Category Archives: Americana News

If anyone knows how hard it can be, it’s Carrie Underwood. The country star has always been outspoken about her Christian faith, and in 2021, she took home the Grammy award for Best Roots Gospel Album for her My Savior album, which is still one of my favorite projects she’s ever done. We all know about how Hollywood can be when it comes to only accepting people of the Christian faith in particular, and I’m sure Carrie had moments where […]

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Morgan Wallen Radio is nearing it’s premiere on SiriusXM, and the country music superstar recently let fans know what to expect when they tune in. The “Last Night” singer will be launching his own satellite radio station on Tuesday, April 7. Wallen’s station will find a home on channel 64, and will be available year-round for those who subscribe to SiriusXM. He joins the likes of Chris Stapleton, Willie Nelson, Carrie Underwood, and Kenny Chesney as country stars that have […]

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A heart-wrenching tragedy has shattered the tranquility of paradise. The New York Post reports that an American woman is missing in the Bahamas after falling overboard. The Royal Bahamas Police Force shared that the woman, who was visiting the island with her husband, was swept out to sea by strong currents after falling from their 8-foot hard-bottom boat. The […]

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have effectively excluded one of the most devoted fans from their ballpark.  Errol Segal has been a season ticket holder for five decades. But this year, the team refused to print paper tickets for the 81-year-old fan this year.  Why Won’t the Dodgers Print Out This Fan’s Season Tickets? If you’ve […]

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Here’s to the Hag. When it comes to a Mount Rushmore of Country Music, it’s pretty hard to have a conversation about it without mentioning the name Merle Haggard. Born in a converted boxcar in Depression-era California, Haggard had a turbulent youth marked by petty crimes and escapes that eventually culminated in a stint at San Quentin State Prison. It was there, however, that his life trajectory shifted after watching Johnny Cash perform for the inmates on New Year’s Day […]

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Poor Belichick, can’t stop catching strays even in the offseason. Ok, it’s hard to feel sorry for the legendary NFL coach with six Super Bowl rings and the second-most wins in the history of the league. But there’s no denying that it’s been a rough couple years for Bill Belichick, who was fired by the New England Patriots back in 2024 following two consecutive seasons with losing records. Belichick was reportedly interested in making a comeback in the NFL, but […]

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Mark Consuelos shared some very sad news with the public on Monday, April 6. During Live with Kelly and Mark, the daytime TV program he co-hosts with wife Kelly Ripa, Consuelos said that his father, Saul, passed away two weeks earlier. His cause of death and age were not specified. Per People, Consuelos reminisced during […]

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A harrowing viral video shows a Ferris wheel overloaded with passengers suddenly begin to collapse.  The giant carnival ride began to slowly tip to the side before giving way, trapping many underneath the wreckage. At least 30 people were injured, including 10 critically.  The incident occurred at a fair in Uttar Pradesh, India, on Wednesday, April 1.  […]

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Editor’s Note: Legendary drummer, tireless touring musician, and former Beatle Ringo Starr recently announced a follow up to last year’s country music album, Look Up. Starr once again teamed up with cowriter and producer T Bone Burnett on Long Long Road, as well

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