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This week on Folk Alley, join Cindy Howes for our first show of 2026, featuring music to welcome the new year from Over the Rhine, Al Petteway, and Arny Margaret. We’ll also spotlight exciting new debut albums from Mon Rovia and Kat Wallace, then take a deep dive into the vibrant Greenwich Village folk scene as it blossomed in the early 1960s. Enjoy debut and early recordings by artists who would go on to become folk icons—Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Fred Neil, Karen Dalton, Phil Ochs, Tom Paxton, Eric Andersen, Judy Collins, Koerner, Ray & Glover, and much more.

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The Brianna Chickenfry and Zach Bryan drama continues once again, with a new comment from Dave Portnoy. Read the latest here.

The post Dave Portnoy Calls Zach Bryan’s New Wife a “Brianna Robot” After Couple Announces Wedding appeared first on Wide Open Country.

As seems to be the case every year, selecting a top 25 was difficult task for 2025. There are so many good albums not on the list, that I liked almost as much as what was included. However, selecting the top album was not hard this year. Wednesday – Bleeds was an obvious choice to […]

Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes broke up in September of 2025, and now, the pair has announced that they are back together, despite it all.

The post “I Believe in Breaking Patterns”: Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes Announce That They Are Back Together appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Glad it was gradual. Riley Green has had a very successful year in 2025, which included winning multiple big awards for his duet with Ella Langley, “You Look Like You Love Me,” as well as selling out shows all over the country on his Damn Country Music tour. He didn’t put out a ton of new music, aside from the deluxe edition of his 2024 album Don’t Mind If I Do, in addition to his Midtown Sessions EP, but fans didn’t get a full […]

The post Riley Green Is Glad He Did Not Rise To Fame In His 20s: “It Would’ve Been Ugly” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, quietly battled personal struggles and the pressures of fame before her tragic passing at just 34 years old. Continue reading…

Jason Isbell has made a career out of writing songs that feel like they come with fingerprints still on them. Even when the 400 Unit is roaring behind him, you can usually hear the quiet draft underneath.

There are a few select items that Walmart absolutely wants you to have your receipt before you even think about making a return or an exchange. Continue reading…

Jelly Roll says the man behind his tattoos has changed. The country singer reflects on regret, growth, and a transformation that runs far deeper than skin. Continue reading…

As we say hello to the new year, it appears that we are also saying goodbye to a beloved sweet treat chain. Sprinkles Cupcakes is suddenly shuttering all its locations across America. Its founder, Candace Nelson, described her feelings about the chain’s demise in a video she posted on ” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Instagram. She did […]

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