Category Archives: Americana News

An all-time great Dale Earnhardt Jr. rant. Over the weekend, two NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series drivers had a heated moment at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday when Jesse Love confronted Rajah Caruth after a series of aggressive on-track incidents. The pair swapped bumpers in the final laps, causing both to lose positions, leading to an animated discussion in the garage… it eventually ended with a handshake, but still, Jesse was NOT happy, even though he is known for being a very […]

The post “Take It Like A F****** Man”: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Goes On Fiery, Expletive-Laced Rant Following Jesse Love & Rajah Caruth Confrontation At Martinsville first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Not only are music fans discovering new artists on TikTok… artists are finding out about other artists through the social media app. TikTok’s massive influence on the music industry is something not a whole lot of people could have predicted. For years, new music was brought to the attention of listeners through the radio. But as technology progressed, so has the means of music discovery. Now, the younger audience finds their favorites through social media clips… mainly on TikTok. Love […]

The post Brandon Lake Says Jelly Roll Found Him Through A TikTok Clip That Wasn’t Even Him: “Thought I Was A Completely Different Artist” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Don’t you wish your hunting dog could do this? Of all the hunting dogs out there, the Labrador Retriever is often considered the best all-around hunting breed. They’re obedience and temperament are perfect for tracking and retrieving (I mean… they are literally called retrievers), and the friendly nature of labs have only helped for the breed to rise in popularity over the years. And when you see a video of a black lab doing something like this one below, it’s […]

The post WATCH: 7-Year-Old Duck Dog Named “Juice” Goes Viral For His Bullfrog Snaggin’ Skills first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

LOS LOBOS It doesn’t get much better than Los Lobos. Seriously. They’ve shared more than 50 years of great music and performances with the world, and they ain’t done yet. Their introduction at the NPR day stage spoke volumes: “Whoever your favorite band is, their favorite band is Los Lobos.” They were even brought back […]

Joseph Baena, the son of global megastar Arnold Schwarzenegger, recently won his first bodybuilding competition.

The post Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Son Wins First Bodybuilding Competition appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Pat Sajak officially retired from Wheel of Fortune last year.  “It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night, year after year, decade after decade,” the host said during his final episode. “And I’ve always felt that the privilege came with a responsibility to keep this daily half hour a safe place for […]

The post What Pat Sajak Is Up to Now that He’s Retired from ‘Wheel of Fortune’ appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Being famous and recognizable can be tricky these days. Just ask Lindsey Buckingham. The former guitarist, singer, and songwriter for legendary band Fleetwood Mac just had a nasty encounter with someone in Santa Monica. Per NBC4Los Angeles, Buckingham allegedly entered a building in Santa Monica for an appointment. At that moment, per the outlet, “[T]he […]

The post Woman Allegedly Accosts Former Guitarist From Iconic Band, Flings Substance at Him appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. admitted that he wished he had done “The Double.”

The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals His Biggest Regret as a Cup Driver appeared first on Wide Open Country.

JON DEE GRAHAM AND WILLIAM HARRIES GRAHAM News broke last Friday night that Jon Dee Graham had passed away that morning. What was already a SXSW performance highlight suddenly felt like something more. Jon Dee had battled serious health issues for years, making his reflection on the experience and performance of “I Can See Clearly […]

A music performer’s instrument is their livelihood. Stealing and being careless with these instruments comes as an especially egregious moral offense. Instruments also often come with incredible value.

The post Guitar Handling on Airlines is Getting Out of Hand first appeared on Saving Country Music.