Author Archives: Echoes Staff

Many people aspire to be famous someday. From afar, it seems so appealing. Living in luxury, fans clamoring for your autograph, traveling in style throughout the globe. But there is also a very dark side to fame. Celebrities of all kinds tell unnerving stories of experiences with stalkers who threaten their and their families’ safety. […]

The post Motley Crue Rock Legend Is “Locked and Loaded” and Ready To Protect His Family: “We’ve Been Stalked and Threatened” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The last few years have been tough on Joshua Ray Walker’s health.  Back in 2024, the “Lot Lizard” singer was diagnosed with colon cancer. He had surgery to remove it and underwent months of chemotherapy. Then, later that year, scans suggested that the cancer might have spread to his lungs.  In October 2024, Walker shared that doctors […]

The post “Big, Big Man With a Big, Big Plan”: Country Singer Has 400 Days To Lose 400 Pounds appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Are we getting one step closer to a new album? It’s safe to say it’s been a pretty interesting past 24 hours for fans of Johnny Blue Skies (or Sturgill Simpson for the ill-informed). Last week, The Tennessean sat down to talk with The Black Keys band member and producer, Dan Auerbach. In the article, it would claim that the 24x Grammy-nominee is working with the “Long White Line” singer on a new project in 2026. “In 2026, Auerbach’s got work […]

The post Sturgill Simpson Uploads New Photo From The Studio As New Album Talk Continues To Swirl first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Where did all of the great comedies go? Claiming that the comedy genre is “dead” is quite the statement… but think about it for a second. When is the last time you rushed to a movie theatre to see a blockbuster comedy? When is the last time you made sure you were seated for a TV show that was meant to make you laugh out loud? It’s hard to pinpoint an exact moment when the art and acceptance of comedy […]

The post Death Of The Sitcom: Veteran TV Star, Patricia Heaton, Explains Why Comedies Aren’t Funny Anymore first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Taking the police to court. A former Bravo reality TV star and member of a ’90s girl group is suing the Tennessee Highway Patrol after being arrested for DUI – despite being completely sober. The lawsuit was actually filed back in May by Stefanie Fair, a former child actress with roles in shows like The Golden Girls, Married… with Children and The Facts of Life. She was also a singer for the ’90s girl group Wild Orchid alongside Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie, which […]

The post Singer & Former Reality TV Star Suing Tennessee Police After Being Arrested For DUI While Sober In Nashville first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Country music star Riley Green is writing up a storm these days. The singer is producing new songs at a frenetic pace.

The post CMA Award-Winner Explains Why He Turns Out Tracks As Fast as He Can appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Bruno Mars is coming back! The successful R&B singer is finally releasing new music, and we could not be more excited.

The post Bruno Mars Announces His Fourth Studio Album After Making Fans Wait for a Decade appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Gallino’s loan to Cami Miller is a true win-win situation for him. Continue reading…

Just months after his divorce was announced, a judge in Tennessee has declared the country singer and actress single in the eyes of the law.

The post Keith Urban’s Divorce From Nicole Kidman Has Reportedly Been Finalized appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The couple’s long romance is officially over. Continue reading…