Disney Releases Country Music EP, Parker McCollum Visits Young Fan, and Riverfront Revival Lineup Announced

The latest country music news includes Disney's new project, a heartwarming fan story, and a festival lineup reveal.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:09pm

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Disney has released a new country music EP featuring collaborations with artists like Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown. Country star Parker McCollum went above and beyond to visit a 17-year-old fan battling cancer. And the lineup for the Riverfront Revival festival in Charleston, South Carolina has been announced, with tickets now on sale.

Why it matters

These stories showcase the growing crossover between country music and mainstream pop culture, the power of artists connecting with fans, and the continued popularity of country music festivals as a live entertainment draw.

The details

Disney's new 'Main Street Country' EP features country covers of classic Disney songs performed by artists like Kane Brown, Katelyn Brown, Restless Road, Dasha, Maddie & Tae, and BRELAND. Meanwhile, Parker McCollum rearranged his schedule to visit a young fan named Kolten who was unable to attend one of his shows due to cancer treatment. McCollum spent 35 minutes with Kolten in the hospital and promised to get him tickets to any future show of his choice. The Riverfront Revival festival in Charleston, South Carolina has also announced its lineup, with tickets now on sale for the October 9-10 event.

  • Disney released the 'Main Street Country' EP on April 1, 2026.
  • Parker McCollum visited the young fan, Kolten, in the hospital in late March 2026.
  • The Riverfront Revival festival is scheduled for October 9-10, 2026, with the lineup announced on April 6, 2026.

The players

Disney

The major entertainment conglomerate that released the new 'Main Street Country' EP featuring country music collaborations.

Kane Brown

Country music artist who contributed a cover of 'Beauty and the Beast' to Disney's 'Main Street Country' EP.

Katelyn Brown

Country music artist and wife of Kane Brown, who also contributed a cover to Disney's 'Main Street Country' EP.

Parker McCollum

Rising country music star who went out of his way to visit a young fan battling cancer in the hospital.

Kolten

A 17-year-old fan of Parker McCollum who was unable to attend one of his shows due to cancer treatment.

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What they’re saying

“When Kolten missed seeing his favorite singer, Parker, due to treatment, his mom, Alana, reached out, simply asking for a t-shirt. Instead, Parker rearranged his whole schedule and visited for 35 minutes with Kolten in the hospital.”

— Alana, Kolten's mother

What’s next

Tickets for the Riverfront Revival festival in Charleston, South Carolina on October 9-10, 2026 are now on sale to the public.

The takeaway

These stories highlight the continued crossover between country music and mainstream pop culture, the power of artists to make meaningful connections with fans, and the enduring popularity of country music festivals as live entertainment destinations.