Author Archives: Echoes Staff

Carrying the torch both in Appalachia and abroad. It’s hard to truly overstate just how important Tyler Childers is to today’s country landscape. Though Zach Bryan undoubtedly launched the low-fi, folk-inspired country sound that many know and love into new heights over the past four or so years, Childers laid the blueprint for Bryan and many others. As we all know, Childers’ rise to fame was far from an overnight endeavor. Though he broke out more commercially over the past […]

The post If You Like Tyler Childers, Here’s 10 Other Artists You’ll Love… That You Won’t Find On Country Radio first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

All tickets for Saturday night at the Opry will be refunded. Continue reading…

This comedian is perhaps the only person who could claim that he worked with both Oscar-winning Robin Williams and Insane Clown Posse.

The post Beloved Actor and Comedian Dies at 74 Following “Ongoing Health Issues” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

I’m sure football fans will love that. According to a new report, Bad Bunny reportedly plans to make a big political statement with his performance at the Super Bowl next month, including wearing a dress to honor the LGBT community. We’re just a couple of weeks away from Super Bowl LX, which kicks off on Sunday, February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in California. And while we won’t know who’s going to be playing in the big game until after this […]

The post Bad Bunny Reportedly Plans To Wear A Dress During His Performance At The Super Bowl Halftime Show To Honor “Queer Icons” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Film director James Cameron left the United States for New Zealand and never looked back. He talked recently about why he made the move.

The post “I’m There for the Sanity”: Director James Cameron Opens Up About Why He Moved From the US to New Zealand appeared first on Wide Open Country.

It’s one of the most anticipated shows of 2026. Continue reading…

Of course… If you’re a sports fan, you’re probably familiar with Jemele Hill from her time at ESPN. She served as the evening host of SportsCenter in 2017, and in her 10-plus years at the network hosted various shows like Numbers Never Lie and His & Hers. Her time at the “Worldwide Leader in Sports” wasn’t without controversy though. In 2008, she was suspended during the NBA playoffs for making a Hitler reference when criticizing the Boston Celtics, and in 2017 she drew criticism […]

The post Former ESPN Host Says Black Atlanta Falcons Fans Don’t Like Their New White Coach Because Of How He Treated Shedeur Sanders first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

The slow winter months in the crowdfunding landscape provide fewer artists for me to choose who gets featured here. I usually try to theme each month’s column, picking three artists who have a similar style, type of perk, etc. that tells a story about the world of crowdfunding.

You can be assured that Dale Watson’s new album called “Unwanted” will be twangy, hard-charging, and true to itself when it’s released on April 24th via Forty Below Records. The twelve tracks all self-produced and written by Dale.

The post Dale Watson Announces New Album, Pays Tribute to Willie and Waylon first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Get ready for a convenience store experience like no other—Buc-ee’s is going big in Florida, and it’s not just about gas. Continue reading…