Monthly Archives: May 2026

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Randy Travis will be enshrined forever (and ever) at the Nashville Palace. There’s no doubt that Randy Travis is one of the greatest artists the country music world has ever seen. Though his career was complicated and cut short due to a stroke that he suffered in 2013, he still continues to make an impact. The latest example is an honor that he’s receiving at one of Nashville’s iconic music venues: The Nashville Palace. The classic country music destination is […]

The post Iconic Music City Venue, The Nashville Palace, To Rename Their Front Room In Honor Of Randy Travis first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Santee Cooper did NOT disappoint. The Bassmaster Elite Series was once again in South Carolina this past weekend, and much like Lake Murray the weekend before, Santee Cooper brought bass fans a ton of action. Ontario native Chris Johnston was dominant on the two-lake fishery, relying solely on an urchin-style bait around docks to break the century mark (exceeding 100 pounds of bass over the four days). With a four-day total of 113 pounds, 12 ounces, he eclipsed second place […]

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Looking to not trash what country fans consider a sacred place, signs were posted throughout the concourse requesting fans not throw objects. But of course, they were ignored.

The post Despite Requests, Treaty Oak Revival Fans Throw Trash at Ryman Stage first appeared on Saving Country Music.

The Revivalists share “Heart Stop,” the lead single from their upcoming album Get It Honest, arriving July 24. The track captures the band’s signature blend of soulful grit and anthemic energy, setting the tone for a bold new chapter. The album is available for pre-save and

Seems like it would have been nice to give a returning Yellowstone character a bit more of a heads up, eh? The highly anticipated Yellowstone spinoff, Dutton Ranch, finally premiered this past weekend. Kelly Reilly’s Beth Dutton and Cole Hauser’s Rip Wheeler are back in a show that has been described as “Yellowstone Season 6.” And their on screen son, Carter (played by Finn Little) also reprised his role. As for the rest of the cast, Annette Bening plays a powerful […]

The post Finn Little Says Found Out About ‘Dutton Ranch’ One Week Before Shooting: “I Wanted To See More From Carter” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

A lot of fans are saying after last night’s event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas that the ACM needs to find a new host.

The post ACM Award Viewers Put Shania Twain on Blast: “Worst Host Y’all Ever Had” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

We knew John Lennon’s many personas. He was a witty former Beatle, two times a husband, dad to sons Sean Ono and Julian, impassioned advocate for peace and brotherhood, and all-around extraordinary musician. When Lennon was gunned down on December 8, 1980, at the age of 40, shock waves circled the globe. The grief was […]

The post The Eerie Thing John Lennon Said in Interview Hours Before Murder appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Cody Johnson’s post-show photo opp. and Ella Langley’s aftershow interview are two important things you missed. Plus, the full story of Ashley McBryde’s speech. Continue reading…

Friends, peers, and loved ones gathered in Santa Monica, California, to honor the soap star, who died last month.

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