Yearly Archives: 2026

Chevrolet went with the perfect band to revive their “Heartbeat of America.” There’s a certain segment of the population that probably remembers the car manufacturer’s original run of “Heartbeat of America” advertisements. Popular in the 1980s and 1990s, Chevrolet set out to show that it’s the people all across the country that help to shape the United States… and implied that those people are often behind the wheels of Chevrolets. If you’ve never seen it, here’s a throwback advertisement for […]

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Jelly Roll is hoping to make some new headlines after filing for divorce from Bunnie Xo. His new song is a great start.

The post Jelly Roll Releases New Music After Divorce Filing appeared first on Wide Open Country.

All I’m saying is that he’d kill it in a comedy… Out of all of the trends ongoing in country music lately, one of the most fascinating has to be the rise in artists who are venturing their way into the world of acting. Of course, it’s not like this is anything particularly new, with Dolly Parton, Tim McGraw, Reba, Kris Kristofferson and more building successful careers outside of music over the decades. Recently, thanks to the rise of country […]

The post “I’m Made To Be Listened To Not Looked At”: Zach Top Says He’s “Not Itching” To Start An Acting Career first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Looks like someone forgot to yell, “Fore!” This songwriter got a concussion and 23 stitches after he was struck by a golf ball. 

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Typically, the biggest dispute between flight passengers is over who is the true owner of the shared armrest. For one drunk passenger, he broke just about every conceivable common courtesy rule in the book. During an Aer Lingus flight bound for Seattle, an intoxicated passenger, James Bradley Noble, acted extremely unruly. So much so that […]

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Fans know Jelly’s story, but they’ve never heard him be this specific. Continue reading…

Once again we’re starring into the face of one of those big album release days where the amount of top flight records is so intimidating, it’s worth stopping down and highlighting each one so you don’t miss something.

The post June 26th, 2026 is a BIG Day for New Albums. Here’s Your Guide first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Willow Avalon Pink Pocket Pistol After introducing her spitfire self to the country music world on last year’s Southern Belle Raisin’ Hell, Willow Avalon is back, not even 18 months later, with another brand-new full-length. And while Southern Belle was a straight-up, modern country record with pop appeal (in a good way), Pink Pocket Pistol […]

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Jenny Reynolds – Willow & Stone On first listen, I found this work mature & interesting with a vocalist who has a fanciful signature sound that’s engaging. Ms. Reynolds has her influences, but on the opening number “Listening To the Rain,” she’s sanded into a smooth-toned solo artist with good tone, intonation & phrasing. A […]

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Sad Daddy – Ozark Shine Some city folk might find this corny, campy & too rural, but hey, listen to the words, listen to the picking, & the sincerity in their voices. This doesn’t need a tuxedo, this is the real thing, boots with no laces & tongues sticking out. It’s clever, humorous, & quite […]

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