Category Archives: Americana News

Long before Taylor Sheridan created ‘Yellowstone,’ he played Danny Boyd on ‘Veronica Mars.’ Here’s a look at the surprisingly goofy role you probably forgot. Continue reading…

Ben Jones, who played Cooter Davenport on The Dukes of Hazzard, has died at 84. The actor’s wife confirmed he suffered a heart attack at home. Continue reading…

What a Sunday morning surprise. Carrie Underwood joined the worship team this morning at her church, Rolling Hills Community Church, where she performed Hillsong Worship’s “What A Beautiful Name.” Of course, it’s not the first time she’s done something like this, as she performed at the Easter service earlier this year. She’s also led the congregation in several hymns like her signature “How Great Thou Art,” during their Christmas concert, so I’m sure members aren’t too shocked to see her […]

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The reality star received some pretty bad criticism online for her bathroom act, with one person describing her habits as “nasty.”

The post Reality Star Reveals the Unspeakable Act They Committed in Bathroom appeared first on Wide Open Country.

It’s going to be good. Kenny Chesney is gearing up to release his 21st studio album, Silver Sands Marina, on Friday, September 25th, and he’s teaming up with long-time producer Buddy Cannon to produce once again. The 58-year-old singer/songwriter will also be featuring cuts from some of the biggest songwriters in Nashville on the project, including the likes of Tony Lane, Matraca Berg, Shane McAnally and the late, great Brett James, reigning ACM Songwriter of the Year, Jessie Jo Dillon, […]

The post Kenny Chesney Says Megan Moroney “Damn Near Insisted” She Sing On New Duet, “It Just Got Weird” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Tapping a country artist for The Chosen soundtrack. Tyler Hubbard, who is of course one half of Florida Georgia Line, is featured on the forthcoming compilation album Songs Inspired by The Chosen, which is a soundtrack to go alongside the release of the new season of the hit series. The show is heading into Season 6 this fall, which stars Jonathan Roumie as Jesus, and follows his life from the beginning of his ministry, and is set to go all […]

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The music legend is known for cancelling a lot of the shows he’s set to headline. An email was sent to ticketholders.

The post Music Legend Cancels Las Vegas Residency Due to “Unforeseen Logistical Issues” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Don Nelson, a world-renowned coach and legend in NBA and Dallas Mavericks history, has died.

The post Basketball Hall of Fame Coach and Dallas Mavericks Icon Dies at 86 appeared first on Wide Open Country.

How are they supposed to drop something they never filed? Buc-ee’s has responded to the public outcry over the gas station chain’s lawsuit against a small family-owned convenience store in Ohio…but public records don’t match their claims. By now you’ve probably heard about the lawsuit that was filed by Buc-ee’s against Beaver’s Mini Mart, which is located in…Beavercreek, Ohio. The store at issue is called Beaver’s Mini Mart, so you can probably guess what their logo is: A beaver, just […]

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‘Real Texans look out for each other,’ Charley Crockett wrote on social media. Continue reading…