Category Archives: Americana News

And that’s a wrap. The next chapter of the Dutton saga is upon us and Season 1 is officially in the books. Dutton Ranch is now streaming on Paramount+ where you can watch the entire first season. I’ve finally had a chance to watch the first season and I’ll say that it feels a lot like Yellowstone… same drama, same ranch vibe, many of the same people, but of course, Beth and Rip have left Montana and started ranching down in Texas […]

The post Dutton Ranch Soundtrack: Every Country Song Featured In Season 1 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Maybe you recall the show Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, a 1970s TV gem from the pioneering Norman Lear, It starred actress Louise Lasser in the title role. The show, a dead-on spoof of soap operas, might not have been quite as widely known as Lear’s other groundbreaking endeavors like All in the Family. Nevertheless, it […]

The post ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ Soap Opera Spoof Actress Dies at 87: RIP Louise Lasser appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Is the divide between the public and country radio getting further? Reigning ACM Artist of the Decade, Jason Aldean, has had a pretty fascinating career. With 32 #1s, 27 platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and over 51 million units sold in the U.S. alone, the “She’s Country” singer has had a career few could ever dream of. Despite delivering some rock-solid hits over the years, namely with early tracks such as “Why,” “The Truth” and […]

The post Jason Aldean Passes George Strait & Alan Jackson, Now Owns The Fourth-Most #1 Hits On Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Amid the race to the bottom that right-leaning mainstream country performers such as Lee Brice and Brantley Gilbert are currently devolving into, the extremely left-leaning politically-focused Bryan Andrews just bested them all.

The post This Bryan Andrews “Country” Album Is Terrible first appeared on Saving Country Music.

The wedding of hitmaker Taylor Swift and gridiron great Travis Kelce was attended by celebs from the entertainment and sports industries. Among the fortunate few were Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks, Jennifer Lopez, Reese Witherspoon, and many others. However, at least one person who was not on the guest list is publicly […]

The post Former NFL Player Speaks Out After Being Snubbed From Taylor Swift Wedding appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Those who are steeped in tradition often best know where to bend it. With Her Bright Smile Haunts Me Still, Sophie Wellington tap-dances on it — literally. Having grown up in trad music with their concert pianist mother (Lynn Mackey) and old time musician and dance caller father (Bill

Similarities between the ways ‘Dutton Ranch’ and ‘Marshals’ ended have fans hoping for a crossover. There’s just one problem. Continue reading…

The Wildwoods interview The Wildwoods is a folk / Americana trio hailing from Lincoln, Nebraska: spouses Noah (guitarist) and Chloe (violinist) Gose, with their bandmate Andrew Vaggalist on bass. The trio just released a new song “Grenadine Red,” which starts off asking “when you were younger, did you smile more?” and moves to explore the […]

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Park Hills Circle – All of a Sudden While not exactly Enya, this has a little more flex. Melodies are ethereal & atmospheric, but not as eccentric & intense as Kate Bush. This is Chicago singer Maris O’Tierney’s (guitar/synths/piano) debut album, which has a gentle, airy tone that’s all spirit & polish on her 10-cut […]

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Ryan “Bluwrath” Newman – Wrath of Blues The problem with many electrifying blues guitarists is the eventual sameness. The skills & performance are there, but the approach is basically the same. Some artists have a distinctive style that develops & manages to keep their finely tuned ability from interfering with the tradition of the blues. […]

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