Yearly Archives: 2026

With the release of Next Act, their 15^th studio album, Steep Canyon Rangers display the dynamics of their partnership—one that cannot be reduced to a formula. The album incorporates their compelling songwriting, strong vocals, and instrumentals that, when played live, seem to channel instruments not even present

In November 1975, Guy Clark released his debut album Old No. 1, a now-acknowledged masterpiece, which introduced generations of songwriters to Clark’s spare poetic storytelling.

To celebrate the 50^th anniversary, Tamara Saviano, the Creative Manager of Guy Clark LLC and author of 2016’s Without Getting

49 Winchester can do what many other artists and bands can. But few artists and bands can turn around and do what 49 Winchester does. That’s because they don’t have Isaac Gibson.

The post Album Review – 49 Winchester’s “Change Of Plans” first appeared on Saving Country Music.

In Clarksdale, Mississippi, where the Delta air hangs thick and the ghosts don’t bother hiding, Charlie Musselwhite sits easy and watches it all come back around. “I’m in Clarksdale, Mississippi. This is where I live,” he says. “Clarksdale just keeps getting better… we really love living in the Delta.” That’s not nostalgia talking. Not quite. […]

The legendary actress opened up about the rugged filming setup behind Taylor Sheridan’s hit Paramount+ tv series. Continue reading…

Say what you want about Stephen Colbert… but he always did what he could to shine a light on country music. The host of the iconic Late Show is wrapping up his run on May 21. This is after CBS decided to cancel the show last summer, and the most shocking part about it all is that the network isn’t just firing Colbert to bring in a replacement… they’re axing the show altogether. Here was the network’s statement on the […]

The post Inside Stephen Colbert’s Unexpected Friendship With Toby Keith and His Genuine Love for Country Music first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Songwriter icon Harlan Howard came to love country music as a kid listening to the Grand Ole Opry on the radio. When he came up with the phrase, “three chords and the truth”, the truth he was referring to was that life in rural America was hard. World War II was over, but prosperity was […]

Lauren has never been afraid of being vulnerable with her fans. Continue reading…

Biopics of iconic music stars are the rage these days. There was one about Elvis Presley, another about Bruce Springsteen, and yet a third about Bob Dylan. A Michael Jackson biopic came out recently, too. , These films have met with varying degrees of audience and critical approval. However, make no mistake – Billy Joel […]

The post Billy Joel Slams Upcoming “Unauthorized” Biopic of His Life appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Yet another lawsuit filed against the estate of the late NASCAR driver. The ex-wife of former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, who passed away in a plane crash in North Carolina last December, has filed a lawsuit against the estate of her ex-husband, alleging negligence that ultimately took the life of their daughter. The retired NASCAR driver was among 7 people killed in the deadly plane crash, which also claimed the life of his wife Cristina Grossu, his children Emma and […]

The post Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Greg Biffle Estate By His Ex-Wife first appeared on Whiskey Riff.