This Week In Americana: May 8, 2026
Stay up to date on all things Americana with the weekly newsletter—updated every Friday.
The post This Week In Americana: May 8, 2026 appeared first on Americana Music Association.
This Week In Americana: May 1, 2026
Stay up to date on all things Americana with the weekly newsletter—updated every Friday.
The post This Week In Americana: May 1, 2026 appeared first on Americana Music Association.
Country Bass Player Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Charges
Carsen Richards, who was the bass player and music director for pop country star Chase Matthew, has been arrested on numerous child sex charges. The 22-year-old was arrested at a festival in Kentucky.
The post Country Bass Player Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Charges first appeared on Saving Country Music.
‘Jurassic Park’ Screenwriter Tackling ‘Westworld’ Remake
The park is open (again). Continue reading…
Brad Paisley Is Reaching Into The Vault With New Project, “Tacklebox”
New music from Brad Paisley is finally on the horizon. Brad Paisley has long been one of the most talented artists in country music. With guitar work on par with the likes of John Mayer and songwriting that will simultaneously make you laugh and cry, the “Whiskey Lullaby” singer has cemented himself as a cornerstone of country music in the 2000s and 2010s. Couple that with 19 #1 hits, nine #1 albums and over two dozen RIAA certifications, Paisley has […]
The post Brad Paisley Is Reaching Into The Vault With New Project, “Tacklebox” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
Bass Player For Country Singer Chase Matthew Arrested On Disgusting Charges Involving An Autistic Minor
Fired him immediately. Chase Matthew has spoken out after finding out along with the public that his touring bassist, Carsen Richards, was charged with child sex crimes. The 22-year-old bass player had just finished up headlining a Kentucky music festival along with Chase Matthew and his band when he was arrested on May 9. Shortly after the band got off the stage at the BBQ & Barrels festival in Owensboro, Kentucky, Richards was booked on charges of two counts second-degree […]
The post Bass Player For Country Singer Chase Matthew Arrested On Disgusting Charges Involving An Autistic Minor first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
Sharon Osbourne Opens up About That Time She Was Manager for Queen
Sharon Osbourne has worn many hats in her varied and illustrious career. She was a panelist on a daytime TV talk show. has been an America’s Got Talent judge, and also a reality TV personality. In addition, Osbourne was the devoted longtime wife of heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away last year. However, […]
The post Sharon Osbourne Opens up About That Time She Was Manager for Queen appeared first on Wide Open Country.
Mom Arrested After Toddler Found with Dot Tattoo
Can mothers tattoo their child? The question is being raised after a parent was arrested for allegedly giving her toddler a tattoo.
The post Mom Arrested After Toddler Found with Dot Tattoo appeared first on Wide Open Country.
Comedian Makes Shocking Charlie Kirk Joke During Kevin Hart Roast
The comedian’s comments about Charlie Kirk were actually directed at the controversial humorist Tony Hinchcliffe.
The post Comedian Makes Shocking Charlie Kirk Joke During Kevin Hart Roast appeared first on Wide Open Country.
Nashville Police Department Honors UK Officer Who Stopped To Helped Nashville Officer Being Attacked On The Side Of The Road
Stepping up to help a fellow officer. The Metro Nashville Police Department honored a UK police officer recently after he jumped into action to help a Nashville officer who was being attacked by a suspect trying to get to his gun on the side of the road. The scary incident happened in the overnight hours on May 8, when MNPD Officer Peter Kinsey spotted 43-year old Joseph Rainey walking down an exit ramp towards interstate 440. Kinsey stopped to tell […]
The post Nashville Police Department Honors UK Officer Who Stopped To Helped Nashville Officer Being Attacked On The Side Of The Road first appeared on Whiskey Riff.