Yearly Archives: 2026

Auditioning to be the next press secretary, eh? White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced earlier this month that she would be stepping down and moving into an outside advisor role for President Donald Trump. Leavitt recently gave birth to her second child, and said the decision to step down from one of the most visible jobs in the administration was driven by her desire to give more attention to her growing family. So who’s going to replace her? Well […]

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Starting out bass fishing can feel completely overwhelming. You see pros on TV with 20 different rods on the deck of their boat and think you need to spend a fortune just to get started. But the truth? You don’t. The fact of the matter is that just a few rod and reel combos can tackle over 90% of your bass fishing needs. I detailed where to start with a simple list of 5 rods that will cover nearly all […]

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Sometimes even the most successful stars get very weary of the acting business. They chafe at the loss of privacy, the roles they are offered, the sometimes inadequate pay, and the incessant demands and expectations of a life in the spotlight. For David Krumholtz, it apparently got to be too much. The actor known for […]

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The wrestling star said that the painkillers she was prescribed after breaking her scapula earlier this month caused quite the backup

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As anyone in the industry can attest, building a life as a musician is not for the faint of heart. In the case of itinerant drummer and vocalist Darlin’ Brando, nee Brandon Goldstein, he’s moved across the country more times than I’ve moved my furniture. After a repeat stint in LA he’s back in Nashville […]

Never been another like him. The legendary David Allan Coe was always a controversial and complicated figure in country music. He developed his passion for songwriting while serving time in prison in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, and after moving to Nashville he camped out front of the Ryman Auditorium in a hearse, often busking for money. Sure enough, his plan worked worked, as an employee for an independent label liked what they heard and signed Coe to Shelby Singleton’s […]

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You’re being warned now. The next couple of weeks are going to be the busiest weeks for cool releases in country and roots in 2026, with a cavalcade of albums coming out that could include some of your favorites of the year.

The post August 21st, 2026 is a Busy Day for New Albums. Here’s Your Guide first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Ray Wylie Hubbard’s latest album is alive. 

While the Texas music icon says it may be his last, throughout Reel 2 Reel 4 Real, chords shift and reshape, like restless muscles; rhythms snap, like bones into place; steel slithers and slinks, something awakening, yawning, stretching under the

Lyal Strickland  “Birds” (featuring Rachel Laven) Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Lyal Strickland’s song “Birds” featuring Rachel Laven on vocals. “Birds” is part of his forthcoming album Shooter of Truth, which is set for release on October 16.  This song will be available on August 21. Shooter of Truth was co-produced by Adam […]

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The Empty Pockets “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone” Americana Highways presents this premiere of The Empty Pockets’ song “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone” from their forthcoming album Dear Billionaires, which is set for release this fall. The album was recorded in London at Abbey Road Studio 2 (without instrumental overdubs). It was produced by Daniel McCormick and […]

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