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A protest demanding the resignation of a Washington County, Tennessee, school board member is scheduled for tomorrow, April 8, at 4 p.m. local time. The reason? Keith Ervin, the target of the event, was heard calling a female student “hot” during a live-streamed meeting on Thursday, April 2.  Why Did the School Board Member Call […]

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Picture this: a casual evening, a glass of wine, and a name that would soon carry a powerful meaning for a new life. Continue reading…

The bus is ready to hit the road again, but the driver is still fighting to recover from his stroke. Continue reading…

Things are starting to pick up in 2026, as March is packed with 40 new roots music albums on our radar! We kicked off the month with Spotlight artist Cat Clyde, who offered a heartbreaking, solo-acoustic version of her new song “Night Eyes,” as well as a detailed

Kylie Kelce is sick of being asked about Taylor Swift’s upcoming wedding, and has made her feelings on the situation very clear

The post Kylie Kelce is Really Sick of Being Asked About Taylor Swift’s Wedding: “Stop F–king Asking Me” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Over the last year, Lil Nas X has gone from feeling humiliated to being “thankful.” Back in August, the “Old Town Road” singer had a short hospital stay. He was then arrested. Four days later, he was charged with three counts of battery against a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer. If […]

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Fans are buzzing with anticipation as whispers of new music from Morgan Wallen fill the air. What’s coming next? A double album, perhaps? Continue reading…

With his new album Book Of Paul, Cauthen serves up yet another song that has some perplexed if it’s meant to be serious or parody. He also delivers what might be the best overall album of his entire career.

The post Album Review- Paul Cauthen’s “Book Of Paul” first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Mid-March 2026 was a humdinger of three Texas gatherings crucial to roots music, South by Southwest (SXSW), Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion, and a tribute to Todd Snider, “Todd Snider Rules!” 

Luck Reunion ( held on Nelson’s ranch in Spicewood, Texas) is a one-day event

Oklahoma-based singer-songwriter Kalyn Fay talks about being gentle in spirit and song and offers some tax season advice.