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On the heels of an exhausting tour and rough mental health patch, Jelly Roll credits God for returning him to ‘the best headspace’ as he heads into a rewarding Grammy Awards season. Continue reading…

The country singer passed away on November 15, just 13 days after being arrested outside a hospital in Utah.

The post Police Conclude It’s “Likely” That Late Country Star’s Reported Assault Was a Self-Inflicted Injury appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The heartwarming video showed Kid Rock embracing a Paralympian at his Nashville bar, and spending some of the night with him.

The post Heartwarming Kid Rock Footage Emerges From His Nashville Bar appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Music Reviews: Jimi Hendrix’s ‘The Axis: Bold as Love Sessions,’ plus Bobby Charles, Dr. John, and Nina Simone “Well, I got this guitar, and I learned how to make it talk,” sings Bruce Springsteen in his iconic “Thunder Road.” No knock on Bruce, who plays his instrument masterfully, but if that line applies to anyone, […]

The post Music Reviews: Jimi Hendrix’s ‘The Axis: Bold as Love Sessions,’ plus Bobby Charles, Dr. John, and Nina Simone appeared first on Americana Highways.

photo of Travis Johnides and Jeremy Quitko by Melissa Johnides Travis Johnides of Bitters and Distractions on Writing Acoustic Punk For “The Threads” and “Punk Rock Christmas” Long Island-based acoustic punk duo Bitters and Distractions released new single, “The Threads” in October and got the chance to perform it live at a big gathering of […]

The post Interview: Travis Johnides of Bitters and Distractions on Writing Acoustic Punk For “The Threads” and “Punk Rock Christmas” appeared first on Americana Highways.

Lance Roark was patient in officially presenting his debut album to the planet, forging his own sound, finding the unique contours of his voice, and making his case for being Red Dirt’s next star.

The post Album Review – Lance Roark’s “Bad Reputation” first appeared on Saving Country Music.

“Choosin’ Texas” had the secret sauce to be a hit, and it appears there might be some more of that in the pipeline. Although Ella Langley’s upcoming record is not slated to be released until 2026, fans are getting a preview of what’s in store for the upcoming project from her latest single “Choosin’ Texas,” which she co-wrote with Texas native Miranda Lambert. “Choosin’ Texas” was an instant hit for Langley and proved that she and Lambert (alongside Taylor and […]

The post Ella Langley Says There Will Be More Collaboration With Miranda Lambert In The Near Future: “Doing Something Really Cool Together” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

In the music video for Jason Aldean’s ‘How Far Does a Goodbye Go,’ he and his real-life wife play a couple going through a devastating breakup. Continue reading…

That Bob’s a good dude. Of course everybody has strong feelings about Kid Rock, whose real name is Bob Ritchie. From all accounts from people who know and have met him, he’s a super nice dude who cares about people. But he’s also a polarizing public figure thanks to his political opinions and his willingness to say whatever he wants without worrying about what others think of him or what he has to say. He’s also one of the few […]

The post Kid Rock Invites Wheelchair-Bound Fan To Join Him In The VIP Section At His Nashville Bar first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Self-care means rewatching your favorite show in bed — and a lot of us are doing it, over and over again. Continue reading…