COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS
Country Music's Biggest No. 1 Albums Highlight Decades of Chart Success
Country music has produced some of the longest-running chart-topping albums in music history, with established legends and newer stars achieving remar...
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Lizzo Honors Dolly Parton With a Special Jolene-Inspired Halloween Costume
Lizzo celebrated Halloween 2026 with a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton, recreating the country music legend's signature look from her 1973 hit Jolen...
Nov 2, 2026
The Creekers Release New Album Follow the Sound as Their Bluegrass Career Gains Momentum
Kentucky bluegrass band The Creekers have released their second album, Follow the Sound, marking another milestone in their growing music career. Rele...
Nov 1, 2026
Fanny Lumsden Reflects on Family and Roots in 'Traditions'
Australian country singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden is exploring the meaning of family traditions and personal identity with her fifth studio album, Tr...
Oct 31, 2026
Zach Bryan Scores Fifth Triple-Chart No. 1 Debut With 'Young Manhood' EP
Zach Bryan has added another major chart achievement to his career with his latest EP, Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs. Released October 16, ...
Oct 30, 2026
Country Music Icons Celebrate Dolly Parton in Special ABC Tribute
Country music's biggest stars came together in Nashville to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton during a special two-hour television event. ...
Oct 29, 2026
Meg Stalter Opens Up About Faith, Ella Langley, and Potential Country Project
Meg Stalter is exploring her musical interests beyond pop, and country music could be part of her next chapter. During a backstage interview at the Gr...
Oct 28, 2026
Taylor Swift and George Strait Honored at 2026 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala
Taylor Swift made history on October 26, becoming the youngest person inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36. The ceremony, he...
Oct 28, 2026
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Tiffany concedes election to Crowley
WAUSAU, Wis. (WFRV) -- Tom Tiffany took the stage moments ago to concede the Wisconsin gubernatorial race to Democratic candidate David Crowley. WFRV will update this story as necessary.
Former Two Rivers City Manager arrested for a third time in three days
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) -- The former City Manager of Two Rivers has now officially been arrested on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, according to police. Kyle Kordell was arrested for a third time in the last three days, today, after violating a Domestic A...
Kimberly volleyball teams prepare for State Tournament
(WFRV) - The Kimberly High School boys and girls volleyball teams are both headed to the WIAA State Volleyball Tournament, with the Papermakers earning a pair of sectional championships to secure their spots at the Resch Center. The Kimberly boys, seed...
Democrats seize House control from Republicans
Democrats on Tuesday seized control of the U.S. House, flipping the chamber after four years in the minority wilderness to usher in a new era of divided government, Decision Desk HQ projects. The change will have immediate repercussions for the working...
Wisconsin FBI agent shares tips to prevent cyber scams
(WFRV) -- Even though it's the start of November, we're only a few days away from what is considered to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Officials aim to help Wisconsin residents better protect their personal information online, whether that means usi...
Liveblog: Election updates across Wisconsin
(WFRV) - WFRV Local 5 is taking viewers around Wisconsin as the results begin to come in for the 2026 Midterm Elections. Stay tuned for updates on major races and referendums that get called throughout the night. 9:43 p.m. - Tom Tiffany addresses watch...
November 3 Locker Room with Javon Bullard
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - A new episode of Local 5's Locker Room aired live on Tuesday, bringing another week of football talk to a crowd of enthusiasts. This week's guest is Green Bay Packers safety Javon Bullard, who was selected by the team in the se...
Wisconsin post office evacuated over WWII-era grenade discovery
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WFRV) - A potential explosive device discovered inside the Stevens Point Post Office on Tuesday morning prompted a multi-agency response, temporary road closures, and an evacuation before authorities confirmed the item was an inert...
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