Hip-hop was birthed in the summer of 1973, the same summer that, on the Billboard charts, Jimmy Buffett was being celebrated for getting drunk and making love. Fifty summers later, while The ...

The Motor City's latest, and admittedly unlikely, homegrown redneck mutha is Uncle Kracker. Detroit's Uncle Kracker - along with best bud Kid Rock and Jack White - are unequivocal evidence that the ...

In 2004, Uncle Kracker collaborated with Kenny Chesney on the tropical country hit “When the Sun Goes Down.” Country star Kenny Chesney, left, is joined by rocker Uncle Kracker as they perform "When ...

Uncle Kracker was a recent guest on Taste of Country Nights On Demand, where he and host Evan Paul had a lengthy, very open and honest conversation about music and life, among other topics. The ...

In March, Uncle Kracker performed at a private opening party for Wyandotte’s District 142. Credit: Joe Maroon Wyandotte venue District 142 is celebrating six months of bringing rock and country music ...

Uncle Kracker has returned to the spotlight. The multi-genre artist – born Matthew Shafer – is gearing up to release his new single “Sweet 16.” The forthcoming track is his first original music since ...

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After a few years of drifting away, Uncle Kracker is kicking back into gear. The Mount Clemens-born singer-songwriter (real name Matt Shafer) released a new song, “Sweet 16,” in June and has more ...

TRAVERSE CITY For the last five years, booking the day after Thanksgiving show at Streeters has been a no-brainer for Doug Street. Get Kracker on the phone. "It's just become a tradition, said club ...

Uncle Kracker is back with his first release post-pandemic, “Sweet 16.” The charming ballad tells the love story of teenage sweethearts who withstand the test of time. The lyrics are carried by an ...

Headlining Friday, July 11, is country music sensation Sam Hunt. Friday’s full lineup also includes Redferrin, Tyler Braden and Confederate Railroad. Headlining Saturday, July 12, is Pitbull. Saturday ...

Uncle Kracker. Photo courtesy of Universal Music Group. MyNorth Media entertainment writer Ross Boissoneau connects us with Uncle Kracker before his November 19 Traverse City event. The ...