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It’s safe to say that The Red Clay Strays are one of the hottest bands on the planet right now. Between frontman Brandon Coleman’s killer vocals, the flawless blend of country, gospel, roots and southern rock influences and the sheer musical talent present from each of the six members, it was more than apparent that the Alabama group was bound to break out into the stratosphere at some point sooner or later. And it looks like that day has finally come for the band. If you’ve been paying any attention to the alt. country scene over the past three or so years, you’re keen to the fact that they’ve already scored some major career accomplishments, including the likes of winning Emerging Artist of the Year at the 2024 Americana Awards, winning New Vocal Duo or Group at the 2025 ACM Awards and scoring a 3x platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for their breakout “Wondering Why” along with a gold certification for their debut album, Moment of Truth. Last year, however, it seems as if the Alabama band cemented themselves as mainstays both in the minds of alternative country fans and the mainstream alike with their huge night at the 59th annual CMA Awards, delivering a killer performance of their current single, “People Hatin’,” before dethroning Old Dominion as Vocal Group of the Year en route to their first-ever CMA win. It’s safe to say that Red Clay is on the cusp of superstardom as we begin the new year after their huge 2025, complete with major shows at the likes of Madison Square Garden and The Bridgestone Arena, as well as a new album coming in the summer. With so much excitement surrounding the band lately, Coleman, it’s safe to say that Coleman and Co. have procured one of the most dedicated fanbases as of late, and they’re giving back to them in a big way this summer. Just announced this morning, The Red Clay Strays will be hosting their first-ever fan fest in Rexford, Montana. View this post on Instagram The fan fest will from June 24th through June 28th at Abayance Bay Marina in Rexford, Montana. As of now, Lukas Nelson, who’s fresh off a Grammy nomination for his debut album for American Romance and St. Paul & The Broken Bones, the severely underrated rock/soul band, are scheduled to perform. Additionally, Aaron Raitiere (co-writer of “you look like you love me,” “4X4XU,” “Days Like These” and more) will host an open mic night to kick the festival off on June 24th. In the Instagram caption, the band would explain that Abayance Bay is one of their favorite venues in the country and a frequent place they like to take time off at after performing. Additionally, they’d note that after a whirlwind of a year in 2025 that undoubtedly gained them a plethora of new fans, they wanted to have them join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. “We are pleased to announce the first ever Red Clay Strays Fan Fest!! June 24th through June 28th we will be hosting our closest fans at one of our favorite venues in the country, Abayance Bay Marina, in beautiful Rexford, MT. We’ve been making the trip up to Rexford for the last five years for some great shows and some much needed R&R time! This year we want y’all to come join us! We’ve got so much in store for y’all including performances from our friends Lukas Nelson and St. Paul & The Broken Bones.” Verified Diehard presale starts this Wednesday, January 28th at 9:00 a.m. local with Verified presale starting three hours later at 12:00 p.m. local. Fan Club Presale will begin a day later on Thursday, January 29th at 9:00 a.m. local. Finally, public onsale will start on Friday, January 30th, also at 9:00 a.m. local. Presale codes can be claimed in their app today. It’s safe to say this will be one of the most highly-sought after events, so if you’re a big fan of Red Clay, you will want to act fast. Red Clay Strays Fan Fest Schedule June 24th: Open Mic Night at The Bay Hosted By Aaron Raitiere June 25th: Strays with Stories – Intimate performances and stories with The Red Clay Strays June 26th: Lukas Nelson June 27th: St. Paul & The Broken Bones June 28: The Red Clay Strays Before you go, fire up their brand new live cover of Hank Williams Jr.’s “Country State of Mind,” which has been making waves online recently. The Red Clay Strays Tour Dates April 24 – Georgetown, TX – Two Step Inn 2026 May 24 – Norfolk, VA – Patriotic Fest 2026 June 13 – Columbus, OH – Buckeye Country Superfest 2026 July 19 – Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Frontier Days August 9 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden October 22 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena October 23 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone ArenaThe post Red Clay Strays Announce First-Ever Fan Fest In Rexford, Montana first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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President Donald Trump signaled a possible diplomatic opening with Iran on Thursday, following weeks of unrest inside the country and sharp warnings from Washington that military force could be used. Nationwide protests erupted in Iran late last month over economic deterioration and the rial’s record depreciation, prompting the Trump administration to warn that any lethal crackdown by Tehran—or a resumption of its nuclear program—could trigger U.S. military strikes. “Iran does want to talk, and we’ll talk,” Trump said at a Board of Peace Charter signing ceremony on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The remarks reflected a softer tone after Trump warned Wednesday that Iran must not restart its nuclear activities, saying such a move could prompt military action. Last week, he also said the United States could launch operations if Iranian authorities responded to protests with deadly force. Trump has since moderated his rhetoric, saying Iran appeared to have halted the killing of protesters following his warning. The post Trump: Iran Wants to Talk appeared first on The American Conservative.

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