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In 2022 Rich joined forces with one of Canada’s most successful bilingual singer-songwriters, Marie-Mai, for a duet on “Thinkin’ We’re In Love,” which serviced as the name of his headline tour. With his newly released “I Know You Do” EP, Rich gives fans the best of both worlds fusing the spirit of youth with an easy-going buzz. Produced by The Cadillac Three’s Jaren Johnston, the threetrack collection puts the many layers of the heartfelt singer/songwriter on full display.

Rich’s music embodies the feelings all people have in common — the need for acceptance, devotion and a place to call their own — and that empathetic spirit extends to animals too. With Rich Rescues, the musician visits local shelters while out on the road to raise awareness for pet adoption.

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Congratulations to El Dorado County residents Myra Lowder, above, and Cassidy Lowder, right, who earlier this year earned the prestigious titles of Mrs. Elite Agriculture America Spokesmodel and Teen Agriculture America

Spokesmodel. Cassidy Lowder was last year’s Miss Teen El Dorado County and gave up her title at the fair June 16. Crowns run in the family as Myra’s oldest daughter, Morgan Lowder, is the current Miss Sierra Mountains Agriculture America and the current Miss West Coast Petite USA and will be competing for Miss Petite USA in Wisconsin in August. The Miss Agriculture America Pageant serves local and global communities by promoting, educating and working for various Ag industries. Title holders attend a variety of events, volunteer and use their platform/background to preserve agriculture heritage.

Williamsburg, Va. native Smith is a country singer who recently shared one of his most personal tracks to date with the release of new single “Diamond on the Dresser,” featuring Grammy-winning songwriter and singer Emily Weisband.

Digging deep, Smith wrote the song with James McNair and he produced the track himself. Over his career to date, Smith has seen how his fans connect to his more stripped-back and personal songs, and “Diamond on the Dresser” is his most soul-baring since “Bronco,” the title track from his 2015 debut album. “Diamond on the Dresser” is Smith’s third release since embarking on his path as an independent artist in 2022. It’s the follow-up to last year’s “Heartbreak Heaven” and this year’s “Down in Flames,” which picked up support from Apple Music.

MoonShine Crazy was established summer 2015 and has become one of the hottest modern country bands based out of Sacramento. Its four members — Jessica Spaid (lead vocalist, rhythm guitar and mandolin), Mark Coudriet (drums