Category Archives: Americana News

Never gets old. The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame inducted their newest members last night in a ceremony honoring this year’s class, which included Drew Brees (Who Dat!), Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri, and Roger Craig. While the event is always emotional for the inductees, Vinatieri took the opportunity to lighten the mood a little bit with his speech – and take a shot at his former coach. Vinatieri is one of the greatest kickers in NFL history, […]

The post Adam Vinatieri Roasts Bill Belichick (And His Girlfriend) During Hall Of Fame Induction Speech first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

The ‘Law & Order’ star explained that her iconic role was down to one person taking a chance on her. And, it worked!

The post The One Person This ‘Law & Order’ Star Credits for Her 5-Decade Career appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Hunter Biden also explained that, despite the heartbreaking update, his father still served as the “center” of his family.

The post Hunter Biden Issues Heartbreaking Health Update on Former President: “Really Sad To Watch” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The affected vehicles had a dangerous defect which could increase the risk of severe injury in a crash. We have the full list here.

The post Over One Million Vehicles Recalled Over Safety Issue appeared first on Wide Open Country.

San Francisco 49ers icon and three-time Super Bowl winner Roger Craig announced that he was diagnosed with dementia.

The post NFL Icon Announces Dementia Diagnosis During HOF Speech appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The “Horse Whisperer” was known for his gentle approach toward horses, paving the way for a generation of equestrians.

The post Bestselling Author and “Horse Whisperer” Dead at 91 appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Brantley Gilbert couldn’t be more proud of the song that he and Jelly Roll collaborated on. Fresh off the release of his latest album, Sins of the Father, the country singer joined the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast and talked to us about his very personal record, broke down his song “F***ed Me Up” that featured over 15 f-bombs, the importance of being open about mental health, and how he feels that modern music consumption has hurt country’s storytelling. Gilbert also […]

The post “All Of Our Rock Bottoms Are Different”: Brantley Gilbert On Tackling Homelessness & Addiction In Deeply Personal Collaboration With Jelly Roll first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

The country artist picked the girl as a part of her “Cowgirl of the Night” tradition. She said that it made her dream come true!

The post Heartwarming Moment Country Star Makes Girl With Spina Bifida’s Dreams Come True appeared first on Wide Open Country.

In an era where artists can explode overnight and disappear just as quickly, Buffalo Traffic Jam is proving that genuine connection still matters. Formed in 2024 by friends Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross while students at Montana State University, the up-and-coming folk/country outfit from Bozeman quickly gained a following on social media for their unique sound. As they started releasing singles and playing shows, though, it became clear that the fan base they built isn’t the typical online crowd you […]

The post Buffalo Traffic Jam Captures Life On The Road, Loss, & Growing Up On Debut Record ‘Pictures of You’ first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Cat videos always have the ability to go viral… and when a feline stands up against a black bear like in this video, it’s almost certain to garner millions and millions of views. You always hear about curiosity and cats… but what about courage? Sure, being brave could put some felines in tough spots, but in this video, a house cat had the tenacity to stand up against a black bear in the wild animal’s territory. That’s the textbook definition […]

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