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Celebrity divorces are splashy media events. That is an acutely painful reality. These high-profile marital meltdowns are usually reported widely, buzzed about incessantly, and are fodder for endless fan speculation. So it’s understandable that country music star Keith Urban might want to be kind of unobtrusive until the dust cleared after his recent headline-making split […]

The post Keith Urban Comes Back on Social Media After Breakup With Wife Nicole Kidman appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Nate Bargatze is entering the theme park business, and he wants to take Nashville with him. Read about the comedian’s plans here.

The post Nate Bargatze Has Plans To Bring a Theme Park to Nashville Through His Entertainment Company, Nateland appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Jason Aldean hates the idea of AI infiltrating the music industry, and recently gave a reason why he thinks artificial intelligence won’t ever have staying power. Earlier this month, Whiskey Riff reported that the top song on Billboard Country Digital Song Sales chart was a track titled “Walk My Walk,” by an artist called Breaking Rust, and why it should infuriate us all – both fans and artists alike. For those that don’t know, Breaking Rust is not only a terrible name for […]

The post Jason Aldean Sounds Off On AI Country Band Topping The Digital Sales Chart : “AI Can’t Play Live Shows” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

“Wild Horses” was originally written for The Rolling Stones’ album, ‘Sticky Fingers’. Watch Jason Isbell’s cover of the classic below.

The post Jason Isbell Puts Americana Twist on The Rolling Stones’ “Wild Horses” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Carole King’s amazing songs are the stuff of genuine cultural legend. She (and her frequent songwriting partner Gerry Goffin) penned the memorable soundtrack to an entire era. Among her monster hits are unforgettable songs like “Up on the Roof,” “Jazzman,” “It’s Too Late,” “Fire and Rain,” and dozens more. Her 1971 album Tapestry still defines […]

The post Carole King Evidently Approves of Young Singer’s Cover of a Classic King Track appeared first on Wide Open Country.

A staple in her iconic music catalog. Miranda Lambert released her incredible 2016 “divorce album” The Weight of These Wings on this date nearly ten years ago… way before the double album trend really started in country music. Of course, her sixth studio album was instantly labeled a “divorce album” when it was announced, because it immediately followed her extremely public divorce from Blake Shelton in 2015. And you’d be hard pressed to find any sort of press or media […]

The post Miranda Lambert Hung Up On The First (And Last) Interview She Did For ‘The Weight Of These Wings’ – “First Question Was, ‘How Do You Feel About Gwen?’” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

It’s been a while since we’ve seen these two country stars out on the town. Here’s what got them out and about again.

The post This Is the Thing That Finally Got Faith Hill and Tim McGraw Out of the House appeared first on Wide Open Country.

In just a few short years, Megan Moroney has established herself as one of country music’s sharpest lyricists. Continue reading…

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took a pic with singer Dwight Yoakam. Fans called it “disappointing.”

The post Pic of Dwight Yoakam With Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Causes Online Backlash: “He Just Discovered ‘Hillbilly Culture’” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Imagine Luke Combs swapping his signature shirt for something a bit more colorful at a fan event. Continue reading…