Monthly Archives: November 2025

A police report reveals new details about Todd Snider’s injuries in Salt Lake City, Utah, which took place about two weeks before he died of pneumonia. Continue reading…

Rick Wakeman, the legendary keyboardist, is recovering at home following recent brain surgery that forced him to postpone his tour

The post Rick Wakeman Provides Encouraging Update Following Brain Surgery appeared first on Wide Open Country.

This week on Folk Alley, join Cindy Howes for a tribute to the late folk and Americana troubadour Todd Snider, who passed away at 59 on November 14, plus hear new songs from Sara Bareilles with Brandi Carlile (featuring lyrics by the late poet-activist Andrea Gibson), Robert Plant with Suzi Dian, Muireann Bradley, Alison Brown & Steve Martin, Tommy Emmanuel, and Jack Johnson & Hermanos Gutiérrez. In hour two, enjoy songs of gratitude and family for Thanksgiving from Mary Chapin Carpenter, Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors, The Mammals, and Kacey Musgraves, alongside new music from William Prince, Brennen Leigh, Willie Nelson, Ye Vagabonds, Wes Corbett, favorites from Jesse Welles, Pharis & Jason Romero, Jake Blount, and more.

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Carrie Underwood unveiled her plan during a recent episode of ‘American Idol’, where she is one of the judges this season.

The post Carrie Underwood Unveils Genuine Plan To End the 6-7 Craze appeared first on Wide Open Country.

On the heels of an exhausting tour and rough mental health patch, Jelly Roll credits God for returning him to ‘the best headspace’ as he heads into a rewarding Grammy Awards season. Continue reading…

The country singer passed away on November 15, just 13 days after being arrested outside a hospital in Utah.

The post Police Conclude It’s “Likely” That Late Country Star’s Reported Assault Was a Self-Inflicted Injury appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The heartwarming video showed Kid Rock embracing a Paralympian at his Nashville bar, and spending some of the night with him.

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Music Reviews: Jimi Hendrix’s ‘The Axis: Bold as Love Sessions,’ plus Bobby Charles, Dr. John, and Nina Simone “Well, I got this guitar, and I learned how to make it talk,” sings Bruce Springsteen in his iconic “Thunder Road.” No knock on Bruce, who plays his instrument masterfully, but if that line applies to anyone, […]

The post Music Reviews: Jimi Hendrix’s ‘The Axis: Bold as Love Sessions,’ plus Bobby Charles, Dr. John, and Nina Simone appeared first on Americana Highways.

photo of Travis Johnides and Jeremy Quitko by Melissa Johnides Travis Johnides of Bitters and Distractions on Writing Acoustic Punk For “The Threads” and “Punk Rock Christmas” Long Island-based acoustic punk duo Bitters and Distractions released new single, “The Threads” in October and got the chance to perform it live at a big gathering of […]

The post Interview: Travis Johnides of Bitters and Distractions on Writing Acoustic Punk For “The Threads” and “Punk Rock Christmas” appeared first on Americana Highways.

Lance Roark was patient in officially presenting his debut album to the planet, forging his own sound, finding the unique contours of his voice, and making his case for being Red Dirt’s next star.

The post Album Review – Lance Roark’s “Bad Reputation” first appeared on Saving Country Music.