Yearly Archives: 2026

Sophie Gault on the Brutal Honesty and Live Rock ‘n Roll of Unhinged Singer/songwriter Sophie Gault’s new album, Unhinged, arrives on January 23rd, her first with a new label. It builds on years on songwriting and live playing, drawing both on songs that were written very recently, like the title track, songs that were written […]

The post Interview: Sophie Gault on the Brutal Honesty and Live Rock ‘n Roll of “Unhinged” appeared first on Americana Highways.

Various artists Keep Me in Your Heart: the Songs of Warren Zevon There’s a profound irony in Warren Zevon’s work: a songwriter fixated on mortality who left behind songs that continue to outlive him. More than twenty years after his death, Keep Me in Your Heart, a new multi-artist tribute album, suggests why that may […]

The post REVIEW: Keep Me in Your Heart: The Durable Darkness of Warren Zevon appeared first on Americana Highways.

This week’s column is a special one, it features the work of ND photographer Astrida Valigorsky. Her photos have been included in various columns – most notably in last year’s coverage of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival – but that has just been the

Sammy Brue – The Journals (Bloodshot Records) The young troubadour from Utah, Sammy Brue, delivers a new moving and stripped-down album, The Journals, produced by Ben Tanner and mastered by Kimberley Rosen. The album will available via Bloodshot Records on January 23. Armed only with his guitar, a crystal-clear voice, and, most importantly, a song […]

The post REVIEW: Sammy Brue “The Journals” appeared first on Americana Highways.

The Ernest Tubb Record Shop closed its doors and cancelled all remaining performances amid a shift in management. This has left the future of the historic business in limbo.

The post Why The Re-Opening of the Ernest Tubb Record Shop Failed first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Singer-songwriter and poet Courtney Marie Andrews talks about why she only changes her guitar strings every year or two and recalls being driven to her first gig by her mom.

Bill Scorzari “I Stayed” Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Bill Scorzari’s song “I Stayed” from his forthcoming album Sidereal Days (Day 2). which is set for release on. Sidereal Days (Day 2) was produced by Bill Scorzari and Neilson Hubbard; recorded by Bill Scorzari at First Thunder Recording in Huntington, NY and by […]

The post Song Premiere: Bill Scorzari “I Stayed” appeared first on Americana Highways.

A reality show and a football game all in one. We’ve got a great game going on right now in the College Football Playoff national championship, with the powerful offense of the Indiana Hoosiers and locked in a battle against the stout defense of the Miami Hurricanes. But if you’re not interested in the football game, the ESPN 4K feed has you covered. Viewers who were tuned into the alternate broadcast were treated to a built-in reality show, thanks to […]

The post The Internet Is Obsessed With This Couple Sitting Directly In Front Of The ESPN 4K Camera At The College Football National Championship first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Makes a lot of sense, doesn’t it? It’s no secret that Chris Stapleton is one of the most talented artists in the music world. Yeah… I’m not saying just country. Ask any artist out there – in any genre – and they’d likely tell you that they’d kill to have the vocal power that Stapleton so effortlessly possesses. That kind of undeniable talent is sought after, which is why Stapleton is often asked to collaborate on the work of other’s. […]

The post Chris Stapleton Says He Rarely Ever Gets Asked To Co-Write…. Without Getting Asked To Sing Too first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Feeling optimistic after the divorce. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban shocked the world when they announced they were splitting up and headed for divorce at the end of 2025. Kidman first filed for divorce on September 30th, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. They had been separated and living apart since the beginning of the summer when Keith moved out. According to several sources, Kidman was trying to save the marriage, while Urban wanted out. Either way, it’s sad to see this […]

The post Nicole Kidman Reportedly Feeling “Refreshed & Optimistic” After Finalizing Divorce From Keith Urban first appeared on Whiskey Riff.