Backstage Country Host for 6/16-6/20
We are looking forward to welcoming Brett Young into the Backstage Country Studio next week! From his self-titled debut in 2017, Brett Young has captured the hearts of fans everywhere through his honest lyrics and West Coast-meets-Southern sound, aptly dubbed “Caliville” style. With an impressive string of seven No. 1 hits, including “Here Tonight” (2X […]
This Week’s Backstage Country Host: Jordan Davis
This week on Backstage Country, tune in to hear Jordan Davis! He’ll be taking over Backstage Country from February 24th through February 28th! Jordan Davis is an American singer/songwriter within Country Pop. He has released two successful albums, as well as seven singles, of which five have reached number one on Country Airplay. Davis was […]
This Week’s Backstage Country Host: Keith Urban
This week on Backstage Country is Keith Urban! Tune in from December 2nd to December 6th to hear Keith Urban takeover Backstage Country. In 2024, Urban released the singles “Straight Line” and “Messed Up as Me”. He has also made television appearances on The Voice, American Idol, and a documentary called Slim and I. With […]
This Week’s Backstage Country Host: Kelsea Ballerini
This week’s Backstage Country Host Kelsea Ballerini! Tune in from Monday, November 11th until Friday, November 15th. Black River’s Kelsea Ballerini consistently makes history. With the release of her debut album The First Time she became the “only female country artist to hit #1 with the first three consecutive singles from a debut album.” Since […]
This Week’s Backstage Country Host: Jackson Dean
Jackson Dean is taking over Backstage Country from November 4th until November 8th! Tune in and don’t miss it!
Thunder on the Iron Range
Marquette, Mi- August 1st, 2022- This weekend, thousands of Yoopers across the UP came to check out Negaunee’s biggest event of the year: Thunder on The Iron Range! Thunder on the Iron Range is a yearly country music event permitted for all ages. Some of the best U.P country music artists preformed at the Iron […]
Mike Ridenour Talks Thunder on the Iron Range on the Outdoor Show
Marquette, MI – May 3, 2022 – Today Mike Ridenour stopped in to talk with Adam Carpenter about the upcoming Thunder on the Iron Range.This music extravaganza will feature a variety of acts from Country to Rock musicians from around the Upper Peninsula and beyond. Tickets are currently on sale at their website. Listen to […]
Marquette Monthly Remembers Radio Legend Elmer Aho
Marquette, MI – April 08, 2022 – Following the passing of Elmer Aho back in late February, Marquette Monthly has now published their article about the local legend himself in their monthly magazine. The article features interviews and reflections on Elmer from friends and family, including WFXD’s Eric Scott recounting his time working with Elmer. […]
Get your Early Bird Tickets for Thunder on the Iron Range
Marquette, MI – March 04, 2022 – Thunder on the Iron Range is back and it’s teaming up with WFXD and WRUP to bring you a weekend of music and fun. Join us July 29th, 30th, and 31st in Downtown Negaunee for Live performances by Country and Rock musicians and bands, featuring acts like Cecil […]
Midwest Country Music Festival Country USA Cancelled
Marquette, MI – June 8, 2020 – Last week one of the Midwest’s largest Country Music Festivals, Country USA Oshkosh, hosted by HyperVibe pulled the plug on the event. This year’s concert would have been the 25th Anniversary for Country USA. In April the organizers made the decision to postpone the event, originally scheduled for […]