Author Archives: Echoes Staff

How’s everyone holding up? It’s the first week back at work in the new year for a lot of people, which means a lot of catching up on emails, “circling back,” and trying to figure out what day of the week it actually is. It’s brutal. Of course some people choose to make their January even worse by deciding to give up alcohol for “dry January,” a tradition that’s really taken off online over the past few years. A study […]

The post For Everyone Doing Dry January, Here Are 14 Country Songs About Giving Up Alcohol first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Firerose still has plenty of say about her ex, Billy Ray Cyrus. She is accusing him of allegedly keeping her isolated during their marriage.

The post Firerose Slams Ex Billy Ray Cyrus for Allegedly Keeping Her Away From Friends During Their Marriage: “Gaslighting Thrives in Isolation” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The ‘The Drew Carey Show’ and ‘Scary Movie’ star died last month in San Diego. She was also a realtor in California.

The post Professional Bodybuilder and ‘Scary Movie’ Star Dead at 62 appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Influencer Yulia Burtseva passed away at 38 after a cosmetic surgery she underwent in Russia. The cause of her death is still not clear.

The post Popular Influencer Dies Suddenly at 38 Following Cosmetic Procedure in Russia appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Maddie & Tae are still going on tour, even after splitting up. Read to find out why the duo is calling it quits but still performing together.

The post Maddie & Tae Reveal Why They Still Plan To Tour in 2026 Despite Recent Breakup appeared first on Wide Open Country.

“Songwriter.” Many people can claim the skill, whether it’s on an amateur or professional level. Few reach the point where they become synonymous with the term, and recognized universally as a titan of the discipline.

The post The 2025 Saving Country Music Songwriter of the Year first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Chicago Farmer “Mattress” Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Chicago Farmer’s song “Mattress” from their forthcoming album Homeaid, which is set for release on March 6 via LoHi Records.  Homeaid was produced by Chad Staehly; recorded, engineered and mixed by Nick Tveitbakk at Pachyderm Studios in Cannon Falls, Minnesota; and mastered by Bruce Templeton […]

The post Song Premiere: Chicago Farmer “Mattress” appeared first on Americana Highways.

Valerie Smith – Maggie’s Journal – 2 CD Set This 2-CD set, comprised of 30-tracks produced by Donna Ulisse (harmonies) & recorded in Tennessee, is basically a musical narrative focused on the emotional story of one Margaret Attebury Brooks-McCamis – the great-grandmother of award-winning bluegrass artist Valerie Smith (vocals/spoken word). Much of Maggie’s journal documents […]

The post REVIEW: Valerie Smith “Maggie’s Journal” appeared first on Americana Highways.

It looks like Sturgill Simpson, or “Johnny Blue Skies” as he goes by now will likely have new music in 2026. And according to the singer and guitarist for The Black Keys, Dan Auerbach, don’t be surprised if he’s involved.

The post [Updated] Sturgill Simpson Recorded New Music in Dan Auerbach Studio first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Anne Richmond Boston – I Should Be Happy For those not familiar with Kentucky-born Anne Richmond Boston or the Swimming Pool Q’s (5 LPs) – it’s a good time to allow the curious to catch up with her melodic & edgy repertoire. For those who know, it will be a delightful reintroduction. This is Anne’s […]

The post REVIEW: Anne Richmond Boston “I Should Be Happy” appeared first on Americana Highways.