What to Expect at Country Splash: A Conversation with Co-Founder Robert Fried
Posted on April 15, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
Fried opens up about the inspiration behind the Cabo beach festival and what fans can expect from its first year combining country music, travel, and luxury experiences.
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Country Splash Brings Riley Green, Jon Pardi and Tucker Wetmore to Cabo for a First-of-Its-Kind Festival
Posted on April 7, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
Diplo is set to headline the Pool Party with country DJ sets and take part in artist-led wellness programming, including beach yoga on the sand.
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Inside Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa: A Beach Festival That Delivers on Every Level
Posted on January 20, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
Seeing Crash My Playa for the first time explains why Luke Bryan’s beach festival stands apart and why fans keep coming back year after year.
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Full Daily Schedule for Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa Revealed
Posted on December 15, 2025
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Lauren Jo Black
Luke Bryan and friends are ready to take Mexico by storm!
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Lauren Watkins On Stepping Out of Her Comfort Zone With The Dreamy Soundscape Of Her New Album, ‘In A Perfect World’
Posted on October 10, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The process of building out this project was really “refreshing” for Watkins.
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Lauren Watkins Taps Into Classic Country Storytelling with ‘Marlboro Man’
Posted on July 18, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“He’s this mysterious, masculine character – kind of the picture of what a lot of women want in a man…”
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A Day In The Life: Lauren Watkins Takes Us Behind The Scenes Of Opening For Riley Green
Posted on June 24, 2025
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Lauren Watkins
Opening for Riley Green in Franklin, Tennessee was more than just another gig for Watkins – it was a special hometown show.
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Lauren Watkins Talks Writing ‘Lose My Cool’ And Embracing a New Chapter Of Love On New Album [Exclusive]
Posted on April 4, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“’Lose My Cool’ is literally about falling in love with somebody and not really caring about being cool anymore,” she explains.
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Country Next: 10 Artists To Watch In 2025
Posted on December 16, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
These artists are redefining the country music genre with their talent, stories, and early success.
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Lauren Watkins Delves Into the Depths of Heartbreak with ‘The Heartbroken Record’ [Exclusive]
Posted on July 15, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Recognizing the consistent theme in her songs, Watkins chose to fully embrace the theme of heartbreak for her debut album.
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