­­­­Mandatory Vocal Rest Follows Vocal Fold Trauma Diagnosis As shared direct to fans moments ago, Morgan Wallen has reinjured his vocal cords following three shows this week and is now under mandatory vocal rest for six weeks. Per the diagnosis, he will not be performing at the 2023 Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam. Superstars Miranda Lambert, Kane Brown, and HARDY are set to headline June 1-4, 2023, and a major announcement will be made shortly about who will be filling the June 3 slot. “Morgan was the first 2023 headliner we announced last year, and the anticipation to see his amazing show, along with HARDY, Miranda and Kane and the rest of our incredible lineup, was off the charts,” said Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam Executive Producer Rendy Lovelady. “We’ve seen time and time again how brutal this business can be on the body, and our thoughts and prayers go out to Morgan for a full recovery.” HARDY, Breland, Dylan Marlowe and Them Dirty Roses are scheduled to perform on the opening night, Thursday, June 1, 2023. Friday will see Miranda Lambert, Justin Moore, Warren Zeiders, Shane Profitt and DOZZI on the massive main stage. Chase Rice, Ernest, Bailey Zimmerman and Lily Rose will perform on Saturday night. Kane Brown, Gabby Barrett, Dylan Scott, MacKenzie Porter, and Seaforth perform on Sunday. The winners of the Jim Beam Welcome Sessions will open each night of the Festival. “We are just as sad as everyone else, as our... Read More

Redd’s Bar, located in Blue Mountain Beach Florida is thrilled to announce their 10th anniversary will be on June 20th 2023 As with most of Redd’s signature events, fun dress ups are encouraged. This is no exception, with a Night of a Thousand Redd’s costume party. The event will feature Redd The Singing Bartender, who has become a local icon with signature curly red hair and spicy personality. Redd bartends while singing from a request list of over 400 songs. She does not claim to know all of them by heart, but can come close to most. Anyone that has visited Redd’s know about the “costume closet” containing hats, wigs, and dress up items, all put to good use for photo opportunities. Redds Bar has become a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike, with its laid-back atmosphere, good food, regular live music and friendly staff. The venue has launched many local artists, and has had Nashville favorites drop in for a jam or two. The eclectic menu all made to order from scratch has transformed this once “secret bar” into a “must visit” landmark on 30A. “I wanted to open a place that felt a little bit like home, said Redd, owner and The Singing Bartender. Honestly, that’s due to the wonderful guests, some of whom plan their annual vacation around visiting Redd’s. “This is incredible. The ten years have flown by, but the real thanks have to go to the amazing first time and return customers, and of... Read More

Sip and shop with downtown merchants on National Wine Day Main Street DeFuniak Springs, in partnership with Visit South Walton, is celebrating National Wine Day in style with its inaugural Wine Walk taking place Thursday, May 25 from 5 – 7 p.m. Participants will receive a commemorative tasting glass to be reused at participating merchants and receive a raffle ticket for every $10 spent in merchant shops and restaurants. The raffle tickets will be entered in a drawing for a merchant gift basket valued at more than $500. #30atv “We are excited to bring a new event to Main Street DeFuniak Springs in effort to stimulate our local economy. For every one dollar spent in a small business, $.63 cents stays local. Our merchants are the heartbeat of our district and we want to do everything we can to support them.” says Amanda Bierbaum, Main Street Board President. Proceeds from the event will support Main Street’s mission to revitalize Walton County’s local economy by focusing energy, resources, and people-power on improving DeFuniak Springs’ downtown district. Wine Walk tickets may be purchased by the QR code attached. About Main Street DeFuniak Springs Main Street DeFuniak Springs (MSD) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in DeFuniak Springs, FL. MSD’s mission is to preserve, protect, maintain and improve the historic downtown district of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, and to increase community events and economic vitality to the downtown business district region.   Read More