New Salem, N.D. — North Dakota’s golden-haired country duo, Tigirlily Gold, will unveil a brand-new anthem celebrating their home state at the upcoming North Dakota Country Fest in New Salem.
Key Details:
- The performance is set for Thursday, July 10, during the popular four-day country music festival.
- The sisters, Kendra and Krista Slaubaugh, originally from Hazen, have partnered with Travel North Dakota, the state’s tourism brand, to debut the song.
- The announcement was shared in a Facebook post on Saturday.
About Tigirlily Gold:
- This will be their second musical tribute to North Dakota.
- Their first song, simply titled “North Dakota”, was released in 2013, when Kendra was 16 and Krista was 14.
- The duo began singing together as young children and have since achieved national success.
- Recent accomplishments include:
- Being named the Academy of Country Music’s New Duo/Group of the Year in 2024.
- Their single “I Tried a Ring On” reaching the Top 30 on the Billboard country charts.
- Their current release, “Forever From Here,” becoming the most added song on country radio during its first week.
Country Fest Information:
- Thursday-only general seating passes are priced at $171.
- Other performers in Thursday’s lineup include:
- Cole Swindell
- Wade Hayes
- Slamabama
- Mars Daniel
- The festival takes place at the Morton County Fairgrounds in New Salem.
Fans and proud North Dakotans alike can expect a heartfelt tribute from Tigirlily Gold as they continue to shine a national spotlight on their home state.

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