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Pieces of Americana, especially if they are connected with U.S. presidents, are truly priceless parts of our shared history. They need to be safeguarded carefully and passed down to future generations. So the news that an American flag that was used to cover Abraham Lincoln’s casket way back in 1865 ended up on display in […]

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After stepping away from social media last month, Melissa Gilbert returned to her lifestyle brand, Modern Prairie. She added that she is also coming back to role as Chief Creative Officer. This news comes after the Little House on the Prairie star’s husband, actor Timothy Busfield, was charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact of a […]

The post Melissa Gilbert Returns to Social Media Amid Husband’s Sex Abuse Charges appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The country music business is definitely intensely competitive. Even so, however, there are stars with the closest of friendships. Rivalry takes a back seat to their meaningful bonds. That seems to be the case with two popular young stars of the genre – Cody Johnson and Luke Combs. Their career trajectories have been steadily upward […]

The post “I Had a Lot of Respect”: Cody Johnson Opens up About His Close Friendship With This Country Star appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Fans just don’t like Kacey Musgraves for her authentic songwriting and chill vibe. Her classic country fashion sense and striking features make her the object of affection for countless listeners.  While there have certainly been a fan or two who have fantasized about planting a peck on the cheek of the “Butterflies” singer, she recently […]

The post On a Romantic Rendezvous With Kacey Musgraves? She Says This Is Her Favorite Place To Kiss appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The modem screeched, the mall was the hangout spot, and your entire digital life fit on a floppy disk. Welcome back to everyday life in the 1990s. Continue reading…

The late great actor appeared in some of the 20th century’s best movies. Continue reading…

One of the best last-minute decisions ever. Despite being the second-highest-selling country artist of all time, having a plethora of certified diamond hits such as “Beautiful Crazy,” “Hurricane” and “When It Rains It Pours” and for all intents and purposes being the biggest straight-down-the-middle country artist of the past decade, ironically, Luke Combs‘ biggest hit of his career thus far has been none other than his cover of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car,” which found its home on his 2023 album, […]

The post “Wasn’t Even Planning On Recording It”: Luke Combs Says His Cover Of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” Was Nearly Never Recorded first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Waylon Jennings and Robert Duvall went way back… and with the actor’s recent passing, now’s a good time to revisit the Hollywood-Outlaw connection the two had. This past Sunday, the Academy Award-winning actor passed away at the age of 95. Duvall was known for the countless films and television shows he starred in during his career that got started in 1960. Some might know him from classic movies like The Godfather, Days of Thunder, Apocalypse Now, and the country music film […]

The post The Late, Great Robert Duvall Was Friends With Waylon Jennings & Once Starred In A Music Video Production With The Country Star first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Being a voice for other women. Bunnie Xo has always worn her heart on her sleeve, giving fans a glimpse into her and Jelly Roll’s at-home life, which has created a fanbase unlike any other. From documenting the chaos of building their mini farm to highlighting Jelly Roll’s incredible weight loss, Bunnie has pulled back the curtain on their life and shared every aspect of being married to a country music star and being a step-mother. And being so candid […]

The post “God’s Putting Me Through This Again So That I Can Be A Voice” – Bunnie Xo Found Purpose Building Community Amid Her Challenging IVF Journey first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

In what was reportedly a brutal crime, Kurt Van Dyke, 66, a legendary surfer and hotel owner in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, was allegedly murdered over the weekend during a robbery in his Costa Rica home, per the New York Post. His girlfriend was bound with zip ties and robbed but fortunately survived the attack. […]

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