Song Premiere: Magenta Sunshine “The Lines”

Magenta SunshineMagenta Sunshine “The Lines” Americana Highways brings you this premiere of Magenta Sunshine’s song “The Lines” from their forthcoming album Clarity, which is set for release later this summer. Clarity was engineered and produced by Keenan McRae, and was recorded at Art Is Sound Studio in New Orleans, Louisiana and in the band’s home studio […]

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“I’m Filled With Gratitude” — Samantha Busch Shares Heartfelt Thank You To Fans Following The Tragic Death Of Her Husband, NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch

“I’m Filled With Gratitude” — Samantha Busch Shares Heartfelt Thank You To Fans Following The Tragic Death Of Her Husband, NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch

She spent many, many Sunday’s at the track cheering on her husband, and eventually, she did so with their two young children. It’s been over a month now since NASCAR legend Kyle Busch sadly passed away at the age of 41, on May 21st, 2026, due to pneumonia that progressed into sepsis. It was very sudden, and he left behind his wife, Samantha, and two children, Brexton (11) and Lennix (4), as well as his parents and fellow race car driver in his […]

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Now & Then: Margo Price’s Days Of Unrest and the reach of Van Lear Rose

Margo Price has never treated country music as neutral ground, and Days Of Unrest removes any remaining doubt. Released as a July 4 weekend protest mixtape, it puts her in conversation with the folk-protest tradition while keeping one boot in country music. The “Then” album is Loretta Lynn’s Van Lear Rose, a 2004 record that made plainspoken country songwriting feel newly urgent. 

“Most Special Performance Of ‘Wonder’ I’ll Ever Have” — Megan Moroney Was Happy To Miss ACM Awards For Her Best Friend’s Wedding

“Most Special Performance Of ‘Wonder’ I’ll Ever Have” — Megan Moroney Was Happy To Miss ACM Awards For Her Best Friend’s Wedding

The ultimate maid of honor performance. In May, Megan Moroney skipped the ACM Awards to be the maid of honor at her best friends wedding, as her longtime friend Natalie King, who is an influencer and has been friends with Megan since college, married her now-husband Alex Harp in Turks and Caicos at a stunning oceanfront estate. Megan met Natalie when the two were freshman in college and rushing Kappa Delta sorority at the University of Georgia. They became fast friends after […]

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