Category Archives: Americana News

Music Reviews: Jimi Hendrix’s ‘The Axis: Bold as Love Sessions,’ plus Bobby Charles, Dr. John, and Nina Simone “Well, I got this guitar, and I learned how to make it talk,” sings Bruce Springsteen in his iconic “Thunder Road.” No knock on Bruce, who plays his instrument masterfully, but if that line applies to anyone, […]

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photo of Travis Johnides and Jeremy Quitko by Melissa Johnides Travis Johnides of Bitters and Distractions on Writing Acoustic Punk For “The Threads” and “Punk Rock Christmas” Long Island-based acoustic punk duo Bitters and Distractions released new single, “The Threads” in October and got the chance to perform it live at a big gathering of […]

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Lance Roark was patient in officially presenting his debut album to the planet, forging his own sound, finding the unique contours of his voice, and making his case for being Red Dirt’s next star.

The post Album Review – Lance Roark’s “Bad Reputation” first appeared on Saving Country Music.

“Choosin’ Texas” had the secret sauce to be a hit, and it appears there might be some more of that in the pipeline. Although Ella Langley’s upcoming record is not slated to be released until 2026, fans are getting a preview of what’s in store for the upcoming project from her latest single “Choosin’ Texas,” which she co-wrote with Texas native Miranda Lambert. “Choosin’ Texas” was an instant hit for Langley and proved that she and Lambert (alongside Taylor and […]

The post Ella Langley Says There Will Be More Collaboration With Miranda Lambert In The Near Future: “Doing Something Really Cool Together” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

In the music video for Jason Aldean’s ‘How Far Does a Goodbye Go,’ he and his real-life wife play a couple going through a devastating breakup. Continue reading…

That Bob’s a good dude. Of course everybody has strong feelings about Kid Rock, whose real name is Bob Ritchie. From all accounts from people who know and have met him, he’s a super nice dude who cares about people. But he’s also a polarizing public figure thanks to his political opinions and his willingness to say whatever he wants without worrying about what others think of him or what he has to say. He’s also one of the few […]

The post Kid Rock Invites Wheelchair-Bound Fan To Join Him In The VIP Section At His Nashville Bar first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Self-care means rewatching your favorite show in bed — and a lot of us are doing it, over and over again. Continue reading…

What in the world is going on in Birmingham? It hasn’t been a great season for UAB, who are 3-7 on the season and are playing under interim coach Alex Mortensen after firing Trent Dilfer earlier this year. The Blazers are taking on the USF Bulls today in Birmingham, but apparently a wild situation developed before the game that sent two players to the hospital and one to jail. According to a statement from UAB, a football player stabbed two […]

The post UAB Goes Forward With Game Against South Florida After Football Player Stabs Two Teammates At The Team Facility Before Kickoff first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

We’ve all had those nights. Undoubtedly having one of the most interesting career paths we’ve seen in recent memory, Randy Houser has lived a few different lives in the music industry. As we know, the Mississippi native quickly fell down the incredibly lucrative bro-country rabbit hole in the 2010s, scoring massive hits with the likes of “How Country Feels,” “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight,” “We Went” and “Goodbye Kiss.” With that being said, however, it was always more than apparent that Houser […]

The post Randy Houser Celebrates The Good Times With New Twanger Inspired By Post Malone, “Back In The Bottle” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.