Daily Archives: April 8, 2026

Nothing worse than losing a fish… Anyone who fishes regularly knows getting the fish to bite is only part of the equation. Actually getting the fish into the boat, or in some cases, on shore, can be just as tricky. Anglers spend a lot time (and even money) considering things like “hookup ratios” and “landing percentages” when it comes to selecting line, baits, hooks, rods… just about every decision you make when you’re considering a technique is trying to answer […]

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Lionel Richie went with vibes when he decided to save Rae on the Monday, April 6 edition of American Idol. She now moves onto the last 11.

The post The Contestant that Lionel Richie Saved on ‘American Idol’ appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Kelly Clarkson admitted that she had an inkling who would make it to the semi-finals from the beginning of the season.

The post Kelly Clarkson Says She Knew Who ‘The Voice’ Semifinalists Would Be from the Start appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The actor scored a string of major county hits. Continue reading…

A former Alabama sports anchor is now under arrest. Mike Raita allegedly illegally drew tens of thousands of dollars from the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in Talladega. What Happened to the Former Anchor? When 67-year-old Raita led the sports desk at ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, Alabama, from 1996 to 2017, he earned multiple Emmy […]

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It seems like every time the topic of “King” George Strait comes up in conversation, someone feels the need to pipe up how he’s a fraud of a country star because he never wrote any of his own songs.

The post Yes, George Strait Actually Wrote New Songs in His Career first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Ella Langley required several corrective surgeries as a kid but until now she’s not talked about it. Continue reading…

Ella peeled back a few more layers of her upcoming project. Continue reading…

Hannah Harper began her musical journey when she was just nine years old. With the legacy of Bob Lewis and The Bob Lewis Family as her foundation, Hannah grew up in Southeast Missouri surrounded by the rich traditions of bluegrass gospel music. Hannah took to the road with her family band, The Harper Family, where …

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Hailing from Lancaster, Kentucky, Alex Miller recently relocated to just north of Nashville, TN to be closer to the hub of his heart’s desire – making music. The 22 year old traditional country enthusiast made his way to the national spotlight by way of a 2021 American Idol appearance. His 2022 debut album release, Miller …

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