like love, regret, faith, doubt, grief, and hope alongside everyday moments with his family. Following the massive success of his 2021 ...
Sep 18, 2025
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