Yearly Archives: 2026

Prolific singer-songwriter Tim Easton is back at it with his 14th LP, fIREHORSE. Consisting of 10 tracks and featuring accompaniment from country star Lainey Wilson’s rhythm section, the album is a paean to songcraft and a testament to Easton’s prodigious gifts as a composer and performer.

There’s nothing quite like the whirlwind of family life, especially when you’re about to welcome baby number five. Thomas Rhett’s giving us a glimpse into that chaos. Continue reading…

It’s fair to ask if The Eagles’ ‘Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975)’ released 50 years ago today should it be considered a country album, or at least, mostly or partly country, or country-inspired.

The post On The Eagles ‘Greatest Hits’ 50th Anniversary, Pondering Its Country-ness first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Together Again, the second collaborative recording by iconic folksinger-songwriters Tom Paxton and John McCutcheon, was the top album on folk radio during January 2026, while “The Future,” its opening track, was the month’s most-played song, and the two were the most-played artists. So say charts compiled by Folk Alliance International based on radio playlists submitted to FOLKDJ-L, an electronic discussion group for DJs and others interested in folk-based music on the radio.

[Click on the headline or link to continue reading this article and to view the top albums, songs and artists charts that are posted monthly with permission.]

Spanning a nine-day period, January 16-24, 2026, the marvelous world of jazz took over Tucson, Arizona. Begun in 2015 the Tucson Jazz Festival has presented the many flavors of jazz: standards, swing, smooth, fusion, heritage, modern, Latin, and funk.

With over 20 venues all over town featuring intimate performances as

Bunnie Xo is getting candid about her marriage to the country superstar, reflecting on how their relationship began and why it looks different today. Continue reading…

Raising them right. Collegiate baseball is officially underway for the 2026 season, and the MLB opening day is right around the corner. The days are getting warmer, baseball is being played, and hot dogs are being consumed; there is no better way to spend a spring day. I can feel my seasonal depression fading away as I type this. There is nothing better than spring sports in full swing, and while cheering on your favorite team is always a bonus, […]

The post Young Wiffle Ball Players Go Viral Singing The National Anthem Before Backyard Game first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

I prefer my wild turkey in a glass on the rocks… not running around and terrorizing UPS drivers. Turkeys are native to North America and are currently found in every state in the U.S. except for Alaska. That adds up to an estimated 7 million wild toms and hens roaming the various forests of the country… and we know at least two of those turkeys are currently residing in Branford, Connecticut. We’re able to confirm that thanks to this video […]

The post “I’m 40 Years Old, I Can’t Be Dealing With This”: Wild Turkeys Terrorize UPS Delivery Driver In Connecticut first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Captain Augustus “Gus” McCrae, Colonel Kilgore, Consigliere Tom Hagen, ol’ Mac Sledge, and so many more. These are the fictional characters that all feel larger than life to us thanks to Robert Duvall.

The post How Robert Duvall Helped Save Billy Joe Shaver (RIP) first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Pieces of Americana, especially if they are connected with U.S. presidents, are truly priceless parts of our shared history. They need to be safeguarded carefully and passed down to future generations. So the news that an American flag that was used to cover Abraham Lincoln’s casket way back in 1865 ended up on display in […]

The post American Flag From Abraham Lincoln’s Funeral Finds Very Unexpected Home appeared first on Wide Open Country.