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Another one down. Watershed Festival, the largest country music festival in Washington and one of the largest in the Pacific Northwest, has announced that they wouldn’t be returning in 2026. The festival released a statement announcing the cancelation on social media: “After 13 incredible years of Country Music and Community at The Gorge, we wanted to be the first to let you know that Watershed will be taking a hiatus in 2026. Any future plans will be announced accordingly.” View […]

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Dolly Parton got candid about her experience with plastic surgery in a recent Instagram post. Read what the country music icon had to say.

The post Dolly Parton Talks New Song and Cosmetic Surgery: “Lord, I’ve Outlived So Many Plastic Surgeons!” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Netflix’s ‘Skyscraper’ live event has been moved to tonight due to the unruly weather in Taiwan yesterday.

The post Netflix’s ‘Skyscraper’ Live Event Postponed to Tonight Due to High Winds in Taiwan appeared first on Wide Open Country.

This week on Folk Alley, we remember and honor Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir, who passed away on January 10. You’ll also hear new January releases from Della Mae, Langhorne Slim, and Lonesome Ace Stringband, an advance single from Mark Erelli’s forthcoming March album, and a birthday shoutout to the ever-inspiring Lucinda Williams. Stick around for hour two for more new music from Melissa Carper & Theo Lawrence, David Huckfelt, Eric Brace & Thomm Jutz, Boy Golden, Tyler Ramsey & Carl Broemel, Anna Tivel, and Bywater Call, along with favorites from Sierra Hull, Greg Brown, Dan Hicks & the Hot Lick, and more.

The post Folk Alley Radio Show #260122 appeared first on Folk Alley.

Dale Watson is bringing traditional country music back. Read more about his new single “Willie Waylon And Whiskey” here.

The post Dale Watson Pays Tribute to Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings in New Single appeared first on Wide Open Country.

William Clark Green is one of a kind. A native of Eastland, TX, Green has built a devoted following and earned respect from his peers over the past two decades on the strength of his sharp songwriting and creative approach to his craft. Primarily a solo artist – but also an integral part of the four-man Texas supergroup The Panhandlers – Green has consistently proved just how powerful his music is through his lengthy catalog of originals. Ever since releasing […]

The post William Clark Green Transports Listeners To A Special Time & Place With Latest Single “Man On The Moon” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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John Williamson is done with the stage. The 80-year-old recently spoke about retirement and what Tamworth means to him.

The post Australian Folk Singer Plays at Tamworth Country Festival for the Final Time After Nearly 50 Years on the Bill appeared first on Wide Open Country.

I hope she outlives us all. Dolly Parton turned 80 years young earlier this week, and it of course has me reflecting on some of her most timeless music and how important her story and songs are to the world. She has always been open and honest about many aspects of her life, and especially when it comes to cosmetic and surgical procedures, Dolly has never shied away from the fact that she isn’t afraid of a little nip and […]

The post Dolly Parton Says She’s “Outlived So Many Plastic Surgeons” In Video Thanking Fans For All Of The 80th Birthday Wishes first appeared on Whiskey Riff.