What does the Newport Folk Festival mean in 2025? For some, it means speaking truth to power. At this year’s festival, there was certainly a dose of that (though perhaps less than one might think).

While expanding his grasp on country music, Luke Combs also expanded his family when his wife, Nicole Hocking, welcomed their two sons into the world. Becoming a father drastically changed the ...

Luke Combs became emotional while performing at a recent concert. In a fan video shared via TikTok, the "Beautiful Crazy" singer started crying during his set at Newport Folk Festival on Saturday, ...

Luke Combs cut back on his slate of appearances for 2025, opting to pass on a full tour, and for good reason. The country music star made it clear that he wants to be there for his two young sons.

NEWPORT, R.I. — If it long ago became a truism to say that the Newport Folk Festival is no longer simply about folk music, it’s equally true to say that you never have to look very hard to find some.

NEWPORT, R.I. (WHDH) - The Newport Folk Festival wrapped up another successful weekend. This year’s annual festival kicked off early Thursday with a benefit softball game in support of free local ...

For anyone who saw A Complete Unknown and wondered how close it resembled the actual Newport Folk Festival where Bob Dylan amped up his music, a new documentary will help answer that question. Among ...

Yesterday, July 25, Newport Folk Festival returned to its longtime home of Newport, R.I.’s Fort Adams State Park. 66 years after its earth-shaking debut, the musical institution showcased its ...