Category Archives: Americana News

As more wedding details emerge, one surprising decision from Lainey Wilson and Duck Hodges is getting plenty of attention. Continue reading…

Photo credit: Damu Malik After two decades of nearly continuous touring, folk-Americana singer-songwriter Eilen Jewell is stepping away from the road—not as an ending, she insists, but as a recalibration. Her “indefinite hiatus” from touring marks a deliberate pause in a life shaped by motion, performance, and the steady accumulation of miles across continents. Yet […]

The former MLB star confirmed the crash on Instagram Stories. It was returning to the airport to attempt an emergency landing. 

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A couple celebrated their first wedding anniversary by going to Yosemite National Park to take pictures. That’s when they met a black bear.

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Jeff Foxworthy is described on his web site as “one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country.” His resume is incredibly diverse. At 67, Foxworthy has written more than two dozen books, been nominated for Grammy Awards, created games, is in the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, and has been the voice […]

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So the City of Pittsburgh didn’t actually have any say in Morgan Wallen’s recent concert cancellation? Safe to say that the “Last Night” singer’s weekend in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania didn’t go as planned. There’s been a number of things from what was supposed to be a two-night stop in the Steel City that has pushed Wallen into the headlines (like him throwing a fan’s phone), but the main controversy stems from the cancelation of night two. Country music fans had flocked […]

The post Pittsburgh Mayor Says His Office & Acrisure Stadium Were Not Consulted About Morgan Wallen Concert Cancellation: “That Was On Them” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Justin Moore says he hopes to return to the road soon. Continue reading…

Taking a step back. Justin Moore announced this afternoon that he’s stepping away from touring and canceling some of his upcoming shows. The “Bait A Hook” singer made the announcement in a statement on his social media: “I’ve made the decision to take some time to focus on my health. As a result, I’ll be stepping away from touring for a short period and will be unable to perform some upcoming shows. This is the right decision for me and […]

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Looking forward to new Florida Georgia Line music? You may be waiting a little while longer. Continue reading…

Arguably the most interesting country crossover to date. As country music becomes bigger seemingly every day commercially, highlighted by the massive success of the likes of Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll and more outside the genre, it’s been a hot commodity in terms of both cross-over appeal. It’s safe to say that non-country stars attempting to crossover isn’t a new thing. Hell, we’ve seen plenty over the decades. Lately, however, it seems to have increased tenfold. While […]

The post Jordan Davis Says He’s Heard NBA Star, Jimmy Butler’s, Forthcoming Country Album: “Some Awesome Music There” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.