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Deep Tropics 2025 reveals exciting late-night performances, a sustainability summit, & a FEMME HOUSE collaboration. With immersive after-parties, global talent, and sustainability initiatives, this year’s festival offers a unique experience for music lovers and changemakers alike.
Alt-folk artist Remi Goode offers a reflective new single, “Might Not Be True,” as the first preview of her debut full-length album Things I’ve Said Before, out September 26. Known for her classical guitar work and layered songwriting, Goode continues to explore emotional nuance with quiet intensity.
At CMA Fest 2025, we explored the day stages and local showcases that bring real stories to life. From Gowa Gibbs’ Appalachian roots to Hailey Whitters’ down-home storytelling—and despite Friday’s weather—here’s how the first half of the festival unfolded, proving there’s more to CMA than stadium lights.
