Author Archives: Echoes Staff

Fame and success have their perks and downsides. If you are a country music star, there are the constant demands of fans and the media, recording sessions, concerts and grueling hours of travel. Being far from home and family can be very lonely. Staying on top of the heap is sometimes a tricky balancing act. […]

The post Nashville’s Favorite Rapper Says This Country Star Is “Definitely One of My Close Friends in the Industry” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Kelsea and Chase welcomed the new year with a kiss and a clean slate. After months apart, they’re moving forward together. Continue reading…

He’s been linked to Ella Langley and Megan Moroney. Continue reading…

The “You Look Like You Love Me” singer doesn’t need pickup lines — but the one he shared from his dad is a must-hear. Continue reading…

Hundreds of stores are being closed across the U.S. Here are some of the notable chains shutting down locations. Continue reading…

Turns out the wedding bells were, in fact, ringing for Zach Bryan and his girlfriend, Samantha Leonard. Social media sleuths have been trying to figure out an official relationship status for the country star and his significant other for months. Until today, all we knew for sure was that Leonard and Bryan were dating, and had been since just after the “Pink Skies” singer had a public and messy breakup with Barstool Sports personality Brianna Chickenfry. The big talking point […]

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The country singer quietly tied the knot with girlfriend Samantha Leonard in Spain — a wedding that proves he’s doing things his own way. Continue reading…

With Bunnie Xo planning to go on a book tour this February, Jelly Roll should learn how to behave himself.  The “Save Me” singer needed some rescuing recently when his wife, the host of the Dumb Blonde podcast, went out to Las Vegas. She shared what happened in a video she posted on social media on Dec. […]

The post Bunnie Xo Left Jelly Roll on a Farm for 12 Hours—and the Results Were Complete Chaos: “This Is What Happens When You’re Not Here, Mama” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

While the original MTV stopped playing videos years ago, the cable network had a number of sister stations across the globe that still played music.  As our use of the past tense indicates, that era is now over.  While you can still watch reality shows like RuPaul’s Drag Race and Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta on the original network, […]

The post Swan Song: MTV Music Stations Permanently Shut Down, Leave Fans With One Final Tune appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Actress Kate Beckinsale has gone through so much overwhelming sadness. The Pearl Harbor star tragically lost her mother, Judy Loe, to cancer last summer. In addition, her father passed away from a heart attack during her childhood and her stepfather died as well in 2024. All the strain and bereavement caused Beckinsale to lose an […]

The post Actress Tearfully Shares Tragic Reason for Her Weight Loss, Shreds Cruel Body-Shamers: “Such an Incredible Amount of Suffering” appeared first on Wide Open Country.