Stagecoach Festival Resumes After Wind-Induced Evacuation The Stagecoach country music festival in Indio, California, faced a sudden halt on Saturday night due to extreme wind conditions, prompting an emergency evacuation. Organizers Goldenvoice announced the event would resume at approximately 9 p.m. after the wind advisory was lifted, following a period of high winds that forced the cancellation of headliner Lainey Wilson’s performance. The evacuation, which began around 7:45 p.m., was triggered by warnings from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) about windblown dust and hazardous air quality in the region. The AQMD issued an alert warning of “unhealthy” air conditions in northern parts of the valley, with dust levels posing risks to sensitive groups in areas like Indio. Wind speeds reached 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, creating challenges for both performers and attendees. Artists such as Teddy Swims and Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters described the conditions as difficult, with Swims joking, “This wind is kicking our (butt) up here guys.” The festival’s organizers emphasized safety, lowering suspended speakers at the Mustang Stage and urging attendees to protect their faces with bandanas and goggles against blowing sand and grass particles. Despite the disruption, the festival’s resumption was confirmed through updates from the official app, which stated, “the show will resume momentarily.” Attendees who had evacuated the Empire Polo Grounds began returning to the venue as the wind subsided, though logistical challenges remained, including the status of shuttles transporting festivalgoers to other areas of the valley.#goldenvoice #stagecoach_festival #south_coast_air_quality_management_district #empire_polo_grounds #billy_bob_thornton_and_the_boxmasters
Country singer Tanner Usrey faces felony fentanyl charge after DWI arrest Country singer Tanner Usrey was arrested in Collin County, Texas, earlier this week on charges that include driving while intoxicated (DWI) and felony drug possession involving fentanyl. According to the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, Usrey, 32, was taken into custody on Monday, March 30. Court records obtained by Fox News Digital show he is facing three charges in total. One charge is his second DWI offense, a Class A misdemeanor in Texas that can carry jail time, fines, and a driver’s license suspension of between six months and two years. He is also facing two felony drug charges. Usrey was charged with possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1/1-B — a category that includes cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, opium, and oxycodone. The "1-B" designation specifically refers to fentanyl and fentanyl-derived substances under Texas law. Court documents state Usrey was in possession of between 4 and 200 grams of the substance, which classifies the charge as a second-degree felony. This offense carries a potential sentence of between two and 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. The second drug charge, also a felony, is in Penalty Group 2, which includes varieties of stimulants and hallucinogens. Usrey was released the same day after posting a $12,500 bond. The McKinney Police Department confirmed this remains an active and ongoing investigation. The Texas native and rising country singer released his debut album, "Crossing Lines," in 2023, followed by "These Days" in 2025. He is scheduled to appear at a string of Texas events in the coming weeks, including the Montgomery County Fair on April 11, Fiesta Oyster Bake on April 17, and Larry Joe Taylor’s Texas Music Festival on April 23.#fox_news_digital #tanner_usrey #collin_county #mckinney_police_department #stagecoach_festival
