Category Archives: Americana News

Sharon Osbourne has worn many hats in her varied and illustrious career. She was a panelist on a daytime TV talk show. has been an America’s Got Talent judge, and also a reality TV personality. In addition, Osbourne was the devoted longtime wife of heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away last year. However, […]

The post Sharon Osbourne Opens up About That Time She Was Manager for Queen appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Can mothers tattoo their child? The question is being raised after a parent was arrested for allegedly giving her toddler a tattoo.

The post Mom Arrested After Toddler Found with Dot Tattoo appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The comedian’s comments about Charlie Kirk were actually directed at the controversial humorist Tony Hinchcliffe.

The post Comedian Makes Shocking Charlie Kirk Joke During Kevin Hart Roast appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Stepping up to help a fellow officer. The Metro Nashville Police Department honored a UK police officer recently after he jumped into action to help a Nashville officer who was being attacked by a suspect trying to get to his gun on the side of the road. The scary incident happened in the overnight hours on May 8, when MNPD Officer Peter Kinsey spotted 43-year old Joseph Rainey walking down an exit ramp towards interstate 440. Kinsey stopped to tell […]

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Helping everyone feel included. Morgan Wallen is currently out on the road for his 2026 Still The Problem stadium tour, which will head to Gainesville, Florida for two nights this coming weekend at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, where he will be joined by openers Ella Langley, Thomas Rhett, Gavin Adcock and Zach John King over the course of the two evenings. And he’s doing something no other artist has done before, as the show will feature live audio description for […]

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Country music star Eric Church gave the spring commencement speech at UNC-Chapel Hill on Saturday, May 9. The charismatic singer made the most of the opportunity. He is from North Carolina and is known to be a loyal Tar Heels follower. Sounds like Church was a natural choice for the immense honor. Per Country Now, […]

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Former NBA wing Desmond Mason has been arrested for a felony theft warrant following a dispute with a couple over framed memorabilia

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One North Texas family still can’t believe the frightening, wild cat encounter they went through last month. The Asberry family was sitting around at their Frisco, Texas home on Easter Sunday when disaster struck. Their family time quickly turned into panic when Claudia Asberry watched a bobcat jump over their privacy fence and snatch up their family dog – a 6-pound Yorkshire terrier named Ariel. The Texas residents couldn’t believe it. Seconds before, they heard their little Yorkie barking at […]

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One North Texas family still can’t believe the frightening, wild cat encounter they went through last month. The Asberry family was sitting around at their Frisco, Texas home on Easter Sunday when disaster struck. Their family time quickly turned into panic when Claudia Asberry watched a bobcat jump over their privacy fence and snatch up their family dog – a 6-pound Yorkshire terrier named Ariel. The Texas residents couldn’t believe it. Seconds before, they heard their little Yorkie barking at […]

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It was great to see her back on American Idol. Last week, Kellie Pickler returned to the reality TV show where she got her start, after taking a major step back from the public eye starting in 2023 after she suffered the tragic loss of her husband, Kyle Jacobs, when he was found dead in their Nashville home of an alleged self-inflicted gunshot wound. His death was ultimately ruled a suicide, with no drugs or alcohol found in his system, […]

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